Sermons on Devastation:

The Effects Of Sin And Forgiveness

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Sep 11, 2003

David’s sin and cover up of his sin devastated him, but God’s forgiveness brought amazing healing.

THE EFFECTS OF SIN AND FORGIVENESS (Inspired by a sermon by Jeff Walling of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC) A. Psalm 32:1-2 (READ) ILLUSTRATION: Some years ago, two TEENAGERS with a long history of CRIME and DELINQUENCY robbed a YMCA on the lowest East Side of New York ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-7, Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pt. 4 Terminating The Termites Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 10, 2013

Satan has unleashed the power & resources of hell on the family & he knows that disruptions of the home yields three devastating results.

Rebuilding Broken Families Pt. 4 February 24, 2013 Terminating the Termites A In Odin, they were tearing down an old, majestic house I rode by hundreds of times while I was growing up. 1 I knew one of the guys tearing it down & I struck up a conversation. Why? a Termites. The outside looked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Seek Him

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 17, 2014

No sin can be more devastating to the church or more deadly to the individual than the sin of indifference. We need to seek Him.

It is Time to Seek Him Isaiah 55:6-9 I am told that Napoleon's soldiers often used to sleep while they were on the march. They were moving forward, yet asleep and indifferent to everything around them. Thousands are like them in spiritual matters. They are as the old hymn says 'passing onward, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

What In Hell Are You Talking About?

Contributed by Tracy Clark on Jul 22, 2019

Oftentimes, we look around, and things seem deplorable and devastating. Sickness, disease, and limited finances consume our thoughts.

WHAT IN HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? Jonah 1:17, 2:1-2 (King James Version): Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish’s belly, And said, I cried by reason ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-2

Sticks And Stones Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 27, 2009

Just as a tiny spark has the power to start a devastating fire, one word has the power to devastate lives, homes, churches and communities. Words can tear down but they also can build up. How do you think the Lord would have us use our words?

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ We have all either heard or used the phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Is that true? We’ve had kids all over this church who have broken bones in the past year or so. Things like that happen. People get hurt. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Civil War Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025

Civil war among God’s people always comes at a terrible cost. Even when the cause seems justified, division within the household of faith leads to destruction, grief, and the weakening of God’s people before their enemies. Unity brings victory, but internal strife brings devastation.

THE COST OF CIVIL WAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 20 Key Verses: Judges 20:18–21 "And the children of Israel arose, and went up to the house of God, and asked counsel of God, and said, Which of us shall go up first to the battle against the children of Benjamin? And the Lord ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Face My Failures

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001

Failure to stand for Christ when you are under pressure can be devastating, This sermon will reveal how to face that failure and go on in Life.

How To Face My Failures Matthew 26:30-35 Sooner or later everyone in this sanctuary will fail at something. There are some here today who have had more failures than successes. Failure is a universal experience. If failure is such a universal experience, then I am sure you would agree that it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessing Of Forgiveness

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 8, 2019

Exposition of David's Psalm of reflection concerning the devastation of his sin with Bathsheba and the wonder of God's forgiveness.

“The Blessing of Forgiveness” An exploration of Psalm 32 Introduction The last time I was with you, we explored Paul’s string of specific blessings that should inspire us to bless Him every time we think about them. He called the believers who gathered in Ephesus to bless the Lord who blessed us ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Refresh, Restore, Renew PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Explores God's promise of restoration, renewal, and revival, emphasizing His ability to rebuild and renew even the most devastated and broken lives.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to see each one of you here today, gathered as a family in the house of our Lord. I trust that the Lord has been good to you this week and that His mercies have been new every morning. We are here, not because we are good, but because He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:4

Topics: Makeover

"Barking Up The Wrong Tree"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 8, 2015

The sermon share like coon dogs we occasionally bark up the wrong tree like Adam and Eve and the results can be devastating.

Genesis 3:8-15 “Barking up the wrong tree” Bob Kaylor, tells the following story: "as a kid growing up I spent part of my summer in my uncles farm in Western Pennsylvania. I usually went during the time to put up hay, probably because I was small enough to tuck the bales into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Putting Out The Wild Fire Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 25, 2012

The sins of the toungue are like a wild fire in process. God can control our words and put out the devastation of the fire of our lips.

1. Speech, the Importance of: Pianist Arthur Rubenstein, who could speak in eight languages, once told this story on himself: Some years ago he had a stubborn case of hoarseness. The newspapers were full of reports about smoking and cancer; so he decided to consult a throat specialist. "I searched ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Anger

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Jan 20, 2021

Anger is one of the works of the flesh which has a devastating effect on people. Redemption through Christ can help you deal with this emotion.

TOPIC: DEALING WITH ANGER TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:26-27 "Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil." Dealing with the emotion of anger is a complex and challenging issue that confronts us every day. Anger is short of just one letter ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Died In Vain

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jun 1, 2022

Given the fact that everything we know and cherish is based on the fact of Christ’s death, the phrase “Christ died in vain” is a devastating statement.

Introduction. Given the fact that everything we know and cherish is based on the fact of Christ’s death, the phrase “Christ died in vain” is a devastating statement. Is it actually possible for Christ to have died in vain? Yes it is. We’re going to see, with the “help” of the erroneous religious ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Better Blood Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 7, 2018

If you want to overcome sin and its devastating effects on your life, depend on the blood of Christ, which is essential and effective for your redemption.

During the last presidential election (2016), we heard a lot about Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, the two primary candidates. We heard less about Gary Johnson, Jill Stein and other third-party candidates. However, the most interesting candidate, which I doubt any of us heard about, was Zoltan ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Believing Is... Seeing! (Lent) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 11, 2008

The First Part of a Three Part Sermon Series leading up to Easter • Believing is… Seeing • Believing is… Finding • Believing is… Devastating

John 9:1-41 The First Part of a Three Part Sermon Series leading up to Easter • Believing is… Seeing • Believing is… Finding • Believing is… Devastating “My Shortest Sermon Ever – (Believing is… Seeing)” My family has been pleasantly ill this past week with this wonderful flu that has been ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed