Sermons on Ragged:

The Past Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 28, 2005

We need to remember where we came from so we don’t go back again

The older we get, the more we seem to reminisce about the “good old days.” The Beatles had a song called “Yesterday” where they sang of bygone days where all their troubles seemed so far away yet, the reality is, there is usually sometime in everyone’s past that was not so good, something ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repent Or Perish

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 25, 2006

Lent 3(C) - Since all sins are equal and because the time is limited Jesus encourages mankind to repent or perish.

REPENT OR PERISH (Outline) March 19 2006 - Lent 3 - Luke 13:1-13 INTRO: Considering mankind we want to note two things. First, in the sea of humanity differences abound. People are tall/short, young/old, skinny/not-so-skinny and the list of differences is endless. Just as much as people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is No God Like Our God Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 10, 2006

As we live our lives we need to remember who it is that we are calling out to and in relationship with. Nothing else even comes close to matching the God that we know!

Since it’s been a few weeks since we have looked at Acts together I want to quickly recap what has been happening to put everything in context. If you remember, Luke opens up the book of Acts by telling the story of Jesus’ return to heaven as the disciples stood and watched. An angel appears to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Together In Prayer Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 6, 2008

This full text message builds on the ofundation of the message "United In Prayer". It tells more stories of churches which have been totally transformed into spiritual power houses by united prayer.

Together in Prayer Part 2 Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 18, 2008 Last time, in the first part of this message, I told the stories of the birth of the church age, when the Holy Spirit came to live inside of believers. This happened at the end of an extended season of prayer by the 120, who were in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Any Thing That God Cannot Do?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2008

there are a few things that God can not do.

IS THERE ANY THING THAT GOD CANNOT DO? 2 Timothy 2:13 "If we believe not, yet he abides faithful: He cannot deny himself." The Bible does tell us that there are some things that God cannot do. 1ST of all; God cannot be contained, put in a test tube and analyzed. A. Job 37:23 "Touching the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Evaluate The Sacrifices Of Christmas

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Evaluate the Sacrifices of Christmas: All our sacrifices can save no one; Christ’s one sacrifice saves all.

Did you see the recent report about the Christmas spending habits of Canadians? Apparently Albertans spend the most - as much as $900 a person. Do you think you’ve spent that much for Christmas this year? $900 sounds like a lot of money but it wouldn’t take long to spend that if, on top of buying ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Pride And Predjudice Or The Waterboy

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

How our pride and arrogance keeps us from seeing that our calling in life is to love those around us and share the blessings that we have been given by God. "The Rich Man and Lazarus"

Placing the Story: condemnation of: wealth equals righteous and poverty equals sin. As we look at this passage by itself it becomes very difficult to figure out what exactly Jesus is talking about. Is Jesus giving us a picture of Heaven and Hell? Is He warning us about being rich? Are we being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

We All Got One – Is Yours Too Big? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2004

According to Scripture the “ego control mechanism” is the Word of God – the Bible. Uncontrolled egos have a way of slipping out in our speech. This message looks at 3 “slips of the tongue” regarding our ego.

WE ALL GOT ONE – IS YOURS TOO BIG? Romans 12:3 Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. INTRODUCTION: What ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Psalm 19:4

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping God Our First Priority Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Mar 13, 2004

Even though we all know that we are born to die, we often loose track of the important things in life.

James 4:13-17 Now Listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14) Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while the vanishes. 15) Instead, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Boldness I

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on May 25, 2004

Boldness is Something Desired by almost all Christians. These First Believers in the Early Church Prayed for Boldness and God Answered in a Mighty Way. The Whole Building Shook with the Power of God, they were All Filled with the Holy Spirit, and they Sp

HOLY BOLDNESS I Prov 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Acts 4:13 KJV 13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:1, Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Mirror, Mirror

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

Preparation for the Lord’s Supper, or any time--The mirror of God’s Word gives us a truthful glimpse at ourselves. Link included to formatted text, video, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Mirror, Mirror… I Cor. 11:26-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MirrorMirror.html II Cor.13:5—examine yourselves… We find ourselves looking into a mirror quite often. After all, we all have to look at our refection in order to see how to make ourselves look better on the outside. We need to see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship: It Ain't About Potlucks

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

The nature of Fellowship and why we mess it up so badly

An interview with Tia and Tamara Mowry, the stars of WB’s Sister, Sister yielded a very mature comment from these then 19 years old. One of them said (they’re exact twins); “A lot of girls expect this prince to come into their life on a white horse and make everything wonderful. What the Lord told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why God Won't Accept Your Excuses

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 17, 2003

An examination of Jesus’ reason for coming.

WHY GOD WON’T ACCEPT YOUR EXCUSES PART 2 - Read Matthew 1:18-25 For the past 2 months I have been teaching a class on marriage. I am excited about the number of people we have taking the class and the good reports I’m hearing from people actually applying what they’re learning. But let me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 12, 2004

Chapters 5, 6, and 7 are a teaching session, the longest and fullest continued discourse of our Savior that we have in all the gospels.

Chapters 5, 6, and 7 are a teaching session, the longest and fullest continued discourse of our Savior that we have in all the gospels. Jesus’ ministry prior to John’s imprisonment was intended to make way for this session. It is probably a summary of what Jesus had taught and preached in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Preaching Of The King Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 14, 2004

This chapter, and the two that follow it, are the longest and fullest continued discourses of our Savior that we have in all the gospels.

The Preaching of the King Matthew 5:1-7-29 This chapter, and the two that follow it, are the longest and fullest continued discourse of our Savior that we have in all the gospels. The many miraculous cures wrought by Jesus in Galilee were intended to make way for this sermon, and to prepare the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness