Sermons on Ripleys Believe It Or Not:

The Lord Blesses The Righteous Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Feb 18, 2016

God's blessings on believers characterized in two words: giving and receiving.

Introduction: Believing In Anything G.K. Chesterton once said, "It is often supposed that when people stop believing in God, they believe in nothing. Alas, it is worse than that. When they stop believing in God, they believe in anything." Without God the only standard of TRUST - of right and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Trust Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016

All relationships are risky, prompting believers to trust God for the outcomes.

Have you ever thought about the correlation between risk and trust? You can’t have one without the other. I turn 60 this summer and on my 60th birthday, if I can get Sue to agree, I want to go skydiving. Don’t worry, the bank made the church take out a key-man policy on me this last ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Serve

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 13, 2013

Every believer is called to serve with the gifts they have been given

Called to Serve Matthew 25:14-30 September 1, 2013 Morning Service 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

A Chosen Generation Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Sep 16, 2013

As believers we are a chosen people, showing forth the praises of God

A CHOSEN GENERATION 1 Peter 2:6-10 Here is a thought for tonight; you can’t land a helicopter in a forest of trees. Here are some words to remember, Chosen, Royal, Holy Nation, Peculiar People, Darkness Light and Praise. I mentioned that you can’t land a helicopter in a forest, what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-11

Denomination: *other

Doubting, But Still Worshipping

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 18, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers to affirm to others to TRUST GOD.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 18 May 2008 Big Idea: Believers are sometimes guilty of having a “defective faith” – a faith that believes, but can not bring itself to “always TRUST GOD”. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Problem Of Focus

Contributed by George Bannister on May 20, 2008

This message deals with the tendency for believers to develop the wrong focus in life.

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4 ETS: Paul encourages the Hebrew believers to keep focused on Christ. ESS: It is of vital importance that believers keep the proper focus in life. OSS: Christians will repent of having an improper focus in their lives; and commit to refocusing on Christ. PQ: What do the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 8, 2009

The Holy Spirit has gifted believers to serve in different ways.

[To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] 1. Spiritual gifts are God-given ABILITIES. Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant (1 Corinthians 12:1). a. Spiritual gifts are different from NATURAL or ACQUIRED abilities. “Gifts” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Praise To The King Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2013

God is sovereign! The message explores what this means in the life of the believer.

“To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.” [1] The Apostle, writing to his son in the ministry, has just expressed gratitude to God, marvelling that he received appointment to divine service, especially in light of his former life. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

My Death Is Not My End Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 9, 2013

“I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body, and the Life Everlasting.”

“Boy Falls Asleep During Church And Dies” Do you know how long I’ve wanted to preach on this text about Eutychus? With an opening like that you’re expecting this sermon to be about the dangers of sleeping during church, aren’t you? Of course you could counter that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Trust God Series

Contributed by Kevin O'connor on May 21, 2018

What you are believing about God could be killing you.

Genesis 1:27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Fear Giant Series

Contributed by Jose Rodriguez on Apr 27, 2019

Fear paralyzes and arrests the believers. Time for the fear giant to fall.

I. The giant that keeps us from miracles—Fear II. The fear giant will paralyze you a. When fear is present people are unreasonable b. Fear causes people to imagine the worse c. Fear leads to unbelief III. Unbelievers cannot enter the promise land a. Unbelievers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Hurts So Good Series

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Jan 14, 2015

Last sermon in my Being the Believing series through the Beatitudes

It Hurts So Good! Matthew 5:10-12 Introduction: Imagine in your youth reading of a promised Messiah that would one day come to set the captives free, establish His kingdom, banish the wicked and rule with a rod of iron through love and power. A Messiah that would bring salvation to the lost, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

"The Church And The Coronavirus”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 21, 2020

What the Christian should do and believe in responce to the Coronavirus Plague

“The Church and the Coronavirus” March 22, 2020 Psalm 91:1-7 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Roadblock Ahead Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

Paul's concern for the Thessalonian believers in troubled times

Roadblock Ahead 1 Thessalonians 2:17- 3:13 My uncle Duffy was a tough old man who worked in the coal mines of Glace Bay and he began when he was just thirteen years old and he used to tell me, how he worked out toughen himself up in order to stand the hard work down in the mine. He said he had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dichotomy Of Life

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 29, 2020

For believers, there is no distinction between the secular and the sacred; we belong to God.

THIS IS A REWRITE OF A SERMON OUTLINE FROM 2013 Dichotomy of Life September 27, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: For believers, there is no distinction between the secular and the sacred; we belong to God. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:23-31 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-31

Denomination: Baptist