Sermons on Rapids:

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

What Difference Does Church Attendance Make?

Contributed by James O. Davis on Jul 5, 2012

There are three times in Hebrews 10:19-25, that the Hebrew writer uses the phrase, “let us,” to appeal to the local congregation about being steadfast in their attendance to the local assembly or church.

One of the greatest tragedies of the 21st Century in America is the realism that millions of people who claim to know Jesus Christ rarely attend a local church or participate in the worship services. In so many of the American churches, a lot of people basically attend three times in their entire ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

Sunday – “looking For Love In All The Wrong Places” Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010

A closer look at the resurrection of Christ.

Sunday – “Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places” (Luke 24:1-12) 5th in a series on “Passion Week” Introduction: Cynthia Thomas tells a story about her “brother and his new wife who were escorted to their bridal suite in an elegant hotel in the wee hours of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Preparing For The Cross

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 3, 2022

Jesus obediently suffered for you.

PREPARING FOR THE CROSS Matthew 26:36-46 #Easter2022 SCRIPTURE READING: MATTHEW 26:36-46 [Person from Congregation] INTRODUCTION… verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-the-types-of-emotions-4163976 [adapted] A human being can experience many different types of emotions. Depending on what article you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Hebrews 5:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 22) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 24, 2020

Today we finish the series with Jesus talking about those who put his words into practice and those who don't. Those who build their house on the rock and those who build their house on the sand. He describes the outcome of each when storms come.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 22) Matthew 7:24-29 1) The house on the rock. Matt. 7:24-25, “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29, Psalm 40:1-4, Psalm 62:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Just A Big Bang Theory Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 3, 2015

In all things, in everything, Jesus is preeminent - even creation.

“”Cross Currents: It’s Just A Big Bang Theory” Col. 1:15-17 Advertisers know that we think bigger is better - especially if it’s bigger at a lesser price. So we have 2 for 1 dinner coupons, double discount or double coupon days at the grocery store, and even ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nurturing Parents Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 18, 2018

59th message from Ephesians discussing the responsibility of parents toward their children.

“Nurturing Parents” Children obey your parents who are to bring them up 6:1-4 REVIEW Last week we covered children’s responsibility before God toward their parents. Obey them Honor them Treat them respectfully Live wise and godly lives That is also how we honor our heavenly Father. Care for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Proverbs 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Essential Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 18, 2017

The Essential Christian Life: 1. Our going. 2. Our gathering. 3. Our giving. 4. Our God. 5. Our goal.

The Essential Christian Life Acts 9:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Revised March 5, 2017 INTRODUCTION: *The average person breathes about 12 to 18 times a minute. Of course, we do that all the time. And if you're like me, you almost never think about it. But when it comes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Are Out Of Our Control Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 3, 2018

1. Trust the Lord to comfort you. 2. Ask the Lord for more commitment to His cause. 3. Ask the Lord for the courage to do the right thing. 4. Do whatever you can to help. 5. Trust the Lord to take care of you.

When Things Are Out of Our Control The Book of Acts - Part 81 Acts 23:6-35 (Read vs. 6-11) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 3, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Here in Acts 23, Paul was in Jerusalem, in spite of many warnings from the Holy Spirit not to go there. John Phillips gave this good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:6-35

Denomination: Baptist

Trust The Lord Through Your Troubles Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 18, 2018

Keep trusting the Lord! 1. When your world spins out of control (21:27-30). 2. When you suffer for Christ (21:27-30). 3. When you don’t understand God’s strategy (21:31-36). 4. When you tell the story of your salvation (21:37-22:1).

Trust the Lord through Your Troubles The Book of Acts - Part 77 Acts 21:27-22:1 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 8, 2015 *If you were writing the Bible, how would you change it? I think I would have put more in there about Jesus' life as a little boy and young man. Of course, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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 tremendous ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:8-9

Denomination: Baptist