Sermons on Ripped Apart:

Good Friday

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Jesus is identified with the lamb, for they die without a fight. They meekly go to their death without attacking or resisting. Jesus laid down His life voluntarily, and He did not, as the Lion of the tribe of Judah, snarl and rip and tear at His crucifiers.

Two leading British scientists have done a great deal of research, and they have concluded that Jesus died on Friday April 3rd, 33 A.D. Collin J. Humphreys and W. G. Waddington of Oxford University published their findings in the British Science Magazine. Their combined study of the Gospels and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Lord, I Want To Be Holy

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 18, 2003

Thesis: Because God is Holy, we who have come to Christ have been set apart from sin and set apart to God as a people of distinction and a people of difference. Therefore, we need to pursue holiness.

Lord, I Want To Be Holy Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:14 – 16 Thesis: Because God is Holy, we who have come to Christ have been set apart from sin and set apart to God as a people of distinction and a people of difference. Therefore, we need to pursue holiness. Introduction A Man was sitting in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devil Has A Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 27, 2011

The devil has a plan for your life But God has a far greater plan and we need to accept it.

Plans are important, aren’t they? Look at this building. Some of you here today can remember back when the planning process began for this building. Even though I was not here, I am sure that the plan was to build a church in which people could come to and worship Jesus Christ. This was the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Other

The Declaration Of Christ

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Dec 2, 2003

This sermon talks about Paul being set-apart for the preaching of the Gospel or the declaring of Christ

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO PAUL SERIES “The Declaration of Christ” Rom 1:2-4 INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago, we looked at Rom 1:1 and the calling of Paul We saw that Paul was called to be a servant or a slave He was set-apart by God for the gospel’s sake or to preach the Good News In our passage ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Public And Private Ethics Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 4, 2006

# 26 in series on Hebrews. Ethics cannot exist apart form a standard of right and wrong.

A Study of Hebrews “Jesus Is Better” Sermon # 26 “Public and Private Ethics” Hebrews 13.1-6 At first glance Hebrews 13 may appear to be just a grouping of unrelated closing thoughts to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing New Under The Sun?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 3, 2014

Life apart from God is a death of fathomless despair. Life in Christ is an inextinguishable hope.

Nothing New Under the Sun? Ecclesiastes 1:8-11 The “Preacher” has just examined the course of “nature” and has come up with a pessimistic conclusion that everything is useless or meaningless. We as Christians who can see above the horizon of the sun to God who has made ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Holy

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 30, 2012

We are set apart for God’s use; we need to act like it.

Be Holy September 7, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are set apart for God’s use; we need to act like it. Focus Passage: I Peter 1:13-16 Supplemental Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:17 NASB Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Frivolity Of Prosperity

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 30, 2015

To spend frantically and thoughtlessly is norm today, but to count every penny and be wise is class apart!

Frivolity of prosperity! 1 Timothy 6:17”…. Do not set your hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.” Five year old Krishna of our Abide School, holds on to coins really, really tight; I saw him this morning during the school ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Who Sanctifies

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Jul 24, 2023

We are sanctified (set apart) on our Way Forward by the Lord, M'Kaddesh

I’ve been using the parallel between Israel leaving Egypt, to our departure from the UMC, and their entrance into the Promised Land, as our joining the GMC. Not to identify the UMC with the Egyptian slavery, or the GMC with the Promised land, but as a means of comparing our Way Forward between the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23, James 2:14-24

Denomination: Other

Qualities Of God’s Champions

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025

These champions are not always the strongest by human standards, but they are marked by spiritual qualities that set them apart.

QUALITIES OF GOD’S CHAMPIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 6:11-16 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 17:32-37, Daniel 6:1-10, Acts 4:13, Hebrews 11:32-34 INTRODUCTION: God's champions are not born from the crowd—they are raised through encounters, discipline, and obedience. In every ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Makes Strong Men Weak? Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 1 of series on Samson

What Makes Strong Men Weak? SAMSON Part 1 If you’re a follower of Christ, then you have within you a potential for supernatural greatness. God wants to raise up some spiritual leaders from people right in this room who he can use to make a tremendous difference in this world. This is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Vandalism - Mark 15:35-39 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 1, 2024

Is God our Savior? It depends on your definition of saving. If your concept of trouble and your idea of what it means to be saved from it don’t line up with God’s definitions, then you will find yourself very disappointed with God, and you might miss real salvation altogether.

Introduction Is God our Savior? It depends on your definition of saving. A lot of things depend on your definition of saving. Being rescued means you’re in trouble and God delivers you from that trouble. But if your concept of trouble and your idea of what it means to be saved from it don’t line ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:35-39, Matthew 27:47-54, Luke 23:44-47

Gifts Of The Magi (Myrrh) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 29, 2024

In Matthew 2, the wise men bring the newborn Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Share the meaning and significance of these precious gifts with your congregation this Christmas! Part three: Myrrh.

The Gifts of the Magi (Myrrh) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/24/2017 If you’re just joining us, we’ve spent the last two weeks talking about Christmas presents. Ever since the Magi arrived in Bethlehem bearing gifts for the infant Jesus, Christmas has been a time of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Fear God And Be Fearless

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 13, 2014

Fear God and Be Fearless 1) Fearless of bullies; 2) Fearless of the future

What do you fear? Spiders? Don’t like how they scuttle along the floorboards in your living room and build webs in the corners of your garage and furnace room, right where the light switch is? Do you fear lightning and thunder? A sudden flash followed by an ear-splitting crash sends you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Fault Lines Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity within the church community, centered around the love for Christ and each other, and the need to recognize and treat each other as God's masterpieces.

Good morning church. It is great to have you with us today as we continue in our teaching series, One. Through this series, we're looking at what it means to become a community of one… a community united around Jesus. As a brief recap: WEEK 1: You are a masterpiece. Act like it. If we're going to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Topics: Unity, Community, Masterpiece Identity

Sermon Series: One