Sermons on Harold Rutledge:

Searching: Looking Out My Window For The End Of The Rainbow.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 24, 2023

Many are spiritually chasing rainbows looking for the pot of God that can never be found. For what are you looking? Solomon searched and ended up with the conclusion of VANITY!

SEARCHING… LOOKING OUT MY WINDOW FOR THE END OF THE RAINBOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two part) WINGS SPEAK OF SEARCHING FOR BETTER. SEARCHING BY PRAYER. WINGS SPEAK OF LIFE’S JOURNEY TO FOCUS ON PRIORITIES. IF ONLY I HAD WINGS I WOULD FLY ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:11-17, Psalm 55:6, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Forgive, We Forget And We Fight On

Contributed by Mark Sutherlin on Dec 10, 2001

The practice of Forgiveness

We Forgive, We Forget and We Fight On Luke 23:34 INTRODUCTION A. THINK OF NUMEROUS THINGS THAT WOULD PUSH MY CAPACITY TO FORGIVE 1. Certain things happening to my children, wife, family 2. Repetitive occurrences 3. Lack for remorse, smugness coming from the offender B. A FARMER AND HIS SON ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tomb Speaks Of Death

Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001

There are two types of Dying to God’s will

Good Friday Sermon “The Tomb Speaks of Death” Mark 14:32-36, 15:34 For the body of Jesus, Good Friday ends in a tomb. The lips of the tomb, the mouth through which the cold body of Jesus was passed, speaks to us. The tomb has two messages. One is of death, the other is of life beyond ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46, Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From Katrina

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 21, 2005

Many feel that the hurricane which struck the South was a punishment from God. We must never be quick to judge in these situations. Yet, there are lessons we can learn from storms like Katrina.

Lessons from Katrina Matthew 16:1-4 Introduction: Many people feel that the devastating hurricane which struck the South was a punishment from God leveling charges against those impacted by the storm. We must never be quick to judge in these situations. However, there are several lessons we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast Of Passover (Pesach) Revealed Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2005

Although the Passover is filled with meaning, it’s primary emphasis is Redemption. The New Testament truth that “Christ died for our sins” is demonstrated well in the Passover.

The Feast of Passover (Pesach) Revealed INTRO 1. People are not as smart as they used to be. 2. Published Saturday, January 29, 2005 Crusade Against Eating Meat Turns Religious By ABBY WEINGARTEN New York Times Regional Newspapers Meat and religious ceremony share a long history, a link so ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Brings Us Grace

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 25, 2004

This sermon, based on John 1: 14 and Luke 1:50, was preached on the Sunday after Christmas which happened to be December 26th. It’s focus is on the grace of Jesus and our inability to earn our salvation.

Jesus Bring Us Grace --John 1:14 and Luke 1:50 Lynn Harold Hough was a Methodist pastor in the early part of the twentieth century and became the President of Northwestern University. In 1908 he became the first to write a “Pledge of Allegiance to the Christian Flag”. Once when he was speaking ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Methodist

Once Again The Cosmic Christ

Contributed by Craig Dumont on May 3, 2006

Reorienting our vision of Jesus Christ as the Sovereign Lord and King of the universe. Christ is completely victorious and our view of Christ determines our actions and faith here on earth.

Once Again The Cosmic Christ By Craig R. Dumont, Sr. Psalm 99:1-5 & Psalm 110 Historian Will Durant wrote perhaps the most popular multi-volume series on the history of civilization. Volume three is titled Caesar and Christ and he starts with a most remarkable admission for a non-Christian ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Me-Monsters Don't Worship Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jan 25, 2006

What is real worship? Well, let’s first consider what it isn’t...

“Beware of the Me-Monster,” says Comedian Brian Regan towards the end of his DVD called I Walked On The Moon. We are all very familiar with this Me-Monster of selfishness from encountering him throughout our lives. I think one of the biggest areas I see the Me-Monster pop up is when I am driving ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternity Matters Part Iii: The Glory Of It All

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jan 31, 2003

HEAVEN IS A HOLY PLACE!

ETERNITY MATTERS PART III: THE GLORY OF IT ALL JANUARY 26, 2003 INTRODUCTION: As Vice President, George Bush represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless by the coffin ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Forcing Of Sides Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003

Pilate did with Christ what millions do today: he was not against Him, but wanted to avoid the issue. When the pressure came, he had a choice. It is only under pressure that our true convictions surface.

Note: this is a bulletin insert I put in our bulletins to supplement the sermon; it contains much helpful information, so I have included it here before the sermon. Ed Pilate: A Friend to Caesar or Not? The year was 33 AD. Jesus had been arrested and illegally tried. From a human perspective, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Concentrating On Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 10, 2002

Nothing should be more important in your life than to concentrate on Christ – Who He is and what your relationship to Him is. He is so important that He is the central theme of Scripture, the supreme message of the church, and the solitary song of the sou

Concentrating on Christ I Corinthians 2:2 INTRODUCTION: Spurgeon said, “Christ is the great central fact in the world’s history; to Him everything looks forward or backward.” Paul declared “For I decided to concentrate only on Jesus Christ and his death on the cross.” Nothing is more important in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Is Not A Secret To Be Hidden

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 18, 2002

Deals with the importance of sharing the gospel.

In a small church on the U.S. East Coast a pastor delivered a sermon on abortion, and after the service a German man who lived in Nazi Germany told of hi experience: I lived in Germany during the Nazi Holocaust. I considered myself a Christian. We heard stories of what was happening to the Jews, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

'betty, Lie Still' Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Aug 9, 2002

This message explores some important truths regarding our prime ministry as portrayed by Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch.

‘BETTY, LIE STILL’ Acts 8:26-40 Introduction ‘Old Betty was converted late in her life, and though she was very poor she was very active. She visited the sick; out of her own poverty she gave to those who were still poorer; she collected a little money from others when she could give none of her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Center That Holds

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 24, 2005

We don’t follow God for a promise of easy life, but simply because God is TRUTH and nothing in life or death can separate us from God’s love.

The Center that Holds Luke 5:17-26 April 24, 2005 I always try my best to preach out of my own experience, but as I approached today’s sermon, I realized that I was having trouble doing that. I can preach easily about a lot of stuff because I have experience. For example: I sometimes struggle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 1, 2005

(1) Contentment has to be learnt, and (2) it cannot be found in possessions. (3) True contentment can only be found in Christ.

Today we want to talk about contentment. The lack of contentment is one of the reasons why many people, including Christians, do not have joy in life. We feel that we do not have enough. Something is always lacking. And we have to get it in order to feel fulfilled and happy. A few years ago, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible