Sermons on Responsiveness:

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

The Reparation Offering (Leviticus 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 27, 2024

Do we owe God and others reparation for harm done, or does forgiveness wipe away such obligations? Let's look at Leviticus 5.

What about more serious sins that are an offense against God’s holy things? Can they also be forgiven? Should we try to repair any damages we have done to God and others? Let’s look at Leviticus 5. Is there a specific list of sins that make a person guilty of greater sin before God? Are false ...read more

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

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

"Be Responsible Not Irresponsible" 1 Cor Pt 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 16, 2008

Paul warns the mature Christians in Corinth not to be irresponsible but responsible for the growth and spiritual well being of the babes in Christ.

“Be responsible not irresponsible!” Have Dr. Joe share about his mission trip? Summarize last week’s message: Lessons on marriage and family – Paul tells the church to be responsible and do things God’s way! Today he tells them to be responsible also in their relationships with others in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joyous Mother Of Children

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 10, 2014

A consideration of God's best gifts and our response to His goodness. Weighing society's response and what our response to God should be.

“Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD! “Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore! From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised! “LORD is high above all nations, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

5 Reasons Why People Avoid Leadership Responsibilities Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

Leadership is very important and if you are called into ministry, you have been called into leadership. As a leaders you need to inspire people, find solutions for problems, be a thinker and make your followers love you! However some of our greatest lead

Decide to Become One of the Few Good Leaders in This World If you believe that you are called to the ministry, then you are called to leadership. That is why this sermon is very important for your life. So that you will be a good leader for the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul wrote to Timothy and told ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pastor's Hats

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 30, 2011

The responsibilities of a pastor

The Pastor's Hats! 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 I speak tonite about my favorite person in the world...myself! Go ahead, admit it, you are your own favorite person. You take care of yourself better than anyone else, and spend more time in your presence than anyone else's! Well, it's not polite to talk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist