Sermons on Jimmy Rigged:

"live Like You Were Dying" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

Tim McGraw sings a song where he says that one of the things he would do when bad news came along was go skydiving. I did it. Crossed it off my bucket list.

FUTURE TENSE “Live like you were Dying” Philippians 1:20-26 Tim McGraw sings a song where he says that one of the things he would do when bad news came along was go skydiving. I did it. Crossed it off my bucket list. The song was inspired by an incident in Tim McGraw’s life. His father, Tug ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For The Restoration Of Carnal Believers

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Nov 10, 2002

An insiders look at our commandment to restore backslidden believers.

Can the temporary errors a believer makes be atoned for after salvation? The question leaves much to be examined by a believer. If I am saved, and yet fall into sin, what then becomes of me? As humans we often make mistakes and later regret them. I recall a recent article in the St. Petersburg ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Religious Or Christ-Like?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ.

Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ. Intro.: 1. When you hear someone use the word "religion" or hear someone refer to another person as "religious" what do you think of? a. Illust. Do you think of "Church Lady" on Saturday Night Live who goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Created For Love

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 13, 2009

I believe everyone is created with the capacity to love, it is whether or not we chose too.

Created to Love John 13:34-35 I. You and I were created with the capacity to love Even though we think we do we need no provocation to love We have stories of love at first sight and of course we call that foolishness But for those of you who have children and grand children you remember when that ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Be Not Dismayed. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 5, 2013

A child when they get a certain age, they want to do things themselves. You will hear them say, “I can do it!” or “I want to do it myself!” When some people get older and someone offers them help, you can hear them say, “I can do it myself!” I be

Deut. 31:7-8-Then Moses called Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and of good courage, for you must go with this people to the land which the Lord has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall cause them to inherit it. And the Lord, He is the One who goes before ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Is The Living Water Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 8 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The Holy Spirit of God is the Living Water which is a picture of the Holy Spirit of God working through and in the maturing Christian’s life.

Picture # 8: The Living Water, The Holy Spirit (John 7:14-39). Key verses: 37-39 This 8th candid snapshot of the maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John is the picture of Jesus as the Living Water. It’s a picture of the Holy Spirit of God working in the believer’s life. Anyone who ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-39, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2012

What would the world be like if there was no Christmas and No Jesus? This message was inspired by John Ortberg's message "Who is this Man?"

It’s a Wonderful Life (Begin with Clip from “It’s a Wonderful Life” scene where George meets Clarence and wishes he had never been born” It’s a Wonderful Life has consistently been ranked in the top 100 movies of all times, it has been called the number one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love Is Patient Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 28, 2013

In this sermon, we explore how to cultivate a love that is patient.

Introduction: A. One of my favorite stories about patience is the story told about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his boots. 1. She pulled and he pushed, but the boots still didn’t want to go on. a. When the second boot was finally on, she had worked up a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 28, 2025

In Proverbs 8:17-21, in order to find The Way of Wisdom, in three ways we must 1) Pursue Purposefully (Proverbs 8:17-18), 2) Prioritize Priceless Treasures (Proverbs 8:19) and 3) Pledge to Walk Righteously (Proverbs 8:20-21).

Proverbs 8:17-21. 17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me. 18 Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness. 19 My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold, and my yield than choice silver. 20 I walk in the way of righteousness, in the paths of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:17-21

Denomination: Other

Mothers Drink From Their Saucer Cause Their Cup Has Overflowed

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on May 14, 2001

Mother’s Day. A look at Jesus’ Mother, Mary, and the many difficulties as well as blessings she faced.

Sermon.974 “Mothers Drink From Their Saucer Cause Their Cup Has Overflowed” Luke 1:26-45 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Mother’s Day, May 13, 2001 I was driving East on I-40 near Ashville, North Carolina, listening to Blue Grass Music. A classic song was playing on the radio: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Baptist

Peace With God Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

How can we find peace in this world? This sermon seeks to provide some answers.

Peace With God June 10, 2001 Story of retired couple in early 80s alarmed by threat of nuclear war - Seriously studied all the inhabited places of the world to determine which would be least affected by a nuclear war… a place of ultimate peace & security. - They not only studied, but traveled ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-9

How To Be A Difference Maker

Contributed by Scott Cox on Dec 9, 2000

How to be a high impact Christian in a lost world.

Introduction: Every year at Christmas time one of my favorite movies is shown on TV, "It’s A Wonderful Life", staring Jimmy Stewart. In the movie Jimmy plays a man named George Bailey. George has big dreams of going to college and being a world traveler. Instead, he winds up having to take over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16, Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Politician And The Prophet

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 22, 2007

This sermon examines the night-time meeting between Nicodemus and Jesus.

Title: The Politician and The Prophet Text: John 3:1-18 Date: 10/21/07 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: This is an election year. Next month will be electing a Governor. Then in November of 2008 we will be electing a New President. For some reason I’ve always been ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 25, 2007

Jesus made His claims through ordinary lessons from life which people could relate to. In this case he used BREAD.

May, 2007 I AM the Bread of Life John 6:5-58 INTRODUCTION: John chapter 6 opens with the scene where a great crowd of people have gathered to hear Jesus. It is getting late in the day; and Jesus, wanting to test Philip, asked, “Where can we buy bread to feed all of these people.” Philip ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-58

Denomination: Methodist

Just Like My Father

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 11, 2008

There are two fathers we may want to be just like. 1- our earthly father 2- our heavenly father (but let me personalize this with "my" earthly father and "my" heavenly father)

INTRO. - ILL.- Today 100 years have elapsed since the first father’s Day was celebrated. Fathers of 1900 didn’t have it nearly as good as fathers of today; but they did have a few advantages: In 1900, fathers prayed their children would learn English. Today, fathers pray their children will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ