Sermons on Rick Burdette:

Paralyzed Man: "I Need Some Friends" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 28, 2017

Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Commission

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Paralyzed Man: “I Need Some Friends” Luke 5:17-26 (p. 719) September 3, 2017 Introduction: Henry Penn, former president of the Society of American Florists, tells what he calls one of the most memorable incidents of his life as a florist. One day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

James And John: "We Deserve The Best!" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 6, 2017

Pride, Humility, Service, Unity

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - James and John: “We Deserve the Best!” Mark 10:35-45 (p. 707) September 10, 2017 Introduction: Dwight L. Moody once said, “The measure of a person isn’t how many servants they have but how many people they serve.” But man! That doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter: "I'm Such A Hot Head" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 12, 2017

Anger, Hurting Others, Love, Patience

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Peter: “I’m Such a Hot Head” John 18:10-11 (p. 754) September 17, 2017 Introduction: Almost every single time I go see my doctor she breaks out this little rubber hammer…I remember when I was little and got my allergy shots from Dr. Wheeler ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: "It's Finished" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 19, 2017

Forsaken Place, Divided Place, Saving Place

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Jesus: “It’s Finished” Mark 15:33-47 (p. 712) September 24, 2017 Introduction: Fanny Crosby wrote one of my favorite hymns…“Jesus keep me near the cross…there a precious fountain, free to all a healing stream flows from Calvary’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul: "The Thorns Really Hurt" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 25, 2017

Physical Pain, Unanswered Prayers, Grace

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Paul: “The Thorns Really Hurt” 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 (p. 808) October 1, 2017 Introduction: Have you ever wondered why God put thorns on roses? Well, here’s the scientific answer from a Harvard professor: “Roses really don’t have thorns…thorns ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Of Influence Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 25, 2015

Influence, Lifestyle, Accountability, Transformation

FOLLOW THE LEADER – A Life of Influence 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 (pg. 825) August 30, 2015 Introduction: There is a huge difference between love and lust that this world will never grasp...Love always flourishes and grows when “the need and desires of the other person are put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Return Of The King Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 2, 2015

Opposition, Suffering, Hope, Jesus' Return

FOLLOW THE LEADER – The Return of the King 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (pg. 825) September 6, 2015 Introduction: I think it’s important that we remember that when Paul originally wrote his letters to the churches...including the Thessalonian churches, there were no chapters and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Final Instructions Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 16, 2015

Advice, Last words, Leaders, Peace, Revenge

FOLLOW THE LEADER – Final Instructions 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 (pg. 826) September 20, 2015 Introduction: I will never ever forget Christmas of 2003...a few weeks earlier I’d sat with mom and dad in the doctor’s office as he gave us the news that dad’s cancer had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The "I Will" Church Member Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 16, 2015

Serving Others, The Body of Christ, Attitude

I WILL – The “I Will” Church Member Philippians 2:3-4 (pg. 819) September 27, 2015 Introduction: Let me ask you a really important question. When it comes to your relationship with Church...and if you’re part of the family here that we call Gardenside, this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moving From "I Am" To "I Will" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 30, 2015

Attitude, Prayer, Joy, Commitment

I WILL – Moving from “I Am” to “I Will” Philippians 2:5-8 (pg. 819) October 4, 2015 Introduction: It was October 18, 1980...35 years ago, almost exactly when I went into a seafood restaurant named Peter’s Pier 4 with Kari Pascal...we’d met in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Grow Together With Others Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 16, 2015

Groups, Relationships, Involvement vs. Isolation

I WILL – “I Will” Grow Together with Others Acts 2:46 (pg. 759) October 18, 2015 Introduction: About 15 years ago I was walking down the hallway at Fern Creek Christian Church on a Wednesday night and I ran into a guy I’d never met before...I’m not sure of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Serve Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 22, 2015

Serving, Revolution, Leadership

I WILL – “I Will” Serve Matthew 20:25-28 (pg. 690) October 25, 2015 Introduction: My buddy Frank Cloud, one of our older members gave me a book the other day called “True North” by Gary Inrig...It’s about discovering God’s Way in a changing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Go Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 27, 2015

Real Belief, Sharing Our Faith, Fear, Actions

Rescue Pilots Matthew 28:18-20 February 5, 2023 Introduction: I have a really good friend named Mac that was a MASH helicopter pilot during Vietnam...Mac’s in his 70’s now...but he’s still as tough and good as they come. He used to have to drop that “Huey” (helicopter) into LZ’s (landing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Vine

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 19, 2018

Growth, Connection, Fruit, Discipleship

I AM - I AM the Vine June 24, 2018 John 15:1 (p. 752) Introduction: Marvin Yeager was almost 90 years old when I met him. I’d gone to visit his wife, Vernice at the hospital and then had her funeral after she lost her battle with cancer…Marvin was more country than any man ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A New Creation Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 9, 2018

Forgiveness, Transformation, Newness, Creation

WORDS FOR LIFE - Becoming a New Creation July 8, 2018 2 Corinthians 5:17 (p. 805) Introduction: Have you ever tried to imagine what it must have been like in the Garden of Eden during those early days of creation…after God had created Eve so she and Adam could enjoy each ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ