Sermons on Ripe:

Days Of Noah Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 5, 2020

Today's Sermon is part of our "End Times Doctrines" series. Today we are looking at about what Jesus meant when He said the end of times will be like the Days of Noah.

End Times Doctrine “Days of Noah” *** Watch: https://youtu.be/I8_aDNuCy2w As we look at the deteriorating moral values of our nation, the increasing divorce rate, abortion, pornography, drug addiction, child abuse, along with sexual deviancy in all its various forms, violent crimes and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37, Matthew 24:36-44, Genesis 6:3-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Fishers Of Men (January 22, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

After John the Baptizer was arrested, Jesus began His ministry. Jesus comes in and calls His disciples to be “fishers of men” against the backdrop of John the Baptizer’s arrest.

FISHERS OF MEN Text: Matthew 4:12-23 Paul Harvey once said, “We’ve drifted away from being fishers of men to being keepers of the aquarium.” (Roy B. Zuck. ed. The Speaker’s Quote Book . Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1997, p. 134). Is he right? Have we become keepers of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Predicts His Death Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Think of it: Jesus marshaled no army and He carried no weapon. Jesus never used His miraculous powers to throw the Pharisees off the nearest cliff. Yet, the threat of Jesus was so great, He often made enemies into allies:

A New York Times editorial claims that America’s views on the death penalty are changing. 35 people were put to death in 2014 which was the fewest in 20 years. And 2014 marked a nearly 40 year low in the number of new criminals placed on death row. While the method of execution may have changed, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:7-9, Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Nahum (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 17, 2021

God Is Awesome / Majesty of the Lord / Character and power of God

NAHUM (COMPASSIONATE) THE AVENGER Based in capital of Assyria / Mosul, N. Iraq, 640 BC; “Once the recipients of God’s mercy and grace towards the Gentiles (under Jonah), now 100 years later, the Ninevites had returned to sin and rebellion. They thought their high-walled, 200-towered city was ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

A Study Of "The Day Of The Lord” In The Scriptures – All References Part 4 - Joel Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022

Joel is the most significant writer on THE DAY OF THE LORD and set the foundation for all other writers, The term "The Day of the LORD" is used frequently in the Old Testament and in a few places in the New Testament. It is God's judgment in the Tribulation, a very dreadful time,

A STUDY OF “THE DAY OF THE LORD” IN THE SCRIPTURES – ALL REFERENCES PART 4 - JOEL The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the implementation of man. In other words, it is the intervention of God ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32, Joel 2:25-27, Acts 2:16-20, Matthew 24:29-30, Obadiah 1:17, Matthew 24:23, Joel 3:11-16, Revelation 16:13-14, Joel 3:9-10, Revelation 16:16, Revelation 14:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Walk Away From An Answered Prayer

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 12, 2022

We tend to pray for the salvation of someone we know, or for a job, or for the return of the LORD, or some other issue, and He answers it in a way that either we don't expect or like. Let's not forget that God is in charge. His will overrides our ideals.

I want to share with you an insight that the LORD impressed upon me pertaining to prayer and how the LORD graciously answers our petitions and requests presented before Him. You are probably familiar with the saying that He answers our prayers three ways: Either "Yes", "No", ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Psalm 91:15, Isaiah 65:24, Jeremiah 33:3, Luke 11:9, John 14:14, 1 John 3:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Role Of Pastoral Ministry In Global Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 18, 2023

Global evangelism is the heartbeat of God. The church at large get back to this real concern of filling the world with God’s word, agape love and compassion. Local witness leads to global witness.

Role of Pastoral Ministry in Global Evangelisation (Matthew 24:14). Text: “And this good news of the kingdom (the Gospel) will be preached throughout the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then will come the end.”(AMP) According to Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Methodist

"Before Abraham Was” Series

Contributed by John Newton on Jun 4, 2023

Jesus’ controversy with the Pharisees concludes with the most amazing claim.

For those of you who are old enough to have watched the Seinfeld show on TV, you may recall an episode from twenty-five years ago entitled “The Comeback”. It all revolved around a conversation in the opening scene between George Costanza and a co-worker named Reilly. The two are taking a snack ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Episcopal

Faithfulness In A Parallel World - Part 3

Contributed by Jack Martin on Jan 21, 2023

Understanding world views

Today we will start a 2 part series on “ Faithfulness in a parallel world.” This morning we will discuss: Faithfulness in a Parallel World - In our Giving • The Who, How, Why and What of Gods plan for us and what He has given us. Next Sunday: Faithfulness in a parallel Word – Gods Image ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Guaranteed Return

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 19, 2021

Some investments give good returns. Others completely fail. Is there any investment which gives a guaranteed return? Yes, there is.

I expect some of us invest money, maybe in property or in shares in companies. Perhaps some of us ‘invest’ in other ways. We invest in our future by studying and passing exams. We invest time in people. When we invest, we hope for a return. What do you suppose is the best investment of all? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

"concern For The Suffering Of Others"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 15, 2019

A sermon about living with the compassion of Christ.

“Concern for the Suffering of Others” Matthew 9:35-38 Last week I was reading a story from a mainstream news outlet about a young couple who moved to Los Angeles, California looking for fame and fortune but quickly found themselves homeless and destitute. It was a moving story. In any event, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Vision

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 26, 2018

A sermon that encourages every perrson to discover their God given vision for their lives

.”"Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. "-Proverbs 29:18. I have often felt that we do much better as Christians if we have vision. MArtin Luther King once said I have a dream - it simply changed a nation. Vision genuine vision will attract ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Recommissioned By A Merciful God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 6, 2020

In God’s economy failure is never a defining outcome because God never gives up on anybody – therefore we should always expect the miracle of transformation to take place.

Message Jonah 3:1-10 Recommissioned By A Merciful God. Do you remember the first time you tried to ride a bike? It’s such a tranquil and joyful occasion isn’t it. But that is only after a lot of other things have happened. Eventually your bike riding efforts look like this. But usually ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 3-4 Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 3 & 4

Isaiah 3-4 Shaken and Strengthened Loss of Stability vs. 1-15 Loss of Excess vs. 16-4:1 Gain True Beauty & Security vs. 4:2-6 Intro: Spilt Blueberries at Costco A Couple of weeks ago we were doing some school shopping We went by Costco to stock up on a “few” lunch supplies for our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mere Stones/Reminders-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 15, 2017

6 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

MERE STONES/Reminders-VI—Joshua 4:1-24 Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger Attention: Local 5-7-day weather forecasts—They have animations of rain, thunderstorms, wind, waves, sun, etc. On Valentine’s Day there is a beating heart &/or cupids to remind watchers that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist