Sermons on Cliff Richard:

What Makes Us Uncomfortable

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Oct 18, 2023

There are people and situations that make us uncomfortable. Rather than avoiding those people or situations, what should be our response to them? How should we handle them? Fortunately, we have an example in the Gospel of Luke to guide us.

INTRODUCTION In my opinion, I think we can boil those that make us uncomfortable down to, basically two kinds of people - CRAZY people and NAKED people. In Luke 8:26-39, we see that Jesus met a man who was both. CRAZY and NAKED. “ And they arrived at the country of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven And Hell

Contributed by Richard Bowman on May 27, 2025

The reality of heaven and hell are both taught by Jesus.

HEAVEN AND HELL Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Emeritus Jesus teaches about an unbelievable, glorious place called heaven. But is it real? Do our souls survive death and enter into eternal bliss? How can we know for sure? Many reject the very idea of God and eternal life, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

True And False Conversions Series

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jan 20, 2026

In Acts Chapter 8 two men confessed faith in Christ and both were baptized. One is lost, the other saved. What is going on?

TRUE AND FALSE CONVERSIONS Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Emeritus Text, Acts 8 In Acts chapter 8, we see two conversions. One turns out to be false, the other true. Two men are confronted with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Both say, “I believe.” One is told he is going to hell. ...read more

Only One

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Dec 31, 2022

This message is based on the lyrics of a song made popular by the LeFevre Quartet. Scripture is brought in to establish the truth from each scripture for the lines in the song. Building during the message to show that ONLY ONE - JESUS deserves any and all praise! Scripture references are KJV.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE - Exodus 20:1-6 “And God spake all these words, saying, I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Faith’s Essential Content Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 3, 2024

Romans 4:23-25 provides a concise statement of the Christian faith: Lordship of Christ, his sacrificial death on the cross, and his resurrection. Salvation depends on believing these essentials. Religions that proclaim Jesus as a good teacher or prophet but deny these tenets are false religions.

Intro We have been examining Abrham’s faith as a model for the kind of faith God is looking for in you and me. Abraham’s faith was a saving faith. After describing his faith, Paul says in Romans 4:22: “And therefore ‘it was accounted to him for righteousness.’” Paul has grounded his teaching on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Hebrews 11:1-15, James 2:18, Matthew 7:1-23, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Ephesians 2:1-10, Acts 2:23, John 16:8-11, 1 Corinthians 6:1-20, Matthew 28:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Go! Go! Go!

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 4, 2024

I used this as an urging to GO INTO ALL THE WORLD and be the witnesses that God has commanded us to be (with the power of the Holy Ghost).

SLIDE – Introduction Read and comment Acts 1:1-8 V1 – “The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,” This is Dr. Luke writing to a good friend – Theophilus Luke had written earlier about all that he had researched from the Apostles and other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ready For Anything (Part 1: Spiritual Warfare) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 10, 2024

Christians must stay alert and vigilant. This exposition of Ephesians 6:10-18 calls believers to guard against the strategies of Satan and be prepared for the next good work God wants to do through them.

Intro Are you ready? Are you ready for anything? An important theme in Scripture is readiness. Second Timothy 2:21 talks about being “prepared for every good work.”i Sometimes God opens a door for a person, but the person is not prepared to go though that open door. He is therefore not able to make ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 10:12, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Hebrews 2:3, 2 Corinthians 11:13-14, 2 Timothy 2:1-4, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

I Believe, Or Do I?

Contributed by Richard Bowman on May 27, 2025

The nature of genuine faith must always include faith in Jesus, not in self.

I BELIEVE! OR DO I? Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Emeritus Text, Mark 9:14-29: And when He came to the disciples, He saw a great multitude around them, and scribes disputing with them. 15 Immediately, when they saw Him, all the people were greatly amazed, and running to Him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Life In The Forth Quarter

Contributed by Richard Bowman on May 28, 2025

A sermon for senior saints. We are never to retire from Christian service.

LIFE IN THE 4TH QUARTER Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Emeritus Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8: For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Revival And The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 10, 2023

This message defines revival, then demonstrates from Scripture how the qualities in the Beatitudes posture believers for revival. Understanding the Beatiudes helps us understand how to position ourselves for revival. God can only trust these kind of people with revival.

Intro What the world needs now is revival. In times of revival the effectiveness of the church skyrockets. The wind of the Spirit lifts the believers to greater heights of service, the world is evangelized, and the moral climate of society is changed. The question asked of God in Psalm 85:6 is: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-14, Hebrews 10:22, Isaiah 57:15, 1 Peter 5:6, Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 58:1-9, 1 Peter 3:15, Jeremiah 17:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Five Keys To Answered Prayer

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2023

Effectiveness in prayer is more than a matter of volume. We pray in the context of our relationship with God. We learn to align ourselves with the will of God so that we are partnering with him rather than trying to persuade him. This message teaches how to pray in faith for results.

Intro In this message we will review five keys to answered prayer. When we make our requests to God, we are not just fulfilling a religious duty. We are interacting with our Heavenly Father concerning a perceived need. Our petition is not effective until we either get the answer or get counsel from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-26, Matthew 6:8-14, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 John 5:14-15, Luke 12:32, Psalm 92:1, Philippians 4:4-8, Matthew 5:8, Psalm 23:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Imputed Righteousness Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 8, 2024

Message deals with the imputation of sin to Christ on the cross, where divine justice was served, and the imputation (crediting) of Christ's righteousness to those who put their faith in him. The practical benefits of this are addressed.

Intro Have you ever read something, and when you finished, you asked yourself, “What did I just read? What did these paragraphs say?” A common reason for that is we did not know what some of the words meant, so we just skimmed over them. There is a word in our text today that is tempting to skim ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Genesis 15:6, 1 John 1:9, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Corinthians 15:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Day Death Died

Contributed by Richard Deem on Feb 27, 2001

I bring to you today undoubtedly the most unusual Easter message you have heard. I am going to chronicle for you DEATH’S BIOGRAPHY in a message entitled “The Day Death Died!”

“THE DAY DEATH DIED” O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. [1 Cor 15:55-57] INTRODUCTION: I bring to you today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Church Of God

It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming

Contributed by Richard Deem on Feb 28, 2001

I want to tell you this morning that the suffering and anguish Jesus Christ experienced was on Friday-- we live on the Sunday-side of the cross!

"In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulcher. 2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Walking In The Will Of God

Contributed by Richard Deem on Mar 1, 2001

Often the commited Christian finds it difficult to discern the will of God. It may surprise you to know that it is possible to be in the will of God and not really be aware of it!

TEXT: Acts 16:6-10 INTRO: In 1984 my family attended a Spiritual Retreat (Conference) in Bertchesgaden, West Germany. This was an annual event for those involved in the Ministry to the Military in Europe. These were "high times", indeed. Not only were we "high on a mountain, nestled in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Church Of God