Sermons on Rick Tag:

God's Will Vs Permissive Will

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2014

To show the differences between GOD's will and permissive will thru the lives of different people in the bible, the consequences and rewards of faith vs. fear/doubt.

I. EXORDIUM: Which one you like? GOD's will or permissive will? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the differences between GOD's will and permissive will thru the lives of different people in the bible, the consequences and rewards of faith vs. fear/doubt. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Truth About Heavenly Treasures Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 2, 2002

Jesus wants us to say, "I will invest in things that last forever."

July 8, 2001 The Treasure Chest – Part 2 INTRODUCTION (Show Video clip from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – Elsa, Indy’s girlfriend, chooses to reach for the grail in a chasm and falls to her death. Indy also reaches for it, but his father persuades him to let it go.) It is a poor bargain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering People (Memorial Day)

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Memorial Day is about remembering people.

INTRO.- ILL.- A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the load of an 8-point buck which he was carrying. "Where’s Harry?" He was asked. "Harry had a stroke of some kind. He’s a couple of miles back up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Child Is Precious To God Series

Contributed by Robert Barnett on Oct 20, 2001

This sermon helps us see our childen as God sees our children. The result should be to treat our children with honor.

YOUR CHILD - - - PRECIOUS TO GOD Isaiah 43:4; Psalm 139: 13-17; Selected Successful parenting depends on attitude not aptitude. Nowhere in the Bible does God tell us that we need a certain educational level, or a certain IQ level, or even a certain income level to have and raise children ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-17, Isaiah 43:4, Matthew 19:14

Denomination: *other

Blessing Or Curse: The Choice Is Yours

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001

Sin

Everyone grab a pen or a pencil. Now, take your bulletin and I¡¦m going to practice ¡§Preacher¡¦s Prerogative¡¨ and re-title my sermon. I gave this sermon its original title a month or so ago when I went away on a retreat day. I read this chapter, drew up an outline and the title printed in your ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Deuteronomy 11:26-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Of Sheep & Shepherds

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

The Motivation, Manner & Reward of Being An Elder.

Of Sheep & Shepherds Commercial currently airing that shows a lonely shepherd with a cell phone. As he makes a phone call, those he calls begin arriving in droves, until he surrounded by 100s of people. Wonder how many real shepherds spend a lot of time on a cell phone? Lonely! As Phillip ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Psalm 23:1-6

Like A Gift

Contributed by Don Hutto on Jan 27, 2001

Christmas message.

Like A Gift Ephesians 2:8-10 In Ephesians Chapter 2, beginning at verse 8, God’s Word says: "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Guess Who Came To Dinner

Contributed by Milton Bradford on Mar 15, 2002

The woman who anointed Christ regardless of what others knew or thought about her, and her act of love is memorialized by Christ. I believe that scripture shows us this woman has a name -- Mary the sister of Martha and Lazarus.

By Pastor Milton O. Bradford, Good Hope Baptist Church Cleveland Ohio Luke 7:36-50 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem Security Systems Incident Report

Contributed by Charles Newman on Apr 15, 2006

An Easter sermon from the perspective of the security detail assinged to guard the tomb of Jesus. Several illustrations included.

Jerusalem Security Systems, LLC – Incident Report The report of the guards had to be a shock to those that heard it first. Matthew tells us that “some of the guards went into the city and reported”. Not all went to break the news to the Jewish leaders. We need to understand that to fall asleep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Homosexuality: How The Church Was Wrong Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 7, 2008

Pastor Ryan continues his forbidden series by discussing the lifestyle of homosexuality and how the church has been wrong in how it has dealt with those who practice this lifestyle.

Forbidden Part 3- How The Church Was Wrong Pastor Ryan Akers Have you ever noticed when you see Christians represented on television that is seems that they are being knocked for something? I like to watch CNN and ABC World News and Good Morning America and I have come to the realization that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Answer To Unbelief

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 25, 2007

This story is to be our story. (Part 3 on a series dealing with atheism)

GOD’S ANSWER TO UNBELIEF I Corinthians 1.25 S: Atheism C: Christmas Story Pr: THIS STORY IS TO BE OUR STORY. Type: INDUCTIVE PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize that the stories we love find their origin in the author of the greatest story. • Allow God to give your story the best ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:25

Denomination: Baptist

Final Words, Part One Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Mar 9, 2008

Lessons we can learn from Jesus’ final words on Good Friday. Part one of two-part message.

<>The final words of a person are very important. --Our judicial system gives the final words of an individual extra weight, extra status in court trials, deeming death-bed testimonies to be of a special nature. --The final conversations of a pilot and others in the cockpit of an airplane provide ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:66-71

Denomination: Baptist

A Correct Focus Brings Contentment Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jul 8, 2005

We all carry baggage around with us. For a lot of us, we are weighed down by the bag of discontentment.

Content, Only With Christ! Every day you walk by hundreds, even thousands of people. They have different faces, names, genders, physical characteristics, religions and nationalities. Through all the differences that we have with everyone else, we all have one thing in common; every one of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: Better Than Our Human Potential Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2012

For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: BETTER THAN OUR HUMAN POTENTIAL HEBREWS 2:5-2:18 BIG IDEA: For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. It ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Commander In Chief Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 27, 2009

God always makes powerful statements on top of mountains like this, but what was He trying to tell us at the Mount of Transfiguration and what should we do about it?

ILLUS: A crowded airliner was just about to take off when a five-year-old boy began to throw a temper tantrum. His embarrassed mother does to tried to calm him down, but the boy continued to kick and scream. Suddenly, from the rear of the plane, an Air Force General slowly walked up the aisle. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ