Sermons on Responsibility:

Falsely Accused

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 2, 2009

How do we deal with false accusations as we try to live righteously before ungodly and sometimes vindictive people? David gives us five great responses to this type of unfair attack.

Falsely Accused Prairie Baptist Church – 10/4/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 7 Key verse: Psalms 7:10 - My defense is of God, Who saves the upright in heart. Premise: How do we deal with false accusations as we try to live righteously before ungodly and sometimes vindictive people? David gives us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Restoring Of America

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 27, 2012

My purpose is to challenge us to do all that we are able to do to restore America to its rightful place as a nation with great possibilities, great opportunities, & great responsibilities before God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. As some of you know, in thousands of churches throughout our land, people are taking part in a 40-day period of prayer leading up to Election Day. We have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Primacy Of Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 29, 2012

This paragraph again describes the Christian's responsibility toward all men. Our relationship to others can be summarized in one word, namely Love. Love one another is the basic principle of the Christian life.

ROMANS 13: 8-10 [CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES] THE PRIMACY OF LOVE The previous paragraph dealt with God-invested authority to government, the submission to rulers, the payment of taxes, and respect for those in public office. Having spoken about the Christian obligation to the state, Paul turns ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong - How To Win Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 9, 2010

Be realistic (being honest about it), responsible (understand you have the power to choose right), ready (be on your guard), and refocused on the goodness of God, and we will find the strength to overcome temptation.

Today I want to talk about man’s oldest problem – temptation; it goes back all the way to Adam. • We all face it. Even when you know what is right to do, it is difficult to say “No.” • Oscar Wilde once said, “I can withstand anything except temptation.” • People say the only way to get rid of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Say When The Time Is Right Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011

THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS THE SECOND SERMON OF PETER IN THE BOOK OF ACTS, WITH THE FIRST TAKING PLACE A PENTECOST IN RESPONSE TO THE CROWD THAT HEARD THE NOISE OF THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. THIS SERMON IS PROMPTED BY THE REACTION OF THE CROWD TO

WHAT TO SAY WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT Acts 3:11-26 While the beggar held on to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomon’s Colonnade. 12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: "Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ - You Can Be Gentle Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2018

In a world full of irritations Paul calls us to a response of gentleness. This gentleness comes because “The Lord is Near” – he has the future sorted and He walks with us moment by moment to that future.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/in-christ-you-can/ Message Matthew 21:1-11 Philippians 4:5 In Christ - You can be Gentle. Gentle. Gentle. You find yourself saying that a lot as a parent. Your younger one is patting a kitten. Or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Confrontation About Resurrection Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 20, 2018

The Sadducees came to Jesus with a question regarding resurrection. This is quite interesting since they did not believe in resurrection. His response revealed much about God's provision for us and life after death for the saved.

A Confrontation about Resurrection Mark 12: 18-27 Those who embrace Jesus as the Christ, having received Him as Lord and Savior, all agree on an essential element of His existence – His glorious resurrection. Had He not risen from the grave, He would have been like all who came before Him. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

5 Ways To Bless Your Children! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 22, 2018

The position of fatherhood comes with a grave responsibility from God and with the gift of fatherhood also comes the power to shape, guide and transform the lives of their children for success, for purpose and for the fulfillment of their children’s divine destiny.

How to Bless your Children! Question: How many here want to bless your children? Your Grandchildren – your spiritual children? Main Scripture Text: Proverbs 20:7: “The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.” (NIV) New Living Translation The godly walk with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:7, Proverbs 18:21, Numbers 6:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dynamic Disciples On A Mission For God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 25, 2016

Mission is a response of the command Jesus gave His disciples in Matthew 28:18-19. Why are we to go? Because Jesus told us to go! Where are we to go? Into all nations.

INTRO TO ELIM & ELIM MISSIONS =========================== Today is Elim Missions Sunday. It’s a day Elim sets apart for two main reasons: The first is to remember the great Sacrifice of our Missionaries in the Vumba Massacre of 1978. The second is to speak about the importance of supporting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary's Leap Of Faith

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 21, 2020

When Gabriel announced God's plan to Mary, she stood at the crossroads of Fear and Faith. Mary's response is a witness of her faith that in God all things are possible

December 20, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 1:26-38 Mary’s Leap of Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. It was just about 9 months ago that our lives changed with COVID-19. Our last Sunday for gathered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Casey

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

While serving at a church in middle Tennessee, I was emailed out of the blue by a young woman names Casey (named change for privacy), who was looking for answers. This sermon is a restructuring of my response to her.

Casey Introduction--Casey’s Story (Saturday, September 28): ?“Hello. My name is Casey. Let me start by letting you know a little about myself as far as religious belief. Growing up I was raised to believe that God and Jesus were our saviors. I went to a Baptist church and was even baptized. As I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14, John 14:15-17, Ephesians 2:8-10, Isaiah 64:6, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Mark 10:17-22, Matthew 10:34-39, Revelation 3:20, James 4:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Destiny Of All Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2021

Life on earth seems to be useless, full of vanity. There is an apparent confusion, deception in understanding the work of God. Preacher tells the uncertainties of this life and the certainty of death, so enjoy the life. Enjoyment interweaved with responsibilities.

Theme: Destiny of All Text: Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 Greetings: My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all in the name of our Lord saviour Jesus Christ. The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. We learned under the themes: the purpose of creation of human life; the purpose of the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Unexpected Grace Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 17, 2020

Our response to those who are have false motives and who scoff at Jesus is to show unexpected grace so that the ungodly may still have an opportunity to experience God’s forgiveness and love.

Message Jude 17-25 Unexpected Grace The book of Jude takes many different and, sometimes, unexpected turns. Jude wanted to write about the wonders of salvation – instead a difficult and spiritually dangerous situation compelled him to urge the recipients to “contend for the faith”. They needed to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Foundation Keys To Achieving Jubilee Part 1

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Feb 19, 2020

The vision of the year is to achieve Jubilee . As we know, that every promise of God has a responsibility, and this requires manifestations of Love, giving, obedience to God and selfless service that attract God's commendations.

FOUNDATION KEYS TO ACHIEVING JUBILEE PART 1 TEXT: Leviticus 25:12, Deuteronomy 28:12 INTRODUCTION The vision of the year is to achieve Jubilee . As we know, that every promise of God has a responsibility, and this requires manifestations of Love, giving, obedience to God and selfless service ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Critical Investments Of Family Leadership Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

One of the greatest privileges of being a father and husband is the opportunity you’ll have in leading your family. At the same time, it’s one of those responsibilities that leaves men feeling inadequate.

The Great Leadership Opportunity One of the greatest privileges of being a father and husband is the opportunity you’ll have in leading your family. At the same time, it’s one of those responsibilities that leaves men feeling inadequate. Many of you feel this way because you lacked a model of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:7

Denomination: Baptist