Sermons on Rip:

The Man Without...a Past?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 25, 2017

A man without a Past...that's an impossibility! IS IT? Why is it impossible? Do you believe, "Nothing is impossible with God!" If your answer is yes, then a man without a Past...is possible! Hmmm? That's what i say...Hmmm?

The man without a past... Does anyone remember the episode of The Andy Griffith show, when a complete stranger came to town? And even though he was a complete stranger, he seem to know everyone's names and everything about everyone. And the fact that he knew everything about everyone, seemed very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Bad: Decisions

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 25, 2015

Samson's is a tragic story of bad decisions and their consequences.

Walter White is the main character in the AMC series Breaking Bad. High school chemistry teacher turned drug king-pin of New Mexico. As the 5-season series begins, we learn that Walter has cancer, no money, not long to live and a pregnant wife. It’s easy to become sympathetic to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Heart Attacks - Pt. 2 - Baby Buffet Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 23, 2016

The enemy attacks our heart in an attempt to drive us into a place of hopelessness. We must find hope again!

Heart Attacks Pt. 2 - Baby Buffet Introduction I am placing a demand on your memory today. I preached the first message in this series almost 4 weeks ago. We are right in the middle of combating 5 principalities that we are assigned to confront and drive out of our body and region. The first was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Never Crossed His Mind Again

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jul 15, 2024

Although Jesus was and is fully God, He was and is fully man. He can feel what we feel because, as the Word says, He was “…in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin” (Heb. 4:15). We are going to look at how His faith was tested, but He did not sin – not even one time.

IT NEVER CROSSED HIS MIND AGAIN TEXT: HEBREWS 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION: We are told to “consider” Jesus, Who “endured the cross” and despised “the shame.” He endured the shame because of, “the joy that was set before Him.” He is the beginner and finisher of our faith. He walked the way of faith first ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Nobody Wants.

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 16, 2024

Could it be possible that the gift nobody wants, is actually the gift that is the most valuable of them all?

Did you ever get a gift for Christmas that you didn't want? I have. When I was a Kid, at Christmas time, when other kids were getting foot balls, skate boards race tracks, etc. I was getting converse tennis shoes, pants, shirts, Etc stuff like that. I confess, I'm ashamed of myself now, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Humble King, The Happy Crowd, And The Hateful Leaders

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 27, 2021

There were different attitudes displayed when Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem.

“THE HUMBLE KING, THE HAPPY CROWD AND THE HATEFUL LEADERS” When I was a child about 6 years old, Dad would take me to Harvest Festival in Arvada, Colorado. He would pay the Attendant a dime for me to ride a pony around and around in a large circle along with 9 other buckaroos. That was 5 minutes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoid The Crows: Strife Kills...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 14, 2023

Seems crows love to torment and aggravate eagles.The eagle refuse to be part of strife. The eagle just flies higher. We must refuse to be part of arguing, complaining and division. God works in unity and agreement.

AVOID THE CROWS! STRIFE KILLS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is several part lesson.) (GO TO Youtube: Wade Hughes) THE LEECH WHEN ATTACHED TO THE HOST SUCKS OUT THE LIFE STRENGTH OF THE BLOOD. WE GO THROUGH THE VALLEY OF PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL ABUSE, SUFFERING ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24, Proverbs 26:17, Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What The Angel Told The Shepherds

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 6, 2025

Do you believe that Jesus’ birth is ‘good news of great joy’? When we hear about some offer, we often subconsciously ask three questions. ‘Is it good?’ ‘Is it true?’ And, if it is good and true, ‘What should I do? We ask what Jesus' birth means.

At the time of Jesus’ birth, there were some shepherds out in the field, watching their flock in the night. An angel appeared to them and told them: ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Personal Holiness Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 5, 2002

WE should pursue righteousness and holiness in our everyday living. Living a life worthy of the Lord

The Pursuit of Holiness COL 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10 And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your Joy Complete?

Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001

Our joy will not complete unless we are in fellowship, and that fellowship is based on the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Theme: Joy Thesis: From Incarnation to fellowship to joy Title: Is Your Joy Complete? Text: 1 John 1:1-4 Is Your Joy Complete? Pray Intro A circulatory letter probably to the churches of Asia Minor - to Believers Written by the Apostle John probably before his exile to Patmos False ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

After Christmas Let Down

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005

The message is about the natural let down after Christmas.

After Christmas Let Down Matthew 2:13-19 Have you noticed how the day after Christmas is sort of let down? I wrote this little poem to express how I feel. Twas the day after Christmas and everything changed. The Christmas Tree is still in the corner, but seems somehow strange. Stripped of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Challenge

Contributed by Tim Wormuth on Dec 3, 2003

Will we do what it takes to reach our community for Christ?

ACTS 17:1-10 I. INTRODUCTION A. Have you ever had one of those experiences where you read something and it just seemed to jump off the page at you? I had that happen this week as I was reading a sermon in “Revival Fires”. It was one sentence, and yet I haven’t been able to get it out of my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10, Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Minister Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. In your opinion, what makes for a good preacher? a. Probably get as many answers as responses! b. Fortunately, we can turn to Scripture to answer this (1 Tim. 4:6). 2. Here Paul uses the phrase, "A good minister of Jesus Christ." a. Way to do this: "Put the brethren in remembrance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6

Freedom To The Oppressed Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is the fourth in this series based in Luke 4:16-21 and using John 8:1-11 as the main text.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Freedom to the Oppressed" John 8:1-11 INTRODUCTION: On a hot August day in 1944, in the small village of Plelo, France, a 15 year old boy stood before a German Firing squad. He did not know why he and the other citizens of his hometown were about to die. Maybe it was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost Hope

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 17, 2011

A word for those who have "lost hope" at some point and believe theirs to be a circumstance which no one else has ever been through. May this help you. This posting is a short Wed evening devotion which needs to be further developed

LOST HOPE Luke 8:40-56 * Back in 1996, the church where I was pastoring received & responded to a company to lease pre-made television commercials which would be ‘stamped’ with our name. * While we had many choices about which ads we would buy, we clearly understand that to enter the public arena ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist