Sermons on Rick Pendleton:

Discovering Your Destiny Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 14, 2008

God desires that every one of His children would discover their destiny – the good plans that He has for their lives. The starting point for this is a God encounter where we hear His call, and respond with faith and obedience.

DISCOVERING YOUR DESTINY ILLUSTRATION: ON DESTINY There was a frog that absolutely knew his destiny was to turn in to a handsome young prince. But for confirmation, he decided to visit a fortuneteller. The fortuneteller brought the frog in and gazed into her crystal ball. She said, “Oh, I see ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: *other

Practices For Effective Evangelism Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Apr 20, 2008

90% of people become Christians because personal Evangelism. This series equips and challenges the church in sharing their faith with others.

Personal Evangelism II “Practices for Effective Evangelism” By: Pastor Donny Granberry Good Morning. If you are our guest, allow me to welcome you to Central. Let’s make our profession; This is my bible, God’s holy word… This past Sunday we began challenging the church to refocus its efforts on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Measure Of Success

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 21, 2008

In this study you will see the way Jesus measured success.

This week our children have been studying "The Secret of My Success." This is a timely and much needed study. It is something of which all of us have an interest. Every man, woman, boy, and girl wants to be successful in life. The question that needs to be asked is “How Do You Measure Success?” We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Look Into The Heart Of God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 7, 2008

Through the pages of His Word, we can look into the heart of God! -- And what a big-hearted God we have!

Take a Look into the Heart of God Matthew 14:13-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 2, 2008 *There have been amazing advances in technology in our lifetime. MRI’s allow doctors to look inside our bodies in a way that would have boggled the mind 100 years ago. It boggles my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Get Connected To God’s Kingdom

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 4, 2009

It is so important that we get connected with God so we can experience the reality of His Kingdom in our lives today.

Get Connected to God’s Kingdom (Due to technical difficulties audio is not available.) 8/1/09 Introduction Today many people would confess that life is busy. If we were honest w/ourselves, we would admit that we are overextended- no margin/space in our lives. Jan- talked about how we have no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Antidote To Loneliness

Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Oct 17, 2005

God’s answer to our loneliness and feelings of abandonment

Title: God’s Antidote To Loneliness Text: 1 Kings 19:1-4; 8-10; 13-14; 18 Introduction: Elijah great man of God, burst on the scene in 1 Kings 17, No rain, raise a dead boy, in 18 great victory for God. Everything was going his way, he was the man, he prays and the rain returns, he beats a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008

This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

Refined by Failure Part 1 What’s the main difference between people who achieve and people who are average???? What makes people excel? Why does some people sky rocket while others plummet? Some people can’t be told anything and that is why they are still living their past failures… We need ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"You're A Friend Of Mine" Series

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Jun 22, 2008

What does it take to be a good friend? Not only to your friends, but to your husband or wife, brother or sister.

“You’re a Friend Of Mine” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12... What one word should be in every relationship? Friendship….marriage….being a brother or sister? Even the relationship of pet and owner….. The relationship between a employee and employer…. That one word is “dependable.” According to the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Headed In The Right Direction

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 28, 2008

Short message preached before business meeting for new building.

Headed in the Right Direction Proverbs 3:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 28, 2008 *The Bible regularly describes the Christian life as a walk. In Romans 6:4 Paul tells us to “walk in newness of life.” In 2 Corinthians 5:7 he said “we walk by faith, not by sight.” *The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Build Each Other Up Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 21, 2015

This is the 25th sermon in the series "The Cure". Christians are called to build each other up.

Series: The Cure [#25] HOW TO BUILD EACH OTHER UP Romans 14:13-15:13 Introduction: Last week we looked at how we should treat one another as Christians. This week is a continuation of that sermon. Not only should we treat one another right, we should build one another up. On this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Intolerance Series

Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013

In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things charity.

At first glance, you might wonder just what all this writing about eating has to do with your Christian faith. After all, the text was penned with Jewish and Gentile Christians in mind and specifically written for the church at Rome. The Jewish converts had a problem with the rigid Jewish laws. To ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Unashamed Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 22, 2015

Life Verse: Scriptures that guide your life.

Life Verse| Unashamed When I first became a believer in Christ, I had this overwhelming desire to share Christ with others. I shared Jesus with people left and right. I shared what he had done in my life with my best friend Scott and several teachers I had been under during my time in school. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christmas Meditation

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2014

Is Christ in a manger a decoration; or is He Lord of your life?

“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience To The Word - Fuel For A Steadfast Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 14, 2014

Your speech reveals whether your heart has been changed by the Word.

Your speech reveals whether your heart has been changed by the Word. James 1:19-26 Our Words to Others Reveal our Faithfulness to God The theme of “STEADFASTNESS” is still prevalent, even in this passage on the tongue. (1:25) James will address the tongue again in 3:1-12 He is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not About Us....

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 4, 2011

Being a Christian is not about us - but about doing our heavenly Father's will

Jn 17:1-19 Sermon: I was once sent this story by e-mail: A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually touched on the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Anglican