In Sermons: showing 46-60 of 77

The Believer's Work

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002

An exhortation to pray, praise, and preach

THE BELIEVER’S WORK Eph 2:8-10 Zig Ziglar tells of visiting the Washington monument. As he and his party approached the monument, he heard a guide announcing loudly that there would be a two-hour wait to ride the elevator to the top of the monument. However, with a smile on his face the guide then ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Largest Room In My House

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002

This sermon deals with the need for "remodeling" our spiritual house.

Largest Room in My House—The room of self-improvement Home improvement has become a favorite American pastime. Tim Taylor entertains with the topic. Bob Villa gives the how to. Many of us have found satisfaction and frustration on the same project. ILL. Bought fold out ironing board for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Add These Things To Faith

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002

When you have faith, then add these things.

ADD THESE THINGS TO FAITH II PETER 1:5-9 There was a tightrope walker, who did incredible aerial feats. All over Paris, he would do tightrope acts at tremendously scary heights. Then he had succeeding acts; he would do it blindfolded, then he would go across the tightrope, blindfolded, pushing a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9, 2 Peter 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Almost Was

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002

A message on the life of Lot and what his decisions cost him.

THE MAN WHO ALMOST WAS GEN 13:10-13 Today I want to tell you about a tragic story. It is the story of a man named Lot. He was from a good family, had every opportunity to be a truly great man. But because of the choices he made, his witness and family paid the price. Let’s look at the things ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To The Other Side

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002

This message deals with trials and tribulations that we face in life.

GETTING TO THE OTHER SIDE Matt 8:18-32 F. B. Meyer explained it this way: “A bar of iron worth $2.50, when wrought into horseshoes is worth $5. If made into needles it is worth $175. If into penknife blades it is worth $1,625. If made into springs for watches it is worth $125,000. What a ‘trial by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Let Freedom Ring

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002

Sermon preached on 4th of July weekend

Let Freedom Ring John 8:31-36 Lord Jesus, thou who art the way, the truth, and the life; hear us as we pray for the truth that shall make all free. Teach us that liberty is not only to be loved but also to be lived. Liberty is too precious a thing to be buried in books. It costs too much to be ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Arise And Build

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002

This is a sermon preached at the beginning of a major relocation building program.

ARISE AND BUILD NEHEMIAH 2:20 ILL. I had a preacher friend tell me one time that he had always wondered what all those men at the ordination service were saying as they leaned down, placed their hands on the one being ordained, and whispered into his ear. He told me that he had found out what ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Faith

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002

We need faith for every phase of the Christian life.

FAITH Story: Allah has the plane: Imagine a cliff and canyon—200 feet deep; 100 feet across—I have 50 feet of strong cable and 50 feet of dry rotted rope—Any takers? I. FAITH TO BELIEVE IN GOD FOR SALVATION. JOHN 1:12 A) “firm persuasion,” a conviction based upon hearing” B) In God for His ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Seed Is That In Your Hand Series

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002

Sermon 6 of 6. Although there are seven sins, there are only six sermons in this series. Two of the sins have been combined in one sermon.

What Kind of Seed is that in Your Hand? Final Message on Seven Sins to Avoid Prov 6:16-18 A man working in the produce department was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. He replied, "Half a head? Are you serious? God grows these in whole heads and that’s how we sell them!" ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgivings

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Nov 15, 2001

A Thanksgiving Weekend Service. Thankful for His creation, His mercy, and Thanksgiving as an attitude.

THANKSGIVING Psa 69:30-34 Most of us know the story of the first Thanksgiving—at least, we know the Pilgrim version. But how many of us know the Indian viewpoint? No, I’m not talking about some revisionist, p.c. version of history. I’m talking about the amazing story of the way God used an Indian ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:30-34, Psalm 69:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

Soldiers Of The Cross

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Nov 10, 2001

A sermon for Vetran’s Day or any other day. A focus on what it takes to be a good soldier of the Cross.

SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS II Timothy 2:1-5 We could ask any of these veterans that have served their country well to speak about self-sacrifice. This brief acknowledgment service and giving of pens is our way of saying thank you. But I realize that it does not come close to saying it well enough. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-5, 2 Timothy 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is Good

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Nov 3, 2001

An encouraging message about the goodness of God.

THE LORD IS GOOD NAHUM 1:7 Tonight’s message will focus on one verse. It is a verse that says a lot about God and brings peace and joy to our heart. One of God’s faithful missionaries, Allen Gardiner, experienced many physical difficulties and hardships throughout his service to the Savior. ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7, Nahum 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual Revival

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Oct 27, 2001

This sermon deals with the growing revival of satanic spiritualism in our day. WICCA and Harry Potter books are dealt here

A SPIRITUAL REVIVAL Isaiah 8:19 There is a spiritual revival in our land since the attack on the World trade center. It is a revival that is drawing many people toward the things of Christ. I am thankful for that revival. There is another spiritual revival that is taking place that started ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Something About That Name

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Oct 18, 2001

This sermon focuses on the treatment of God’s name, some of the names of God, and the name above all names.

THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT THAT NAME. When the 1960s ended, San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district reverted to high rent, and many hippies moved down the coast to Santa Cruz. They had children and got married, too, though in no particular sequence. But they didn’t name their children Melissa or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Blazes The Trail That The Feet Will Follow Series

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Sep 7, 2001

Sermon 5 of 7 in the series on Proverbs 6:16-19 ont the seven things God hates. This sermon explores the choice of three paths we can choose.

The Heart Blazes the Trail that the Feet Will Follow Prov 6:18 (Sermon 5 of 7 on the 7 things that God hates) We have previously looked at the sins of a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, and a heart that deviseth wicked imaginations. Tonight we look at feet that are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Baptist