Sermons on Ruin:

The Sound Of Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 22, 2019

The people gathered to praise and thank God for what He has accomplished through them. God gave them great joy.

The wall is built. The gates are restored. The people returned to God’s Word and renewed their covenant with God. • The city is now repopulated. It’s time to celebrate God’s goodness and give thanks. • Nehemiah organises a dedication service for this purpose. Let’s recap all that has ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 24, 2019

In this passage, Paul delivered a riveting message - man apart from Christ is dead in sin. A dead man is hopeless to do anything to improve his situation - he's dead! Our only hope is found in Christ.

Dead Man Walking Ephesians 2: 1-3 Often as those condemned to death by execution are led from their cell toward the death chamber, the other prisoners will say, “Dead man walking.” For the condemned, and all who face a similar fate, the reality of the situation begins to take hold. The condemned ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Tear Open The Heavens And Come Down

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 1, 2019

Do you realize how much we need God to intervene in our world? The prophet Isaiah modeled for us a heart longing for God.

This morning we are going to look at a deeply heart-felt prayer from the Old Testament prophet, Isaiah. As I read it for you perhaps you’ll recognize that his longing for God to come and stir up God’s people of his day is a longing that many of us are also feeling deep down inside. And perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Let Your Face Shine Series

Contributed by John Newton on Aug 14, 2022

This sermon focuses on a psalm of lament and offers it as a pattern for prayer

One of the great strengths of our Anglican worship is the continuous repetition of the psalms. If you turn to the Daily Office Lectionary in the Book of Alternative Services, you will see that there is a provision there to recite at least one psalm every morning and every evening of the year. That ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Count The Cost

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 31, 2022

One that calls himself a follower of Jesus is not necessarily a follower of Jesus.

Count the Cost Luke 14:25-33 Jesus never promised that following Him is easy. Again and again, he told all who would listen that discipleship might cost them everything, even their lives. This morning’s passage from Luke 14:25-33 is one of these passages. What does it really mean to be a follower ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gideon Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 17, 2022

The Cowardly Deliverer

September 17, 2022 40 years have now passed and I bet you cannot guess what happened next…. • The Israelites did what was evil in the eyes of Yahweh. • Yahweh gave them into the hands of the Midianites for 7 years o The hand of the Midianites prevailed over Israel ---- the Israelites made for ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40, Judges 7:1-25, Judges 8:1-35

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon: Preserving The Best Of Both Worlds Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 17, 2023

Jesus in this discourse helps us to realize the importance preserving the best of both worlds and the danger of putting new wine in old wineskins. New wineskins are flexible and easy to stretch, while old wineskins are difficult to stretch. How can we preserve the best of both worlds?

Sermon: Preserving the Best of Both Worlds Scripture: Matt 9:10-17 “As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew (Levi) sitting in the tax collector’s booth; and He said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-17, Luke 10:18

Denomination: Methodist

Trust Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 16, 2023

David knew that God was worthy to be trusted and that God stood alone as his provider.

INTRODUCTION • Today we begin a short series on the beautiful Psalm 23. • Psalm 23 is one of the better-known Psalms. • We probably hear this Psalm the most at funerals; we seek to comfort those who have lost loved ones. • Psalm 23 has so much more to offer than comfort over the loss of a loved ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Jesus’ Grief Over Jerusalem Reveals Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2023

The reasons for grief are many, such as the loss of a loved one, the loss of health, or the letting go of a long-held dream. Dealing with a significant loss can be one of the most difficult times in a person's life. Jesus sees God’s dream for Jerusalem slipping away.

Sermon: What Jesus’ Grief over Jerusalem Reveals Matthew 23:37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God’s messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you wouldn’t let me. 38 And now, look, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-36, Matthew 23:37-39, Acts 7:51-53, Proverbs 29:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Will Come Again.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 26, 2020

Covid-19, Brexit, climate change. The world today seems very fragile. But at Christmas we remember not only that Jesus came 2000 years ago but also that he will come again. When he does, he will establish a kingdom that will last forever.

Each year, the Oxford English Dictionary identifies a word as its ‘word of the year.’ But this year, the Oxford English Dictionary was unable to. There were just too many new words in this ‘unprecedented’ year to be able to pick one. The word ‘unprecedented’ would be my word of the year. When ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45, Matthew 21:5, Daniel 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The World’s Predictable Deception Of Humanity Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 21, 2023

Why does God feel so much anger towards the city of Babylon? Because of the pride of great men, their spiritual corruption, because it has led people (God’s creation) astray, and because of the persecution and death of believers.

Alpha and Omega, Part 45, Revelation Part 22 The World’s Predictable Deception of Humanity Revelation 17:1-18 and 18:1-24 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18, Revelation 18:1-24, John 14:6, Isaiah 53:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than A Baby

Contributed by Gary Holt on Dec 16, 2023

Jesus is at creation and Christmas. He is God and more than a child.

Credit: Many of the ideas came straight from John MacArthur’s sermon, probably even uncited quotes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXzIKQ-OTXc – I chopped it up a lot, but not all of the sermon is original. I also stole some from the intro of this sermoncentral sermon for my intro and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"share The Vision" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2024

This is a series I preached through the OT book of Nehemiah. Although the series covers various topics, it is intended to follow the vision God gave to Nehemiah and apply those principles to churches and Christian business leaders as well.

“Share the Vision!” Nehemiah 1 So, every pastor has numerous responsibilities, usually more than one person can tend to. At times, just too many hats you must wear. You have likely felt the same way at times about the responsibilities you carry as well. For me it comes down to figuring out which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Too Good To Be True

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 18, 2021

Many of the most attractive offers are just too good to be true.

We are bombarded by advertisements, commercials and infomercials. They come by way of mail, newspapers, text messages, email, radio and television. We’ve all heard some pretty fantastic claims made for everything from capsules for memory enhancement, to weight loss drinks, to antiwrinkle cream. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Word Concerning Morality Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 20, 2021

The text is a portion of the Sermon on the Mount, and a distinct biblical doctrine, that is often overlooked and even ignored. In this portion of His message Jesus dealt with the immorality of adultery and emphasized the importance of morality among believers.

A Word Concerning Morality Matthew 5: 27-30 Today we come to a portion of the Sermon on the Mount, and a distinct biblical doctrine, that is often overlooked and even ignored. In this portion of His message Jesus dealt with the immorality of adultery and emphasized the importance of morality ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist