Sermons on Ripleys Believe It Or Not:

Standing Out

Contributed by Jonathan Coleman on Nov 18, 2012

A sermon I preached to my youth group regarding the qualities to be an example of believers mentioned in 1st Tim. 4:12. The qualities will help Born-again teenagers, and all who hear, stand out among their worldly peers, while at the same time leading the

Standing Out Thank you for the opportunity to speak tonight. In preparing for this sermon, when considering my audience I found it most appropriate to preach to you tonight from 1st Tim. 4: 12. Let’s go there “Don’t let anyone look down on your because you are young; but be an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Holiness

The Small Leaks

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 23, 2012

Feeling a little cold lately? Are your filled?

Eph 5:17, Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18, And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19, Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Like Two Ships Passing In The Night

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 1, 2018

How Jesus had compassion on all who showed a need.

LIKE TWO SHIPS PASSING IN THE NIGHT Luke 19: 1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Battlefield Prayer Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 7, 2014

The ability to effectively use the Armor of God comes through prayer. This is the force behind the armor, and the key preparation for battle. This critical component of prayer is how we utilize our spiritual resources.

On January 17th, 1991, I was leading an outdoor worship service in the desert of Saudi Arabia for the 28th Combat Support Hospital. Our service was interrupted by a messenger from Colonel Mike Ball, our XO: “Fall in! The ground war is about to begin!” This was the moment we’d ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Congregational

Why God Chooses Man?

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Sep 7, 2017

No man has the capacity to choose God. And none can explain why God makes choices in the first place. It follows that He must choose those that will show His praise and glory.

Chosen of God Text: Ephesian 1:1-4 Who can explain Christianity? Any man that claims to have the answer is grossly mistaken. Christianity that can be explained is not real but lacking the substance of truth. Christianity has a depth and height that no man can fathom. Moreover, today’s sermon is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Withdrawal Beyond Jordan Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 30, 2017

He went away again beyond Jordan. There he found some rest and quiet, when there was none in Jerusalem. But there was always work for Him to do wherever He was at.

Jerusalem Lesson: Withdrawal Beyond Jordan John 10:40-42 (John 10:40-42) And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode. And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true. And many ...read more

Scripture: John 10:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be? For God Is With You! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 6, 2013

We continue on in our own strength, how often when we can be empowered, filled and living out God given dreams that change the temple that is our body, world we live in. A Salvation Message.

Do not be? For God is with you. Please be warned this is a Salvation Message and there will be an opportunity for response at the end of it. Have you ever forsaken something? What? Forsaken is to leave, to be renounce, to give up altogether…My first car was a red Ford Anglia 105e that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21, Matthew 4:17, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, John 3:5-8, Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Chronicles 15:1-2, Exodus 31:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Follow-Up!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 10, 2013

Some people need to be followed-up ad infinitum in order to win them for Christ!

Follow-up! “Let's go back and visit each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are doing'” (Acts 15:36). I remember back while working for a bank, I attended an irate customer call that was meant for my boss, the customer spewed exotic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heart Disease

Contributed by Gary Kins on Mar 2, 2016

Mark 3:1-6 - Kardio-skelosis angers the Lord

Call To Worship -- Mark 16:14-16 Scripture Reading -- Ephesians 4:14-24 Heart Disease - Mark 3:1-6 Mark 3:1 He entered again into a synagogue; and a man was there whose hand was withered. 2 They were watching Him to see if He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. 3 He said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To The Gospel Of John Series

Contributed by Jd Wilhite on Oct 26, 2017

This is an introduction to the Gospel of John. It describes background information about John, including an overview, theme, keywords, and verses too.

Introduction to the Gospel of John The word "Gospel" means "good news", and the good news is about Jesus Christ dying on the cross and then 3 days later conquering death and rising from the dead, offering salvation to all mankind. John is sometimes called the “Gospel of belief,” or the holy of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Perfectly Series

Contributed by Rex-Waldom. Dalagan on Nov 3, 2017

Believer in Christ needs to live perfectly. Loving, forgiving one another as Christ has love us.

Living Perfectly Matthew 5:48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Sometimes it is hard to imagine what God demands from us by reading our text for this afternoon. How are we to remain perfect when everything around us is pure evil? But we know that God would not ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

A Widow, A Pot Of Oil And God

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 4, 2014

The woman acts on faith and God supplies her need!!

A Widow, A Pot Of Oil, And God 2 Kings 4:1-4:7 A guy was on the side of the road hitchhiking on a very dark night and in the middle of a storm. The night was rolling on and no car went by. The storm was so strong he could hardly see a few feet ahead of him. Suddenly he saw a car coming ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Go Of Unbelief Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 9, 2014

What happens when we won't or can't believe? Who and what should we believe in?

Let Go of Your Unbelief (begin with video clip from Frozen Elsa and Ana in the palace discussing it becoming like it was, ends with Ana being struck.) You ever find it difficult to believe? In the clip that we just watched Ana is trying to convince her sister the queen that everything will be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

All Things Are Possible With Christ! Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Jan 24, 2019

who is Jesus Christ

Who is Jesus Christ, many will say he was a religious person, some would say he's an historic relic, or he's not relevant for today. Who is Jesus Christ, (first, second, third), He's: 1. Far Above All Principality, Power. Who is Jesus Christ, He is far above all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Looking Good"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 19, 2017

The psalmist believe his life is amazing because of God he has steadfast love, strength, answers to prayer, and he has help and comfort. Man is my life looking Good.

Psalm 86:1-17 “Looking Good” 1. David Request Gods attention • David says, "Incline your ear, O LORD" (v. 1), found frequently in the Psalter (e.g., 10:17; 17:6; 31:2; 71:2; 88:2). The figure of inclining the ear (cocking the head? turning the head to hear better?) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Methodist