Sermons on Rancher:

No Compromise On Pride Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at Daniel 4, where we learn not to be proud, we also see the difference between false humility and real humility.

Introduction Story has been told of a lion who was very proud and decided to take a walk one day to demonstrate his mastery over all the other creatures. He strutted his way through the forest until he came across a bear, ‘WHO IS THE KING OF THE JUNGLE BEAR? ‘Why of course you are mighty lion’. He ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

What Does God Hate #2 - Lying Series

Contributed by John Kycek on Sep 19, 2003

Let’s look at Proverbs 6:16-19 for a list of 7 things that God hates; the second being "Lying."

• I hate it when: o People talk on their cell phones in a check out line o The cardboard subscription cards that are in magazines o Calling an “800” number, pressing a long series of #’s, and being disconnected. • What do you hate? Ask crowd • God hates sin. • It is unbelievable to some people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Cannot Win Them All Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 15, 2003

Saul, Pt. 1

YOU CANNOT WIN THEM ALL (1 SAMUEL 9:15-10:27) When Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts, he was running hard for a second term in office. One day, after a busy morning chasing votes he arrived at a church barbecue. It was late afternoon and Herter was famished. As Herter moved down the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The How, What,when And Where Of Prayer

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jan 23, 2003

We know the Spirit is intertwined with our spirit and shares our hearts with God. We know that He knows our needs, but what is our part in prayer?

Central Christian Church St Petersburg Florida January 2003 Joe Bedy “The How, What, When and Where of Prayer” It was the Disciples who asked Jesus to teach us how to pray. Remember when they asked this question Jesus was still alive on the earth and the Holy Spirit had not yet come. So today ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do When You're Married To A Jerk Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 4, 2002

Learn from a very wise woman(Abigail) how to handle a very foolish man (Nabal)

What To Do When You’re Married to a Jerk The scene opens in the desert, west of the dead sea. David and his 600 guerrilla fighters are camped and hiding from Saul. But they’re not idle. They’re a kind of unofficial police force for the area. They protected shepherds from the attack of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:2-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Humility

Contributed by Eston Williams on Feb 3, 2006

Jesus shows us that humility comes from strength rather than weakness, from confidence, not insecurity.

Matthew 18: 1-4; “1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" 2He called a little child and had him stand among them. 3And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

How To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 20, 2007

Five principles for dealing with the temptations we face.

Ronald Meridith described in Hurryin’ Big for Little Reasons a quiet evening when he heard the sound of wild geese approaching in flight. He noticed the tame geese on his pond. “They heard the wild call they had once known. The honking… sent little arrows of prompting deep into their wild ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Mennonite

You Cannot Win Them All Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Saul, Pt. 1

YOU CANNOT WIN THEM ALL (1 SAMUEL 9:15-10:27) When Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts, he was running hard for a second term in office. One day, after a busy morning chasing votes he arrived at a church barbecue. It was late afternoon and Herter was famished. As Herter moved down the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep The Oil Flowing

Contributed by James May on Jul 29, 2007

When we come to the end of ourselves is when God provides all we need, just when we need it. His blessings never run dry.

Keep the Oil Flowing Sunday, July 29, 2007 – AM By Pastor Jim May Oil – the very word brings forth images of gushing wells of black gold as it comes out of the ground. It is a source of wealth, energy and power for our world. Without oil, most of the things that you enjoy as a part of every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Faith: Putting All Our Eggs In One Basket

Contributed by Chris Willis on Oct 23, 2007

Faith means both belief and trust. We believe something to be true, and because we belive it to be true we are willing to invest ourselves into it. This sermon reminds us of what our faith is as Christians, that the Christian faith in our pluralistic worl

One Faith . . . Putting All Our Eggs In One Basket Ephesians 4:5 Language is amazing . . . how we use words to describe ideas or thoughts. Do you know what an idiom is? It’s a phrase or expression, a group of words that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of its parts taken together? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Interceding For Intervention

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 15, 2007

This message makes a comparison of the backslidden condition of Israel of long ago, with that of present-day America,and makes a plea for seeking God for revival in our nation.

INTERCEDING FOR INTERVENTION Text: Isa.59: 16 & 19 Intro: Biblical scholars tell us that Isaiah 59 describes the moral degeneracy present during the reign of Manasseh, King of Judah. Along with the tremendous wickedness of Manasseh’s reign came many social injustices that resulted in a general ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Flames Of Hell

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 20, 2009

This sermon depicts Hell as a very real place

Luke 16:19-31 -- “There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:” “And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,” “And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Got Integrity?

Contributed by Paul Kaiwi on Oct 16, 2006

This sermon allows christians to explore our integrity, and how our lives measure up to what we preach.

Aloha I Ke Akua Christian Fellowship Sunday Morning Service Senior Pastor Paul A. Kaiwi, Jr. MD Helene Hall, Hana, Hawaii October 8, 2006 GOT INTEGRITY? Introduction: Do we have integrity? What are we willing to do for $10,000,000? In the United States of America… 25% ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Studies In Genesis: Chapters 4 & 5 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 14, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 4 1. And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Time To Sacrifice The Queen

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Much fruit comes from redigging old wells.

Genesis 26:1 KJV And there was a famine in the land, beside the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went unto Abimelech king of the Philistines unto Gerar. Genesis 26:17-19 KJV And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there. [18] And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1

Denomination: Pentecostal