Sermons on Ripped Apart:

Dachshunds And Dogged Antichrists

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 14, 2006

Are you biting the Lord’s hand or His anointed?

Dachshunds and Dogged Antichrists I have a red miniature Dachshund named Shiloh. I realize that a miniature Dachshund doesn’t seem like the appropriate dog for an old redneck with a pickup truck, but he fits in my home well as I have no real space for a blue tick hound or a Doberman. Shiloh ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Load Off Your Soul, Brother!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006

Message regarding the peace and rest offered by Jesus.

Take a Load Off Your Soul, Brother! Matthew 11:25-30 March 19, 2006 Introduction I went to some of the games at the State “B” basketball tourney this weekend. My nephew Bo, all 6’ 3” of him was playing for the team from Hurley. During the Friday game I commented to my brother’s friends that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Feast Or Fast

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 11, 2006

Two problems creating conflict with Christ

Luke 5:33-39 To Feast or Fast Woodlawn Baptist Church June 11, 2006 Introduction Why do you attend church? What is all this about to you? What does Christ mean to you, and why do you keep coming back to Him? These are only a few of many such important questions I think we fail to ponder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Passion For V.i.c.t.o.r.y. Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

The death of Jesus Christ will affect you– I just pray you’ll allow it to bring Victory!

A. We want to Welcome all of you to the Lewes Church of Christ. What a special day and a special time! B. Series: For the last month, I’ve been preaching a sermon series that has been inspired by Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. Now, I’m not much of a movie goer, but I got the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Before There Can Be A Resurrection There Must Be A Death, Burial.

Contributed by Timothy Lee on Aug 19, 2004

In our walk with God we too have to face with: Death of a vision Burial of a vision Resurrection of a vision

Before there can be a Resurrection there must be a death, burial. John 11:1-4 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Return To God Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 20, 2004

Malachi takes God’s people for a spiritual checkup, an inventory that is essential if we want to kick-start our faith (Part 3 "How To Kick-start Your Faith").

How to kick-start your faith - Part 3 Return to God (3:6-12). INTRODUCTION You may recall that we are talking about how to kick-start our faith. Someone once said, “It’s not enough for us to have been confirmed or to have made a decision for Christ at an altar. We cannot walk successfully in the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: *other

Perseverance Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Dec 15, 2003

He wants to change our lives heal our hearts and give us the Crown of Life. Do you want this Crown?

Background Material James Biographical Info: • The author was James, Jesus’ half-brother; James and Christ had different Fathers (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James, also called James the Just, (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James was not a believer (John 7:3-5) until after the resurrection (Acts ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Fasting

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 8, 2006

The purpose and reason for a Godly fast.

Fasting What is the purpose of fasting? Why do we do it? What can we hope to accomplish? Have you ever gone through a fast. Did you accomplished anything? Did you break strong holds? What were you really trying to do? I ask, does fasting change God. Can we manipulate Him into ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rejection Of Truth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 10, 2001

In the story of Satan in the Garden we see the beginning of Relativistic Morality and the absurdity it now has reaped upon our society

OPEN: A famous preacher once joked from the pulpit: “In English they teach us that 2 negatives make a positive statement (i.e = "there’s no way I’m not going to go"). So the way I figure it, if I know I’m lying, and God knows I’m lying – I gotta be telling the truth.” APPLY: That strikes us as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eating The Elephant Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 19, 2001

Cooperation in ministry is vital. Here are the marks of a cooperating church

July 22, 2001 Doing the work of ministry is like eating an elephant¡Kyou take one bite at a time! The reason is obvious¡Kthe hide of an elephant, is thick, tough, and the elephant doesn¡¦t let go of it without a fuss! In the same way, ministry can be an uphill struggle: „Ñ People get saved one ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Two In A Canoe (Or, Baking On The Brazos)

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2000

Encouragement for young couples

A true story "The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." In his song, “Slip-Sliding Away”, Paul Simon asserts that, “God only knows; God makes His plan; the information’s unavailable to the mortal man.” A rather pessimistic attitude, since the information is not entirely ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Orthodox

What Is God Saying? Part 5 Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on May 2, 2002

As we look into this historic/prophetic book, God is not only speaking to an exiled Judah. He is speaking to us today. This is the fifth message in a series of, "What Is God Saying?"

SIX THINGS "GOD IS SAYING" IN DANIEL CHAPTER 5 ------------------------------------------------------- 1. “DON’T BE BLINDED BY THE PARTY.” (v 1-2) (A) THE FALSE SECURITY OF THE GREAT KINGS PARTY The king had invited 1,000 of his nobles. These were renowned people in his kingdom. The rich, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

10 Assets Of Justification

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on May 15, 2002

There are at least 10 assets that we receive at the moment of salvation.

SOME TREASURES OF SALVATION 10 assets of justification 1-20-02 Romans 5:1-6 Up to this point in his letter to the Roman Church … Paul has been building God’s case against those who refuse to accept Jesus as their Christ. He also has clearly stated what God has done to provide salvation … or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ship Of Dreams: Titanic Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

Although, stereotypically, we think that young women are looking for romance from films, while men crave for adventure, in fact all of us, if we are honest, long for both.

--note-- 1997, 20th Century Fox Director: James Cameron Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet - - - - - I wasn’t very keen to see Titanic when it first came out. A few particularly bad experiences of sea sickness in small boats, miles from land, coupled with thoughts of how terrifying it would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1

Denomination: *other

Why We All (Especially The Elders) Need Deacons Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God loves us by equipping and calling deacons to serve us.

Scripture Introduction A guy dies, arrives at the Pearly Gates, and (as always in stories like this), St. Peter is there and asks him to relate a good deed he had done. He thinks for a moment then says, “Well, there was the time I was driving down a road when I saw a group of hoodlums harassing a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed