Sermons on Ripleys Believe It Or Not:

My Big Brother Is In Charge Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 12, 2013

Jesus' Exaltation is both a warning and encouragement for believers.

When’s the last time you dreamed about being famous? Perhaps it’s a reoccurring dream. Whenever you play an instrument or step on to the playing field you envision a packed concert hall or stadium eager to see what you will do. I’ve had those dreams but not as often anymore. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Possibility Of The Potential Of Faith

Contributed by James Thornton on May 15, 2013

Have faith to believe and you shall receive.

Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Rom 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2-3

Denomination: Apostolic

To Die Is Gain.

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

The wonderful things a committed believer gains at death.

For me to Live is Christ, To Die is Gain Philippians 1:19-23 INTRO: In our passage Paul was struggling between desires; 1) To go on the heaven and be with Christ. 2) To stay here on earth to be with loved ones. I suppose that every Christian eventually faces such a struggle. You see there are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Ransom For All

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 17, 2011

Jesus paid it all for those who believe.

A Ransom for All July 17, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus paid it all for those who believe. Focus Passage: I Timothy 2:3-7 Supplemental Passage: "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God Your Best

Contributed by David C. Seabolt on Mar 25, 2012

Message to encourage the believer to give God the best

Giving God Your Best John 3:16 I want to talk to you about something this morning that I believe is an important issue. It is something that I believe Christians are complacent about. For far too long our churches, those that are born again and washed in the blood have taken this matter too ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Atheism Illusion

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Mar 25, 2012

The reasons why i dont believe in atheism

I JUST FINISHED READING RICHARD DAWKINS' BOOK THE GOD DELUSION. HE ALMOST CONVINCE ME OF ATHEISM. A DEEP QUESTION KEPT ATTACKING MY MIND: WHAT IF I HAD BEEN BELIEVING A LIE FOR 13 YEARS? ALL THAT TIME WASTED BELIEVING A LIE? BUT I CRIED OUT: PLEASE FATHER HELP ME MY MIND IS ABOUT TO EXPLODE. AND HE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zechariah Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

The story of Zechariah & Elizabeth believing in God for a child

Luke 1.5-25 The Characters of Christmas: Zechariah 1. The story of God’s intersection with humanity is a unique one. And the truth is that anytime God and humans come together, you know, something interesting is about to happen, something extraordinary is about to take place. That was true of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Holiness

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

Lesson 4: Into Another Culture

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2010

What keeps a believer from being worldly.

A. WHAT IS CULTURE? 1. What does “world” mean? People. “For God so loved the world that he sent” (John 3:16, ELT). 2. What does “world” mean? Culture or the system by which people live. “Do not love the world or the things that belong to the world. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Cure For Anxiety/Worry

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 14, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to give to believers a remedy for worry.

Text: Matthew 6:25-34 Title: Cure for Anxiety/Worry Introduction: There are so many diseases and sicknesses in the world that there are no cures for, until it could put a person in a dungeon of depression. Diseases like cancer and AIDS that have no cure and cause hurt and pain to the sufferer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Watchman

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

The believer needs to warn others of the coming judgement

Are You A Watchman? Ezekiel 33 NKJV 1Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2“Son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say to them: ‘When I bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from their territory and make him their watchman, 3when he sees the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Even Paul Wrestled With His Flesh! Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

Every believer faces constant spiritual battles.

1. Do you ever feel like you’re alone in the battle? • Like, wow, I’m the only one going through this. I’m the only that has this kind of fight. I’m the only one struggling with this… • IT’S NOT TRUE! -- If we were to survey the room around us… put out a question on the radio, a poll on our web ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Assume

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 14, 2010

A sermon for a school service of teenagers, not necessarily believers.

I want to begin this morning thinking about assumptions. If I asked you what is about six inches long and produces a white, frothy substance when rubbed back and forth and in and out, I’m sure you’d all make an assumption, when the answer is in fact a toothbrush. Assumptions cause all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What America Needs Most

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jun 11, 2011

I believe that this message is for America At This critical Hour

What America Needs Most By Gerald Van Horn Text. Psalms 85:6 “Wilt thou not revive us again; that thy people may rejoice in thee?” I want to speak to your conscience and to your heart today. I believe that this is message from God for America. There is one thing and one thing only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God