Sermons on Responsive Reading:

A World Of Hurt

Contributed by Jim Nicodem on Jul 22, 2009

A message detailing humanity’s responsibility to God and each other to take care of the planet.

Intro: Several years ago, my car was in the body shop for an extended period of time -- and so, a friend of mine offered me the use of one of his cars. It was a Cadillac. I wasn’t used to driving such a nice car. I tried to refuse my friend’s offer -- but he insisted. I was "forced" to bum around ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Things To Remember In A Crisis

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013

In the midst of a crisis it becomes easy to forget God's promises.

It a plain and simple fact of life, if you’re breathing you will experience a crisis of biblical proportions. Maybe your crisis is a divorce, or a job loss, or foreclosure, or the death of someone close, or a prodigal child, or the betrayal of a close friend, or abuse, or you are told those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: *other

The Wisdom Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev Kenneth Roach on Feb 21, 2021

Part of a Lent series

During Lent we are encouraged to think more deeply about Jesus, his teachings, works and the real meaning of the cross and resurrection. The first response to Jesus was:- “ rabbi, you are a teacher sent by God” ( John 3:2). If we had been better students of his wisdom, the world would be a much ...read more

Scripture: John 3:2, Luke 12:15

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Ryan Reed on May 30, 2008

Luke gives us an opportunity to hear Christ teach on gratitude.

Attitude of Gratitude Luke 7:36–50 A recent report by Salary.com stated: If the typical stay-at-home mother in the United States were paid for her work as a housekeeper, cook and psychologist among other roles, she would earn $138,095 a year. The additional jobs comprising a mother’s work were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Effective Leadership

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Every Christian has certain responsibilities...and to live the Christian life we have to fall under the leadership of Christ because He is the head of our church. And we are all subject to Him, whether we are elected leaders...or members...or just occasio

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP LEVITICUS 10:1 2 The story is told about a lion...and this lion was very proud of his leadership over the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was so confident that he by passed the smaller animals and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-2

But I Still Don't Feel Forgiven

Contributed by Garrick Ace on Jan 25, 2010

What do you do when you say all the right things to God, but you still don't feel forgiven?

I Still Don't Feel Forgiven 2 Chr 34:23-31 23 She said to them, "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Tell the man who sent you to me, 24 'This is what the LORD says: I am going to bring disaster on this place and its people— all the curses written in the book that has been read ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Reflections On The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 31, 2011

What does the Ascension mean to us in 21st Century Britain

Three guiding lights for the Church Luke 24:44-53 The story of the Ascension of Jesus Christ is a wonderful piece of history, but what relevance does have to us in 21st Century Britain. May I answer my own question by telling you a story? Story: Norman Cates shared the humorous story of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Anglican

Marriage Part 1 – Leave, Cleave & Love Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025

This is part one of my five part Marriage series. This message focuses on the responsibilitry of the husband.

Marriage Part 1 – Leave, Cleave & Love Scripture: Genesis 2:18, 24; Ephesians 5:25-28 “The best way to make a marriage last is to put it first.” Franklin Jones Good morning Strangers Rest. This morning, I am starting a series of messages on the topic of marriage. In this series I will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24, Ephesians 5:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parent-Child Relationship

Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 28, 2009

Applying Paul’s admonition of "submit ourselves to one another" to the parent-child relationship and to our relationship with our Heavenly Father.

Parent - Child Relationships Ephesians 6:1-4 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honor thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. 4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Another Way To Respond To God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 8, 2012

Nebuchadnezzar showed us one way to respond to God; of increasing enlightenment and ultimate submission and joy. And then here in another story with very different responses and ultimate judgment.

Passage: Daniel 5:1-31 Intro: God has preserved for us in Daniel the fascinating record of powerful people who lived and died over 2500 years ago. 1.. we have looked at Nebuchadnezzar, and watched as God revealed, Nebuchadnezzar listened, until God convinced him that God was true and every ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Everything You Wanted To Know About Church Membership

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2011

The biblical basis and rational reasons for church membership and explanation of the process for joining our church.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know (and Maybe Didn’t Want to Know) about Church Membership Chuck Sligh October 29, 2006 TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:12 – “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Crisis Of Biblical Illiteracy Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

Preachers are to give heed to the Word, and to preach the Word...

Verses : Hosea 4:6, Matthew 22:29, 2 Timothy 2:15 God's people have always been destroyed by lack of knowledge - Hos 4:1-6. We confront a pressing issue in the Church of biblical illiteracy. Many of us are no longer familiar with the Word of God, and this has dire consequences for our faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Ephesians 6:17, Joshua 1:8

Love Does Not Demand Its Own Way!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2018

There are two basic attitudes in this world - those who insist upon their privileges, & those who remember their responsibilities.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:5; 1 Samuel 25:36-38 ILL. Somebody took the time to talk with a bunch of kids about their ideas concerning "love," & here are some of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5, 1 Samuel 25:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Community

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 29, 2023

In this past week, did you? Did you share the Gospel with someone? What did you do that brought God glory? Church, when I ask you these questions each week, it is actually a self-evaluation for me. Some weeks I score touchdowns. Some weeks I fumble miserably!

Since we are hosting 5th Sunday tonight, I’ve been thinking about Community in the last 10 days or so. So, this week I’d like to examine: • The Purpose of community • The Importance of community • The Responsibility of community • And wrap it up tonight with: o The Inspiration of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7

Reflection A.1 / Coronavirus - First Response / Go To God First

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 9, 2020

In Isaiah 22, Isaiah imagines Jerusalem's response to a crisis - an enemy attack. The city prepares - but forgets God.

This is an approximately daily reflection in response to coronavirus. As of 9th May, the number of people infected has passed four million and the number of deaths is 275,000. In the UK, we've passed the peak. But around the world the graph of infections against time is showing little sign ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:8-13

Denomination: Baptist