Sermons on Preaching Rut:

Directable Hearts Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 10, 2012

Strengthen in and through God’s faithfulness we become able to direct our inner man, our hearts into the love of God and into the perseverance that comes from Christ. It is the directed heart that dwells in the love of God and in the endurance of Christ.

[ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE FUTURE SERIES] 2 THESSALONIANS 3: 1-5 DIRECTABLE HEARTS [Acts 17:5-9] This last major section of the epistle calls on its readers to live in the light of the truth of God’s Word. If we believe the truth it will change our lives so that we can live out the truth. As ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Helping The Helpless

Contributed by James May on Mar 6, 2011

The Story of the Good Samaritan carries a message for us all.

Helping the Helpless Sunday, March 06, 2011 By Pastor James May What is the most important question that any man can ask? A number of time, throughout God’s Word, we find those who have discovered what that question is and they voice that question. As I look over this congregation, I see a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 7 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 10, 2010

Sermon 11 in the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." These sermons focus on the Apostle John's evidences of genuine faith as expressed in 1 John. This sermon: The Compatibility Test. Am I hearing the message from God in the messages of men?

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 11: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part VII) (2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Jn. 4:1-6) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Response To Sin (Part 2 Of 2) The Intercession Of The Priests Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010

Sermon 16 of the series. When Ezra returns in 458 b.c., the king has decreed that all temple expenses will be covered by the government of Transeuprhates. Sadly, while God has arranged for their every need, the people have not prepared their hearts. The l

The Book of Ezra Study #16 (Ezra 9:6-15) Response to Sin (Part II: The Intercession of the Priest) INTRODUCTION: • By the time we come to Ezra chapters 7 -10, we must reorient ourselves as to what is the situation of the Jews. • By the time we come to chapter 7 ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Crying Wolf?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 2, 2023

Have we numbed the lost with our fixation on the End Times?

2 Peter 3:1 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: 3 Knowing this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13, Matthew 24:6, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Matthew 12:39-40, Hebrews 10:24-25, Matthew 23:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Kingdom Time! - Sermon On Mark 1:14-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 6, 2023

The arrival of the kingdom demands an immediate human response: repent and believe

Mark 1:14 After John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!” Introduction: Jesus Won You’re traveling with a friend, walking north from Jerusalem and you see off in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Noah: God's Preacher In The Midst Of Perverse Times

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 2, 2023

Noah and the ark (Genesis 6-8) like everything else in Genesis, is authentic history with an authentic warning to get right with God before it is too late. It is a call from God for us to repent and be saved from the wrath to come.

When we read about the events of Genesis, Chapters 6-8, we forget that this is not a children's story, but an actual historical event recorded by Moses dealing with the effects of sin upon the world and the fact of God's certain judgment. Noah's task was to not only build the ark ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, Mark 10:45, Hebrews 7:25, Acts 16:31, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Motivational Speakers Or Ministers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 11, 2022

We are not called to entertain and right exposition of the Word may cause some pain.

1 Peter 4:11  If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.  When I am in the Pulpit, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Four Adventures In Ephesus Series

Contributed by William Jones on Oct 21, 2023

Today, we explore the this section of Acts 19, where God’s Word and His miracles emerge as forces of transformation that confronts entrenched beliefs and challenges the status quo for the people of Ephesus.

Title: "Four Adventures in Ephesus" Scripture: Acts 19:1-41 Good morning, church. We find ourselves joining Paul as he starts out his 3rd missionary journey. Today we get to dive deep into the heart of Ephesus—a city pulsing with life, bustling trade, and a vibrant mix of cultural ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41, Romans 10:13, Hebrews 2:3-4, Romans 12:2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Sower Explained.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 16, 2024

The Word of God is good seed (Luke 8:11): of that there is no doubt. So why is it that it does not have a good result in the lives of all those who hear it? The fault is in the soil.

THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER EXPLAINED. Luke 8:4-15. There were great crowds pressing to see Jesus, straining to hear His words, or perhaps hoping for a healing touch. We can imagine Jesus spotting a farmer sowing seed somewhere nearby, and using this to illustrate His own ministry. This parable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord's Prayer 6 - Becoming A Discerning Child Of God Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Sep 5, 2024

Becoming a discerning child of God is not an easy task and this is where the Lord's prayer come to our aid. What is God's will to be done here on earth as it is in Heaven - this is NOT a new problem as it has been with us since the beginning of time. Does Jesus have the answer?

Becoming a discerning child of God - Let your name be made holy, - let your kingdom come, - let your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. One of the key components of intercession is the recognition that without us God's hands are tied and without God our hands are empty. Another is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8-10, Revelation 11:15

The Risk Of Not Being Quiet

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 19, 2024

Christians need to speak up against woke culture. We need to be brave as John the Baptist

The Risk of Not Being Quiet Luke 3:18-20 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 3:18 So with many other exhortations he preached the gospel to the people. 19 But when Herod the tetrarch was reprimanded by him because of Herodias, his brother’s wife, and because of all the wicked things which Herod had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:18-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Must Of Evangelism

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 11, 2023

Preaching the gospel is an imperative (Outline and material adapted from Gene Dulin in the book "The Faith Promise Missionary Conference" Section IX "Sermon Outlines on Missions" pg. 116)

HoHum: Two fellows are standing on the side of a country road. One is holding a sign that says, “The end is near!” The other one is holding a sign that says, “Repent!” Several cars pass them by and pay them no heed. In fact, all the cars speed up to get past these guys whom they consider to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:10, John 3:5-7, Romans 1:20, James 2:19, Romans 10:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 7, 2019

We are all called to express the life of God. Expression of this life of God becomes our dominion on earth. The starting point in answering this call is to encounter the Word which carried both the SPIRIT & the LIFE of God.

INTRODUCTION The main problem with the people of Israel is that they stop believing in the promises of God. They didn't believe he will still take them to the Promised Land. So it is in our time now, our present Church leaders had stopped believing in the promises of God – that is why they ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63

The Importance Of Soul Winning

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jan 15, 2019

The greatest treasure in heaven, hell, and here on earth is a soul. What are you doing to take souls with you to heaven?

I. The greatest treasure in heaven is a soul. The only thing God values is a soul. Why are souls so precious to God? Since every human being has free-choice, a soul who chooses to love God is infinitely cherished by Him. Despite the golden streets, beautiful mansions, gemstone foundations and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:46, Ezekiel 18:20, John 3:16, Psalm 49:6-8, 1 John 1:7, Proverbs 11:30, 2 Corinthians 9:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic