Sermons on Richard Fratianne:

Jesus Challenges The Pharisees

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 31, 2012

God is interested in our character and not in our get out clauses

Sermon Story: Many years ago, the well known American Baptist pastor Harry Emerson Fosdick told the story about a church in Denmark, where the worshipers used to bow regularly as they passed a certain part of the wall in the sanctuary of the church They had done so for three centuries - bowing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Remember Your Creator Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 1, 2010

Remember your Creator--the sooner the better, but better late than never.

[To receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] SMILE? This week I watched an old Charlie Chaplin film called Modern Times. In the film, Chaplin’s character struggles to find success and happiness in the modern, industrialized world. Chaplin composed the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

David's Dysfunctional Family

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 18, 2004

Learning from David’s mistakes with his sons Amnon and Absalom

David’s Dysfunctional Family 2 Samuel 13:21-18:33 Primary Purpose: Learning from David’s mistakes in dealing with his disappointments with Amnon and Absalom One of my favorite Bible characters is David. David was a great man of God, but wasn’t one who had a easy life. Some of the problems he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What A Mighty God We Serve

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 13, 2004

There are more than 30,000 promises in the Word of God but none of them are too hard for God to keep and apply to your life.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TEXT: Rev. 7:1--17 TOPIC: Our Mighty God THEME: How God Will Impact This World WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE 1. Once your future is secure, then your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make Me An Instrument Of Your Peace Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 13, 2011

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Saint Francis was a man of God and a man of peace. His life is a wonderful example for us all.

“Lord, use me as an instrument of your peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow your love; Where there is injury pardon; Where there is doubt keep strong my faith; When in my life I face despair O Lord, my faith but comes from hope, in sadness there is joy found in You” This beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Tried 'n True Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 25, 2014

Jesus began his ministry with at least 2 significant events -- his baptism and his temptation.

1. Greatness During Watergate Back in 1974, Richard Nixon's administration was falling apart due to the Watergate scandal so, to divert everyone's attention from that, he planned a trip to Russia and Italy and two of his closest aides came along... Alexander Haig and Ron Ziegler. Even though' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Section (2) Thessalonians The Model Church Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Sep 17, 2018

Paul speaks of his love to come, but must send Timothy instead.

I THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 1 THE MODEL CHURCH I. INTRODUCTION It is obvious from the nature of the writing that the apostle Paul had very deep feelings for the individuals with whom he had shared the gospel. He was concerned with their spiritual welfare. This great pastor of churches held them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:58, James 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pilgrims - Beginning

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015

The origin of the Pilgrims, who formed the first permanent Colony in America

(The sources for this brief history include: Museum of 17th century Plymouth, The BBC archives, Experience Nottinghamshire, Bassetlaw Museum, The Light and The Glory) This Pilgrim story begins in 1606 in the small north Nottinghamshire village of Scrooby, population then about 150-200, and now ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Christmas 2015: Where Do You Get Your News?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2015

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

"Christmas 2015: Where Do You Get Your News?" Luke 2:1-20 Where do you get your news? If you are tuned into one of the 24 hour Cable News Outlets chances are you hear a lot of politicians beating up on one another. Talking heads scream over one another. T-V Hosts try to get the guests and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

No Hot Air Religion

Contributed by Rene Perez on Jan 8, 2015

real faith does what it says

Sermon: “No hot air religion” Point: “Real faith does what it says” 3-4 weeks ago, I was driving back home after dropping my daughter off for work. I had seen this homeless man walking along side Marietta Avenue several times before, and every time, I was reminded of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Marriage: It's A Good Thing

Contributed by George Izunwa on Nov 8, 2014

Marriage works when we work at it with Gods wisdom. The principles of God help to make it easier

It's a Good Thing.... 2 It's 2nd week of marriage Seminar! Pro 18:22 says; "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD". Remember we said that: - God's intention 4 marriage is to make life 'gooder'! - no marriage will produce as God intended until it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Paul Knew -- Father's Day 2014 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 30, 2014

Father's Day Message that looks at What Paul knew about His relationship with God and what Father's today should know about theirs

What Paul Knew ILLUSTRATION: BRUCE LOCKERBIE WRITES IN HIS BOOK FATHERLOVE THE FOLLOWING STORY, “WHEN I WAS ELEVEN YEARS OLD, OUR FAMILY DROVE FROM TORONTO TO EASTERN ONTARIO, TO THE REGION NORTH OF THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER, WHERE MY FATHER HAD BEEN BORN. WE REACHED THE LITTLE VILLAGES OF ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Social Outcast Who Saved Society Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 3, 2021

Today’s sermon is about snobby brothers, a son rejected by his family and community but ironically asked to lead those who rejected him, a nation on the brink of war, fake news, and a foolish father who messes up his daughter’s life. Here is how it happened.

The Social Outcast Who Saved Society (Judges 10¬:6-11:40) 1. One definition of the word irony is, “a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.” • It is ironic, for example, that the most shop-lifted book is the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The Learning Curve

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 11, 2023

The learning curve is defined as the rate of a person’s progress in gaining experience or new skills.

Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson, a British business magnate once remarked: “My mother always taught me never to look back in regret but to move on to the next thing. The amount of time people waste dwelling on failures rather than putting that energy into another project, always amazes me. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7, 2 Timothy 3:16, Philippians 4:9, Titus 2:1

Alternative Creation Theory No. 1: Theistic Evolution

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 15, 2023

The first theory of creation apart from Scripture teaches that God used evolution as part of the creative process. Is this a viable explanation for our origins? What does science and the Bible have to say about this idea?

Our look at the first of the four alternative theories to the biblical account of creation begins with what I would refer to as a philosophical mix of oil and water. On the surface, this theory might sound feasible for those who worship at the altar of reason and compromise, but it falls short ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:17, Romans 5:12-21, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:1-4, Colossians 1:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist