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John R. Rice
John R. Rice
86 Sermons
John R. Rice (1895-1980) was an American Baptist evangelist who founded The Sword of the Lord newspaper in 1934. He was an influential figure in independent fundamental Baptist circles and mentored many young preachers.

Sermons 86

Galatians 6:7-8

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the theme of sin and judgment. He quotes Galatians 6:7-8, warning that sin must be punished and that it does not pay off. He also mentions the theme of judgment

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Matthew 6:33

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching the gospel as the main purpose of a Christian's life. He quotes Jesus' words that the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost, emp

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Isaiah 59:1

This sermon emphasizes the hindrances to answered prayers, focusing on the impact of sin, unforgiveness, and unconfessed wrongs on our communication with God. It highlights the importance of confessin

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Matthew 6:9

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prayer and its power in the lives of believers. He encourages pastors to prioritize prayer in their ministries, both in prayer meetings and in

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Proverbs 11:30

This sermon emphasizes the importance of winning souls, highlighting the seven sins of those who do not engage in soul-winning. It discusses the disobedience to the Great Commission, the lack of love

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Matthew 28:19

In this sermon, the preacher talks about his vision of creating a new school for all races. He mentions having 600 preachers who have helped him in this endeavor. He also shares a classic poem called

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Luke 11:13

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of prayer and confessing sins. They emphasize the need to be disciplined and desperate in seeking God. The speaker also mentions the consequences o

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Joel 2:28-32 Pentecost

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events of the day of Pentecost as described in Acts chapter 2. He explains that the disciples were not drunk, but rather filled with the Holy Spirit, fulfill

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Psalm 1:1 Bible

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of reading the Bible. He encourages the audience to commit to reading the Bible through in the next 12 months, suggesting reading four chapters a

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Deuteronomy 6:6-9

This sermon emphasizes the importance of disciplining and training children according to biblical principles, highlighting the need for parents to chasten their children with love and firmness to prev

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Psalm 27:4 Communion

In this sermon, the preacher addresses Jacob, a biblical figure, urging him to return to Bethel. The preacher emphasizes that Jacob has been away for too long and needs to come back to experience the

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Hosea 10:12 Christian Life

In this sermon, the preacher begins by encouraging the audience to bring people to God and get them saved. He then asks how many people in the audience are born-again Christians, emphasizing the impor

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Ephesians 5:22

This sermon emphasizes the importance of men taking responsibility as leaders in their families, being examples, and guiding their households in faith. It also highlights the significance of wives bei

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Matthew 4:19

This sermon emphasizes the importance of winning souls as a fundamental duty of every Christian, highlighting the sevenfold sins of those who do not engage in soul-winning. It explores the commandment

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Proverbs 11:30

This sermon emphasizes the importance of abiding in Christ to be fruitful in winning souls. It highlights the sin of not abiding in Christ, which hinders one from being a soul winner. The message also

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Ezekiel 3:17-18

This sermon emphasizes the importance of using our resources and time wisely to bring eternal rewards, contrasting the folly of living solely for the present moment. It highlights the eternal signific

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Joshua 24:15 Warning

In this sermon, the preacher begins by describing a vision in which the Spirit of God lifts him up and takes him to a group of captive people. He then emphasizes the importance of being a watchman for

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Genesis 3:16

This sermon emphasizes the importance of authority and responsibility in various aspects of life, drawing parallels between roles like a teacher in a classroom, a judge in a court, and a husband in a

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Joshua 24:15

This sermon focuses on the importance of building a Christian home, emphasizing the need to fear the Lord, serve Him sincerely and truthfully, and remove any idols or false gods from our lives. The me

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Deuteronomy 6:6

This sermon emphasizes the importance of having Bible reading and prayer in schools and homes, highlighting the impact of neglecting these practices on individuals and society. It calls for a return t

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Proverbs 28:9 Prayer

In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of a powerful church service where many people came to hear the word of God. He confesses to having left out important parts of his sermon and

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Matthew 28:19 Soul Winning

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the Great Commission given by Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20. He states that every Christian is commanded to win souls and spread the gospel to all

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Matthew 11:28

This sermon emphasizes the urgency of seizing the opportunity for salvation before it passes away, drawing parallels from the lament of souls in hell who missed their chance. It highlights the importa

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Isaiah 60:1 Lost Souls

In this sermon, the preacher encourages the congregation to fill up the empty seats in the church. He emphasizes the importance of singing with passion and intensity, with the chords standing out on t

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Psalm 119:11 Christian Life

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the messages to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. He emphasizes that the problems in the world are actually rooted in the churches themselves. The spe

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Matthew 6:33 Gospel

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the gospel message. He starts by declaring the gospel that he preached and that the audience has received and stands in. He highlights the key

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Psalm 119:18 Soul Winning

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of soul-winning and the urgency to save people from hell. He encourages the audience to be determined and committed to the task of evangelism, ev

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Isaiah 57:20-21 Judgment

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the last judgment of the unwavered man. He emphasizes the idea that sin must be punished and that judgment is inevitable. The preacher references various Bible

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Isaiah 61:1 Holy Spirit

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following Jesus and not relying on worldly knowledge or achievements. He highlights the suffering and sacrifice that Jesus endured, from betra

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2 Chronicles 7:14 Revival

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following the example set by the early disciples in fulfilling the great commission. He highlights how the disciples waited for God's power be

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Genesis 32:28 Prayer

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of having the power of God to witness for Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the need to both work diligently in witnessing and to continue praying for t

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1 Corinthians 3:10 Second Coming

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of spreading the word of God and saving lost souls. He encourages the congregation to take action and reach out to their lost family members, friend

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Revival

In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a boy who comes to a store to pay for gum he had previously taken. The manager tries to tell the boy that he doesn't need to pay, but the boy insists.

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2 Peter 3:9

John R. Rice preaches about the assurance of salvation through Jesus Christ, emphasizing that anyone, regardless of their past sins or ignorance of God, can be saved by coming to Jesus. The sermon del

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Luke 1:41

John R. Rice addresses the tongues movement, acknowledging the sincerity and faith of its followers while critiquing the belief that speaking in tongues is the initial evidence of the baptism of the H

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Deuteronomy 22:5

John R. Rice preaches on the importance of men and women embracing their God-given differences, as outlined in 1 Corinthians 11:3-15. He emphasizes that men and women have distinct roles and appearanc

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Matthew 7:21

John R. Rice delivers a powerful sermon warning about the deception of false hopes in salvation, emphasizing the importance of truly knowing and surrendering to Jesus Christ for eternal life. He highl

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Proverbs 23:21

John R. Rice preaches about the curses of alcoholism, emphasizing the woes pronounced on the crown of pride and the drunkards of Ephraim in the Bible. He highlights the detrimental effects of alcohol

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Proverbs 3:9

John R. Rice emphasizes the importance of growing in grace and knowledge as a Christian, highlighting the need for continuous learning and spiritual growth after salvation. He delves into the signific

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2 Timothy 1:12

John R. Rice preaches on the importance of assurance of salvation, emphasizing that those who gladly receive God's word are baptized and publicly identify as Christians. He shares his personal journey

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Matthew 12:36

John R. Rice delves into the conflict between the doctrines of eternal salvation by grace through faith and salvation by a mix of God's grace and man's works, highlighting the dangers of adding works

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Micah 5:2

John R. Rice preaches about the miraculous birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, emphasizing the humble circumstances of His arrival, being born in a stable because there was no room in the inn, fulfilling the

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Isaiah 53:6

John R. Rice preaches about the value and importance of personal work in winning souls for Christ. He emphasizes the New Testament model of Christianity, where personal conversations and individual ef

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John R. Rice preaches about the imminent return of Christ, emphasizing the urgency and unpredictability of His coming, urging believers to be constantly watchful, ready, and prayerful. He refutes the

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Matthew 26:26

John R. Rice delivers a sermon focusing on Revelation 17:5, interpreting the evil woman as a representation of Roman Catholicism, highlighting the false doctrines, heresies, and religious abominations

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Genesis 50:20

John R. Rice preaches about the readiness of sinners to hear the gospel, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the hunger in people's hearts for salvation. Using the example of Jesus' compassion f

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Matthew 7:7

John R. Rice preaches on the importance of growing as a strong Christian, using the example of the early Christians at Pentecost who continued steadfastly in prayer, fellowship, and the apostles' doct

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Mark 3:31

John R. Rice preaches about the importance of being born again and trusting in Jesus Christ as the only Mediator between God and men, emphasizing the need for personal salvation through faith in Chris

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Proverbs 14:14

John R. Rice preaches about the consequences of backsliding, emphasizing that God chastises His beloved children when they sin, as seen in Hebrews 12:5,6. He uses examples like David's sin and the Cor

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Luke 24:49

John R. Rice preaches on the significance of speaking in tongues as seen in Acts 2, emphasizing that the ability to speak in different languages at Pentecost was a divine gift to share the Gospel with

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Exodus 20:6

John R. Rice preaches about the consequences of following Satan's deceitful promises, using the story of the prodigal son to illustrate how all of the Devil's apples have worms. He emphasizes that eve

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John R. Rice preaches about the essential question 'What must I do to be saved?' as answered in Acts 16:29-31, emphasizing the need for every soul to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation. Th

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Isaiah 44:3

Evangelist John R. Rice preaches about the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the need for obedience, self-crucifixion, and a deep desire for souls to experience God's power

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2 Chronicles 7:14

John R. Rice preaches about the possibility of having revival now, emphasizing the urgent need for Spirit-filled workers to reach the lost. Drawing from Matthew 9:36-38, he highlights Jesus' compassio

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Matthew 28:19

John R. Rice preaches about the importance of obeying Christ's command of baptism, emphasizing that some people try to promote Christian unity by disregarding this command, leading to disobedience and

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Luke 15:11

John R. Rice preaches about the simplicity of returning to God for backsliders, emphasizing the importance of confessing sins and backsliding to receive God's forgiveness and cleansing. He highlights

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Judges 16:20

John R. Rice preaches about the reality of Christians backsliding, emphasizing that even the most faithful believers in the Bible fell into sin, showcasing the constant struggle with human frailties a

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Isaiah 59:1

John R. Rice preaches about the hindrances to prayer, emphasizing the importance of surrendering to God's will and obeying His commands to experience answered prayers. He highlights the sins that hind

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Hosea 11:8

John R. Rice preaches about the backslider's status as a child of God, emphasizing that despite deserving punishment for disobedience, every born-again child of God who falls into sin remains God's ch

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Hosea 4:16

John R. Rice shares a personal testimony of struggling with backsliding, making promises to God but repeatedly failing, until he learned the reality of having an old carnal nature alongside a new natu

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1 Samuel 1:19

John R. Rice preaches about the virtues of a godly woman as described in Proverbs 31, emphasizing the importance of a woman's value, trustworthiness, wisdom, kindness, and dedication to her household.

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John R. Rice preaches about the unchanging and unfailing nature of God's goodness and providence, emphasizing that every good and perfect gift comes from above, from the Father of lights. He highlight

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John R. Rice preaches a detailed sermon addressing an earnest Catholic man's inquiry about the Roman Catholic Church. He highlights the perversion of truth by Roman dogma and tradition, emphasizing th

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John R. Rice preaches a powerful sermon emphasizing the urgency of turning to Christ today, as highlighted in Hebrews 3:7-15 and II Corinthians 6:2. He stresses the importance of not hardening our hea

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John R. Rice preaches about the most heart-moving themes in the Bible, focusing on sin, salvation, Heaven, and Hell. He emphasizes the urgency for sinners to repent and trust in Jesus for salvation, h

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Acts 9:5

John R. Rice preaches against the doctrine of 'irresistible grace' in extreme Calvinism, arguing that the Scriptures and human experience show that men do resist the grace of God and the moving of the

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Matthew 3:17

John R. Rice emphasizes the importance of following the Bible's way of baptism over changing its mode and meaning like Catholics or disregarding it like modernists. He warns against compromising on cl

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John R. Rice delivers a sermon critiquing the 'New Evangelicalism' movement in America, emphasizing the importance of obeying the clear commands of Scripture and not compromising with modernists or un

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Luke 24:49

John R. Rice preaches about the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit for soul-winning power, drawing inspiration from the testimonies of great soul winners like D.L. Moody, R.A. Torrey, Cha

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2 Chronicles 7:14

John R. Rice preaches about the importance of focusing on God's power and resources rather than on circumstances or conditions. He emphasizes the need to trust in God's grace, the power of His Word, t

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Luke 24:46

John R. Rice preaches on the significance of speaking in tongues based on Acts 2, emphasizing the power of the Holy Spirit to win souls and warning against being led astray by false doctrines. The mai

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Psalm 126:6

John R. Rice preaches about the true meaning of 'the last days' in Scripture, emphasizing that it refers to the period from before Pentecost until Christ's return, not just the few years before His re

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Matthew 3:13

John R. Rice emphasizes the importance of focusing solely on what the Bible teaches about baptism, regardless of denominational doctrines. He highlights that baptism in the Bible always means with wat

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John 3:23

John R. Rice emphasizes the importance of understanding the form of baptism as clearly outlined in the Bible. He highlights that true baptism requires water, much water, going down into the water, a b

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Matthew 28:18

John R. Rice preaches about the significance of baptism in the New Testament, emphasizing its connection to the gospel of salvation through faith in Christ. He addresses the misconceptions surrounding

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Luke 23:39

John R. Rice preaches about the importance of salvation through faith in Christ alone, emphasizing that baptism is not a requirement for salvation but a symbolic act of obedience. He clarifies that sa

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Genesis 17:12

John R. Rice emphasizes the importance of salvation before baptism, refuting the practice of infant baptism by highlighting the absence of New Testament records supporting it. He discusses the cases o

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Matthew 12:31

John R. Rice preaches about the importance of honoring the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the need to view Him as a beloved Person equal with the Father and the Son, rather than reducing Him to mere manifes

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Psalm 1:1

John R. Rice emphasizes the importance of Christians learning to be happy, victorious, conquer temptations, have influence for God, and win souls through loving, using, and meditating on the Bible. He

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Acts 2:1

John R. Rice addresses the issue of speaking in tongues, emphasizing the importance of seeking the enduement of power from God for soul-winning rather than focusing solely on speaking in tongues. He h

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Deuteronomy 30:1

John R. Rice refutes the pessimism of those who doubt the possibility of great revivals by emphasizing that the Bible does not support such beliefs. He highlights that the New Testament teaches that w

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Matthew 10:32

John R. Rice emphasizes the importance of baptism for new Christians, highlighting that baptism is a public profession of faith in Christ and a way to follow Jesus' example. He explains that baptism i

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John R. Rice preaches about the possibility of revival in the midst of wickedness and apostasy, using examples from Bible times to show that God can bring revival even in the hardest and most unlikely

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John R. Rice preaches about the importance of revival, emphasizing that God's mighty resources are sufficient for revival today, regardless of circumstances. He highlights the need for God's people to

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2 Chronicles 7:14

John R. Rice addresses the prevalent belief in the imminent return of Jesus, fueled by various signs and events like the atomic bomb, rise of Russia, and the establishment of Israel, leading to a sens

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Jeremiah 32:17

Dr. John R. Rice delivers a powerful sermon emphasizing that throughout history, revivals have occurred in the face of great wickedness, unbelief, and challenging circumstances. He highlights how God'

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