Sermons on rip:

How To Receive New Wine In 09 - Step 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2009

When the church has reverence for communion then we are opening ourselves up for New Wine in 09. This act will open the door for a fresh out pouring of the Holy Spirit. Then it is our responsibility to drink in this fresh spiritual awakening and then go l

How to receive New Wine in 09 Step 5 – “Reverence for Communion” Thesis: When the church has reverence for communion then we are opening ourselves up for New Wine in 09. This act will open the door for a fresh out pouring of the Holy Spirit. Then it is our responsibility to drink in this fresh ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism: A Better Bequest Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 1, 2016

Through baptism we receive the fortune of forgiveness that Jesus left us. We also receive the Holy Spirit so that we are empowered to live a new life.

Pop star Prince has died at age 57. It’s now been reported that Prince had no last will and testament. He was apparently paranoid of signing any kind of legal document lest he somehow be swindled out of his fortune. Of course now everyone is wondering who will get his millions. His six ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Dancing With Delilah

Contributed by Randy Santiago on Jan 10, 2001

How to keep from dancing with the devil

Samson was the superman to the Israelites. He was handsome and strong, tall, tan, and terrific. Samson was born in the time of Judges where a new generation of those who didn’t know God did evil because they did what was right in their own eyes. Very much like the new millennium. “Just Do ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejoice In The Lord Always Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 13, 2010

Joy in the Lord is to be understood, received, and experienced and we are to do this always!

What’s the opposite of joy?? The opposite of joy is misery. Which do you prefer, to rejoice or to be miserable? What does God want for us? Christians are commanded to rejoice! Philippians 4:4 tells us, Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say Rejoice! Does this mean Christians are to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 28, 2015

All of us struggle with lying, and some of us have surrendered to it. Understanding lying is a first step toward being victorious over this sin.

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire ( topical, I Timothy 4:2) 1. A lawyer invites his cousin from the Czech Republic to come and stay with him in Canada. Soon they decide to go hiking in the woods. Suddenly, a big grizzly bear appears. The bear kills the Czech cousin and then eats him. The lawyer runs to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Miracle Of The Cross Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012

The cross symbolizes how God can take all the bad things in our lives, and transform them into something good.

INTRODUCTION It’s been a hot, hot summer! Tyler usually averages five days a year where the temperature goes above 100 degrees. This summer we set a new record with 47 consecutive days over 100. How hot is it? Potato farmers are digging their potatoes out of the hot ground and you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-54

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Exposes Us To God

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

Why Adam lost the relationship with God and how faith impacts on our retreaving that relationship

The Sunday School teacher was dismayed when she saw the picture that one of her pupils had drawn. "Why, it looks like a cowboy walking into a bar!" she said with concern. "It is," said the child. "But it’s all right. He’s not going to DRINK anything. He’s just going in to SHOOT a man!" The Great ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

"Be United Not Divided" 1 Cor. Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 20, 2008

We need to united in Christ not divided in Christ! The church was formed by Christ to serve one another and not to focus on ourselves. The church is not about me but about the message of Jesus and about service to the Kingdom of God!

“Be united not divided!” Thesis: We need to united in Christ not divided in Christ! The church was formed by Christ to serve one another and not to focus on ourselves. The church is not about me but about the message of Jesus and about service to the Kingdom of God! Introduction to the book of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009

Some call it the Lord’s Supper. Some call it Communion. Some call it the Eucharist. Just as there are different names for the event, there are many different teachings about it. That confusion isn’t a new thing. It was going on even in the first century C

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ As you can tell from the table that is set before us, we will be partaking of the Lord’s Supper this morning. So since that is the case, I think it is a good idea for us to spend some time talking about what that means. There are two reasons why that’s a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Great Grace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 6, 2021

In our Sermon today we’ll be looking at how great and wonderful God’s grace is towards us, as we examine it through the acrostic “GRACE.” We'll see just how great God's grace really is, and what it means for our salvation.

God’s Great Grace Today we’re going to continue to look at the basics of our faith, as we’ve been looking at the foundational teachings of the Bible and of the church. So far, we’ve looked at the fall and rise of humanity, the highlights of heaven and hell, communion, the Trinity, and last week, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, John 1:17, Psalm 145:8, Romans 4:18

Denomination: Foursquare

The Veil Was Torn Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Today we are in part 2 of 3-part series titled: “Were you there”?

Quick recap of last weeks message: Began on Friday, with Martha serving Jesus and disciples supper, and Mary anointing Jesus’ feet in Bethany. Jesus foretold His death. As Jesus and the disciples approach Jerusalem, He sends a couple disciples to get a donkey, and a couple disciples to secure a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-61

Extreme Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 1, 2002

We find forgiveness even & most especially from the cross

First Baptist Church February 10, 2002 Luke 23:32-34 "Extreme Forgiveness!" Has anyone ever really hurt you? Obviously, we have been hurt in our lives. But I want you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

"Extreme Forgiveness!” Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 24, 2002

Jesus willingly gave up His life, so we can have life.

First Baptist Church February 10, 2002 Luke 23:32-34 “Extreme Forgiveness!” Has anyone ever really hurt you? Obviously, we have been hurt in our lives. But I want you to think if there are people who have done something to you that is so terrible that forgiveness seems out of the question. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

Return Of The King

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 24, 2006

Jesus invites us into his kingdom – to join him in the rebuilding of this world. Will you join him?

Mark 11:1-11 Palm Sunday, 2006 Return of the King An Allegory From the Orthodox Church: Once upon a time there was a good and kind king who had a great kingdom with many cities. In one distant city, some people took advantage of the freedom the king gave them and started doing evil. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: *other

Christmas Is Complete Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 18, 2007

The real Christmas tree completed God’s gift to mankind--eternal and abundant life to any and all who will accept it.

CHRISTMAS IS COMPLETE The gift is given! Matthew 27:39-56 The veil in the temple is ripped from top to bottom! Everyone has equal access to God! God has delivered his Christmas Gift to us. For those of us still wrestling with life, our God is no more high and lifted up except in our own esteem. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible