Sermons on Dizzy Dean:

Cycles Of Disobedience

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

A look at the period of the Judges

Today, we are going to look at several hundred years of tragedy. It is found recorded for us in the book of Judges. turn with me to Judges 2. If you are using one of the bibles in the seat racks, it is on page _____. Today we pick back up in our journey through the Old Testament. We learned ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unconditional Love

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Seeing love in the story of Ruth

One of the things we realize is that often we don’t love like we should. We’re not good lovers! Now, you might think you’re a pretty good lover -- at least your spouse thinks so. You show affection well. You give nice gifts to family members. You provide well for your family. You have ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Matters

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

The importance of family

1 Samuel 1-8: Family Matters This morning, there is one simple question that I want to ask you, and it applies to each of us: What are you going to do about your family? Whether we like to admit it or not, we all have family problems. And it is no different whether we live in the 21st century AD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confidence

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

A look at King Saul

“Saul: Do I trust in God?” - 1 Samuel If you have your bibles with you this morning, I invite you to turn with me to the book of 1 Samuel. If you’re using one of the Bibles in the seat racks, it will be on page ___. Hopefully you have had the chance to read through this book the last two weeks. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus In The Ot

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

OT prophecies about Jesus

Jesus in the Old Testament This morning, as we continue on our adventure through the Old Testament, we review quickly where we are at. In Genesis, we saw the age of the Patriarchs, the famous forefathers of the Jews. In Exodus we saw the years of Slavery. In Numbers, we saw the period of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Forgiveness as seen in Psalm 51

“Forgiveness - Psalm 51” Two little brothers, Harry and James, had finished supper and were playing until bedtime. Somehow, Harry hit James with a stick, and tears and bitter words followed. Charges and accusations were still being made as mother prepared them for bed. The mother instructed, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Psalm Of Praise

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Psalm 103

Psalm 103: A Psalm of Praise We have been walking through the OT together this year, and we have seen that God uses people during each season of their lives -- some seniors who thought they were ready to sit back and take it easy; some going through times of difficulty; som in their youth. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding Sexual Temptations

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Various proverbs

Avoiding Sexual Temptations - Assorted Proverbs Turn with me if you would to the book of Proverbs, chapter 5. We have been going through the Old Testament together, and we are looking at the period of the unified kingdom: God brought the Jews as His chosen people into a land that he had prepared ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Treasure Hunting

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Proverbs 2

“Treasure Hunting” Proverbs 2 Intro: The Bible is an amazing book. We so often treat it as a textbook, merely teaching academic truth--when what it really is is a children’s "pop-up" book, showing us glimpses into the very heart and soul of those we find mentioned there. The Psalms were not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathering Foolishness

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Being a wise father

"Foolishness Follows Your Family" 1 Kings 1 Father’s Day - 6/19/2005 Intro: This morning we want to talk about one of the greatest investments you can make. More important than investing in stocks and bonds, or a good mutual fund, is investing in the lives of your children. Dr. Tony Evans once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suffering

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

overview of Job

Job: The problem of Suffering We have been going through the OT together, and we have been in the time frame of the kingdom. We have looked at King David and his son, King Solomon, and have learned from their wisdom and their foolishness. They wrote books of scripture, Psalms, Proverbs, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purpose In Life

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Purpose seen in Ecclesiastes

Ecclesiastes: Purpose in Life 7/10/2005 “I will worship you until the very end” - we sing those words, but sometimes we forget why we sing them. We have been reminded today of what Jesus did for us on the cross, taking our very sin upon himself, and it causes us to be grateful. But even when we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divided Community

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

How division came to Israel

Divided Community - 1 Kings 11-15 “With all my heart” - that is our prayer today as we come to 1 Kings 11. Turn with me there. We have been going through the highlights of the OT - looking in the kingdom stage, the time of David, the man after God’s own heart, and then his son Solomon ruling ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope To Hold On

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

The life of Elijah gives us hope

“Hope to Hold On” 1 Kings 18-19 7/24/3005 I have a glass here on the platform - is it half-full or half-empty? It depends on how you look at it! I remember back when the show “The Six Million Dollar Man” was on, reading an article in the paper. It said a scientist had determined that our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mentoring

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Mentoring lessons from the life of Elisha

Elisha - Mentoring - July 31, 2005 - 1 Kings 19:15-21 Do you know anyone who likes to carry the past around with them? You know that you are always going to hear the same old stories from them of the hurt and pain that they experienced that has “crippled” them emotionally. Maureen was like that - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational