"Response" Tagged Sermons

Dealing with Disputes and Difficulties

Sermon #9 in the Series: “Who Are We? A Study in Philippians” Scripture: Philippians 3:12-4:1. Sermon Titled: “Dealing with Disputes and Difficulties” Sermon in a Sentence: “It is only as we allow our minds to reflect upon Christ and the truth of His Word and live in obedience to that truth that our responses and relationships will emulate those of Christ and bring His joy and peace into our lives.”

The Demands of Following Jesus, pt.1

Sermon #2 in Sermon Series: Follow Me! Sermon Title: The Demands of Following Jesus, pt.1. Scripture: Matthew 4:12-22; 9:9. Sermon In a Sentence: “The call to follow Jesus demands total commitment and that His kingdom be the top priority of your life.”

The Love of Christmas

Series Title: Advent 2019. Sermon #4 Sermon Title: The Joy of Christmas. Scripture: Luke 2:1-20. Sermon In a Sentence: “The love of Christmas is truly celebrated when we come to appreciate the profound theological implications of the Savior’s birth, when we stand amazed at His loving sacrifice for our sins, and when we respond in faith and obedience to the love we have been shown.”

The Joy of Christmas

Series Title: Advent 2019. Sermon #3 Sermon Title: The Joy of Christmas. Scripture: Luke 2:1-20. Sermon In a Sentence: “The events of Luke 2 help us to see that true joy does not lie in our emotions or feelings but in the assurance that Christ came down to live in this world to be the unblemished sacrifice for our sins once and for all.”

Wicked Hearts & Messed Up Lives

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Genesis 34:1-31 SERMON IN A SENTENCE A lack of complete obedience leads to grave consequences for us and for others and highlights the great need for a gracious Redeemer. SERMON OUTLINE Jacob’s Partial Obedience Jacob’s Favoritism Jacob’s Silence Jacob’s Response Consequences of Jacob’s Actions A daughter is defiled A holy sign of God is weaponized A city is massacred and decimated Sons lose their blessing and inheritance

Opened Ears and Loosened Tongues

Sermon #27 from the Series The Gospel of Mark (Mark 7:31-37): Title: “Opened Ears and Loosened Tongues” – Jesus is the promised Messiah, worthy of praise, whose death and resurrection have removed sin’s curse for those who place their faith in Him; He has opened deaf ears to hear and loosened mute tongues to proclaim this good news!

Clean Hands or Clean Heart?

Sermon #24 from the Series The Gospel of Mark (Mark 7:1-3): Title: “Clean Hands or Clean Heart? ” – In our pride we must never elevate adherence to external rituals, rules, or traditions above God’s Word, which clearly teaches us that in humility we are to come to God in repentance and faith in Jesus.

Enter by the Narrow Gate

Sermon #22 from the series: “The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached” (Scripture Reference: Matthew 7:13-14). Sermon in Sentence – “Jesus demands that we make an intentional choice to enter then journey down the narrow and difficult path to eternal life because all other paths make up the wide road that ultimately leads to eternal destruction.”

Enter by the Narrow Gate