Sermons on Rick Pendleton:

Put Away Bitterness

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 17, 2012

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

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Friend Of God

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 18, 2012

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

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

A Visit To The Upper Room

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 18, 2012

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

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Do It Yourself Soil Analysis

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

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

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Baptist

Bc-Ad

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

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

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Donut Theology

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

And Away We Go

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

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

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

God's Veteran

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

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

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

Trampling Thanksgiving

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

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

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 26, 2012

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

Scripture: Luke 21:28

Denomination: Baptist

Purposing Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

Let me give you a life principle Commitments are not made in the heat of battle but before the battle begins. The decision not to defile yourself sexually is not made in the back seat of a car in the heat of passion… they are made before.

Purposing Daniel 1:18 605 BC – Babylon is new world superpower—King Nebuchadnezzar – Comes to Jerusalem, capital of Israel and defeats it but… Let’s it alone – except taxes and takes a few select young men of royal blood Puts them through intense deprograming ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle On 34th Street Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

In this movie, the real Santa came to town, but, he was rejected. Drop back in time, 2000 years. Jesus Christ came to his own, but he was rejected. The Miracle happens every time someone believes.

Miracle on 34th Street Today our Advent sermon is the first in the series of sermons that come from great Christmas movies. There are many great Christmas movies... A Christmas Carol, A Christmas Story, White Christmas, Ernest Saves Christmas, And my personal favorites: Home Alone and Home ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

How The Grinch Almost Stole Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

Who could hate Christmas. A poor teenage bride her husband are forced to make a long trip. With no place to stay but a barn, the girl gives birth to a son. But there was a Grinch in Bethlehem who tried to steal the first Christmas.

How the Grinch (ALMOST) Stole Christmas Play clip from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” first few lines You hear that story and you think that must be make believe because who could hate Christmas. What is to hate? A sweet little poor teenage bride her husband are forced to make a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

The premise of the movie was for George to find out what would have happened… how life would be different, if he had never lived. What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?

Ephesians 2: 1-3, 11-12 It’s a Wonderful Life Movie Plot: Jimmy Stewart plays George Bailey, a local good guy with a beautiful family, lots of friends and a good job at the family bank. One day, his Uncle Billy loses an $8,000 deposit and George fears the worst. He gets drunk in a bar, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Higher Life

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

A higher Christian life is: 1. Faith in the Promises of God. 2. Consecration to the will of God 3. Fellowship in the presence of God 4. Testimony to the Honor of God 5. Warfare Against the Enemies of God 6. Victory in the Name of God

A Higher Life Hebrews 3:11-11 Introduction: Some people are content with limping along the fence. Others want to launch out into the deep. Where true revival is taking place, Christians become interested in doing more for Christ, not less. They are not content with living the same kind of a life ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:11

Denomination: Baptist