Sermons on Rip:

Before You Eat

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

The Lord's Supper: the wonderful privilege we as Christians have in coming to the Lord's Table together

Teddy Roosevelt, the man who would become the 26th President of the United States, was afraid to go to church when he was a child because of a creature he called "The Zeal." His mother eventually realized the reason for Teddy's fear was a Scripture verse he had heard the pastor read, John 2:17, "It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Felt Like Giving Up Lately?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

We sometimes feel like giving up in life. There is help available.

HAVE YOU FELT LIKE GIVING UP LATELY? INTRO.- ILL.- The backwoods preacher found a small boy all alone, playing in the dirt. “Where’s your father?” the preacher asked. The boy said, “He was hanged last week.” “Where’s your mother?” “She run off.” “Where’s your sister?” “She’s in jail.” “Is ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Verses Self-Centered Religion

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 16, 2002

Jesus attacked self centered religion and warns us not to be apart of the traditions of men because their motives are self-centered not God-centered. Scripture

Jesus verses Self-centered Religion Thesis: Jesus attacked self centered religion and warns us not to be apart of the traditions of men because their motives are self-centered not God-centered. Scripture Texts: Matthew 9:2-17: 1Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-17, Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facts For Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 28, 2002

Facts are facts, but not all facts are helpful in life.

INTRO.- Facts are facts, but not all of them are helpful to us in life. ILL.- For example, consider this fact about fleas. A flea can jump well both vertically and horizontally. Some species can jump 150 times their own length. To match that record, a human would have to spring over the length ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David And The Dwarf Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002

When you study the event of David vs Goliath closely you gain some valuable insight: that the real giant that day was not the one big in stature but the one who was completely sold out to God.

DAVID AND THE DWARF 1 SAMUEL 17: 1-56 INTRODUCTION: The story of David and Goliath is one of the most popular in all the Bible. It is undoubtedly one of the greatest incidents in the life of this Godly man that we have chosen to study. It was a contrast of incredible proportions. Anybody ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-56

Denomination: Christian Church

A Discourse On Dying Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002

Let’s examine the events that surround King Saul’s death and use them to engage in a Biblical discourse on dying.

A DISCOURSE ON DYING 1 SAMUEL 31 INTRODUCTION: I enjoy reading interesting and humorous tombstones. A tombstone in England reads: "Remember friend, as passing by, as you are now so once was I. As I am now, so you will be, prepare for death to follow me." And someone scribbled in chalk below ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Secret, Sacred, And Secure

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 2, 2003

When America turned their back on God, they gave ruler ship and ownership back to the devil and he has now set up a principality over America called “chaos”

Secret, Sacred, and Secure “God’s 911 System” Psalms 91:1-7 Let me tell you a story about a young man that wanted to become a pilot. He had taken all the classes and it was now time for him to take his solo flight and get certified as a pilot. He got into the plane sat down in the cockpit and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Apostolic

I Pledge Allegiance

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jun 3, 2003

We can either think from an earthly point of view or a heavenly. Here’s seven reasons to reject the first, and seven reasons to embrace the last.

May 25, 2003 Colossians 2:20-3:3 “I pledge allegiance” INTRODUCTION “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Where does your allegiance lie? A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman At The Well Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 24, 2003

Jesus is working to make a worshipper out of you.

John 4:1-30 The Woman at the Well Today we come to the fourth of the encounters with Christ that we’re going to consider as we work through the book of John, observing Jesus as He interacts with the various people He comes across. I must say that this encounter was the beginning place for them ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Trust And Obey Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 15, 2003

Saul, Pt. 4

TRUST AND OBEY (1 SAMUEL 15) I love mangoes. A ripe mango is one of the tastiest fruits around. However, the problem with supermarket mangoes is that most are never ripe - they are usually green, not yellow or golden. The buyer has to put the mangoes in a brown bag to ripen it. Lately, I use the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Deal With Negative Emotions

Contributed by William Brown on May 16, 2002

BIBLICAL STEPS ON HOW TO DEAL WITH ANGER AND OTHER NEGATIVE EMOTIONS.

HOW TO DEAL WITH NEGATIVE EMOTION How many feel if we are prayed up and walking with the lord and just had our devotions that we wouldn’t get angry? If a person is where they need to be spiritually will they be getting angry? Is it wrong to be angry? Did Jesus ever get angry? To ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judge Not Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

Because God alone does the judging, I am freed up to encourage others in their spiritual journey.

August 2, 2001 If You Only Knew the Father – Part 2 INTRODUCTION ILLUS – At the start of the 20th Century, the world’s most distinguished astronomer was a man named Sir Percival Lowell. He had a particular fascination with the planet Mars – largely because he was sure through his telescope, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Cocaine To The Calling Series

Contributed by Shane West on Jan 11, 2002

Shane West’s conversion...

Thank you for your interest in what God did in the life of Shane West! It is my prayer that God ministers to you through “My Story” – Shane West I wish you could see where God’s brought me from. The best testimony that you can have is your own, whatever God has done for you. Let me start by ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surviving Financial Challenges Series

Contributed by Gene Barron on Jan 19, 2002

Paul’s advice on how to handle your money before it handles you. Four specific attitudes we are to exhibit.

“Surviving Financial Challenges: How to Handle Your Money Before It Handles You” 1 Timothy 6:17-19 INTRODUCTION Finances can be a great challenge for all of us. Or, perhaps I should say, MOST of us. One guy said: “I never worry about money. I have enough to last me the rest of my life – unless I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting A Gift Of Christmas To Work

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 13, 2003

This Sermon describes the need for the Holy Spirit in our lives and describes why many Chrisitians don experience more of the Holy Spirit.

Putting a Gift of Christmas to Work Acts 1:4, Psa 51:11, Isa 63:10-11, Exo 14:21, Gen 1:2, 8:1, Luke 1:15, 35, John 7:39, Luke 24:49, Acts: 1:8, Luke 12:12, Matt 10:20, John 14:26-28, Rom 8:26, John 16:8 December 8, 2003 I. Well, the Christmas season has begun, and there are several things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist