Sermons on Rich Land:

The Great Omission

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This is a sermons that sets out a three fold purpose for the church.

This is the purpose of the Church summed up in a few brief verses. Let’s take a look at what is taking place in this passage. First we see that the eleven disciples did what Jesus had said by going to where He had told them. Then when they encountered Him there they worshipped Him. But some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

A House Divided Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This is a sermon about christian fellowship and it’s place in worship.

There are many passages which I could have used this morning to speak of fellowship and its place in our worship. This is the third aspect of our purpose as a Church in maturing disciples. However, I chose this one because I think it really strikes at the core of what real fellowship is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Praiseworthy Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This sermon looks at Praise as a function of our worship.

Why is it when we think of worship we nearly always associate it with music? Most assuredly music is part of worship but just a part. It however, happens to be the part we will look at today. There must be some great truth underlying the instinct for worship. —Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge We will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dusty Bibles Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This sermon looks at spending time in God’s Word as a function of our worship.

Today we will look at what I believe is the most overlooked and neglected area of worship that we are to engage in. We have already looked at… Prayer Praise Fellowship And Giving As functions of our worship. Today we will look at spending time in God’s Word. “Be as careful of the books you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Deciding Not To Decide Is Still Deciding Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This sermon looks at repentance and responding to God’s Word as a function of our worship.

When Confronted with God’s Word how do you respond? King David was confronted by the Prophet Nathan in II Samuel 12. Let’s see what happened. Now let’s look at how David responded in Psalm 51. 1. Plea for Forgiveness (1-2) There are three different and distinct words used for sin they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Petrified In The Pew Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This sermon looks at Christian service as a function of our worship.

We have looked at… Prayer Praise Fellowship Giving Time in the Word and Repentance – response to the Word. Each one of these is a function or part of our worship to God and is also part of our being matured in Christ as we help others to mature in Christ. Today we will look at one more area of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 4, 2005

This sermon looks at six aspects of the power of prayer as seen in the passage.

Here Peter is waiting for whatever Herod may have in store for him. Escape by his own means is not an option. He is being guarded by 16 soldiers that work 6 hour shifts in fours. One soldier is chained to each side of him and the other two are standing outside the cell to make sure he can’t get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-19

Denomination: Baptist

Not So Fast Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 10, 2005

This message takes a look at six reasons we should fast.

(I began by showing the video clip called “The Fast” from sermonspice.com it is a humorous look at how we should not fast) Often I think of the early Church and wish it could be like that again. They experienced the hand of God in so many incredible ways. Then I remember that this did not come ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things Satan Sees That We Ought To Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 18, 2005

This sermon identifies three things believers ought to see that Satan does.

I am amazed at what someone can overlook that is literally right before their eyes. Have you ever watched the Discovery Channel or Animal Planet and seen shows about snakes or insects? Every time they do one of those there will be a scene that appears to be a tree branch and green leaves or a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 31, 2005

This message looks at the response of those at Antioch after Pauls preaching.

There are many ways people can respond to God’s Word when it is proclaimed. This morning we are going to look at three ways the people at Antioch responded. They are the Good response, the Bad response and the downright Ugly response. 1. Let’s begin with the Good response… a. (They hungered for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52, Acts 13:42-44

Denomination: Baptist

Practice Makes Perfect Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Jun 7, 2005

This message identifies three things we need to practice as believers in our walk of faith.

You have all heard the expression “practice makes perfect”. Do you believe it to be true? One of the greatest golfers of all time is Tiger Woods and when asked what he feels the greatest factor in his success is he attributes it to intense practice. He continually repeats the same routine, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing And Obeying The Voice Of God Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Mar 8, 2005

If you want to hear God’s voice and know what He would have you to do then you will want to notice the four things Peter did in this passage and do them yourself.

If you want to hear God’s voice and know what He would have you to do then you will want to notice the four things Peter did in this passage and do them yourself. You should… 1. REFLECT on God’s word – v.17 Peter was meditating on what God had communicated to him in the vision. God has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Purpose In The Potters Hands Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Mar 21, 2005

This sermon utilizes five questions from a short video clip from sermonspice.com called "Potter’s Hand". The answers to those questions are found in the passage.

Within the seemingly mundane conversation in this passage, I believe we can find the answers to some of life’s most profound questions. 1. Who am I? IF I am… A man made in the image of God – Gen 1:26 A sinner in which that image is flawed – Rom 3:23 THEN… I am not worthy of worship, only God is. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

Salvations Top Ten Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Mar 30, 2005

This sermon looks at ten aspects of Salvation that are revealed in Peters message to Cornelius and his household.

Salvation is… 1. For everyone v. 34-35 – God shows no partiality but will accept all who turn to Him. 2. From God v. 36 – God is the one who initiated this reconciliation between Himself and mankind. We could do nothing to change our fate. 3. Through Jesus v. 36 – Jesus is the Lamb which God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Baptist

Expectation Examination Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Mar 30, 2005

This message looks at four areas in which we need to examine our expectations. It was preached during a combined service with our Hispanic mission hence it’s brevity and spacing to allow for translation.

What expectations do you have? Everyone has expectations. Some are simple day to day expectations that we have but never give any thought to, like… we all expect the sun to rise and set. We don’t give any thought to these expectations because they are always met. Other expectations are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Baptist