Sermons on Ralph Waldo Emerson:

Come

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 5, 2013

I. What Must We Come For ? II. How Must We Come? III. When Must We Come?

Isaiah 1:18 (AV) Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Isaiah 1:18 (The Living Bible) 18 Come, let’s talk this over, says the Lord; no matter how deep the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Secret Sins

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 5, 2013

A SS lesson on the results of attempting to hide our sin

An ant-drug commercials... ....flashes a bunch of young faces on the screen.... ....one person says something like: “I support terrorism...” ....another says, “I murder people...” ....then another says, “It’s no big deal, I’m just doing it for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Christ In Deuteronomy

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 6, 2013

We are to exemplify Christ's life through obedience to God

Septuagint (The LXX) - Translated OT Hebrew to Greek - Called the first 5 OT books the Pentateuch - From pentad = five & teuchos = tool (The five tools) De. Calls us to remember who God is & what he has done Horton Hears A Who --- VIDEO Clip One day, Horton the elephant hears a cry from help ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Making Peace Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 17, 2014

Peace is one of the themes in the Bible. It opens with peace and closes with peace in eternity. Jesus has come to make peace for us. So that in turn we can be a peacemaker for others that do not know Christ

In his book, The Fall of Fortresses, Elmer Bendiner tells the story of an unusual flight he took as part of a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber crew as navigator during World War II. On a raid over Germany, the plane was hit in the fuel tank by anti-aircraft fire. But despite a direct hit, the tank did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is Enough

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 17, 2013

Rom. 8:31 gives us a battle cry against the treats of life. We that God is avialable and on our side

KJV What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Amp - What then shall we say to [all] this? If God is for us, who [can be] against us? [Who can be our foe, if God is on our side? BATTLE CRIES - Rebel Yell was used during charges to intimidate the enemy and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

Briefly Outlineing 1 Samuel

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 17, 2013

It was the best of times and the worst of times in the life of David & Saul

- VIDEO - 11 Best of Times Worst of Times - american funniest videos - A Tale of Two Cities (1859) is a novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. - Over 200 million copies sold - The book opens with “It was the best of times, it was the worst ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing No One Wants Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2014

How am I being affected by persecution? This is one blessing we want to do without

Matthew 5:10 (AV) 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - One of biggest problems for the American church today is that it has never really made up its mind to follow Jesus Christ. Example Lot’s wife: Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When Life Falls Apart? Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2014

How can a loving God allow innocent people to be hurt so badly?

- When was the last time a trip to the theater left you truly inspired about God? - Movie "God’s Not Dead" - Here in town - Freshman college student Josh Wheaton's faith is challenged by his philosophy professor, who believes God does not exist. He has to defend God's existence to the entire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Saving Hope

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 12, 2013

1. Unrealistic Hope 2. Genuine Hope 3. Demonstrated Hope 4. Our Hope

Hal Lindsey "Man can live without food for 30 days. Man can live without water for 3 days, Man can live without oxygen for 3 minutes. But man cannot live without hope for 3 second.” - WOW! That’s some statement - “Hope Again” - Charles R. Swindoll -"(Hope) is something ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Christ In Joshua

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 12, 2013

Joshua shows God's faithfulness to his promise & provision

Genesis – Choosing a Nation Exodus – Saving a Nation Leviticus – Worship of a Nation Numbers – Wanderings of a Nation Deuteronomy – Instructions of a nation Joshua – Conquest of Nation + Quotes About Joshua Joshua one of the greatest leaders in OT. • > ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Kardia [cardiac] Arrest

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 20, 2013

The signs & help for Spritural Kardia Arrest

• Kardia Gk- Heart • Cardiac – Latin Heart Sudden Cardiac Arrest - Sudden Cardiac Arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S - Close to 400.00 yr. suffered sudden cardiac arrest - First sign of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is loss of consciousness (fainting). - At the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Christ In Judges

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 20, 2013

A quick outline of Judges. Man is prone to wander from God. He raised up His prophet and a judge & a deliverer. The same is found in Christ

- Joshua a book of victory - Judges a book of failure, defeat & shame - Judges title comes from the leaders who governed Israel 1. Othniel – 3:9 – Peace 40 yrs. 2. Ehud -3:15 – Peace 80 yrs. 3. Shamgar – 3:31 - ? yrs. 4. Deborah – 4:4 - Peace 40 yrs 5. Gideon – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Directive

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 2, 2013

Baptisim - Compared to a wedding & marriage

- Symbols are used everywhere - Psychology has found that people can respond to symbols as if they were the objects they represent. Symbols give us a link to our past – monuments, the flag - Road signs reminds us to do something - Trophies Medals & ribbons reminds us of an accomplishment - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Christ In Ruth

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 2, 2013

A brief outline on the book of Ruth

- Priceless gems have often been found in unlikely places - An Ohio man was cleaning out a deceased family member’s attic and found 700 vintage baseball cards in mint condition from the turn of the century. worth 3 million - A Scottish woman finally decided to clean out her attic and found ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Does Not Work Out

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 2, 2013

1. WHAT WE DON’T KNOW 2. WHAT WE DO KNOW 5. Life Ingredients 3. A Phrase Difference Gives A New Focus 4. ALL THINGS 5. Life Ingredients

Our Daily Bread It has a story about a shipwreck. When the sole survivor reached a small, uninhabited island, he prayed for God to rescue him, but help didn't come. Eventually he built a hut out of driftwood for protection from the elements. One day he returned from scavenging for food and found ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist