Sermons on Response:

Stormbringers Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 29, 2010

For Pentecost Sunday, I wanted to share that we still have a responsibility to be empowered and to be evangelizing.

In the film version of Ray Bradbury’s “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” the action starts with a cold October wind blowing through a Midwestern town. Let’s look at the theater film preview of this film and give you an idea of what I’m talking about. The “October ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: *other

One Nation Under __________?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 28, 2010

This is a sobering message about the church’s responsibility and understanding of God’s blessings on America.

One Nation Under ____________? Psalms 33:10-22 * In 1954, the United States was consumed with Cold War fears of a rising ’godless-communist’ threat. Responding to this threat, Congress gave a ’nod to God’ by placing the two words, “Under God” in the “Pledge to the Flag.” When President ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Complain, But Do We Listen?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 25, 2009

Message discussing the importance of listening FOR God’s response, even when we complain.

We can complain … But do we listen? Habakkuk 1:12-2:4 Introduction Have you ever complained to God before? Ever just laid out your heart to Him? Ever complained from your own desire because you thought you were right? Habakkuk was an Oracle, a man who spoke with God through prayer and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 37: Be Cool Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

Psalm 37 tells what the righteous man’s response should be toward evildoers.

PSALM 37: Be Cool 09/09/07 AM Text: Psalm 37:1-9 Introduction This Tuesday marks the sixth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and with the release of what appears to be another video from Osama Bin Laden, the architect of the 9/11 attacks, there is some anxiety over the possibility of further attacks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parental Responsibilites (Pt 2 Of 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007

Secord part of message that talks about parents responsibility to raise their children in the way of the Lord.

Series: FAMILY MATTERS Sermon: “Parental Responsibilities” (part 2) Passage: Deut 6:6-9 - We have been talking about FAMILY and how it MATTERS - Today…parenting…at times I have failed miserably…but I also have done some things right - Toughest job on earth…parent - Look at Deut 6:6-9 / ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

“… faith (a human response to God) and faithfulness (a virtue of God and his servants).”

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22) Holman’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary has a pretty extensive entry under “Faith/Faithfulness.” You’d expect that. “Faith” and “faithfulness” are pretty big ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Calls Your Name

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

Sermon about God’s response to suffering. God sends us as his messengers.

On any given day you can find headlines that make you wonder what God is doing in the world. In the last few weeks we’ve seen wildfires in the western US, flooding in Europe, Genocide in Sudan, suicide bombers in Iraq. Any thoughtful person has to ask, Where is God in all of this. Moses must ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Da Vinci Code: In Search Of Truth

Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 29, 2006

This sermon is a pastoral response to not just The Da Vinci Code, but all areas of our life.

Note: The first part of this sermon is actually a process that I went through this week in preparing for the message I had intended to preach about The Davinci Code. Process: Last week, after I announced in the late service in Junction that I would be preaching this week on “The Davinci Code” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Man Up

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 21, 2013

Fathers day message and the responsibility we have as leaders of our families and our churches.

Man up! Psalm 112 Introduction- Mothers get the red carpet treatment on their day, with fabulous brunches and beautiful bouquets. For the fathers, however, retailers have cleverly priced almost everything under $9.99! Case in point: the Talking Fly Swatter. It’s a lime-green fly swatter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Doctrinal Drift Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 13, 2013

We who follow Christ are to exhibit a godly response to doctrinal drift in these later days.

“The Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Hymn To The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 4, 2013

The correct response to the love of God, is to put our trust “under the shadow of His wings”.

A HYMN TO GOD’S MERCY. Psalm 36:5-10. This beautiful meditation on the excellence of God’s loving-kindness, is encompassed within an oracle concerning the transgression of the wicked. Like a beautiful portrait set against a dark and gloomy background, the centrepiece is highlighted by the use of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ungrateful Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Nov 22, 2010

Gratitude towards your Savior is an act of holy worship; the natural response of a regenerate heart.

Ungrateful Luke 17:11-19 (11) On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. (12) And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance (13) and lifted up their voices, saying, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." (14) When he saw them he said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Methodist

Righteous Rule Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

These proverbs teach how rulers of every sphere of life ought to carry out their responsibility.

Introduction We are taking a summer break from 1 Corinthians and returning to Proverbs. I don’t know about you, but I could use a break after sermons on church discipline, Christian conflict, homosexuality, and sexual immorality. I’m not quite ready to move into adultery and divorce, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:10-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Is Enemy Of The Best

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2014

Choosing what is best is often counter-intuitive. Christians are responsible to choose what is best.

“Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him as a guest. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he said. But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets That Bless Series

Contributed by Roger Simpson on Sep 16, 2014

The Beatitudes show us the right attitude to have in response to God at work in our lives.

SECRETS WITH GOD SERIES Secrets that Bless Us Matthew 5:1-12 A Secret: something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others. Top Secret America is a series of investigative articles published on the post-9/11 growth of the United States Intelligence Community.[1] The report ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal