Sermons on Rick Pendleton:

Grumblers Anonymous

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007

I have done a lot of thinking about the problem of how to evaluate your own success in the ministry. We can say that we shouldn’t compare ourselves to others. That’s true, but we do it anyway.

Grumblers Anonymous Matthew 20:1-16 (I preached this sermon at the Spring Bible Conference at New Brunswick Bible Institute, April 26-29, 2007. The conference ended with the graduation ceremonies. This message was part of my series on the parables of Jesus.) I want to make a few predictions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Throw In The Towel

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007

This is a Memorial Day weekend message about running a ’good race’ and not quitting.

Introduction: This Weekend is Memorial Day weekend, the official start of the Summer Vacation season, and from the looks of our attendance I’d say we have a few people doing just that this weekend. Memorial Day is the day we as a nation set aside to remember those who have died, especially those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Defrosting Your Spiritual Assets Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

In order to serve according to our giftedness, we must make sure that we not only understand spiritual gifts, we must discover, develop and deploy our gift mix. Since ignorance about this topic may be a chief cause of retarded spiritual growth, it’s impe

Defrosting Your Spiritual Assets A man from Illinois decided to travel to Wisconsin to go duck hunting. He shot and dropped a bird, but it fell into a farmer’s field on the other side of the fence. As the flatlander climbed over the fence, a dairy farmer drove up on his tractor and asked what was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, This Really Hurts

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004

This sermon deals with the stress we face when unexpected losses come into our lives. Job is the chief character.

Lord, This Really Hurts NLF 2/8/2004 Job 1:6-22 Matthew 11:25-30 Our Bible Study this week involves the stress of loss. Today’s message is entitled, “Lord this really hurts.” Have you ever had to say to the Lord, or to someone else, “now this really hurts?” We are all going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where On Earth Did Marriage Come From?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004

This sermon attempts to provide a biblical basis for why God created marriage and rebuts the idea of the acceptance of homosexual marriages in our culture today.

Where On Earth Did Marriage Come From? 3/11/2004 Genesis 2:18-25 Ephesians 5:22-33 Suppose you brought you a shiny gold brand new Lexus. You’re looking real good going down the highway. But when you get home, you notice this funny sound when you stop. The next day you notice this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choosing The Correct Carrier Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

1st message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "Our Father in Heaven..."

“Can You Hear Me Now? Good!” - Week 1 “CHOOSING THE CORRECT CARRIER” MATTHEW 6:9a & GALATIANS 4:6-7 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES: Like millions of others, I have a cell phone. In fact, our family uses them almost exclusively for our long distance needs, which comes in handy with two of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian Church

Improving Your Signal Strength Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

7th message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "Keep us from temptation and deliver us from the Evil One."

Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 7 “Improving Your Signal Strength” MATTHEW 6:13 & 1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 INTRODUCTION: Rick Warren tells of a Pastor in California that had to go into downtown Santa Ana for a meeting. He was late and ended up parking in a No Parking Zone. He wrote a note to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Christian Church

Stop Trying To Rush God-God Knows The Plan

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2012

This message deals with us truly waiting for God to act rather than trying to rush God into handling our situation. David allowed God to Handle Saul in his laife

“Stop Trying To Rush God, God Knows the Plan by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Calvary 10/28/12 1 Samuel 24:1-22 1 Peter 4:12-19 1 Samuel 26:1-25 Have you ever felt like saying, “look I am just sick and tired of this and I just this to be over with so I can move on.” How ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discovering Significance Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

About discovering the call of God for your life.

(The following message has drawn from Rick Warren’s message “Shaped for Serving God”) Does your life hold significance? Does your life bear importance in this world? As we conclude this series entitled ‘The Call’… that is the question I want to help settle this morning.. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving God With All Your Heart And Soul

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 10, 2010

First message of three-part series on loving God from Mark 12:30.

Loving God with All Your Heart and Soul Mark 12:30 January 10, 2010 Introduction Folks, you just need to know that this message is going to be a little longer today, okay? But let me clue you in on something: you get better service and they put out fresh food on the buffet after the main rush, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gratitude, God's Antidote For Guilt Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008

Responding to God’s antidote for the guilt that comes from living for the flesh, loving the world, and listening to the lies of the devil, will enable you to express true gratitude as you live for Him.

Turn your Bibles to John 3:16-17 (Communion Sunday) Title: Gratitude, God’s Antidote for Guilt Theme: Resting in the Price Christ Paid for You Topic: Thanksgiving Communion Service Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Introduction: Medical research tells us that gratitude is one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Act Your Own Wage! Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Nov 3, 2008

Sermon looks at what the Bible says about debt and how to become debt free

Managing Well Series – Part 2 – November 2, 2008 Act your own wage! We live in a culture of instant gratification. Buy it now and pay later. Now this causes enormous complications both personally, as couples, and for our households. The Bank of Canada reports that ‘for every dollar of disposable ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Practical Biblical Teaching Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 29, 2009

God uses practical biblical teaching to grow our faith!

Five Things God Uses To GROW Your Faith Part 2: Practical Biblical Teaching Matthew 7:24-29 Sunday, March 15, 2009 Dr. Randy Deal, Executive Pastor, Rock Point Church GOD USES FIVE THINGS TO GROW OUR FAITH: 1. Practical teaching 2. Providential relationships 3. Private (spiritual) disciplines 4. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Recovery Through Repentance

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 7, 2011

Backsliding begins with a rationalization of one's behavior, and a relativistic approach to determining right and wrong in one's life. This message deals with the result of this faulty thinking, while offering the only solution to one's backslidden condit

Recovery through Repentance Text: Jer. 2:13; 3:22 Intro: Backsliding on God, whether that of an individual, or that of a nation, does not take place all at once; but it is a gradual process. This spiritual malady usually begins with little departures from the truth of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Useful & Fruitful Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2011

Even in the place of your affliction, trust the Lord to use you for His glory; trust Him to make you forget your pain; and trust Him to make you fruitful as you live your life for Him.

In 1969, in a science lab in New Jersey, Canadian physicist Willard Boyle and his colleagues invented the concept of an electronic eye. Using their knowledge of mathematics and the behavior of light they provided the science behind digital cameras known as a charged-coupled device or CCD. The CCD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Evangelical Free