Sermons on Donald Nash:

The Seriousness Of Hell Part 1 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 26, 2011

Often joked and much feared hell is a real place and a serious matter.

The Seriousness of Hell The Book of Mark Mark 9:42-50 I. Introduction: A. Our passage this morning deals with an issue that is both joked about and feared. 1. People, even some Christians treat the subject of hell very lightly. 2. It has been a subject used by many comedians and other people to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Seriousness Of Hell Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 26, 2011

A look at the teaching on Hell in the larger context of the dispute among the disciples.

The Seriousness of Hell Part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 9:42-50 I. Introduction: A. When I was in the Navy while on a cruse overseas we visited Portugal. 1. On a tour we visited the city of Fatima where there is a very large Roman Catholic church and a shrine. 2. In the court yard of the shrine was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce And Remarriage Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 26, 2011

Divorce was just as big an issue in the first centruy as it is today

Divorce and the Bible The Book of Mark Mark 10:1-12 I.Introduction A. The 10th chapter of Mark is 45 verses long and it is jam packed with instruction for the disciples and us. B. Remember that Jesus is heading for Jerusalem and ultimately His sacrificial death. 1. By this time He has pretty much ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce And The Bible Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 26, 2011

Divorce is a violation of God's ideal

Divorce and the Bible Part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 10:1-12 I.Introduction A. Last week we began our study on this issue of divorce by looking at the marriage relationship from God’s perspective. 1. We found that marriage, the way God intended it, is to be a life long commitment between one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce And The Bible Part 3 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 26, 2011

A New Testament take on Divorce

Divorce and the Bible Part 3 The Book of Mark Mark 10:1-12 I.Introduction A. A few weeks ago we started to explore what the bible has to say about marriage and divorce. B. Our study revolves around Jesus’ teaching on the subject in Mark 10. C. As I have said before this is a difficult subject ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce And The Bible Part 4 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 26, 2011

How to address Marital problems

Divorce and the Bible Part 4 The Book of Mark Mark 10:2-12, various I. Introduction: A. We have defined the ideal for marriage as revealed by God, Jesus and the apostle Paul – it is the union between one man and one woman for life. B. We have seen that divorce is a destructive action which has it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Entrance To The Kingdom Part 1 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 27, 2011

How does one enter the Kingdom of God?

Entrance to the Kingdom Part 1 The Book of Mark Mark 10:13-16 I.Introduction: A. There has been a lot of discussion about what it means to be a Christian since Barack Obama took office as president. 1. I think that is a good thing because it gets people talking about the most important issue in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

From Murder To Mercy

Contributed by J Donald on Aug 17, 2009

Sin pervades our lives as a feature of being human. The good news of the gospel is grace in the perfect divine providence, so that sin is not an highway to death.

From Murder to Mercy! Psalm 51:1-3, 12 9Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Life Is Not Always Easy

Contributed by Donald Seales on Aug 26, 2009

This sermon was given to my youth group during a lock in on the importance and blessing of perseverance.

I. Survivor theme and show description As you can tell, tonight’s theme is Survivor. In case you don’t know, Survivor is a reality show based on someone’s ability to survive a defined amount of time in a predetermined area (jungle, isolated island, etc..). If you have ever seen the show, its ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Faith Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010

Discrimination is a bad thing in any form. We as believers must never discriminate with regard to whom we share our faith.

Understanding Faith The Book of Mark Mark 7:24-31 I. Introduction: A. We live in tumultuous days. 1. Hardly a week goes by without one group of people calling another group racist somewhere in the country. 2. The words people use to explain something or to present their side of an issue are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassion Of Christ Part 1 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010

Understanding compassion from Jesus’ point of view.

The Compassion of Jesus Christ Part 1 The Book of Mark Mark 7:31- 8:10 I. Introduction A. How do you define compassion? 1. The Merriam- Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines it this way: sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it 2. Vine’s expository ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassion Of Christ Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010

This is part two of a sermon on compassion as demonstrated by Jesus.

The Compassion of Jesus Christ Part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 8:1-10 I. Introduction: A. Last week we started to examine compassion as exemplified in Jesus Christ’s life. B. Compassion is defined as a sympathetic consciousness of another’s distress together with a desire to help ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Signs, Signs Always Looking For A Sign Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010

People respond in different ways to God's revelation. Failure to believe God’s word and to take it seriously results in a deep spiritual blindness.

Signs, Signs Always looking for a Sign The Book of Mark Mark 8:11-21 I. Introduction: A. Besides being the name of one of the books of the bible revelation is how God makes Himself known to us. 1. Revelation means the disclosure of something unknown or hidden. 2. The Holman Illustrated Bible ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Dull Disciples Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010

Sometimes people fail to respond to God's word because they simply don't understand.

Dull Disciples The Book of Mark Mark 8:14-21 I. Introduction. A. Last week we discussed the tragic consequence of someone who refuses to believe and heed God’s word. B. It starts by not believing and can ultimately end in judicial blindness 1. The unbelief we were confronted with last week ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Blind Will See Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010

Our Savior's great love for us causes Him to have great compassion on us.

The Blind Will See. The Book of Mark Mark 8:22-26 I. Introduction: A. We have come to a major dividing point in the Book of Mark. B. That makes the miracle recorded here significant in several ways. 1. This the second of the 2 miracles which were recorded only in Mark. a) None of the other gospels ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist