Sermons on Take Responsibility:

Quick, Slow, Slow Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024

As James continues to provide wisdom to exiles, he begins to discuss our interactions with other people - especially our reactions.

Today, as we return to our study in the book of James, we are confronted with some helpful and convicting words that relate to how we interact with other people and even respond to sticky situations. Even as he presents this information - James does so with a specific outcome in mind: James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

When We Try To Do God's Job

Contributed by James Osborne on Sep 14, 2025

Abram and Sarai tried to fulfill God's Promise themselves, by using Hagar and made a mess out of it.

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been at a restaurant and waited so long for your drinks, or for a refill, that you decide to just take things into your own hands and get them yourself? I witnessed just such a situation one day when I was in college at a TGIFridays in Covington. I had organized a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 16:1-16, 2 Peter 3:3-13, Isaiah 55:6-13, Colossians 2:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Sacrifice Before The Lord

Contributed by Eric Smith on Aug 4, 2012

When you come to church, it is not up to the preacher, the worship leader, the musicians and the singers to get you right with God. Leviticus tells us 4 things the worshiper must do and and 4 things the "priest" does.

Lev 16:14-19 14 And he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it with his finger upon the mercy seat eastward; and before the mercy seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times. 15 Then shall he kill the goat of the sin offering, that is for the people, and bring ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-17

Denomination: Apostolic

The Call Of Motherhood

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 10, 2010

The call of motherhood is an overwhelming call. Look at it through the eyes of Elizabeth and Mary.

The Call of Motherhood Luke 1:5-38 * (Video – “A Mother’s Day Moment”) If I were to ask each of us to give a ‘moment’ with mom, many such moments would be funny, some would be highly emotional, and a few would be ‘strained.’ One reason that there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Baptist

Was Paul A Good Preacher?

Contributed by James Hays on Apr 21, 2020

Men tend to judge speakers according to a standard that Paul did not even desire to meet. Maybe our judgement needs a little realignment with scripture.

Was Paul A Good Preacher? Hmmm. I’ve often wondered how many churches would pass on hiring Paul for their pulpit minister. • Everyone is a TV evangelist right now. • Pick and choose what style you like, what subject matter you are interested in. • Almost like a competition on Facebook between ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Acts 14:12, 2 Corinthians 10:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Six Worst Words In The English Language

Contributed by Lou Butterfield on Jul 14, 2009

The six worst words in the English language are, "I don’t want to get involved."

Six worst words in the English language (I don’t want to get involved) Introduction: I know you are sick of hearing about this, but the news this past week will help me make the one major point I want to make. I want to use the death of Michael Jackson to make this point. The latest we know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Respond To God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

When we experience suffering and pain our first reaction is usually one of striking out, but Job teaches us how we are to respond to God during the trying times of our lives...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 22, 2010 Date Preached: January 31, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: How To Respond to God Sermon Text: Job 42:1-6 [HCSB] 1 Then Job replied to the LORD: 2 I know ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When The Strong Feel Weak: God’s Response To Discouraged Servants Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

1 Kings 19 reminds us that even spiritual giants can feel overwhelmed. Elijah’s moment of fear and frustration did not end his ministry—it became a turning point. God does not abandon His servants when they feel weak; instead, He feeds, speaks, reassures, and sends them again.

WHEN THE STRONG FEEL WEAK: GOD’S RESPONSE TO DISCOURAGED SERVANTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:1-21 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:29-31; 2 Corinthians 4:7-9; Psalm 34:18; Hebrews 4:15-16; Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: After the fiery confrontation at Mount Carmel and the dramatic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Believer's Relationship To The Government Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 5, 2009

How should believers relate to the government.

The Believer’s Relationship to the Government Romans 13:1-7 * An Idaho sheep rancher was approached one day by a stranger in a suit. The stranger said, “If I can guess how many sheep you’ve got, may I have one?” Thinking this to be impossible the rancher agreed. “You have 1,795 sheep.” Stunned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Made Ya Look! Series

Contributed by Matthew Bordes on Mar 7, 2009

How do we deal with the word of God?

“MADE YA LOOK” HOW MANY OF YOU WERE HERE LAST WEEK? HOW MANY OF THOSE OF YOU WHO WERE HERE CAN TELL ME WHAT THE MARQUEE SAYS TODAY? JUST CHECKING. THIS MORNING WE ARE GOING TO CONTINUE TO LOOK AT THE QUESTION WHAT HAVE I DONE? LET’S PRAY IF YOU WERE ASKED TO DESCRIBE THE BIBLE TO SOMEONE, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Call Of God -Abraham Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 12, 2019

God called Abram and Sarai to be a blessing to the nations. Their name change brought great revival in their life and brought blessings to their Descendants. Read through this sermon and understood why the promise of God took long time to be fulfilled in the lives of this couple.

Genesis 12:1-9 Leave and Go Abraham He was the second son of Terah; he lost his father at the age of 75. His life is narrated in just 12 chapters. He is called a friend of God (I Chronicles 20:7, Isaiah.41:8, James 2:23). He became the father of believers. He is an important person in three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Seeing Sin For What It Is Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

Those who are in Christ are aware of the dangers and consequences of sin, and yet most today are unwilling to confront it. While we must work with compassion, we also have an obligation to address sin and deal with it in our lives.

Seeing Sin for What it Is 1 John 3: 4-10 Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman used to tell of a Methodist preacher who often spoke on the subject of sin. He minced no words, but defined sin as “that abominable thing that God hates.” A leader in his congregation came to him on one occasion and urged ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

What King Is Announced By A Star? Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 4, 2021

Stars cause us to wonder. What was the star that appeared when Jesus was born? Was it a comet from a remote part of the solar system which happened to arrive at just the right time? Or was the universe itself acknowledging the coming of its creator and king?

Last Sunday we started our Christmas series of talks. I’ve given the series the title ‘NOT YOUR USUAL KING’. There are lots of ways in which Jesus is NOT your usual king. Last week we looked at some prophecies in the Old Testament that gave us the when, where and who of Jesus’ birth. No king ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hot To Trot Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 30, 2009

When God’s leaders, whether secular political, secular business, or church religious leaders, fail, the result is disastrous for both God’s people and those around them.

Some of you are bound to be offended at the title of this sermon. If you are familiar with the slang of a couple of generations ago, this was the ‘40s and ‘50s description of a person who had cast moral considerations aside and wanted to have a hot and heavy affair. It usually denigrated women as ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-10

Denomination: *other

What Accountability Means

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

Teaches believers what it means to be truly accountable for ones self and their actions, because one day we will all have to give and account of ourselves; and we will be judged according to thought-word and deed.

Rom 14: 9 For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. 10 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. 11 For it is written, As I live, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal