Sermons on Foxes Among Ruins:

Building Against Opposition Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 6, 2021

Just as Nehemiah was giving the call to build the walls of Jerusalem, each of you also have a calling. But know that it is easier to quit than to commit. Do not listen to the words and criticism of your opposition and focus on the word of God.

Building Against Opposition Nevertheless, we made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night. - Nehemiah 4:9 It is not about how you start your work. It is whether you finish and how you finish that is important. One of the greatest tests of character ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#2 Irritant: The Fly In Ointment

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2020

Dead flies in the ointment can be more that an annoyance, they can sting and spread infections. Small things matter in negative ways.

#2 Irritant: THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT. Thanks to Phil Walton for the fodder for this sermon. Thank you. This follows part #1. FLIES: Irritant, show me what ticks you off… This is part #2: IRRITANT: THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT. I have a fly swatter, some rubber flies, and a jar labeled as OINTMENT with ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1, Isaiah 38:21, Psalm 133:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Martyrdom Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017

Jesus doesn't promise He'll deliver us from our stresses (Tribulation), He does, however, promise to use our suffering for good, and offers an eternal weight of glory in return for our sacrifice.

And to the Angel of the Church in Smyrna, write: These things says the first and the last, who died and came to life I know your tribulation (stresses) and poverty, but abudance And the blasphemy of those who claim themselves to be Jews and are not, but are of the synagogue of Satan. Do not fear ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: *other

Emotions That Take Strong Men Down Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 2 of series on Samson

EMOTIONS THAT TAKE STRONG MEN DOWN SAMSON; WEEK 2 If you have a bible turn to Judges 14, page 172 pew bible We're looking at an interesting character named Samson. If you missed last week, let me give you a quick review. Samson is a guy that from birth was set apart, called and chosen by God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pergamos - The Compromising Church Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Sep 8, 2001

Outline on Rev. 2:12-17 about the church of Pergamos.

PERGAMOS THE COMPRIMISING CHURCH – REV. 2: 12-17 This is the third church of the seven that we will look at. Remember we said that the question is not what type of church are we looking for, but what type of church is God looking for. These 7 churches were actual churches and they are also ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Trying To Enter Bithynia?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 15, 2004

Are you sure that where you now are is fully in the will of God? If not, allow God to speak to you.

Stiffkey 16-05-04 Acts 16:6-15: The Vision of Macedonia This morning’s first reading – Acts 16:6-15, is the earliest record of how the Gospel first came to Europe. And I’d like to focus on one verse only – verse 7 which says: “When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Anglican

Nehemiah Served God With Proper Motivation

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Nov 27, 2011

Nehemiah served God’s purpose in his own generation.

NEHEMIAH SERVED GOD WITH PROPER MOTIVATION Introduction: The use of the first person identifies the author as Nehemiah, the governor of the Persian province of Judah (1:1—2:20; 13:4-31). His name means "Yahweh has comforted."The purpose of God was that His people should return to His ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Hens And Chicks

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 21, 2019

We should always seek out God when trouble arises.

Hens and Chicks Luke 13: 31 - 35 Intro: An elderly woman went to the doctor’s office. When asked why she was there, she responded, “I’d like to have some birth control pills.” The doctor said, “But Mrs. Jones, you are 72 years old. What possible use could you have for birth control pills?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can Write A Different Story Of Your Life

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jan 7, 2010

Our past is sometimes history of disaster and troubles for many of us. But you can change the course of time and make it a different story

YOU CAN WRITE A DIFFERENT STORY OF YOUR LIFE IN 2010 Reading: Isaiah 61:1-11 Randy Bataanon The Living Word Christian Church in Kuwait 2009 was a history of suffering and disaster for many of us. The world went through recession. Swine flu hit the world. Many countries including Philippines have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Achan Vs Rahab

Contributed by James Rich on Oct 18, 2001

Just because you have been brought up in an Apostolic church. Sat on the pew to hear praise, prayer, preaching of the Pentecostal message. So you’ve been a part of the body for a long time. So what? It seems God will tolerate more from one who has not

Joshua 2:1 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot’s house, named Rahab, and lodged there. JERICHO (Jee rih’ koh) Place name meaning “moon.” Apparently the oldest city in the world and the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Really Sure You Want To Do This?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 15, 2005

A message about Jesus’ words regarding the cost of discipleship.

Are You REALLY Sure You Want to Do This? The Cost of Following Jesus Matthew 8:18-22 October 9, 2005 Introduction I thought I’d better warn you up front that my introductory remarks are going to be longer than usual, but you don’t have to worry about the rest of the message - we’ll still get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christian Cost Assessment

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Aug 16, 2006

Discipleship is not a casual affair. In a series of three encounters, Jesus shows the high priority he places on discipleship.

“Let’s cut to the chase. After nearly two decades of studying Christian churches in America, I’m convinced that the typical church as we know it today has a rapidly expiring shelf life.” This dire assessment of the state of the church begins George Barna’s 1998 book, The Second Coming of The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hedges

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 8, 2009

What are your hedges made of and where did they come from and why? Do you have any? Did God tear yours down or build one for you?

You have often heard I and others pray a hedge of protection or thorns about folks but you may not have known where we get the idea from even though you might like it. One lady told me she loved it when I prayed that because it gave her great comfort. Hedges can be a great comfort depending on ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Temple Is As Temple Does Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 24, 2015

Don't You Know You Are God's Temple God's Spirit Lives in You

TEMPLE IS AS TEMPLE DOES 1 CORINTHIANS 3:16 INTRODUCTION… Famous Lines from Forrest Gump (Parade Magazine, Wozinsky, July 01, 2014) On July 6, 1994 a movie starring Tom Hanks entered the movie theaters and captured movie-goers and became an instant classic. ‘Forrest Gump’ was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Live Beyond Our Mistakes Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 15, 2016

This sermon looks at the life of Samson and the mistakes he made. If we do four things perhaps we will not make as many mistakes. 1. Learn from your MISTAKES 2. Choose your friends WISELY 3. Take God SERIOUSLY 4. Never Give up on GOD

How To Live Beyond Our Mistakes I am glad that I live in the age of computers that have spell-check. It’s not that I am a really bad speller – it’s just that I’m not a really good one. To tell you the truth – I have gotten better at spelling over the years – ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational