Sermons on Richard Fratianne:

A Churchy Focus

Contributed by Troy Richards on Jan 17, 2007

A message promoting evangelism and invitation

Elements of this sermon were taken from K. Edward Skidmore’s sermon "Evangelism 2 Tell A Friend" found here on Sermoncentral (http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=88617) A CHURCHY FOCUS -I took all my sciences in high school, and one of the things we learned were the Laws of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14

Denomination: Methodist

Acts Minded

Contributed by Troy Richards on Jan 19, 2007

A sermon on evangelism and looking at the world the way the apostles in Acts saw it.

-how many of you were in NewSong this morning? We talked about “a Churchy View”, one that entices us to go out into the world and share Jesus with others. -this song isn’t probably everyone’s style of music, but the lyrics were just too right on so I had to use it. Stephen will like it. [PLAY ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Surely The Lord Is In This Place

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jan 21, 2007

To help the congregation to practice the presence of God.

Surely the Lord is in this Place Gen. 28:10-22 I don’t need to elaborate on the story of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. But here is a snapshot of a little backgroung of their lives The whole family was prone to deceive people. Abraham told the Egyptians his wife was his sister Gen. 12:19ff. Isaac ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Dark Night Of The Soul

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jan 21, 2007

To help believers see that they are not alone when having problems.

Dark Night of the Soul Matt. 26:47ff & 69ff & John 19:25-27 I know that you have heard the expression “Dark night of the soul.” But have you ever experienced a dark night of your soul. Some one may say it is the feeling you have when you are, “down in the dumps”. David was feeling more than “down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-69

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 6 Series

Contributed by Richard Cathers on Apr 6, 2007

Verse by verse study of Genesis 6

Genesis 6 Sunday Morning Bible Study December 10, 2006 Introduction A preacher, ending his sermon, announced that he would preach on Noah and his Ark on the following Sunday and gave the scriptural reference for the congregation to read ahead of time. A couple of mean boys noticed something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Have Seen The Lord Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 9, 2007

The resurrection of Jesus transforms individuals, families, and whole societies and it can change your life as well.

Even though today is Easter Sunday, I realize that you may have lots of things on your mind, including the deadline for filing your taxes with the IRS. I hope that none of you has the problem one guy has, though. A tax accountant told our son about a guy who wanted to declare the loss of his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

Genesis 15 Series

Contributed by Richard Cathers on Apr 16, 2007

Verse by verse study of Genesis 15

Genesis 15 Sunday Morning Bible Study February 11, 2007 Introduction Genesis 14 was the story of the raid of the Eastern Kings. Coming from the area of ancient Babylon, these kings came sweeping into the land of Canaan, conquering everything in their sight. When they left to go home, they carried ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Genesis 16 Series

Contributed by Richard Cathers on Apr 16, 2007

Verse by verse study of Genesis 16

Genesis 16 Sunday Morning Bible Study February 18, 2007 Introduction God has made promises to Abram. In Gen. 12:2, God promised to make Abram a “great nation”. We saw last week in Gen. 15:4 that God promised that “one will come from your own body” and that Abram would have so many descendants that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Genesis 17 Series

Contributed by Richard Cathers on Apr 16, 2007

Verse by verse study of Genesis 17

Genesis 17 Sunday Morning Bible Study February 25, 2007 Introduction Back in Genesis 15, after Abram had turned down the wealth of Sodom, God told Abram that He would be Abram’s reward. Abram reminded God that there was still a little problem about babies. Abram didn’t have a son, he didn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Godly Mother Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 14, 2007

I John provides a description of character traits for godly mothers.

A Godly Mother I John 4:7-12 This is the day set aside for recognizing what our mothers mean to us. Last week when I was writing a letter to my mother to send with her card, I recalled the letters she sent to me over the years – in college, in Japan, and even since living in Lima. She hasn’t ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Attitudes In The Wilderness & Today Series

Contributed by Richard Sharp on May 14, 2007

Over the next few wed. nights we are going to look at some events found in OT concerning Israel’s journey from Egypt to the Promise land and I trust together we can discover some truths that we can apply to our life concerning our attitudes.

ATTITUDES IN THE WILDERNESS & TODAY adopted from the book: LORD, Change my Attitude (before it is too late) by James MacDonald Pg 19-26 We Are Often living in a Spiritual & emotional Desert w/o realizing it. Over the next few wed. nights we are going to look at some events found in OT ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:6-29

Denomination: Baptist

God's Cure For Stress Series

Contributed by Richard Sharp on May 14, 2007

How do you handle the daily stresses of life? Here David has a cure for Us- When Stress comes,We need to find rest in God.

God’s cure for Stress Psalm 46 Introduction: Opening Ill.- A man went to his doctor complaining about severe headaches. He was told to stop smoking, which he did. The headaches persisted, he was told to stop using Alcohol. He did, but the headaches continued. The doctor told him to lose weight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Breakfast With Jesus

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 18, 2007

If you have turned from Jesus, feel far from him, he is closer than you think ready to met with you prepared to forgive and restore, all you need to do is ask and recive his unconditional and never ending love, are you ready?

This is an amazing message for us and the Church Why, it tells of God and his heart for all of us brings us hope eternal and true Why, well its tells of forgiveness and love beyond belief Why, through this we see the foundation of the universe it self here is Gods fingerprint his blue print for ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Your Giants

Contributed by Richard White on May 19, 2007

Idea is from Max Lucado’s book of the same title. This series helps us face those who try to stop us in our walk with God.

Facing Your Giants 1 Samuel 17:40-51 A slender, young, beardless boy knelt beside the brook. He was picking his weapon to face his giant. He could have spent the time staring at his reflection, probably tanned skin from those days in the field with his fathers’ flocks. Hair bleached by the sun, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejection Series

Contributed by Richard White on May 19, 2007

part 2 of series Facing Your Giants, the credit for the idea comes from Max Lucado’s book by the same title. This deals with how God uses those whom we see as unusable. David was the runt of the litter, God used him for great things.

Rejection: 1972 was a bittersweet year for me. I graduated from High School (YAY), I had a good part in the school musical (YAY). I remember these times with great fondness, there were also the bad times. I had tried out for a semi-pro theatre group, I thought I had a great audition and really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ