Sermons on Rude:

Experience, Obedience, Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 6, 2004

As the conclusion of a series on the "Experiencing God" discipleship course, and for Christ the King Sunday and a stewardship emphasis. The only way one can experience God is to obey Him and wait for the grace of fulfillment.

The time comes when it is no longer good enough to know about something; you want to experience it directly. The moment comes when it just does not satisfy to have only an arm’s length relationship to something. The only thing that will satisfy is a first-hand, up close and personal, immediate ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-29

Denomination: Baptist

Cleaning Day

Contributed by David Macpherson on Mar 18, 2006

As Christians we are to be the temple of God - with the Holy Spirit residing in us. What do we place on our tables? Would Jesus be tempted to take out the whip?

Cleaning Day John 2:12-22 Imagine if you will the most perfect church setting. Perhaps it is Christmas eve – and the sanctuary is decorated beautifully. Very warm and welcoming. This is a special time. Sure, you can come to church any Sunday, but this time is set aside for wondrous events and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How's Your Hearing?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 2, 2006

If we are to hear the message of Christ we must deal with three misconceptions.

Luke 4:14-30 How’s Your Hearing? Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church April 2, 2006 Introduction A man who smelled like a brewery flopped on a seat at a bus stop next to a priest. The man’s shirt was stained, clothes unkempt, and a half empty bottle of wine was sticking out of his torn coat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Be Content

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 5, 2005

This sermon deals with how Paul learned to be content

Learning To Be Content Phil 4:4-19, Heb 13:5-6 This morning my subject is on "Learning To Be Content". Let me begin this morning by sharing a little rhyme with you....... As a rule, man’s a fool When it’s hot, he wants it cool. And when it’s cool, he wants it hot, Always ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-19

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On Water

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 18, 2005

The Christian life is like "Walking on Water" and to do it successfully we need to be assured that Jesus Prays for Us; He’s Present with Us, Helps Us to cope with Fear and Urges Us to Move Out in Faith.

WALKING ON WATER “Walking on water” – this is a biblical phrase which has found its way in everyday use. What does it mean? The secular meaning is that a person is doing wonders - but we can’t quite understand how they’re doing it and there’s a hint of danger that it could all go wrong! The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 20, 2005

When Jesus talks about us denying ourselves, taking up a cross & following Him – what does He mean? What does the Bible teach about "cross-bearing?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture found in Mark 8:34-35. "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples & said: ‘If anyone would come after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Church Needs Now, Part Ii Series

Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005

In-depth look at the prayer life of the church

“What The Church Needs Now” Luke 18:1-8 In Luke 18:1-8, we read “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city; and she came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Motherly Model

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 29, 2006

Mary, an example of motherhood.

A Motherly Model John 2:1-11 May 14, 2006 As a male Pastor, I am always intimidated by this day we call Mother’s day. And as a husband, I am a bit intimidated by this day. This day we call Mother’s Day intimidates me as a male Pastor and as a husband because nothing that I can say, do, write or ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's A Tough Job

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2005

This sermon deals with parenting tips and how both parents and youth can listen to each other.

It’s A Tough Job 10/2/2005 Genesis 49: 1-28 Ephesians 6:1-4 Today let’s look at the job of being a parent and being a kid or teen. All I know is that it is a very tough job to be in either in the role when we’re living as Jesus Christ calls us to live. When a child is born, that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Judas: Lack Of Spiritual Intelligence Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 14, 2006

Judas: Lack of Spiritual Intelligence

Weekly requests poured in by mail asking for legal permission to quote and use an author’s writing material. One day a request came, like many previously, asking for permission to use some published work. The sender, from Houston, Texas, was asking if she could use the author’s material as she ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 24, 2005

Grimaced faces. Hurried living. Curt answers. These are all indicators that someone needs a revival of meekness (gentleness).

“Blessed are the meek [in spirit], for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) “28Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

If I'd Committed Murder, I'd Have Got Less

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 16, 2005

Service for Renewal of Vows after 40 years of marriage

SERVICE for RE-AFFIRMATION OF MARRIAGE VOWS between Mick and Chris Chivers On Saturday 17th September in NR at 4pm Hymn: Morning has broken Introduction This sentence may be used God is love, and those who live in love live in God and God lives in them. 1 John 4.16 We have come together today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Be Patient! Stand Firm! Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 28, 2005

12th in series on James. Here, he tells us how to respond correctly when we are treated unjustly. He suggests four specific attitudes - two we should adopt and two we should avoid.

How do you cope with the pressure of hurtful situations? In a former pastorate I had a week when I met one day with a young father whose family has disintegrated through a divorce he did not want. On that Monday I listened to the director of the local child treatment center tell of their work with ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Desperate Housewives And Their Spouses

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 15, 2006

Successful marriages are built on: 1. Self-giving, rather than self-fulfillment. 2. Building each other up, rather than tearing each other down. 3. Continual growth, rather than taking the relationship for granted.

Henry David Thoreau, the writer and naturalist, once said, “Most men lead quiet lives of desperation.” If you believe television, most housewives do as well. In the show, Desperate Housewives, Susan Mayer, Lynette Scavo , Bree Van De Kamp, Gabrielle Solis and Edie Britt lead us through a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

It Is So Easy To Love The Lord

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 15, 2005

There are some who are hard to love, and there are some who are easy to love ... Jesus is One Who is easy to love!

PSALM 116:1 “IT IS SO EASY TO LOVE THE LORD” A) There are many ways in which you could classify people! * One way is by classifying those that are hard to love and those that are easy to love. * As you know, there are some people that are hard to love. * You have to make yourself love them. * ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1

Denomination: Baptist