Sermons on Preaching Rut:

Did Paul Silence Women, Or Did The Church Get It Wrong? Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Feb 13, 2025

Women led, taught, and prophesied—culture or command? Scripture fuels the debate.

Outline: The Role of Women in Scripture – A Biblical Analysis I. Introduction Overview of the controversy surrounding 1 Timothy 2:12 Theological debate: Cultural context vs. universal principle Purpose: A balanced look at both Old and New Testament passages --- II. Women’s Role in the Old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Corinthians 14:34-35

Fulfill Your Ministry Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 18, 2022

2 Timothy 4:1-8 is a charge to be faithful in ministry.

Introduction In his commentary on Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy, John MacArthur noted that the final words of dying men and women usually are stripped of hypocrisy and reflect accurately their true beliefs and feelings. On his deathbed, Napoleon said, “I die before my time; and my body will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

1 Corinthians 12 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

We understand the church to be the people of God who follow Jesus into the world, and so a gathering of the church occurs whenever and wherever believers gather.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-35, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Says We Are All Like Sheep Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jul 2, 2024

God here is liking each of us to sheep. We are all like sheep, there are no exceptions. Even the most intelligent person is likened to a sheep.

In verses one to five, the focus was on the suffering servant, but here in verse six, the focus shifts ever so temporarily to all mankind. In verses 1 to 5 we see the prophet uses the word “He” referring to the Suffering Servant, but in the first half of verse 6 the word changes to “We all” and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

Prophet Enoch Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 7, 2024

Enoch walked with God in a declining culture. He had a very close relationship with God in a world and at a time that was becoming very wicked. He was a powerful preacher.

Text: Genesis 5:21-24, & Jude 1:14-15 Theme: Prophet Enoch Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Introduction: The prophetic ministry is one of the five-fold ministry in the church. Ephesians 4:11: "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Methodist

From Revival To Riot Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

From Revival to Riot

Acts 14 v 19 - 28 From Revival to Riot The Visit The People - 19 And there came thither certain Jews The Place - from Antioch and Iconium, The Problem - who persuaded the people, The Violence It's Focus - and, having stoned Paul, It's Force - drew him out of the city, (dragged ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-28

Denomination: Holiness

Judgment Is Coming Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Judgment is Coming

Acts 17 v 16 - 34 Judgment is Coming Paul's Start - Their Welcome 22 Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars’ hill, and said Their Worship - Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. (too Religious) Their Want - 23 For as I passed by, and beheld your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Holiness

The Word Of Revival Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

THE WORD OF REVIVAL

Acts 17:16-34 THE WORD OF REVIVAL 1. The Preparation For Revival. i. The Need For the Word - 16 while Paul waited for them at Athens Paul's Concern - his spirit was stirred in him, Paul's Conviction - when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry Paul's Contention - 17 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Holiness

The True And Living God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The True and Living God

Acts 17:22-34 The True and Living God Paul’s had come from Thessalonica, Greeks saved so Jews rioted forcing Paul and Silas to flee to Berea - Paul preached - Jews of Thessalonica followed - After the uproar, Paul came to Athens alone. I. The Dilemma in Athens - 22 Then Paul stood in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Holiness

Mistaken Identity Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 2, 2025

Paul and Barnabas were involved in a mistaken identity of sorts, when they were thought to be something that they were not.

“Mistaken Identity” Acts 14:5-7, 8-18 While I was at a preachers meeting last week another preacher came to me and asked me where I lived. He told me that he knew a pastor in Florida that could pass as my twin. I don’t know if that was meant to be good or not. We took a picture of us together ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Reflect The Purposes Of Christmas #1 - "To Preach Good News To The Poor" Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 9, 2002

First in a series designed to help us get past the glitter of the holidays by focusing on the "mission statement" of Jesus in Luke 4:18-19.

Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #1 – “To Preach Good News to the Poor” December 1, 2002 Introduction Are you ready for the wonderful sights and sounds of Christmas? You know, the crowded malls, the friendly sales clerks and not-so friendly clerks, the long drive around the parking lot trying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Point Them To Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

Churches easily get struck in a rut and decline. John the Baptist serves as a model for vital ministry: focus on Jesus above all else.

Last week we started looking at the ministry of John the Baptist. He was a prophet. He cared for the spiritual health of his nation with all of his heart. He saw clearly what needed to be done and he spoke out what people needed to hear, boldly, without any sugar coating. His boldness was what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-18

Moving Off Dead Center

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

The nation of Israel was like many of us, kind of stuck. But there are ways we can get out of this rut, and move on to greater effectiveness.

Passage: 1 Samuel 7:2-11 Intro: It’s amazing when an event that took place more than 3000 years ago is so relevant to us. 1. for over 3 centuries, the people of Israel had turned their backs on God. 2. they had suffered terribly, but hadn’t put their condition together with their behavior. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Word Is The Medicine For Our Souls Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2024

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a rut, struggling to find hope and healing in your life?

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a rut, struggling to find hope and healing in your life? Maybe you're dealing with the aftermath of a painful experience, or perhaps you're simply feeling lost and unsure of how to move forward. Whatever your situation, I want you to know that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:14, Psalm 139:23-24, Hebrews 4:12

Move On! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

Have you ever felt stuck? In a rut? Ready for change? Need to grow? Need a something new? Then it is time to Bust a Move!

Bust A Move Pt. 1 - Move On I. Introduction If I had my wish/way this morning I would point your attention to a song that I remember from the soundtrack of a movie called Madagascar. Every time we would watch this flick our then, very young boys, would proceed to stand in front of the TV and give ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal