Sermons on Ripleys Believe It Or Not:

What If

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 31, 2007

What if you were willing to believe the bible?

September 2, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Subject: Spiritual Power Title: What If? Do you know anyone who lives in the past? I think that as a rule most people will reflect on the past and wonder what things might have been like had they made different choices. What if I had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Back To The Future

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 24, 2007

This is a sermon about the importance of baptism in the life of the believer.

You are all familiar with this translation of Matthew 28:19-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Here is a more literal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Lutheran

"What Holds Us Together – The Nature Of Our Faith”

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 14, 2007

We are called to hold on to what we believe

A young man was making poor grades in school, particularly in math. His parents tried various things, none of which seemed to produce the desired improvement. Finally, they decided to enroll him in a private Christian school. At the end of the first grading period, the young man came home and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Life Of Fairh Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 1, 2007

The life of faith is not just believing to see, it is living it

The Life of Faith Hebrews 11: 1-7 Intro: We established last time that faith is seeing the invisible as though it were visible, and living that way. Arthur Pink says it this way “faith is bringing future things near” Faith is the reality before the reality It is the firm grasp on unseen fact. What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Breathing Deeply In The Ocean

Contributed by Randall Bates on Dec 10, 2006

Deals with trusting in what faith believes is true

I was visiting with a friend of mine this week & he told me of a book he was reading. In the book, the author said something that has stuck with me all week. I haven’t been able to get it off of my heart. It goes along with what we talked about last week, when we looked at having faith in God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:23-36

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Message

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

Things that all believers should be thankful for.

Thanksgiving Thank God For The Riches Of His Grace Ephesians 2:4-8 4But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6and raised us up with Him, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Passion

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

A look at why passion is important in the life of the believer.

The Importance of Passion Nehemiah 8:1-6 How many of you like to eat? It is no secret that I am one of those people, but there is one particular type of food that I love to eat. I love to eat a delicious meal that I cooked on my own. Does anyone else love to cook? When I have the time, I love ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Words To Philippi Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A lesson on Christian maturity from the believers at Philippi.

Warnings, Exaltations, and Instructions: More Words to Philippi Philippians 3:15 – 4:1 A group of three to eight year olds were recently asked their opinions on how you know you are grown up and mature. Here are some of their responses. David, age 7 – When your clothes don’t fit ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ's View Of Persecution

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 5, 2005

To inform believers that persecution is part of the Christian life.

DATE JESUS CHRIST’S VIEW OF PERSECUTION Matthew 5:9-13; Acts 4:15-21. INTRODUCTION: (Mat 5:13) "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men." The N.T. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection, Fact Or Fiction

Contributed by David Stulley on Oct 16, 2001

Reasons why I believe in the resurrection of Christ.

Resurrection Fact or Fiction? 1. The Trial- The great Sanhedrin whose duty it was to uphold the law and to preserve life, why all the errors when it came to the trial of Christ? 2. The - The Roman soldiers were famous for their methods of crucifixion having preformed this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8, Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Holiness

"Be A Wise Guy"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Nov 16, 2002

An admonition for believers to pursue God’s wisdom.

Proverbs 3:13-26 November 17, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com “Be a Wise Guy” The Text: Proverbs 3:13-26 The Text Outline: I. The Worth of Wisdom (vv.13-18). A. Wisdom is more precious than material wealth (vv. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Know Your Salvation Is Secure

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 2, 2003

Paul told the believer that their salvation was dependent on God.

How To Know That Your Salvation Is Secure August 31, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Romans 8:28-30 Introduction: A college man walked into a photography studio with a picture of his girlfriend… He wanted the picture duplicated… A The owner of the store noticed the inscription on the back of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith For Life's Fires

Contributed by William Wyne on Sep 8, 2003

A lesson on handling the fires of life as faithful believers.

Someone has so rightly said, "Life is ten percent of what happens to us and ninety percent how we respond to it". During my year residency in CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) at Children’s Hospital in Detroit, I learned as an eyewitness and a Pastoral Care Giver, the contrasting responses of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gifts Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 15, 2003

God has the perfect gift for every believer.

"How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gift" 1 of 3 1 Corinthians 7:7 September 14, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Sundial works only when they are brought into the light. Spiritual gifts work only when they are brought into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Sat Down

Contributed by Lynn Loe on Sep 12, 2001

Reinforcing the completed work of Jesus Christ for the believer.

When Jesus Sat Down Hebrews 12:1-2 1 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist