Sermons on Foxes Among Ruins:

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

Fathers Who Carry Arks

Contributed by Ava Ch on Jun 12, 2025

Today on Father’s Day and Trinity Sunday, we remember those who, like the ark-bearers, stand in deep places for others. Just as the ark once carried God’s presence, now Christ—born in a manger, obedient to the Father—dwells among us through the Spirit.

Fathers Who Carry Arks - Joshua 3:15-17 I. Introduction—The Race Defeat! He lay there silently, a tear dropped from his eye. “There’s no sense running anymore—three strikes, I’m out—why try?” The will to rise had disappeared, all hope had fled away, So far behind, so error prone, ...read more

The Danger Of Chronic Complaining Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 20, 2024

Make no mistake, murmuring is sin. "Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world" (Phil. 2:14-15).

I want to write about a man who always complains and murmurs at all times. He is never satisfied with anything and always finds fault in every situation. He complains about his life, his job, his family, and even his church. He is like the Israelites in the wilderness, always grumbling and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:16

Us Vs. Them: Believers V. Believers

Contributed by Dan Hulse on Apr 5, 2024

Good morning. Today we’re reflecting on the importance of unity among believers. As we look into the Word of God, let’s turn our hearts to James 4:1, which reminds us of the dangers of Christians engaging in conflict with one another. (READ JAMES 4:1)

Us vs. Them Believers v. Believers (Pastor Dan Hulse) James 4:1 Introduction: Good morning. Today we’re reflecting on the importance of unity among believers. As we look into the Word of God, let’s turn our hearts to James 4:1, which reminds us of the dangers of Christians engaging in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-2, Ephesians 4:3, John 13:34-35

A Fisherman Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 6, 2003

2nd of 10 messages on Jesus Ministry. Simon was among Jesus’ first followers but he like the crowds didn’t really make a commitment until Jesus called him as his disciples. As the story of this fisherman unfolds we see what Jesus does for us and to us w

A Fisherman Following Jesus Simon was among Jesus’ first followers but he like the crowds didn’t really make a commitment until Jesus called him as his disciples. As the story of this fisherman unfolds we see what Jesus does for us and to us when we choose to follow Him. Jesus’ First ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Christian Conflict" Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 13, 2011

People are always hurt when believers disagree to the point of fighting among themselves. I imagine the vast majority of you understand what I'm talking about • you've may have been a part of a painful split • Or some other form of church infighting.

Christian conflicts Date: September 11, 2011 Scripture: Acts 15:1-41, Matthew 18:15-16 Introduction: We come to our journey in the book of Acts were we see some Christian differences. • The Jerusalem Council. “Doctrinal” • Paul and Barnabas dispute with John Mark. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Advantage Of God's Gifts

Contributed by Ryan James Ogrodowicz on Nov 14, 2011

God is the giver who give gifts abundantly. However we need to make sure we take advantage of these gifts rather than being slothful towards God. Among His gifts, the greatest gift we all need is the forgiveness of sins ours by faith in our Savior Jesus

By Rev. Ryan J. Ogrodowicz Text: Matt. 25: 14-30 22nd Sunday After Pentecost November, 2011 Taking Advantage of God’s Gifts In a Baptism we have water and the Word of God. The Word of God is mighty. It’s powerful. It creates. We can go back to Genesis to find God speaking creation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Conditions For Assuming Leadership-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 3, 2015

2 of 4. Upon Moses’ death, God called Joshua to lead Israel. God always calls capable leaders to lead His people. What surrounds the leadership of God’s people? A Condition for Assuming leadership among God’s people is A Defined/Decisive...

CONDITIONS For ASSUMING LEADERSHIP-II—Joshua 1:1-18 New/Begin/Start/Change Before we assume leadership/take control we better be sure conditions are right. Need: Resentment/Disappointment/Anger/Uneasy/Frightened/ Confused —Accepting/Invigorated/New Life Look to the future ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Conditions For Assuming Leadership-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 3, 2015

3 of 4. Upon Moses’ death, God called Joshua to lead Israel. God always calls capable leaders to lead His people. What surrounds the leadership of God’s people? A Condition for Assuming leadership among God’s people is A Defined/Decisive...

CONDITIONS For ASSUMING LEADERSHIP-III—Joshua 1:1-18 New/Begin/Start/Change Before we assume leadership/take control we better be sure conditions are right. Otherwise you’ll be ‘landing on a short runway’ every ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Conditions For Assuming Leadership-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 14, 2014

1 of 4. Upon Moses’ death, God called Joshua to lead Israel. God always calls capable leaders to lead His people. What surrounds the leadership of God’s people? A Condition for Assuming leadership among God’s people is A Defined/Decisive...

CONDITIONS For ASSUMING LEADERSHIP-I—Joshua 1:1-18 New/Begin/Start/Change A tourist on vacation is driving thru Pennsylvania’s Amish country, drives over a hill & spies a wagon that had spilled a huge-entire load of hay. A young Amish boy was picking up handfuls of hay & placing them ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

# 1~ Inroduction Of Hebrews 11; The Hall Of Faith Chapter. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 3, 2014

The 1st three verses leads into all of Gods creation, which many bible believers believe includes a "GAP" - however I am not among that camp as you'll see. This chapter is called by many "the hall of faith" chapter, so let us read and study together.

~#~1~ Heb.11:1-3 ~INTRODUCTION~ (HALL OF FAITH CHAPTER) 4-12-14 Today we'll begin a new study of "Hebrews Chapter 11:" often referred to as the "hall of faith" chapter. --- Chapter 11: is also called by some "the catalog of the faithful". ~We believe that Paul is probably the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Test Of Endurance

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 2, 2003

Jesus has been very busy in ministry and opposition is becoming stronger against him. He needed to withdraw. Jesus is tired, away from home, among non-Jewish people, one of which was a woman who had very little to offer to Him, but who wouldn’t go away.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Have you ever been frustrated by a test or an exam that was unclear or needlessly confusing? I have and I am reminded of a story that I read this week in this regard. A guy was taking a class in ornithology (ôr´nə-thŏlʹə-jē), the study of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Following Jesus Alone Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 17, 2007

Why are there so many divisions (denomitaions) among God’s people. Why can’t we get along? Aseemingly minor event in the life of our Lord will help us to better understand how things got the way they are—and what we can do to fix them.

by Scott Bayles Following Jesus part 3 Following Jesus Alone Have you ever stopped to count all the churches in your town? Take a leisurely drive through Any Town, U.S.A. and try counting all the church buildings you see—you’ll probably run out of fingers and toes. Let your fingers walk through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-41

Denomination: Christian Church

The Madness Of Jesus

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2014

He is out of His mind! He’s lost His senses! He’s crazy! He’s flipped out! I believe He’s insane! Would these be the reactions of our contemporary society to Jesus Christ, we He among us today?

The Madness of Jesus Mark 3:20-30 "And He came home, and the multitude gathered again, to such an extent that they could not even eat a meal. And when His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him; for they were saying, ‘He has lost His senses.’ And the scribes who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Eyes To See And Ears To Hear

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 18, 2021

In a bible reading plan I'm involved in Mark 8 was among the readings this week. In vs. 18 Jesus asks his disciples if they have eyes but fail to see and ears but fail to hear. Let's look at Mark 8 and see what we come away with.

EYES TO SEE AND EARS TO HEAR Mark 8:1-33 I've been going through an online bible reading plan with someone where we read the passages of the day and comment accordingly. Mark 8 was among the readings this week. In vs. 18 Jesus asks his disciples if they have eyes but fail to see and ears but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ