Sermons on Responsiveness:

Redeemed By The Blood PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

This sermon explores the profound truth of our redemption through Christ, the significance of His sacrifice, and our response to this incredible gift. Key

Good morning, beloved family of God! Isn't it a blessing to gather together in His name, bound by His love, and warmed by His grace? We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to celebrate the redemption realized through Christ, to appreciate the relevance of His ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14, Titus 2:11-14, Ephesians 1:7-10

Topics: Redemption, Christ Alone

Brother's Keeper PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

This sermon explores the biblical story of Cain and Abel, emphasizing the importance of brotherly love, responsibility for others, and resolving conflicts with compassion. Key

Greetings, beloved, in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we gather here today, I feel a profound sense of gratitude for the privilege we share in coming together as a community of faith. We are a tapestry of diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, united in our common ...read more

Topics: Brother's Keeper

Get The Soil Right PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores understanding God's Word through the Parable of the Sower, emphasizing personal responsibility for spiritual growth and receptiveness to God's teachings.

Hey there, family! I'm so glad to see all of you here today, ready to dig into the Word of God. I hope you're all doing well and are eager to see what God has in store for us today. Before we get started, I'd like to share a quote with you from a respected Christian author, A.W. Tozer. He once ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Topics: Personal Accountability, Growth In Christ

Gratitude: A Key Element Of Our Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores the intertwining of grace, faith, and blessings in our lives, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and praise in response to God's love and mercy.

Good morning, family. It's a beautiful day. A day full of promise. A day full of hope. A day to reflect on the grace and blessings we've received. We are here together, under the same roof, sharing the same faith, the same hope, and the same love. It's a wonderful thing, isn't it? As we gather here ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Topics: Gratitude, Faith

The Call To Discipleship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

Explores Jesus' call to Peter and Andrew, their immediate response, and how we can similarly respond to God's call in our lives.

Good morning, my friends! It's a joy to see each and every one of you here today. We're gathered here not just as a congregation, but as a family, bound together by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Let's start off by reading our Scripture passage for today, straight from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Topics: Open, Call

Sheep And Goats PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023

Emphasizes the Christian responsibility to serve God by serving and loving others, recognizing Christ in the needy, and living out our faith daily.

Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed gathering in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. It's wonderful to see each one of you here, eager and ready to receive the Word of God. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to gather manna from heaven, to drink from the well of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Topics: Final Judgment

Mary's Merry Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

This sermon explores the divine revelations and human responses in the birth of Jesus, emphasizing Mary's maternity, the shepherds' message, and Mary's reflections. Key

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to stand before you today, to share in the love and unity that is ever present in this gathering of God’s children. We are here by divine appointment. We find ourselves drawn together in this sacred space, not to merely listen to a sermon, but to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Topics: Treasured Things, Christmas

In God's Image PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

Explores the profound truth and implications of being created in God's image, emphasizing our inherent worth, divine potential, and sacred responsibility.

Welcome, dear friends. What a privilege it is to gather together in this sacred space, under the grace of our loving Creator, to reflect on His Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to an extraordinary truth, a truth that has the power to transform our understanding of ourselves and our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Topics: Image Of God

Prayer Is The Igniter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the power of prayer, using Nehemiah's example, as a first response, a pathway to progress, a means of purification, and an act of praise. Key

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is such a blessing to gather together in this sacred place, to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in song, and to open our hearts to the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. For God has a message for us ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Topics: Prayer, Rebuilding

Hold On To The Promise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023

This sermon explores the unwavering nature of God's promises, their power to provide hope in dark times, and our responsibility to honor and heed them.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is yet another beautiful day that the Lord has made and we are all here, gathered together in His name, to rejoice and be glad in it. As we sit here today, we are reminded of the incredible power of our God, a power that is manifested in His promises and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19-20, Hebrews 6:13-20

Topics: Stay Anchored, Wait

Rejection Of The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores the contrasting responses to suffering in Luke 23:39-42, emphasizing the importance of faith, humility, and perseverance on the path to salvation.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds. We come together today, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and spiritual nourishment. We are all sojourners on this path of faith, each step we take bringing us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-42

Topics: Hardness, Heart

Rejection Of The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores the contrasting responses to suffering in Luke 23:39-42, emphasizing the importance of faith, humility, and perseverance on the path to salvation.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds. We come together today, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and spiritual nourishment. We are all sojourners on this path of faith, each step we take bringing us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-42

Topics: Hardness, Heart

Sharing The Kingdom Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of being known by God, our adoption into His kingdom, and our responsibility to invite others into this family of faith.

Welcome to our fourth and final week together in our current series, Known. To briefly recap we began by exploring how we are perfectly and intimately known by God Himself, the very Creator of the universe. He knows us so well in fact that He knows what’s best for us, He knows how we were created, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22, Matthew 22:1-14

Topics: Kingdom Sharing, Divine Adoption, Inviting Others

Sermon Series: Known

Why Go To Church?

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Feb 12, 2023

Some responses from unbelievers and many Christians when they are invited to church might be: “I can worship anywhere.” “I like to worship while I fish." "I learn just as much staying home and watching a preacher on TV." What response can we give?

************ Why does God tell us not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together? Don’t stop meeting together. Some would say "I can worship anywhere. I like to worship while I fish." Others might say, "I learn just as much staying home and watching a preacher on TV." But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Ephesians 4:12, 1 Corinthians 12:7, 1 Corinthians 12:11, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Genesis 2:18, James 5:16, Matthew 18:19-20, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Donut Theology / Be Teleios

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 18, 2011

In Greek, the word translated "perfect" in Matthew is "teleios". " If something accomplishes what it is designed to do, it is said to be perfect that is "teleios" So "telios" is often translated as "mature". "Teleios" has the idea of "being complete."

Jesus proclaims In the Gospel Lesson today: "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Let us consider two other passages that speak to this calling, a calling to be perfect: From Genesis Gen. 6:9 "Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Colossians 1:21-22, Hebrews 5:12-14, Leviticus 19:1-18, Matthew 5:38-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican