Sermons on The Rich:

Relationship Is Everything

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This is a sermon I did teaching about Communion prior to observing it.

Relationship is a beautiful thing. Perhaps one of the most influential relationships in this life is the one between Mother and child. The sweetest sound to mortals given / Are heard in Mother, Home, and Heaven. —William Goldsmith Brown, “Mother, Home, and Heaven” No man is poor who has had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

All For Me And None For You Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This is a sermon from a series on worship. This one deals with giving as a function of our worship.

It seems to me that most people want to benefit from their money and they do whatever seems best to them to receive that benefit. Whether it is spending it on the things they want, investing it in hope of a positive return, or even gambling it for the possibility of a big payoff. That last one is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Omission

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This is a sermons that sets out a three fold purpose for the church.

This is the purpose of the Church summed up in a few brief verses. Let’s take a look at what is taking place in this passage. First we see that the eleven disciples did what Jesus had said by going to where He had told them. Then when they encountered Him there they worshipped Him. But some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

A House Divided Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This is a sermon about christian fellowship and it’s place in worship.

There are many passages which I could have used this morning to speak of fellowship and its place in our worship. This is the third aspect of our purpose as a Church in maturing disciples. However, I chose this one because I think it really strikes at the core of what real fellowship is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Praiseworthy Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This sermon looks at Praise as a function of our worship.

Why is it when we think of worship we nearly always associate it with music? Most assuredly music is part of worship but just a part. It however, happens to be the part we will look at today. There must be some great truth underlying the instinct for worship. —Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge We will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dusty Bibles Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This sermon looks at spending time in God’s Word as a function of our worship.

Today we will look at what I believe is the most overlooked and neglected area of worship that we are to engage in. We have already looked at… Prayer Praise Fellowship And Giving As functions of our worship. Today we will look at spending time in God’s Word. “Be as careful of the books you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Deciding Not To Decide Is Still Deciding Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This sermon looks at repentance and responding to God’s Word as a function of our worship.

When Confronted with God’s Word how do you respond? King David was confronted by the Prophet Nathan in II Samuel 12. Let’s see what happened. Now let’s look at how David responded in Psalm 51. 1. Plea for Forgiveness (1-2) There are three different and distinct words used for sin they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Petrified In The Pew Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This sermon looks at Christian service as a function of our worship.

We have looked at… Prayer Praise Fellowship Giving Time in the Word and Repentance – response to the Word. Each one of these is a function or part of our worship to God and is also part of our being matured in Christ as we help others to mature in Christ. Today we will look at one more area of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 4, 2005

This sermon looks at six aspects of the power of prayer as seen in the passage.

Here Peter is waiting for whatever Herod may have in store for him. Escape by his own means is not an option. He is being guarded by 16 soldiers that work 6 hour shifts in fours. One soldier is chained to each side of him and the other two are standing outside the cell to make sure he can’t get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-19

Denomination: Baptist

Not So Fast Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 10, 2005

This message takes a look at six reasons we should fast.

(I began by showing the video clip called “The Fast” from sermonspice.com it is a humorous look at how we should not fast) Often I think of the early Church and wish it could be like that again. They experienced the hand of God in so many incredible ways. Then I remember that this did not come ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Free Indeed Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon is about the response that came from the Jerusalem Council.

The Christian brothers and sisters at Antioch had good reason to rejoice. They had been at the center of a great controversy concerning what they need to do to be saved. There were some who had set high requirements for these Gentile converts to Christ. However after much debate and prayer the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

This Far And No More Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon looks at the dangers of unforgiveness.

Too often we allow little things that take place to hinder our relationships with our Christian brothers and sisters. That is exactly what we see here in the ministry of Paul when he draws an imaginary line in the sand with regard to John Mark. Un-forgiveness Hinders… 1. Our Walk v. 38 – Any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

Wherever He Leads I'll Go Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon looks at Pauls obedience as the Lord sought to direct him.

When it comes to doing the will of God… Our intentions are not good enough. v.6 Here Paul and his companions clearly intended to go into Asia to preach the gospel. But intentions alone were not sufficient. Certainly their intentions were noble and even right but for whatever reason they were not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things Satan Sees That We Ought To Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 18, 2005

This sermon identifies three things believers ought to see that Satan does.

I am amazed at what someone can overlook that is literally right before their eyes. Have you ever watched the Discovery Channel or Animal Planet and seen shows about snakes or insects? Every time they do one of those there will be a scene that appears to be a tree branch and green leaves or a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 25, 2005

This sermon looks at Pauls message and identifies 15 things he says God is.

Life can be pretty hectic. Family, church, work, school, sports, and hobbies can all seem to overwhelm us at times. I feel most likely the problem is that we live life as though everything revolves around us. Contrary to popular belief, I am not the most important person in the universe nor are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-41

Denomination: Baptist