Sermons on Responsive Reading:

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

A relationship with Jesus is to be honoured by all. No one should enter it lightly or selfishly, but responsibly and joyfully, with mutual respect and the promise to be faithful.

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo We are now half way though our teaching series on Paul’s letter to the Colossians. This is exciting because we’re about to get into the very heart of what it’s all about – but first, let’s recap on how far we’ve come … 1.1-14 ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

God's Fine Cuisine PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023

Encourages us to embrace the Christian ideal of service, trust, and responsibility, despite its challenges, and to live a life of faith and love.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are gathered here today under the grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ. It's a day of hope. A day of faith. A day of love. It's a day to reflect on the teachings of our Lord. A day to listen. A day to learn. We turn our hearts and minds to the words of Matthew. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-47

Topics: Faithful Servant

A Shipwrecked Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 23, 2013

When one runs aground on the Faith, injuring others within the flock, the appropriate response is to hand such individuals over to Satan.

“This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Judgment Series

Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005

Once, while helping out at my son’s soccer practice, a kid responded to my instructions by saying, “you’re not the coach.” Don’t you hate it when you get that response? What do you do then? In this message we see Jesus receive that kind of response. And

AVOIDING JUDGMENT Mark 11:27-12:12 INTRO: Once, while helping out at my son’s soccer practice, a kid responded to my instructions by saying, “you’re not the coach.” Don’t you hate it when you get that response? What do you do then? PREV: Today we will see Jesus receive that kind of response. And ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Life Giving, Life Changing Word

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

I preached this sermon to promote our read the Bible through campaign. If we can influence our congregation to become students of the Word of God it WILL change their life and their home.

God’s “Life Changing” “Life Giving” Word! Heb 3:6-4:16(NKJ), “but Christ as a Son over His own house, whose house we are if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end. 7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you will ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#6understanding Love: Giving

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 12, 2016

LEASE READ THIS LESSON ON UNDERSTANDING LOVE, THE JOY OF GIVING! You can give and not love, but you can never love without giving. Selfishness kills sacrifice.

#6 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: LOVE HAS NO SACRIFICES! GIVING! PASS THE BISCUIT! I COULD HAVE DONE MORE... REGRET By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I SET AROUND THE DEATH BED OF AN INDIVIDUAL AND THE DISCUSS SEEMS TO ALWAYS END UP IN REGRET... I HAVE NEVER HEARD ANYONE SAY: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is In The House Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION JESUS IS IN THE HOUSE A. Mark 2:1-2 (READ) ILLUSTRATION: In churches where I have ministered over the years, on Sunday nights after evening worship we would head over to either our house or another member’s house for a FAMILY DEVOTIONAL. All the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are Birth Defects Of God? Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 22, 2018

This message challenges the doctrine, the belief, that God is responsible for birth defects. It also examines the question "Do children come from God?"

I have three children. At each of their births, my wife did what mothers tend to do – she held their hands and feet and gently rubbed them. I now know what she was doing. She was counting fingers and toes. And we always thanked God that He blessed us with healthy, normal children. A few years ago ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-23, 1 John 4:7-10, John 9:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Today Count For Eternity

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2001

From the parable of the minas, understand our responsibility as believers to be faithful in preaching the Gospel, the task entrusted to us by our Lord.

The things that may happen in the future will affect us today. When we know that this recession will drag on for a long time, we have to make plans - to keep our jobs, spend less save more… The government will have to find ways to create jobs for the retrenched, bring forward projects to stimulate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dual Citizenship

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 15, 2005

As Christians we have rights and responsibilities to heaven and to earth. As Dual Citizens How then should we live in light of the Gospel?

Intro: Abraham was known as the father of the faith to the Israelites. He was called a wandering Aramean. As he stuck out from Ur of the Chaldeans he became a person without a home a foreigner wherever he stayed. Even when he arrived in the land that was promised by God he was called a ger. In ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed And Highly Favored PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the true nature of God's blessings, correcting misconceptions, viewing burdens as blessings, and our responsibility to bless others.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to be with you all today, to be gathered together in the house of the Lord. I am reminded of the words of the renowned preacher Charles Spurgeon who once said, "It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness." This sentiment is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:7-8

Topics: Understanding, Blessed

A Faithful Watchman PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the believer's responsibility to warn others about the consequences of sin and to actively participate in leading others towards Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Let's take a moment to quiet our hearts, to set aside the worries and cares of this world, and focus our minds on the Word of God. The Word that is alive, active, sharper than any two-edged sword, and the Word that has the power to transform our lives. Our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:18-19

Topics: Dissuading, Unbeliever, Destruction

Seeking The Praise Of God Or Men

Contributed by Paul George on Jun 9, 2006

The subject matter in these verses focuses on giving, praying and fasting. The initial reading of the passage will show that the basic teaching of Jesus will be to avoid the seeking the praise of men and to seek to please God.

Seeking the Praise of God or Men Matthew 6:1-18 The subject matter in these verses focuses on giving, praying and fasting. The initial reading of the passage will show that the basic teaching of Jesus will be to avoid the seeking the praise of men and to seek to please God. The first four verses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, Matthew 6:6-18

Denomination: Holiness

The Signs Of The Times Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002

In these verses Jesus continues his teaching by warning his disciples and anyone else who would listen that there is great wisdom in reading the signs of the times.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 35 “The Signs of the Times” Luke 12:54-59 These are amazing and exciting times in which to live as a Christian. We have been privileged in our lifetimes to witness things that those who lived before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:54-59

Denomination: Baptist

An Unlikely Hero

Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 24, 2002

Think you are not the one capable of getting the job done? Do you think they’re others better qualified? Better read this sermon....

AN UNLIKELY HERO Judges 6:1-12 1. And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord: and the Lord delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years. 2. And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist