Sermons on Rapidity:

Suffer The Little Children

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004

A sermon on child abuse

Introduction: 1. Tara Cook spent the first part of her life being shifted from one house to another. When she was ten Tara went to live with her dad & his girl friend Rose. All went well for a short time and then Rose began to abuse her. After she had lived there for about 15 months Rose informed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah Running From God Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004

Sermon 1 of 4 in a series on Jonah and God

Introduction: 1. I will admit that I’ve been looking forward to preaching this series of messages from the book of Jonah since I first came up with the idea in my sermon thinking last year. 2. Jonah is one of those books in the Bible that never fails to fascinate people. Perhaps it’s the idea of a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A Mustard Seed Or Yeast? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

Our ministry is essential to the growth of the kingdom. It is like a small mustard seed that grows and influences everything

“Do you have a mustard seed or yeast? – Luke 13:10-21” Gladstone Baptist Church – 25/2/07 am S1 - Sometimes we feel that when we minister to others it won’t make much of a difference for his kingdom. – OOPS I’ve got a quick quiz for you this morning … And I’ve got some prizes for the correct ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hungering For God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 18, 2011

Thus far all of the Beatitudes have expressed man's need, now comes a solution.

“Hungering For God” Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for right-eousness, For they shall be filled.” Nutritionists emphasize that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing That No One Wants: Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 19, 2011

This beatitude speaks of a blessing no one wants – the blessing that comes to those who are persecuted for righteousness sake.

“The Blessing No One Wants: Blessed Are The Persecuted.” Matthew 5:10-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for right-eousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Lead; I'll Follow Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 6, 2008

God is an able guide in all circumstances.

YOU LEAD; I’LL FOLLOW Numbers 9.15-23 S: God’s Presence (Pillar of Cloud & Fire) C: Following God Th: Choose the Fire Pr: GOD IS OUR ABLE GUIDE IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES. ?: How? How do we know this? KW: Directions TS: We will find in our study of the pillar of cloud and fire three directions God ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Work It On Out Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 29, 2008

Live the life that is in you.

WORK IT ON OUT Philippians 2.12-30 S: Christian Living Th: Toward the Goal Pr: LIVE THE LIFE THAT IS IN YOU. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Instructions TS: We will find in our study of Philippians three instructions of how to live the life that is in us followers of Jesus. CV: “We will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Impact And Impotence Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 2, 2008

A changed heart doesn’t guarantee that you will change the world.

If you’re like me you’ve been keeping up with the federal government’s attempt to bailout failing housing and financial markets this week. I found an article from Reuters in which the blame for this economic slump has been traced to a decline in Christian influence in our nation. DALLAS ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me The Money

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 18, 2008

"What’s in your wallet" is to used as responsible citizens and to support God’s purposes in the world.

Title: Show Me the Money Text: Matthew 22:15-22 The Big Idea: “What’s in your wallet” is to be used as responsible citizens and to support God’s purposes in the world. Introduction On Thursday, September 18, 2008, Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Joe Biden appeared on ABC Good Morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bring On The Trumpets Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2013

When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time shall be nore more, then what?

“The Great Unveiling: Bring On the Trumpets” Revelation 8:1-13 The sound of trumpets is uplifting. It revives our spirits, our toes start tapping, and sometimes we want to get up and dance. Growing up I was never sad when I heard Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass or Louis Armstrong. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In A Bleeped Out World Series

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 12, 2013

This sermon deals with the topic of profanity and cursing.

“Living in A Bleeped Out World” James 3:9-10; Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: About 2 months ago I went fishing and put my porta-boat in the garage. The next day something began to stink! I found the culprit a ½ a shrimp that was decomposed. The word Paul uses in Eph. 4:29 NKJ uses ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have A Ministry That Endures Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 16, 2013

A sermon examining the way to persevere in ministry.

HOW TO HAVE A MINISTRY THAT ENDURES Acts 21:8-9 (The following is a message that was delivered at a local pastors conference) I grew up in a church that had an average pastoral tenure of less than two years. As a result, I developed relationships with many men in ministry who have had a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer (Part 1) Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 6, 2011

Examines the first three petitions in the Lord's prayer - that are concerned with God’s glory.

The Lord’s Prayer Part I Matthew 6:9-10 Almost all of our prayers begin by rushing into a series of requests in which we pour out to God our problems, our needs, our irritations. Unfortunately this only reinforces the focus of our attention on what is troubling us and our inability to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Determined To Disobey

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 11, 2010

Sometimes Christians say they want to follow God, but fail to follow through when God’s will doesn’t agree with their preconceived idea of how things were supposed to work out. Following God is about full surrender to God’s will and purpose.

Determined To Disobey Text: Jer. 44:15-17 I. THE PEOPLE’S REQUEST (Jer. 41:16-42:8) A. The People Purportedly Sought God’s Direction. B. The Prophet Promised That What God Said, He Would Declare. C. The People Promised That What God Said, They Would Do II. THE PROPHET’S REPORT (Jer. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Manufacturers Or Distributors? Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010

Discussion on distributing vs. manufacturing God’s divine resources.

Are We Manufacturers or Distributors? (Acts 3:1-9, Luke 9:10-17) Introduction: “A little nun was on a much desired mission assignment to the Apache Indians. She was so excited that she drove past the last gas station without noticing that she needed gas. She ran out of gas about a mile down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Church Of God