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Privilege Brings Responsibility

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2)

Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2) Illustration:When Queen Victoria was a child, she didn’t know she was in line for the throne of England. Her instructors, trying to prepare her for the future, were frustrated because they couldn’t motivate her. She just didn’t take her studies ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Balancing Privilege And Responsibility

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 27, 2003

Have you ever wondered to what degree privilege brings responsibility? In this age of great privilege people need to know something about their responsibilities or they will squander great opportunities.

Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2) Illustration:When Queen Victoria was a child, she didn’t know she was in line for the throne of England. Her instructors, trying to prepare her for the future, were frustrated because they couldn’t motivate her. She just didn’t take her studies ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Responsibility Of The Christian Voter

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

Our responsibility to vote

CHRISTIAN VOTER RESPONSIBILITY INTRODUCTION: Paul declares to Timothy in 2 Tim. 4:2-4 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction. 3For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Fight Or Flight Response

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 25, 2003

When faced with danger; we humans exhibit a "fight or flight response" (sweaty palms, racing heart rate. Spiritually speaking, there are times when Christians should fight; and times to flee.

April 27, 2003 Sunday Morning Title: Fight or Flight Response Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-12 Introduction Sociologists and Psychologists talk about a "fight or flight" response. They have documented certain things that happen to people when they are faced with a dangerous situation. And these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Responsibilities Of A Christian Citizen

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 6, 2004

Public Servant Appreciation Service - Examines the responsibilities of Christian citizens, especially to those in authority.

PUBLIC SERVANT APPRECIATION SERVICE 2004 The past 8 weeks have been somewhat trying for those of us here in Florida. During that time we have been hit by no less than 4 hurricanes. It has gotten so bad that I can tell you the number for the Weather Channel on our TV, and have even formed an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Elections: Our Response

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 11, 2008

With the elections over, what should be our response as we seek to follow Jesus. Is it enough to get on with our lives? Or is there more asked of us?

Elections: Our Response Romans 13:1-7 November 9, 2008 There were two men who were good friends but disagreed on one thing: what color Jesus was. Jack was certain that Jesus had been white. Charles was convinced that Jesus was black. Around and around they went. Well, as strange circumstances had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Three Responses Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Tim White on Nov 9, 2011

For those who sought truth, Jesus offered Refreshment, Restoration and Assurance for their Reservations.

John Chapter 2 Three Responses of Jesus. Introduction with illustration: I. REFRESHMENT Jesus offers refreshment for those who thirst after Him. 1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer That Brings Response

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 3, 2008

A look a how to pray and expect a response.

Prayer that brings response 2/27/08 In the beginning of Acts Chapter 3 Peter and John heal a beggar as they are going into the temple. They then take the time to preach to those who saw or, heard about it, and let them know that it is through the power of Jesus and not their own power that this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Accountability, Responsibility, And Authority

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Jul 30, 2016

This sermon addresses the authority, responsibility, and accountability of the Church member

Accountability, Responsibility, and Authority Proverbs 29:18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. I usually like to include a video in my sermons in order to illustrate a point. Up until now, I haven’t been able to do this because we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Warnings Of Responsibility To The Wealthy Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 20, 2007

James talks about the danger of wealth used selfishly. We are called to be good stewards but God does send us warning sigs. (quotes from James Dobson)

In Jesus Holy Name March 11, 2007 Text: James 5:1-6 Lent III , Redeemer “Warnings of Responsibility to the Wealthy” The Book of James 9th in the Series Warnings. The little red lights on the dash board of your car are meant to be heeded. You see the temperature gauge, or the oil ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Community-Church Responsibility

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Feb 9, 2017

The church is responsible for the physical and spiritual needs of its people

Title: Community-Church Responsibility Place: BLCC Date: 2/19/17 Text: Genesis 4.9; 1 Corinthians 5 CT: The church is responsible for the physical and spiritual needs of its people. [Screen 1] FAS: One of the most famous stories in baseball history is the story of Jackie Robinson. He was the first ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Responses To God Moments Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

How do you respond to God moments?

RESPONSES TO GOD MOMENTS 1 Pet 5 I want to share with you a story about a very interesting well-educated Greek philosopher whose name is Dr. Alexander Popaderos. And Dr. Popaderos every summer on the island of Crete taught a class on ethics for two weeks. And this particular summer just as he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Elders - Responsibility, Not Power

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 6, 2006

This is a short ordination sermon used to install a man into the office of elder. It precedes C.L.A.S.S. 101.

The Apostle Paul told Timothy, “Do not neglect the gift that is in you.” Did you know that we all have gifts? In the last two weeks, I have touched upon the parable of the wealthy landowner who gave his three servants talents before he left for a long trip. When he came back, he found that two ...read more

Denomination: *other

Our First Response Series

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003

What do we do when we have a problem? The Scripture is clear, and yet it is our our natural first response. The Bible tells us that our first response should be to pray. Why?

In the film, The Perfect Storm, a true story about an ocean going fishing boat that went off the coast of Massachusetts, way out into a storm. They didn’t go out into a storm but a storm developed in the ocean there, the North Atlantic. And they were trying to get back through the storm. And if ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

3 Responses To Jesus

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

Contrasting 3 responses to Jesus

3 Responses to Jesus Luke 8:26-39 Gladstone Baptist Church – 13/11/05 pm Last Sunday morning, I preached on Jesus calming the storm. He had told his disciples he wanted to go across to the other side of Lake Galilee – a journey of about 10km. In the middle of the lake a storm sprang up and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist