Sermons on Ripped Off:

The Face Off

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

The key to victory in the Christian life. We don’t fight our battles on our own. God fights our battles for us.

The Face Off 2 Chronicles 20: 15 – 23 Let’s continue Jehoshaphat’s story. In response to an enemy threat, Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah began seeking God, begging Him to intervene on their behalf. As they came together for a time of fasting and prayer, a prophet delivered a message. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shake It Off

Contributed by Brian Morse on Jun 22, 2006

Disciples of Christ can expect to be attacked by bad things, but like Paul, we can shake it off.

First Christian Church in Earlington Rev. Brian Morse Traditional Worship: Sunday 9:30 am Casual Worship: Saturday 5:30 pm 215 East Main Street, Across the street from the Post Office 383-5250 FATHER’S DAY : SERMON JUNE 18, 2006 ACTS 28:1-6 (Note to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Century Style Rip Van Winkles Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 20, 2017

Rip Van Winkle is the story of a man who woke up after a 20-year nap, only to find that the world had radically changed! Acts 19:1-7 tell the story of 12 1st century Rip Van Winkles who discovered that God’s entire way of dealing with mankind had changed.

First Century Style Rip Van Winkles Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 20, 2017 Adapted from a longer sermon by Stephen Davey. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 19:1-5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – In 1820, a lawyer named Washington Irving published his first short story. It became so popular that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Shake It Off And Make The Devil Take It Back PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023

Explores how to actively engage in spiritual warfare, withstand the enemy's attacks, and utilize God's power to overcome adversity.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. It is a joy to meet you once again, in the house of the Lord, where we come to find solace, strength, and wisdom. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a profound discussion, a discussion that will equip us with the spiritual armor we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Topics: Shake, Off

Blind Man PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of faith, using the story of Bartimaeus to inspire believers to be bold and believe before seeing blessings.

Good morning, beloved family of God, it's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord. We are here to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom and guidance of God's Word. We are here to listen, to learn, and to lean on each other as we grow in faith. Today, we will be turning the pages of our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Topics: Throw, Off

Cut It Off, Cut It Off, Pluck It Out

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 6, 2022

O be careful little eyes what you see. O be careful little eyes what you see. For the Father up above He is looking down in love. So, be careful little eyes what you see.

Mark 9:42-48 (NKJV) “Cut it Off, Cut it Off, Pluck it Out" Children's Song: O be careful little eyes what you see O be careful little eyes what you see For the Father up above He is looking down in love So, be careful little eyes what you see O be careful little hands what you do O be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-48

Denomination: Baptist

Get Off The Bench

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Sep 5, 2003

Learn how to find and fulfill your place on the "team" with this inspiring message about the church as the body of Christ.

Get Off The Bench Filling Your Place on the Team 6/4/03 I. Introduction Behold, a team went forth to play a game of baseball. Just as the umpire was saying, “Batter up,” the catcher for the home team arrived and took his place behind the plate. The center fielder didn’t show up at all but sent his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting Off The Old

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 17, 2011

Living as children of light. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • A friend of mine once saw a tramp and decided to help him; • He noticed he was wearing a dirty old coat; • It was ripped and fit only for the bin. • So my friend offered the tramp his coat; • The tramp took it but to my friends surprise; • Instead of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Brethren

Easter Preach-Off

Contributed by Preston Brown on Mar 20, 2008

A story that telss the big story. A very unusual type sermon but one that my congregation responded to very well

Easter Preach-Off The message that I will preach today is likely one of the most unusual you will ever hear me preach. I generally am the kind of preacher that uses a title and an outline and I usually try to stay somewhere near a homiletical style of preaching. You know 3 or 4 points and poem, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-10

Denomination: Holiness

Who Gives A Rip? We Do, That's Who!

Contributed by John Perry on Apr 2, 2010

Even though we're saved & on our way to heaven we forget that the we're supposed to be influencing as many people to come along with us as we can. We need to remember who we are & what we need to be!

W’gong Wed pm 13/08/97 “Who gives a rip? We do, that’s who!” Intro: THE GREATEST NEED men / women have in the world today – is to be loved. God saw it & responded to that need by sending his only Son. As T.B.S. (Rom 5:8 NKJV) "But God demonstrates His own love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ancient Paths Are Ripped Up And Crooked Ways Prevail Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 13, 2024

Our nations have bulldozed out the ancient paths that were set for us by more decent legislators and leaders in the past; indeed, by God Himself. Every moral statute of God has now been trashed – marriage, creation, birth, sexuality. Judah did that and met God’s judgement.

ANCIENT PATHS ARE RIPPED UP AND CROOKED WAYS PREVAIL {{Jeremiah 6:16 Thus says the LORD, “Stand by the ways and see, AND ASK FOR THE ANCIENT PATHS WHERE THE GOOD WAY IS, AND WALK IN IT, and you shall find rest for your souls, but they said, ‘We will not walk in it. Jeremiah 6:17 “I set watchmen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:20-21, Jeremiah 6:16-19, Matthew 11:29-30, Revelation 6:15, Psalm 125:5, Proverbs 22:28, Deuteronomy 19:14, Hosea 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Off The Fence

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Feb 22, 2008

Did you know that God cannot perform a miracle in our life if we allow offenses to rule it? This lesson will show you how to rid your life of offenses as well as how not to be one.

Text: Matthew 13:53-58 Verse 57 says that they were offended at Him. Why? Because they could not believe that He was the Son of God. I want us to look at this word “offense” today. What does it mean? What does the Word say about it? First, we must define the word: Offense. Webster’s II, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Take The Limits Off

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Apr 27, 2008

HOW TO UNLOCK GOD’S FULL POWER FOR YOUR EVERDAY LIFE.

TAKE THE LIMITS OFF INTRO: THE MUSTARD SEED. 1: THE LEAST OF ALL SEEDS A) THE SIZE OF THE SEED B) THE TINY SMALL SEED C) ALSO THE GREATEST OF HERBS D) GROWS INTO A TREE E) GIVES LODGING AND REST TO THE BIRDS POINT: TO SEE A MUSTARD SEED YOU WOULD NEVER THINK IT COULD GROW INTO A TREE. TO THINK ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Other

The Nativity Off Script! Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 1, 2009

A poem, ’The Ode to the Innkeeper’ tells of being too busy to recognise Jesus and so leaving him out of our life and a nativity story which points us to receiving Him.

THE NATIVITY OFF SCRIPT! The innkeeper at Bethlehem was one of the minor characters of the Nativity. He couldn’t find room for Mary as an expectant mother. Why? This poem tells he story. It’s called: THE ODE TO THE INNKEEPER The Innkeeper stands, he is guarding the door He’s got all he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Pay Off!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2008

Sometimes life is tough, but for the believer it will be worth it all!

The Big Pay Off James 5: 1-12 1 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you! 2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be a witness against you and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal