Sermons on Ripleys Believe It Or Not:

Through This Man Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Apr 19, 2021

God has called EVERY BELIEVER to TELL OTHERS about Jesus.

Through This Man Acts 13:13-52 The message of Jesus, what he has done and what he has accomplished has been the message of all eternity. From the moment of the fall of man, God forecasted this king that would come. And that message has gone out. And many of you who are here this morning have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Give When I Have Bills To Pay (Stewardship)

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2020

This message looks at the reasons believers give poorly and why they give at all.

Why Should I Give When I’ve Got Bills To Pay Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 Luke 15:1-10 I can remember when I got my first lawnmower. I was about 12 years old. My mother wanted me to be able to learn how to earn money and to work for myself. I’m not sure how she managed to scrape the money together to buy ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6, Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Laodicean Church Age

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 21, 2022

Many believe that we live in the Laodicean Church age. This could be true.

WHY DO MANY BELIEVE THIS COULD BE THAT CHURCH AGE? When you read Rev. 3:15-19, you can easily see why many think this is the age in which we live. For example, look at some of the things we see about this Laodicean church age. First, the Word of God reveals- (A) WHAT GOD THINKS ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping The Mess Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2021

To escape the mess of our world, walk with God and believe His Word.

Last year (2020), as Christmas approached, Amir Fakharian, CEO of RexRoi manufacturing, decided to create an ornament which reflected the year. As you remember, that’s when the Corona pandemic terrorized the world. There were riots in the streets, and it ended with a contested election, which 59% ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, John 3:16, John 11:25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Need For Church Revival: Recover

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 22, 2020

Jesus goes on to tell the believers at Ephesus to do the works that they did at first.

First, we were encouraged to “remember”. Last time we were encouraged to “repent”. Many of us came to the front of the church to confess our sins to God and to forsake them. That was a good thing. That was a liberating thing. But, according to Jesus in Revelation chapter two, “remembering ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Things New

Contributed by Esther Collins on Jun 15, 2022

This is a message about what becomes new in the life of a new believer in Jesus.

All Things New This message is based on this verse from 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (ESV) Think about it. Most parents will vividly remember the birth of their children with utmost fondness, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, John 3:16, Ezekiel 36:26, Matthew 15:18, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 5:8, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 51:10, Philippians 4:8, John 1:12, Ephesians 2:19, Romans 12:5, 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Corinthians 6:19, John 15:15, Ephesians 2:1-10, John 15:16, Matthew 5:16-17, Luke 10:27, Matthew 6:33, Colossians 3:2, 2 Timothy 2:22, Matthew 6:19, Proverbs 17:22, Philippians 2:14, Colossians 3:23, Philippians 2:3, John 14:2-3, Revelation 21:1, Philippians 3:20, Hebrews 11:8-10, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Walk The Talk "It All Starts At Home"

Contributed by Kevin O'connor on Sep 10, 2018

God releases power to the believer to live a holy life starting with the home

“Walk the Talk” #5 (It All Starts in the Home) S-2 An example for the next generation starts in the home. S-3 The only constant in this world is God. Jackie Hill Perry. Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been (Kindle Location 82). B&H Publishing Group. Kindle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-11

"Serving Our Generation” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 18, 2018

Every believer has an obligation to pass along the faith to the next generation.

Last time, we thought about serving God’s purpose. Today, let’s think about serving our generation. The Bible has a lot to say about one generation investing in the next. “One generation will declare your works to the next and will proclaim your mighty acts.” - Psalm 145:4 (CSB) “Let this be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For An Artist

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 19, 2018

This funeral was a graveside service for an artist who had struggled with believing in Jesus.

Obituary Donald was a Man of Exceptional Artistic Ability • He was an Artist by Trade and Talent o In First Grade he entered an art competition with kids in other grades and won o His teacher told his mother to be sure he continued with his art. o He won a $1 bill which he used to buy a fountain ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just A Corn Of Wheat

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 3, 2016

What one believer can do when planted in good ground.

Just a Corn of Wheat (John 12:24 KJV) Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit, 25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

The Way Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 6, 2016

If I believe the Bible, I must say that Jesus is the only way!

The Way John 14:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill March 5-6, 2016 In a video message to churchgoers, one of the most-recognized religious leaders in the world made this stunning statement: “Many think differently, feel differently, seeking God or meeting God in different ways. In this crowd, in this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Stepping In The Light" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 11, 2016

To walk in fellowship with God, believers must walk in the light as he is in the light.

In the book of 1 John, John explores two issues pertaining to our relationship with God. The first is the issue of SONSHIP. John shares several tests to help one determine if they have truly been born into the family of God. The second is the issue of FELLOWSHIP. All Christians have SONSHIP; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Is Real

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 27, 2016

Heaven is not a concept, but it is a litteral place that believers will spend eternity with Jesus Christ.

Heaven is real Introduction- Prayer- I appreciate all the kind words for Becky and I n the loss of our sister-in-law Charlotte and my brother’s brother-in-law Ron. It has been tough. It did make me do some thinking. Life events make you think- marriages, divorces, deaths, children born, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Racing To The Tomb Lesson 34 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

The resurrection is the basis of eternal life that is promised to all that believe in Jesus Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION TO THE RESURRECTION 1. Fundamental to everything a Christian believer is the miracle of the physical resurrections of Jesus from the dead. 2. B. B. Warfield called it, “the cardinal doctrine of our system: on it all other doctrines stand.” 3. Every sermon in Acts includes the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:6

Denomination: Baptist

Daily Sacrifice

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 24, 2022

Paul has provided guidelines for how believers are to live in a sinful world.

Paul provides guidelines for living as redeemed people in a fallen world, moving from the theological to the practical. We are to offer ourselves as a living sacrifice to Christ, to follow the law, to love our neighbors, and to especially care for the faithless. In the Old Testament, priests had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible