Sermons on Riot:

Taking Time To Remember

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Patriotic sermon from Deuteronomy 8

2 Thessalonians 1 - Commendation in Conflict - 7/10/16 Turn with me to the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 1.  Two weeks ago, we looked at 1 Thessalonians, and we saw an introduction to the church there.  As you remember, Thessalonica is a town in Greece, one of the biggest cities in the whole ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 3, 2009

We can encourage others through our example, presence, and words.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who opened his front door one morning to get his newspaper and was surprised to see a strange dog with his newspaper in his mouth. 1. Delighted with his unexpected “delivery service,” the man gave the dog a treat. 2. The following morning the man opened ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Claims Of Christ: Jesus Is God In Salvation Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

As part of our ongoing study in the book of John, we are spending several messages examining some of the claims of Christ. In each of these messages we are seeing different ways that Jesus claims to be God. Today we will see Christ’s claim that He is Go

How would you feel if you were clothes shopping at the mall one day and somebody came up to you and said that your shopping trip was on them? You could have anything you wanted in the store and they would pay for it. What would you do? That happened the other day in a Burlington Coat Factory in ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Can Stop Us Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 4, 2013

Have you ever thought, “There’s got to be more to being a Christian than this?" Apparently there can be, and by studying the book of Acts, hopefully we can learn how to get more out of our Christian life.

Have you ever thought, “There’s got to be more to being a Christian than this?” Coming to church, singing some songs, trying to stay awake through a sermon. Apparently there can be, and that is what we are seeing in the book of Acts, and hopefully today we can see how to get more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Faith Sighing Series

Contributed by David Scudder on May 6, 2012

Habakkuk does not deliver a message as much as he solves a problem. In chapter one we hear a sob, but chapter three ends with a song. Habakkuk's struggled with the same kind of problems we deal with today. Why doesn't God punish the wickedness we see ever

Purpose: To assure believers that God will ultimately use the wicked for our good and His glory. Aim: I want the listener to hate their own sin and pray for revival in our country. INTRODUCTION: The book of Habakkuk is unique. This prophet does not speak to his own people or to a foreign nation, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Will You Do With Jesus?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 14, 2013

In the beginning of John 19 we see three different examples of what people did with Jesus. The soldiers mocked him, Pilate didn't want to deal with him and the Jews rejected him. What about us? What will we do with Jesus?

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH JESUS? John 19:1-16 1) The soldiers mocked him (2-3). To mock means to ‘imitate in contempt’ or ‘ridicule’ or ‘scorn’. The specific word mocked is used in Matthew’s gospel. Matt. 27:28-30, “They stripped him and put a scarlet ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He’s A Good Father

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Nov 10, 2019

The love of a holy God

An attorney, after meditating on several Scriptures, decided to cancel the debts of all his clients that had owed him money for more than 6 months. He drafted a letter explaining his decision and its Biblical basis and sent 17 debt canceling letters via certified mail. One by one, the letters were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Than Forgiveness Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 22, 2019

*This sermon was adapted from a series on Sermon Central and is not all my original content* A sermon addressing that God's grace is for more than forgiveness, but also for a changed life.

“God’s Grace: More Than Forgiveness” CCCAG July 21st, 2019 Scripture- Titus 2:11-14 Today we set out on a four-week journey that has the potential to change our lives. Together, we will examine the Scriptures and listen to the Holy Spirit as we consider the topic of God’s grace. Prayer- understand ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paralyzed By Grace Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 8, 2019

A sermon about people who only go as far as salvation but never grow in Christ

Are You Paralyzed by Grace? Grace Series CCCAG July 28th, 2019 Week Two: “God’s Grace: Are You Paralyzed By Grace?” Scriptures: Matthew 11:28–30; Hebrews 10:1–3 Prayer The second week in our four-week series on God’s grace. Last week, we discovered that God’s grace means so much more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 10:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Life Hurts

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 19, 2019

Sometimes life makes us feel like we're getting pummeled. We're get pounded with left hooks and uppercuts and we don't have a chance to cover up and defend ourselves. Is this an appropriate analogy of how some of your days go? What can we do when life hurts?

WHEN LIFE HURTS Does this picture depict how you feel sometimes? My Uncle Jeff passed away recently. He had three kids; one of whom used to attend here-Eric. Jeff's daughter, Chelsea, posted this picture on Facebook and I commented on it. What I shared is incorporated in the sermon. 1) When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:29, John 16:33, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 2 Corinthians 7:5-7, 2 Corinthians 11:24-27, Romans 5:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hot Buttons Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 22, 2018

Say certain things and you will hit people's "hot button" causing them to quickly react emotionally! Preachers in the Bible had a habit of hitting people's hot buttons. When they did, they were presented with a choice between God's way or man's way.

Hot Buttons Series: Acts Chuck Sligh January 21, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 22:17-24 - "And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; 18 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Messiah,easter Sunday Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 27, 2016

This is our conclusion to Making a Messiah, as we look at those who proclaimed Jesus Innocent of the charges brought against him.

Jesus was guilty! That’s right on that Good Friday so many years ago Christ was declared guilty. He had fought the good fight but he had lost. In the eyes of the world, in the eyes of His followers and in the eyes of his enemies Jesus Christ the carpenter from Nazareth had been proven to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Nicodemus' Choice

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Mar 30, 2016

Does Nicodemus believe Jesus is the Messiah. In this first person narrative listen to his story

Nicodemus Based Nicodemus encounters with Jesus in John 3, 7 & 19 This is a first person narrative. Feel free to get into costume. I simply came out in jeans, sweatshirt and baseball cap because I didn’t want to be recognized. Read this first – The Pharisee, Nicodemus, is mentioned ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Friends

I Wish We’d All Been Ready Pt. 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016

We are living in a unique time, like no other time before, when so many signs of the times are being manifested simultaneously.

I Wish We’d All Been Ready Pt. 2 (2 of 2) CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A We are living in a unique time, like no other time before, when so many signs of the times are being manifested simultaneously. 1 When you watch the news it is like witnessing the prophecies of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagant Devotion To Jesus

Contributed by David Mende on Nov 13, 2018

This sermon challenges God's people to be completely devoted to Jesus on the basis of his infinite worth. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give a brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: I remember my college days when I was studying Masters in Computer Science. In 2001, the Lord touched my life and I was on fire for God! I would be very vocal about my faith and share the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11, Matthew 26:2-16, Luke 22:1-6, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God