Sermons on Responsible:

What Does The Lord Require Of You ? Series

Contributed by Obeth Jebakumar on Oct 21, 2023

Here, in this sermon, we will learn our God's expectation in the life of His children. This study will help to know better the desire in God's heart.

Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, to love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God. Deuteronomy 10:12,13 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, But to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Methodist

The Storm Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 6, 2025

When King David commits adulatory with Bathsheba he ends up in the storm which comes with falling into temptation. Psalm 51 shows how David moved beyond that storm.

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Psalm 51 “The Storm of Temptation” This morning we are going to talk about the storm of temptation. Specifically, how we can storm-proof our lives when we have fallen into temptation. How do we move on from the upheaval that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Walks On Water Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 13, 2025

Jesus leads us to face a storm to strengthen our faith.

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 14:22-33 “Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Sour Grapes Lie

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

God invites every person to abandon blame, own today’s choices, and trust His grace to build a brand-new future.

The Broken Fence One spring morning a man discovered that the white picket fence behind his house had fallen over in the night. His first instinct was to blame last winter’s storms, the neighbor’s leaning tree, even the builder who had put the fence up years earlier. But as he inspected it more ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-4, Luke 13:22-35, Romans 14:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 3:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The First Born Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 10, 2025

The giving offerings are classified into four according to the Bible, such as Tithe, Offerings, First Fruits and First Born. First born is not an easy offering to God. But that is the demand of God. Is it possible? Yes.

AMC, 21.09.2025 Text: Exodus 22:28-30 Theme: Give Your First Born   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Introduction: The giving offerings are classified into four according to the Bible, such as Tithe, Offerings, First Fruits and First Born, and Alms giving. We have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Much Obliged

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 23, 2025

Grace, not law, breaks sin’s dominion—freeing us to reckon ourselves new in Christ and live gratefully responsive, not fearfully obligated.

1) When Creativity Comes Back A painter once lost his entire studio to fire. When the smoke cleared, only one painting survived—charred, blackened, half-destroyed. Friends urged him to throw it away. But instead, he set it back on the easel, mixed new colors, and began painting the flames right ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-12, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Midnight Oil

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus is coming soon. Prepare daily, own your faith, and don’t delay. Midnight is coming, but grace is here now.

Picture the scene Jesus paints. Night has settled in. A moon is rising lazy and late. Shadows stretch across the village road. Somewhere nearby, a bride waits with trembling excitement. Her friends surround her with music and laughter and nervous energy. They do not know when the moment will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Hebrews 9:27-28, Luke 12:35-40, 2 Peter 3:9, Revelation 22:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Go And Make Disciples Series

Contributed by Gina Krause on Nov 2, 2025

Today we will start by reading 2 passages. Matthew 28:19-20 and Acts 1:8

Today we will start by reading 2 passages. Matthew 28:19-20 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always- to the very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8

What The Angel Told The Shepherds

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 6, 2025

Do you believe that Jesus’ birth is ‘good news of great joy’? When we hear about some offer, we often subconsciously ask three questions. ‘Is it good?’ ‘Is it true?’ And, if it is good and true, ‘What should I do? We ask what Jesus' birth means.

At the time of Jesus’ birth, there were some shepherds out in the field, watching their flock in the night. An angel appeared to them and told them: ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Got Doubts? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores the story of Doubting Thomas, encouraging believers to confront their doubts and find faith in the trustworthiness of God.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be with you today, to gather once again in the warmth of fellowship, under the banner of our shared faith, united in our love for the Lord. Today, we find ourselves in the company of a familiar figure, a man who walked closely with Jesus, who ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Topics: Honest Doubt, Faith-Filled Response

Bring Three To Vbs

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003

It is not your responsibility to save souls; it’s your responsibility to share.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Outreach. Why has God blessed Thomas Road Baptist Church for 46 years? 2. Inward focus. What is our greatest threat? "One of the most devastating things that happens in Church Growth is the shift from reaching out, to reaching in." 3. Intentional. Will evangelism come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:28

Denomination: Baptist

God On Trial

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 24, 2007

Response to the Virginia Tech Massacre dealing with the Christian response to things like this

Text: Romans 9:14-21, Title: God on Trial, Subject: Theodicy, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/22/07, AM A. Opening illustration: “Our God who is omnipotent is also weak in that God has imposed limitations on God’s omnipotence to give us the space to have a real autonomy” – Bishop Tutu, “The only answer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Tongue That Teaches Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

We have a responsility to teach and disciple, with that responsibility we must be responsible.

The Power of the Tongue that Teaches James 3:1,2a Introduction That fleshy, movable, muscular organ, attached in most vertebrates to the floor of the mouth, that is the principal organ of taste, an aid in chewing and swallowing, and, in humans, an important organ of speech. It is also known for ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dear Babby

Contributed by Bruce Smalley on Aug 23, 2012

An article written in response to a "Dear Abby" letter and response in the local newspaper.

Time for another “Dear Babby” column -- this time with an alternative response to the “letter” and “answer”: DEAR BABBY: My son let me know this past year that he is a kleptomaniac. My first reaction was to tell him it was OK. (I had already suspected that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Church Job Descriptions

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

Within the local church today, there are certain role-specific responsibilities. The pastor has the responsibility to shepherd the flock. The flock has a responsibility of submission and sobriety. Ultimately, God has the responsibility to give eternal

1. The first job description in the church is for the position of shepherd. (5:1-4) 2. The second job description in the church is for the position of sheep. (5:5-9) 3. The third job description in the church is for the position of Chief Shepherd. (5:10-11) 1 PETER 5:1-11 What is the church? Is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist