Sermons on Don Richardson:

What To Do When Depressed Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 19, 2015

Many times, we have difficulty serving the Lord when we are emotionally depressed and we don't know what to do. In this message, we will discuss the causes and the cures for depression basing from Joshua's experiences in the defeat from Ai.

WHAT TO DO WHEN DEPRESSED SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 7:1-6 (NIV) "But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things[a]; Achanson of Karmi, the son of Zimri,[b] the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the Lord’s anger burned against Israel. 2 Now Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

God Almighty Owns The Temple Not You

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 7, 2019

Beloved, you don't own yourself to decide to just do what you like. You have been bought at a price and so seek the direction and promotion of your Father in heaven before you use yourself in anyway.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *GOD ALMIGHTY OWNS THE TEMPLE NOT YOU* 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 King James Version (KJV) 18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. 19 What? know ye not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Joy In Abandonment

Contributed by Todd Spires on Feb 3, 2021

To some Christianity can often feel like a list of do's and don'ts. And the idea of abandoning everything to follow Jesus doesn't exactly sound fun. There is, however, tremendous and lasting joy in abandonment

Introduction: • General Welcome • Today we will be in Mark 10:17-31 looking at the Rich Young Ruler • The title of the message is, “Joy in Abandonment” o Christianity often feels like a list of dos and don’ts o The idea of abandoning things doesn’t always sound “fun” o There is, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

No Turning Back Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 22, 2021

One of the most sobering warnings in all of Scripture is found in Hebrews 6. There is a great, even awful danger of making an irreversible and eternally destructive choice to abandon Christ. This passage stresses why you don't want to go there.

This past year I faced a bit of a dilemma. My high school class, the class of 1970, was planning to celebrate its 50-year class reunion. I was invited. Would I go? That wasn’t the real dilemma. The real dilemma was that my spiritual father was on the organizing committee—yes, the fellow who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8, 2 Peter 3:9, John 10:27-30, John 6:37, 1 John 2:19, Romans 8:35, Hebrews 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

The Final, Final Decision Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 24, 2021

And so, what I learned through these experiences is that it is good to be able to make decisions; I don’t want to be one of those people who are unable to decide; but I need to know that there is usually someone over me that makes the final decision

Introduction When I got my driver’s license as a teenager, my parents did not automatically buy me a car like parents do today. So, I would make some decisions with my friends what we wanted to do over the weekend, and then I would have to go to my dad and ask him if I could borrow the family ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:1-2, Joel 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Trophies In The Halls Of Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 13, 2021

Hunters like to keep trophies of their hunting prowess. Satan also has a Trophy Room in Hell, where all those whom he conquered are displayed. Make sure you don't end up a trophy in the Halls of Hell!

TROPHIES IN THE HALLS OF HELL Isa. 14:9; 1 Pet. 5:8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was out working in his yard when a police car pulled up. The policeman got out and asked him where he was between 5 & 6. 2. For some reason the officer got a little agitated when he said, “I was in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:9, Matthew 9:35-38, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Man With The Pitcher, Not The Picture, Just The Pitcher Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022

Guidance can be difficult and we may struggle with it. God often send to us the man with a pitcher. We don't have much of a picture of what lies ahead, but the Lord is there. Just take note of the man with a pitcher.

THE MAN WITH THE PITCHER, NOT THE PICTURE, JUST THE PITCHER [1]. THE MESSAGE FROM PILGRIM’S PROGRESS Who has read Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan? I love that book. Many decades ago, and all through the 1800s etc., nearly everyone read Pilgrim’s Progress, even non-Christians. Sometimes in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18-21, 1 Kings 17:2-9, Mark 14:13-17, Psalm 119:105, Acts 1:4-8, Mark 6:44-45, Acts 10:19, 1 Corinthians 13:10-12, John 16:13, John 15:26, 2 Peter 1:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Anniversary Sunday

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

A man was reading his newspaper early one morning at the breakfast table. His wife came over to him, gave him a hug, smiled, and said, “I bet you don’t know what today is, do you?”

• He looked at her and said, “Of course I know what day it is!” and went back to reading his newspaper. He didn't have a clue. • He thought to himself later, “Is it her birthday? That must be it.” So after he got to work he called the florist and had a bouquet of white roses sent to his wife. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me Your Glory

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 4, 2022

When God chooses to open up the flood gates and rain down His showers of blessing, we usually don’t realize it until after we are completely drenched. This message brings encouragement to those who are facing trials and difficulties.

This morning’s message is entitled, “Show Me Your Glory,” and I want us to look at God’s blessings today. I want to open by having us consider how the Lord’s blessings are similar to a jet aircraft flying at supersonic or near-sonic speeds. Did you ever hear a jet fly overhead and you looked ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Being A Disciple Really Means (Luke, Part 7) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 6, 2022

If you let God lead, He will take you on a wonderful journey ... but, if you don’t start somewhere, how can you ever make an impact? Jesus challenged those following Him to be fully committed ... so are we?

What being a disciple REALLY means (Luke, Part 7) Luke 14:25-35 Introduction / Recap - The study of Luke is an interesting one for believers to explore -- We see Luke’s interest in humanity (it’s genuine, rem: career as a physician) -- We also get to experience how Jesus interacts with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Mark 10:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting! Expectantly!

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 30, 2022

One day Jesus is coming back, and the signs of His return will be clear and unmistakable. It will be obvious. Even though we don't know for sure when it will be, Jesus’ return will be a powerful, can't-miss-it event.

I want you all to go back in time with me for a moment when you were a child. E didn’t have xbox, or playstation, or video games. We actually went outside and played face to face with our friends. If you were like me, you'd gather with your friends in the neighborhood and would be out most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-31, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11, John 10:27-29, 1 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Better Prophet Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2022

The prophecy in Deuteronomy 18 pointed to Jesus being a prophet like unto Moses, but we don't often think of Jesus as being a prophet - let alone a better prophet than Moses. Why is Jesus, as a prophet, important to us?

I am going to give you 5 true statements about a Bible character, and then I’ll ask you WHO I’m referring to. When he was born – the people of Israel were under the control of a foreign nation. When he was a newborn, his life was in danger from a powerful King. He came to save his people. He went ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6, Deuteronomy 18:18-19, Deuteronomy 18:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Agent Of Salvation

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Dec 25, 2022

Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston Texas. Families sometimes have differences of opinion on how or if to celebrate Christmas. Don't let differences separate you from your families. Be like Joseph. Be the agent of salvation for your family.

20221224 Parashat Miketz – Agent of Salvation Torah Portion                         Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:26-34

Denomination: *other

Righteous, Fair And Impartial Judge!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 28, 2023

You don't have to feel insecure, unsafe or fearful, you call on a God who is a righteous and fair Judge who will judge each one's work individually, scrutinizing and surveying every aspect of your work.

Righteous, fair and impartial Judge! "For there is no partiality with God. "Romans 2:11 You don't have to feel insecure, unsafe or fearful, you call on a God who is a righteous and fair Judge who will judge each one's work individually, scrutinizing and surveying every aspect ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Theme Of Book Of Ezekiel

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 15, 2025

God in all of His Glory can dwell among humans. You don’t have to be perfect for God and His Glory to dwell with you. Your current outward situations have no effect (do not affect) on God's glory.

God in all of His Glory can dwell among humans. You don’t have to be perfect for God and His Glory to dwell with you. Your current outward situations have no effect (do not affect) on God's glory. You can be living in a foreign land, as slaves, or in difficult circumstances, yet God's Glory ...read more