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  • Friends Of God

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 17, 2012
     | 5,250 views

    There is a war raging between our self-indulgent nature and God. That war sets us at enmity with our brother, shuts the window of heaven and makes us Friends of the world .... and enemies of God. What can we do to avoid this and be friends of God?

    Friends of God James 2:23 James refers to Abraham as, "a friend of God." What a title, what an epitaph. Wouldn't you like to have that said of you? I would. How do we become a friend of God? We will learn that in today's sermon. But first we will look at James's discussion in 4:1-10 He begins ...read more

  • Put Away Bitterness

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 17, 2012
     | 6,742 views

    What is bitterness? Where does it come from? What should Christians do about bitterness. Paul tells us.

    "Put Away Bitterness" Ephesians 4:31-5:2 Intro: Recently I was pulling out of a parking space in Leah’s DoodleBug. I was beside a bus so I had to pull half way out to see is anything was coming. A car was driving down the lane, far too fast and had to swerve to miss me. I signaled my apology ...read more

  • Becoming A Friend Of God

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 18, 2012
     | 4,669 views

    David Brainard is one of those who seemed to have a very special relationship with God that makes the rest of us seem inferior... HOW?

    Becoming a Friend of God Deuteronomy 6:5 "I withdrew to my usual place of retirement, in great tranquility. I knew only to breathe out my desire for a perfect conformity to Him in all things. God was so precious that the world with all its enjoyments seemed infinitely vile. I had no more desire ...read more

  • A Visit To The Upper Room

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 18, 2012
     | 6,875 views

    A dramatic monologue with Thaddeus after the resurrection. For use with communion.

    A Visit to the Upper Room A Dramatic Monologue The setting is the upper room. The character is Thaddeus, one of the 12. He is straightening the room. Opening: Thaddeus turns is acts surprised to see someone. Oh, Hi there! You startled me. I did not expect anyone to be up here with me. My name ...read more

  • Do It Yourself Soil Analysis

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,702 views

    Sermon on the Parable of the Soils

    Do-it-yourself Soil Analysis Matthew 13:3-23 This morning I preached the parable of the Thumb. Tonight I have one of my favorite parables--parable of the SOILS Let's read vv. 3-9 Interpretation: Sower = God "as He sowed" --many ways… preaching, music, bible, friend, etc. Seed = ...read more

  • Bc-Ad

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012
     | 4,742 views

    A sermon on what we were like before Christ (BC) and after our decision (AD)

    B. C. A. D. Ephesians 2:11-18 How many of you are still trying to figure out the title of the sermon? How many of you think you have it? BEAT CAROLINA ALL DAY BEAT CLEMSON AT DEATH VALLEY BROMENTHUS CANTHUS ALIGARTUS DEBACULUM “We hope they both lose” Actually none of those are ...read more

  • Donut Theology

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,357 views

    A unique take on what it means to be "Perfect"

    Donut Theology Matthew 5:38-5:48 In the last sentence of our passage today, Jesus says something that is very confusing… "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Doesn’t that make you scratch your head? How can we possibly be “PERFECT”? Or ...read more

  • And Away We Go

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,345 views

    A sermon that addresses a tough text... when God abandons us to our sin.

    And Away We Go Romans 1:24-32 Today I am going to preach a message that has gotten me in trouble before. In fact, once it caused me to lose my job. I know these things will not be easy to hear. I also know that my words may be misunderstood or taken out of context or may be used to draw conclusions ...read more

  • God's Veteran

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012
     | 4,623 views

    A sermon that likens the taking of Omaha Beach (D-Day) to Jesus storming the shores of sin.

    God’s Veterans Romans 3:23 In July of 1863, General Robert E. Lee's Army Of Northern Virginia of 75,000 men and the 97,000 man Union Army Of The Potomac under General George G. Meade met, by chance, at a place called Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. There at Gettysburg on 3 days in July, 1863, more ...read more

  • Trampling Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,179 views

    A lament over the way commercial Christmas has trampled Thanksgiving until we hardly even recognize Thanksgiving

    Trampling Thanksgiving (Run, Turkey, Run) Psalm 100:1-5 I know some of you will find this hard to believe, but I don’t like to be controversial and cause a stink or alienate people. I will. And I have, and I probably will again… today… but I don’t like to do it… I ...read more

  • Peace On Earth

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 26, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,635 views

    Based on an illustration about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, a great sermon about going from hopelessness to hope because of Christmas.

    PEACE ON EARTH Luke 21:28 In July of 1836, Henry met Fanny. Henry was still dealing with grief. His first wife, Mary, had died eight months earlier following the miscarriage of their first child. Henry was devastated and left the U.S. to plunge himself into his studies. It was in Switzerland that ...read more

  • God's Check List (A) Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,477 views

    In the first chapter of Colossians, Paul, the writer, addressed his remarks "to the saints and faithful brethren,". In verse 2 he went on to describe exactly what it meant to be a faithful brother or sister in Christ. This sermon is Part 1

    God's Check List (A) Colossians 1:1-12 When I was in high school my father had his pilot’s license. We used to fly all over the place and I got to fly the plane most of the time when I was with him. Before we could crank the plane there was a check list that we had to go through checking off ...read more

  • God's Check List (B) Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 9, 2013
     | 3,818 views

    Part 2 of the sermon on what it means to be a faithful follower

    God's Check List Part 2 Colossians 1:9-12 Last week we began the checklist of things that should mark the walk of a "saint" or a "faithful brother, or sister, in Christ." 1. Intercessory prayer for spiritual needs of others 2. Love for the brethren 3. Hope Today we shall continue ...read more

  • Compromise

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,026 views

    Psalm 1 teaches us that abundance of joy is the result of uncompromising purity and a righteous walk with God.

    COMPROMISE Psalm 1 THEME: Abundance of joy is the result of uncompromising purity of a righteous walk with God. INTRO: What do you think of when you hear the word: compromise? Is compromise bad? Is it always bad? Well, if two porcupines, want to snuggle, a little compromise here and there ...read more

  • Respectable Sin

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,510 views

    One of the greatest threats to the church is that we become Politically Correct and accept "respectable sins."

    RESPECTABLE SIN 2 Timothy 4:2 Have you ever heard of "outing?" "Coming out party" Used to mean going out for picnic and a party to celebrate a girl becoming a teenager. Now mean "Corning out of closet" Now it means to become openly ungodly and defying public opinion used of ...read more

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