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How Will You Respond? Jeremiah 38
Are you living in a transactional relationship with Jesus—believing that if you do enough, serve enough, or prove your devotion, then God will respond with blessings? Many people unknowingly approach faith this way, feeling pressure to perform in order to earn God's favor. But is this what true faith looks like? In this message, Brett Turner explores Luke 7:1-10, the story of the Roman centurion whose faith amazed Jesus. This centurion, despite his power, wealth, and influence, recognized something profound—he was not worthy, and he could not control the outcome. Instead of demanding Jesus' help based on his status, he simply trusted in Jesus' authority. His faith was not based on religious performance or personal merit, but on the belief that Jesus only had to say the word for healing to come. Key Themes: Faith vs. Performance: How transactional thinking leads to burnout and anxiety Freedom from the Pressure to Prove Yourself: Trusting in Christ's authority instead of striving for control The Power of Humility: How recognizing our limitations allows us to experience God's grace Jesus Marvels at Faith, Not Familiarity: The danger of becoming too comfortable with Jesus and missing His power A Call to Surrender: Moving from a works-based faith to fully trusting in God's promises Cultural Pressures and the Trap of Transactional Living Today's culture reinforces the belief that everything must be earned—success, recognition, approval, and even love. Children are placed in competitive environments from an early age, where their value is measured by their achievements. This mindset carries into adulthood, shaping how we approach relationships, careers, and even our faith. Many Christians live under the weight of spiritual performance, believing that if they just work harder, pray more, or behave better, then God will bless them. But Jesus never called us to a transactional faith—He calls us to trust in Him. The centurion's story offers a radical contrast to this mindset. Despite being a man of authority, he understood that his power and status meant nothing before Jesus. Instead of striving to earn Jesus' favor, he simply believed in His word. Have You Become Too Familiar with Jesus? In Mark 6, Jesus visits His hometown of Nazareth, where the people dismiss Him because they think they already know everything about Him. Their familiarity leads to unbelief, and as a result, Jesus could do no mighty works there. This is a warning for us today. Have we stopped believing that Jesus can work in our lives? Have we grown complacent in our faith? The invitation is not to try harder but to trust deeper. The Invitation: Moving Under Christ's Authority The centurion recognized his own limits and willingly placed himself under Jesus' authority. His faith was not about trying to control the outcome but about trusting the One who does. When we do the same, we experience freedom from striving, anxiety, and fear. Instead of approaching faith as a transaction, we are invited into a relationship of trust—where Jesus' love is not based on our performance, but on His grace. How Will You Respond? Do you feel pressure to earn God's approval? Have you settled for a faith that is based on habit rather than expectation? Are you ready to surrender control and trust in Jesus' authority? If you are weary of striving, Jesus is calling you to come under His authority and let Him speak a word over your life. His grace is not something to be earned—it is a gift to be received. Listen, reflect, and step into the freedom of faith that trusts in Christ alone. #Faith #TrustingGod #ChristianLiving #BiblicalTeaching #Luke7 #Sermon #JesusAuthority #ChurchOnline #ChristianFaith #GospelMessage #WalkByFaith #SurrenderToGod #FollowingJesus
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Pastor Joe Fant continues his series on the Book of John with his sermon titled "How Will You Respond."
A new MP3 sermon from Community Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: How Will You Respond Subtitle: The Gospel of John Speaker: Pastor Joe Fant Broadcaster: Community Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/9/2024 Bible: John 9:1-41 Length: 61 min.
How Will You Respond?Matthew 20:17-19Matthew 16: Christ first prediction of his death followed by Peter's shocked response.Christ second prediction of his death in Matthew 17 followed by the disciples being greatly distressed. (Not focusing on Jesus stating he would rise again).Christ third prediction of his death Matthew 20:17-19 followed by the disciples seeking position and power. It was like they had become numb to Jesus' message.Shocked to distressed to glory seeking. May we not tire or miss the Gospel in our lives as we reflect upon the cross and the resurrection.
A new MP3 sermon from Emmanuel Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: How Will You Respond to the Second Coming of Christ? Subtitle: The Gospel of Luke Speaker: Sean Cole Broadcaster: Emmanuel Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 9/26/2022 Bible: Luke 21:20-28 Length: 39 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Emmanuel Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: How Will You Respond to the Second Coming of Christ? Subtitle: The Gospel of Luke Speaker: Sean Cole Broadcaster: Emmanuel Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 9/26/2022 Bible: Luke 21:20-28 Length: 39 min.
A Message in our Series "Mark"
A Message in our Series "Mark"
Speaker: Pastor Andy Searles Scripture Focus: Matthew 5:38-48 Sermon notes are as follows: What's Your Reaction (38-42) • Jesus pushes us to answer the question, "What's your reaction to deliberate insult, violated rights, and unfair compulsion?" Our response to this question determines so much about our walk with Him. • In abusive situations, never allow the abuser to continue to abuse. • Evil manipulates people. Martin Luther said that we need to be careful distinguishing between the “office” of evil and the “carriers” of evil. • Our sense of honor must come a distant second to God's. • Christians are people who lay down their rights and pick up their responsibilities. All too often, sadly, we lay down our responsibilities as we demand our rights. • “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend. Love transforms with redemptive power”. How Will You Respond? (43-48) • Praying for our enemy is the gateway to loving our enemy. • Living an ordinary life can sometimes be a barrier to people seeing the extraordinary nature of God. • Being perfect is a word that speaks to being aligned to the perfect plans that God has for you.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Community Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: How Will You Respond to the Word of God? Subtitle: Guest Speaker Speaker: Jeremy Twombley Broadcaster: Grace Community Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 6/27/2021 Bible: Jeremiah 36 Length: 56 min.
How Will You Respond?Sarah starts us off with a question for Dean about whether she shouldquit her job in order to pursue her gifts.Both Dean and Walt say the same thing: “Keep pursuing your gifts!” Don’t let the question of whether to quit a job interfere with pursuingthe implementation of your gifts. If you pursue it, the answer aboutwhen to quit the job will come to you, and you won’t have any troublepicking up the sign.This carries us into a larger question about how to handle the latestround of craziness going on in the broader society.First it was Covid.Then it was the economy.Then it was race.Now it’s politics.Yet through it all, the same answer still applies. Work internally.Raise your vibration. Change your focus. Go emotionally where it feelsgood to go.Send in your questions for Dean to answer as The Military Medium:https://loatoday.net/listen
How Will You Respond? Rev. Norman Bradfield Luke 17:15-19 1. Respond in Worship 2. Received Wholeness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Rain Falls On Everyone; How Will You Respond?
Are you comfortable? If your answer was yes, I want you to pay close attention to the program today. We're going to challenge you to really look at your life, potential, and progress. There is no doubt life deals circumstances and situations we did not ask for or deserve. If you've lived any length of time, you've no doubt experienced one or more things that set you back, brought you great pain, or at the very least, slowed you down for a bit. There are times in our lives when we are presented with opportunities to overcome, to reset, to re-evaluate. STUFF will happen. The question is, “How Will You Respond”? I want you to find encouragement and hope as we talk about not settling for something meant to be temporary. Tips, Tools, And Resources: Speed Dial 2 Have you ever thought, “I wish there was some way for me to have an app-like dashboard for my most frequently visited websites”? Enter SPEED DIAL 2. I open my browser and instantly see graphical dashboard with ALL my most important websites. This is a crazy time saver, and a real joy to use. If you spend any time online, and if you use Google Chrome Browser, check out SpeedDial2 at https://speeddial2.com/ Feature Presentation: Things to Consider: Nothing is final No state or condition is permanent No setback defines your future Only YOU determine what that looks like If you accept a present condition as evidence of your identity or value, you sentence yourself to live in that condition forever If you rightly assess the condition or state as a temporary and unwelcome thing, you the have the capacity to see your way out of it Be careful not to accept abnormal as normal Lazy people settle for abnormal It is easier to settle than it is to challenge your limiting beliefs and the pain that sold them to you Forgive the people Assess what got you here Seek wise counsel in your situation Create a plan Execute on that plan Commit to the LONG HAUL Make up your mind that WHERE YOU ARE TODAY is not where you are going. This current circumstance does not define you DON'T SETTLE for something that was meant to make you better Your life; your future; your best depends on you seeing yourself beyond your current state.
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This Week's Podcast is The REAL Deal!"How Will You Respond?"Bad things WILL happen! We'll make bad decisions and have to live with the consequences!! But the result will be more favorable when you learn HOW to respond!!#Tunein & #ListenLive to this EPIC discussion!#RadioShow #Emotions #lifestyle #motivational #Freshstart #InternetRadio #LifeLessons
Subject: Colossians - Jesus is Supreme Speaker or Performer: Pastor Kyle Streun Scripture Passage(s): Colossians 1:9-14 Date of Delivery: April 14, 2019 Colossians 1:9-14God at Work…1. Met the requirements for our inheritance (v.12)2. Rescued us from a miserable life (v.13a)3. Relocated us to the life we’ve always wanted (v. 13b)4. Redeemed us from our slavery to sin (v.14)How Will You Respond?1. Believe and Receive2. Thank Him Continually3. Walk Worthy
1. Stop and Hear my Witness About Jesus (21:37-40)2. This was my Life before Jesus (22:1-5)3. This was How I Met Jesus (22:6-13)4. This is my Life with Jesus (22:14-21)5. How Will You Respond to my Witness About Jesus? (22:22-24)
This week Pastor Jeff looks at the response of the people of Nazareth and asks the question, “How Will You Respond to Jesus?”
Two Important Questions Matthew 21:33-46 I. Who's in Charge? (vv. 33-39) II. How Will You Respond? (vv. 40-46)
How Will You Respond to Your Expectation Season?
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In this message, we learn the value of both accepting and extending God’s invitation to each of us. The post How Will You Respond to God's Invitation? appeared first on First Christian Church.
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Pastor Zebulske preaches from the book of Matthew with his sermon titled "How Will You Respond?"