Sermons on Rider On The White Horse:

Hung By The Tongue

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 27, 2015

An entertaining sermon based on a great clip from a classic Christmas movie. It is about the tongue getting us in trouble.

Hung by the Tongue James 3:1-12 Start with video clip from “A Christmas Story” There is no doubt that our tongue can get us in trouble. Maybe not stuck to a flagpole... but our words have often gotten us into jams we could not get out of...RIGHT???? That is what James had in mind ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Praise The Lord

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Worship

Praise the Lord, Psalm 150 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ September 1, 2002 An older woman was well-known for her faith and she talked about it a lot. She would go out on the front porch and yell, "Praise the Lord!" Her next door neighbor would shout back, "There ain’t no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bondage Verses Freedom Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 12, 2009

The proposition that only those who by faith accept God’s promise are children of God is given its last defense with an appeal to Scripture interpretation. It appeals to Scripture to again prove that Christians are not under law.

GALATIANS 4:21-31 BONDAGE VERSES FREEDOM [Genesis 16:1- 4; 21:8-12] How you interpret the facts is important. A worldly young Southern Baptist went to the racetrack for the very first time. He saw a priest in the paddock give a horse a blessing. The boy took the horse’s number, placed a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31, Galatians 4:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lost In The Sauce

Contributed by Juan Lane on Nov 22, 2005

Where does the confusion come from?

Lost In The Sauce Where does the confusion come from? Scripture Reference: Proverbs 3:5-7 Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Life For Dead Dogs

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 16, 2004

We are all condemned todeath because of sin but God provided the price of our justification in Jesus. Now, justice demands He save those who trust the blood of Christ.

New Life For Dead Dogs or Why Does God Let Us "Get Away With it?" Rom. 3:23-26 INTRO.: The Old Testament story of Mephibosheth is found in II Samuel 9. King David had been ruling in Jerusalem for some time. He remembered his friend Jonathan, who had saved his life and wished to honor Jonathan’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-26, Acts 17:30-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moving Forward

Contributed by C.a. Mccracken on Apr 5, 2005

One man said this..."If we always do what we’ve always done, we’ll always be what we’ve always been." This message deals with taking the next step forward in pursuit of God’s plan for our lives.

Gen 26:12-13 12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. 13 And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: If we look closely at our scripture we will notice that Isaac became great because of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

High Standards (Deuteronomy 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 5, 2025

What can we learn from God's high standards of conduct for ancient Israel? Let's look at Deuteronomy 17.

Why did God require sacrifices without defect? Does capital punishment deter evils? What were God’s standards for royalty? Does our king of kings far exceed those standards? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 17. Should a sacrifice not have any blemish or defect? You shall not sacrifice to the Lord your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We're Not Worthy Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jan 28, 2002

So what’s worship all about anyway?

Today we will be continuing our series on the 5 foundational purposes of our church. You will see that each of these purposes should be foundational in your personal life as well. I’m going to be using two passages from the book of Isaiah today as we examine the purpose of worship. Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Isaiah 56:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord God Triumphant: Part One Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 4, 2006

This is a sermon taken from the author’s book on Revelation.

THE LORD GOD TRIUMPHANT: Part One Revelation 14:1-8 This is a chapter that very much is in contrast to chapter 13. In chapter 13 the emphasis is on what Satan is doing to bring about his wicked program of evil. It is a wonderful breath of fresh air to step from chapter 13 to chapter 14. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Regularly Remember The Rest-Giver

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jun 19, 2003

Coming to hear God’s Word brings us joy when we remember that through his Word Jesus, the Rest-giver, has rescued us from sin’s slavery and he refreshes. He gives the rest and peace of forgiveness.

Regularly Remember the Rest-Giver Do I Have to Go to Church? Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit guides our hearts and minds today is recorded in Deuteronomy 5:12-15: Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

This Day The Victor's Song

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

The enemies of God's people are entrenched oppression and their own loser's heart, but God is a God of victory, who calls us to participate in His victory.

I like winning. I do not like to lose. If I am going to compete, I want to be the winner. Number two is not good enough. Silver medals are not good enough. Almost is not good enough. I like winning. I do not like to lose. Grantland Rice may be more deeply Christian than I, as he wrote, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Worker Story

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 18, 2003

The story of a 8 year old who became a mission worker in over 125 countries taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Forward To My Wife Marge from Tony Abram: I am very happy to write this forward to say that my wife Marge has been a faithful fellow worker in the Vineyard of God with me for these past 40 years. They have not all been easy years as God has sent us into over 120 countries to preach and declare ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Matthew 6:33

Persevere To Victory

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Feb 15, 2007

To help people persevere through the difficulties of discipleship to the victories it provides.

PERSEVERE TO VICTORY Exodus 5:1-10, 20-21 As if by enchantment Moses materialized from Egypt’s shimmering sands: from a forty year exile; resolute in a God-given commission to liberate Israel; performing signs that convinced their elders and the people. Eye-blinding lightning and ear-splitting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Challenge Of Faith

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 13, 2010

AS CHRISTIANS WE MUST UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGE TO OUR FAITH IN OUR WORLD TODAY. WE MUST MAKE A STAND FOR WHAT WE BELIEVE IN. THE CHALLENGE IS WHETHER OR NOT WE WILL.

THE CHALLENGE OF FAITH 1 KINGS 18:16-46 INTRODUCTION: THEY SAY IT’S GOOD FROM TIME TO TIME TO START A MESSAGE WITH A JOKE OR A FUNNY STORY. KNOWING MY SENSE OF HUMOR, THAT IS ALWAYS A SCARY UNDERTAKING, BUT I DID COME ACROSS A STORY THAT I FOUND FUNNY AND I HOPE YOU DO AS WELL IT APPEARS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-46

Denomination: Baptist

Answered Intercession Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2010

It is not easy to read God’s providence, but faith grasps that even behind what is indiscernible ‘in all things God works for the good of those who love Him’ (Rom 8:28). Though the rulers of the world were not watching out for God’s people, the Lord was.

ZECHARIAH 1: 12-17 ANSWERED INTERCESSION [Revelation 1: 12-20] We left off last time with the angels reporting that all the earth was peaceful and quiet (1:11). In the second year of Darius (489 BC) there prevailed an uncommonly peaceful time. The Medes and the Persians had conquered the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist