Sermons on Rude:

Humpty Dumpty Revisited Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010

Becoming a loving channel of God’s grace.

Humpty Dumpty Revisited (Acts 3:1-10) Introduction: We all remember the story of Humpty Dumpty that goes like this… Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the King’s horses and all the King’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again. But did you know that there’s more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Judging

Contributed by David Tack on Aug 31, 2011

Biblical Judging

Judging (1) AN INTRODUCTORY STORY: Steven Covey tells in 7 Habits for Highly Effective People, the story of a man who riding an a bus and was greatly disturbed at a young boy who was running up and down the aisle of the bus screaming and laughing at the top of his lungs, while the young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Serious About Hell? Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Sep 1, 2011

This talk examines two common alternatives to the traditional idea of hell: universalism and annihilationism.

The bow of God’s wrath is bent, and the arrow made ready on the string, and justice bends the arrow at your heart, and strains the bow, and it is nothing but the mere pleasure of God, and that of an angry God, without any promise or obligation at all, that keeps the arrow one moment from ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Debt To The World Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 14, 2011

This message explains the Chrisitan's debt of sharing the Gospel with an unbelieving world.

ROMANS 1: 14-15 OUR DEBT TO THE WORLD [Psalm 116:1-19] In Psalm 116 (1-2) the Psalmist says "I love the Lord, because He hears my voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live." Then for the next seventeen verses he recounts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Simplicity Of The Gospel

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 25, 2011

If we are not careful, we can be so tangled up in a long string of religious ideas and rules that we wind up confused and discouraged. Many things about Christianity and the Bible are very complicated, the Gospel is not complicated.

Purpose: To explain the meaning of the Gospel. Aim: I want the listener to commit (or re-commit) his life to spreading the Gospel and rejoicing in the resurrected Christ. INTRODUCTION: Life can get very complicated. An illustration of this is a traffic sign at an intersection of two superhighways ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rules For Holy Living - Part 2

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 23, 2010

Exposition of the words in Colossians - Compassion, Kindness, Meekness, Humility, Patience, Forgiveness, Love

Rules for Holy living – part 2 Reminders of part 1 Margaret spoke to us last week and covered the first part of Paul's instructions to the Colossians. In case you weren't here or like me your memory isn't that good lets look back and see what Paul was saying. Take a look back at verse 1 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Anglican

Love In This Moment Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 6, 2010

In this message, part 2 in series Love Without Limits, Dave talks about the love of God and looks at our difficulty in accepting that love in the present moment.

Love In This Moment Love Without Limits, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 10, 2010 1 Chronicles 16:34 (TNIV) 34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 John 4:10 (TNIV) 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us... Some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Too Smart For Our Own Good Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2009

3rd in a series from Ecclesiastes. The only profitable wisdom is God-centered.

In preparing for this week’s message, I was taken back to one of the most profitable learning activities that I ever experienced during my seminary training. As part of my Old Testament introduction class, we were required to find articles from scholarly journals and write a three page evaluation ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

Thanks Giving - what are we thankful for? We are called by scripture to give constatn thanks

Giving thanks! Psalm 103 This morning I want to perform a small psychological experiment. Don’t worry I am not going to embarrass anyone. All I want you to do is to remember the first thought that comes into your mind when I ask you a question. Can you believe that this Thursday is Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Congregational

Drip, Drip, Drip Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 8, 2009

Be an obstructionist when it comes to sin.

DRIP, DRIP, DRIP Revelation 2.12-17 S: Compromise C: Tolerance of sin Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: BE AN OBSTRUCTIONIST WHEN IT COMES TO SIN. CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ.” I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE CONCERN V. THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Slight Problem

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 13, 2009

The difference between one human being and another is the heart... that only God can see.

Title: The Slight Problem Text: I Samuel 15:34-16:13 Thesis: The difference between one human being and another is the heart... that only God can see. Introduction In his book Blink, which is a book about thinking without thinking, Malcolm Gladwell told about the bias of those who judged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Shine As A Christian Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Dec 14, 2008

This message shows us four steps to shine as a Christian - will help you to improve your testimony for Jesus if you apply these principles

How to live the Christian Life Series ‘How to shine as a Christian – Part 4 of 12’ Acknowledgement: Dr. Henry Schorr Good morning. Have you ever wondered what kind of testimony do you have in the community? What kind of a testimony do you have on your block? What kind of a testimony do you have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Family Matters I: Honoring God In Our Relationships Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

The more the church knows how to please the Lord in all our relationships, the better we will be able to help one another (and others) grow closer to God. [INCLUDES MESSAGE FROM ROBIN OPPERMAN]

Family Matters: Honoring God in our Relationships Ephesians 5:21-33 Intro: In Ephesians 5:8&10 Paul says, “Live as children of light” and “Find out what pleases the Lord.” Well, one thing that pleases the Lord is when His people love one another and honor one another. People who belong to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"At The Christian’s Core”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Looks at holiness as the core of the Christian

“At the Christian’s Core” August 17, 2008 Colossians 3:1-14 “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

House - Part 4 - House Manners Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 28, 2009

Is God’s house a building? Does His house have rules, systems, or structure? How can we be His house unless we know?

House “House Manners” I. Introduction I told you in the very first message of this series that each natural house has its own set of rules. It has its own structure and set up. I also told you that it is essential for you to be a productive member of that house to know those house rules. So I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Pentecostal