Sermons on The Rich:

Work At It With All Your Heart

Contributed by Rich Shockley on Jul 5, 2003

In a world that more and more turns from God, we must be more and more dedicated to the cause of Christ...but how can we survive the journey to heaven? What does it take for us to be survivors?

A. Mt. Everest a. May 29, 1953 – Mt. Everest was conquered by Sir Edmund Hillary i. An amazing feat ii. Made mankind collectively stand up and take notice iii. It had been tried by so many before…and so many had died. iv. It had been attempted by so many before…and nearly 100 years after Everest ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Bankruptcy Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 5, 2001

First in a series of sermons on the Beautitudes in order to develop Christian character

Spiritual Bankruptcy TEXT: Mat 5:1-3 INTRODUCTION · (IL) WHEN CONGRESS FLED TO BALTIMORE, ON THE APPROACH OF THE BRITISH ACROSS NEW JERSEY, MR. ROBERT MORRIS, OF PENNSYLVANIA, AFTER MOVING HIS FAMILY INTO THE COUNTRY, RETURNED TO, AND REMAINED IN PHILADELPHIA. ALMOST IN DESPAIR, WASHINGTON ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 5, 2001

Third in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes

Blessed are the Meek TEXT: Mat 5:5 INTRODUCTION · Notice how men are portrayed in the media? · Doesn’t say much but is rugged & built like a linebacker, drive fancy sports car...In beer adds he’s grabbing for the gusto...with women he’s a conqueror...confident & poised · In contrast, Xn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 5, 2001

Second in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - developing Christian character

Blessed are Those Who Mourn TEXT: Mat 5:4 INTRODUCTION · Read book recently; author said Xns too busy - learning & doing Õ BS, Conf, Tapes, Books, doing this & that Õ Overlook developing Xn Character · What J was talking ab in the Beatitudes Õ "Being" rather than "doing" Õ Conduct flows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 9, 2001

Fifth in a series of sermons from the Beatitudes on developing Christian character

Blessed Are The Merciful TEXT: Matthew 5:7 INTRODUCTION D. A young boy was sent to the corner store by his mother to buy a loaf of bread. He was gone much longer than it should have taken him. When he finally returned, his mother asked, “Where have you been? I’ve been worried sick about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger & Thirst After Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 17, 2001

Fourth in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - Developing Christian character

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger & Thirst After Righteousness INTRODUCTION · IN THE ANTARCTIC SUMMER OF 1908-9, SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON AND THREE COMPANIONS ATTEMPTED TO TRAVEL TO THE SOUTH POLE FROM THEIR WINTER QUARTERS. THEY SET OFF WITH FOUR PONIES TO HELP CARRY THE LOAD. WEEKS LATER, THEIR PONIES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 17, 2001

Sixth in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - developing Christian character

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart TEXT: Matthew 5:8 INTRODUCTION · Benjamin Franklin was committed to making himself a better person. So much so that he carried around a little book with a list of 13 virtues that he wanted to incorporate into his life. Each day he would concentrate on a different ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 17, 2001

Seventh in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - developing Christian character

Blessed are the Peacemakers TEXT: Matthew 5:9 INTRODUCTION · Working through the Beatitudes – made it to the next to last one · Ingredients of building a Christian character · Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God · Idea of peace is prominent in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Handles For The Hard Times Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

First in a series of sermons for dealing with difficult times.

“Handles for the Hard Times” (Sermon #1) TEXT: I Thess 2 :17 - 3:5 INTRODUCTION · Army Chaplain had a sign on his door that said, “If you have troubles, come in & tell me all about them. If you don’t have troubles, come in & tell me how you do it.” · Regardless of who you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Handles For The Hard Times (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

Second in a series of sermons for dealing with difficult times.

"Handles for the Hard Times" (Part #2) TEXT: Gen 45:1-8 and 50:15-20 INTRODUCTION · One day Linus and Charlie Brown are walking along and chatting with one another. Linus says, "I don’t like to face problems head on. I think the best way to solve problems is to avoid them. In fact, this is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8, Genesis 50:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Handles For The Hard Times (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

Third in a series of sermons for dealing with difficult times.

"Handling the Hard Times" (Sermon #3) TEXT: Heb 6: 16-20 INTRODUCTION · Thinking recently about how much our lives are like the weather Ø Sometimes sunny, partly cloudy or clouds off in the distance, beautiful rainbow, rainy or a storm ( Get ready for the rain and storm – umbrella, raincoat, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Handles For The Hard Times (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

Fourth in a series of sermons on dealing with difficult times.

Handles for the Hard Times (Sermon #4) TEXT: II Cor 12:1-10 INTRODUCTION · Ever been between a rock & a hard place? · Times when circum/difficulties/trials are pressing in upon you? · Life feels like it’s a zoo and the zoo has been turned over to the monkey? · Times when confusion & chaos ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Handles For The Hard Times (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

Fifth, and last sermon in a series of sermons on dealing with difficult times.

Handles for the Hard Times (Part 5) TEXT: Heb 12:4-11 INTRODUCTION · This is last in a series of 5 sermons on “Handling the Hard Times” · Have provided 7 handles to hold on to when the difficulties come & many of those handles have to do with the perspective we have, or the way we look at the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Made In His Image

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 21, 2001

Sermon for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

Made in His Image TEXT: Psa 139:13-16 INTRODUCTION · What is the value of a human life? · Important question – your answer to it influences your opinion about some hot topics in today’s society – physician assisted suicide, euthanasia (mercy killing), abortion · Today talk about biblical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Feb 11, 2001

Eighth and final sermon on developing Christian character. Sermon includes examples of Christian persecution both in the United States and around the world.

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted TEXT: Mat 5:10-12 INTRODUCTION · Finishing up series on the Beatitudes · Other sermons deal ingredients of Christian character · This one talks about the maltreatment the Christian can expect · Basic Beatitude is in verse 10; expanded on in vss ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed