Sermons on Ripped Apart:

An Expectancy Of God

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on May 7, 2009

Consecrate yourselves, set yourself apart to God, and expect God to do great and mighty things in you and through you.

Introduction: There was once a jockey who had an unbelievable winning record. Just before the end of any race, the jockey would lean way over and seemingly speak to the horse and then almost instantly the horse would have a sudden burst of energy and win the race. A reporter asked the jockey ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctifying Storms Series

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 15, 2012

We all experience scriptural sanctification and spiritual storms. Sanctification is being set apart for God's service and growing in grace.

SANCTIFYING STORMS 1 Peter 1:1-9 Our conversations show what is important to us. We all experience scriptural sanctification and spiritual storms. Sanctification is being set apart for God's service and growing in grace. What dominates our speech as we assemble for worship? Do we grumble about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Darkened - Disobedience Series

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

Second in the series of 21 states of man apart from God. This one covers the five Ds, darkened through disobedience.

21 States of Man without God (Second in series) In the continuation of our series about the 21 states of man without God we will look at the five Ds of our condition that cause us to live apart from God. These five Ds are: darkened, dead in sin, deceived, defiled or filthy, and disobedience. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Family: God's Workshop

Contributed by David Swensen on May 27, 2002

Today, Learn how God can use our families to help shape us into the people He desires us to become.

Nancy Ortberg tells about an incident with which we can all relate. “I had been, what I thought, was a good mom for the day. I rode bikes, read stories and fixed meals. I patted myself on the back and thought, Okay, I’m done. It’s six o’clock. It’s my time. Just then this little voice from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

The First Big-Tent Revival

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002

we learn from the Hebrew children wandering in the wilderness that a painful past is less frightening than an uncertain future.

Moses is on the verge of suicide (Numbers 11:15). He hates his job. (Numbers 11:11) He is overwhelmed by the expectations of upper management. (Numbers 11:12-13) Executive responses to the demands of the people at the lowest levels have failed to satisfy. (Numbers 11:1-10) Frustrated with His ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Empty Places At The Father's Table

Contributed by James May on Nov 23, 2003

Will your place be empty at the great Thanksgiving feast in Heaven called the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?

EMPTY PLACES AT THE FATHER’S TABLE In the year 1620 a small wooden ship that had been christened the “Mayflower” set said from Plymouth, England with a passenger list of 102 people, bound for the New World colony of Virginia. After 65 days on the open sea they say their first glimpse of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hero: Who Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Brad Crocker on Feb 24, 2004

Who is Jesus? He is God with us, bending down to us because He loves us and wants us to live in that love now and forever. First of four in the series "Dying was His Reason for Living."

Dying Was His Reason for Living The Hero: Who Is Jesus Brad Crocker Landmark Christian Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 2/18/2004 A man fell into a pit and couldn’t get himself out. An emotional person came along and empathized, “I feel for you down there.” An intellectual person walked by and analyzed, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Precautions About The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 1, 2008

I’m warned about "grieving" the Spirit of God. How would I do that, and how do I make sure I don’t do it?

OPEN: Back in the 15th century, bakers would bake their rolls, buns and cakes etc. in 3 rows of four --- and then they sold them batches of a dozen. Now, these days we have machines that measure the dough and run it through ovens. It’s all pretty standardized. But back then, baked goods were all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sufferers On Trial Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 1

SUFFERERS ON TRIAL (LUKE 13:1-5) On the day the terrorists struck New York and Washington D.C., I received an e-mail from a friend that hinted strongly that America was under attack for forsaking God. Two days later, Jerry Falwell commented harshly: “I really believe that the pagans, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sufferers On Trial Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Friend of Sinners, Pt. 3

SUFFERERS ON TRIAL (LUKE 13:1-5) On the day the terrorists struck New York and Washington D.C., I received an e-mail from a friend that hinted strongly that America was under attack for forsaking God. Two days later, Jerry Falwell commented harshly: “I really believe that the pagans, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back To The Future

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2011

Jacob

BACK TO THE FUTURE (GENESIS 35:1-7) In the movie “Back to the Future,” Marty McFly, the character played by Michael J. Fox, paid a visit to his mad scientist friend Dr. Emmett “Doc” Brown, who revealed to him that he had built a car powered by plutonium that could act as a time-machine when the car ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Vision 2011 ~ Empowerment In Ministry

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 30, 2010

Many people are asking in this season, "What is God up to?" We seem to be living in a period of great silence. Believers are searching in vain for something God is doing powerfully in the body of Christ and trying to no avail to hear marching orders from

Opening illustration: "On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur, there was once a little crude little lifesaving station. The building was just a hut and there was only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over the sea and with no thought for themselves went out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-25, Matthew 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And The Wall Came Tumbling Down” Mini-Series Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

Joshua was reminded by the Lord that he, Joshua, was second in command.

“And The Wall Came Tumbling Down” Mini-Series (Part 2 of 2) Joshua 5.13-6.16, 20 January 18, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A B Joshua 6:6-16 (NASB) 6 So Joshua the son of Nun called the priests and said to them, "Take up the ark of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Tongue Key To Holy Living Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

None of us have the power to control our tongues. It is humanly impossible to do. But the Holy Spirit of God has all the power we need to use our tongues to glorify God and tell the world of all His mighty deeds. The question is..Do you want Him to?

THE TONGUE KEY TO HOLY LIVING JAMES 3:1 12 "Better to be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt." That is a word of wisdom I heard many years ago...but one that I haven't quite mastered yet. Someone also once said, "A closed mouth gathers no feet" and I suppose this is also ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

The Man Who Would Not Forgive

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 1, 2017

Ahithophel, David's most sagacious counselor, turned against David because Bathsheba was his grand-daughter, and he never would forgive David, even though she became Queen and the mother of Solomon, the next King!

THE MAN WHO WOULD NOT FORGIVE 2 Sam. 11:3; 23:34 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Forgive Your Enemies 1. Preacher preached on “Forgiving Your Enemies.” Halfway through the service, He asked his congregation, “How many of you have forgiven their enemies?” About half held up their hands. 2. He then ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God