Sermons on Ripleys Believe It Or Not:

Sold Out For Christ..."A Scandalous Resolution"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 21, 2015

A big percentage of the population calls themselves Christians... And we have no right to believe that they are not Christians if they say their christians. However...where's the fruit??

Sold out for Christ..."A Scandalous Resolution" Illus. By Paul Decker A small storeowner was being pressured to sell his store to the owners of a large department store who had bought every building on the block, except his. Frustrated by the man’s refusal to sell, they eventually opened ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God And I Do Not See Eye To Eye!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Dec 29, 2015

In my feeble mind, there are some perplexing things in the word of God that do not measure up. Logically speaking, from the human standpoint I have some disagreements with God. God and I do not see eye to eye on several issues. I

WHERE GOD AND ME SOMETIME DO NOT AGREE! Matthew 20:1-15 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard. 3 “About nine in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

All Things New Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 30, 2015

Trust Christ with your life, and let Him get you ready for that nice, new home He is building for you right now.

Andy Stanley, in his book, How Good Is Good Enough, tells the story of a Sunday school teacher who wanted to explain to the 6-year-olds in his class what someone had to do in order to go to heaven. However, he wanted to know what the kids already knew about the subject, so he asked a few ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Strangers In The World Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 4, 2016

The passage that we will look at today is the beginning of 1 Peter 1 in which the Apostle Peter calls us all strange. Do you believe that?! The Apostle Peter calls those of us who are believers “strange.”

“STRANGERS IN THE WORLD” 1 PETER 1:1-13 STRANGE THINGS HUMANS DO …olsonnd.com/weird-things-humans-do/ I was thinking about our passage today, and I got to thinking about the word “strange.” The word “strange” to me means odd and unexpected or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What You Say Is What You Get

Contributed by Deb Ling on Mar 1, 2016

The Word tells us to speak to the mountain and it will move. Our words are powerful and we will get what we say. Therefore, you want to speak life not death.

What you say is critical to your walk and to those around you. God created the earth and everything in it by the Spoken Word and the Holy Spirit. Jesus was raised from the dead by the Holy Spirit. You and I have that same Holy Spirit with the same authority as they did at that time. If you can wrap ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Sermon: 94 Year Old Christian Lady

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 6, 2017

Evelyn was baptized late in life and was faithful to the end.

Song: How Great Thou Art (Recorded) Family Enters Song: Jesus Let Us Come to Know You (Congregational) Welcome John 14.1-6 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Demands Of A Disciple (Follower)

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jan 9, 2017

Demands of a Disciple (follower)

We are blessed, each and every one of us. We are here, we breathe, we walk, we talk, we see, we think, and we live. God created man and woman with much thought and love. God created us to prosper as human beings in a relationship with him. That relationship is exclusive and unconditional. Many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:26, Luke 14:26

The ‘light’ Reflector Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 17, 2017

A study of chapter 1 of the Gospel of John verses 6 through 18

John 1: 6 – 18 The ‘Light’ Reflector 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9 That was the true ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Once And Future King

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 9, 2015

64% of this parable is devoted to Christ asking Christians to give an account for their lives! Christ highlights the great sin of doing nothing -- 35% is devoted to the negligent servant. God help American Christians at the Judgment!

THE ONCE & FUTURE KING [The Great Sin of Doing Nothing] Luke 19:11-27 INTRODUCTION A. DEMONSTRATION: LIFE IS LIKE BROWNIES 1. My wife makes the best brownies. I’m going to give away these brownies to those who got the slips of paper. Please come up and get them. 2. Imagine this pan of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“the Great Pretender” Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“The Great Pretender” Acts 8:9-25 In the first eight verses of chapter 8 we saw revival come to Samaria as Philip the Evangelist preached the good news of Jesus Christ. Miracles were performed, souls saved. Just a few verses in and we see that wherever God sends genuine revival, Satan ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Crowns Anyone!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 4, 2016

I want you to remember that part of that exciting anticipation is His promise to reward His servants for a job well done. Tonight, I want you to see that Scripture not only supports the idea of eternal rewards, it spells out the specifics.

Crowns Anyone! 1 Corinthians 3:10-14NASB Bob Carlyle, who sang Butterfly Kisses a few years back, also sang these words in the song Heaven: “Sometimes this tired old world starts bringing my heart down, but you gotta bear the cross if you want to wear the crown.” To have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Long Must I Keep Preaching

Contributed by Bob Phillips on May 13, 2014

When age, activities, physical conditions hinder, or it seems we are just spinning our wheels so to speak, we ask "How long must I keep trying"?

Text: Isaiah 6: 1-11 Isaiah was awed at the majesty and power in the presence of God. He saw the need to minister around him and heard God's command to do so. The same as in our time, The Prophet saw wickedness on every hand or every side. The need for God's ministry was so great yet the people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Not Buying It!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 23, 2014

if God never intended for them to be enjoyed by His children and all who would become His Children.. Then why would He have ever created them in the first place?

I'm Not Buying It ”If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Changing Questions From The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 23, 2014

1. Are you willing? (vs. 1-7). 2. Are you believing? (vs. 8-9). 3. Are you obeying? (vs. 8-14). 4. Are you telling? (vs. 15).

Life Changing Questions from the Lord John 5:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 5, 2014 *The Lord Jesus Christ likes to ask questions, questions that make you think, penetrating, personal questions. A great example was after the Lord rose from the dead and met His Apostles ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Health Checkup #1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 29, 2014

A look at Matthew chapter 25 verses 31 through 46

Health Checkup #1 Matthew 25: 31 – 46 31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Calvary Chapel