Sermons on Ruin:

Becoming A Difference Maker

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 2, 2016

This sermon looks at how we can make a positive difference in our communities for Christ. We look at things that we can do 1) Change our thinking (Confession and Repentance). 2) Meet the needs of others, and 3) Share the Gospel message.

Becoming A Difference Maker It's easy to assume that because we’re just one person we can’t possibly make or affect any sort of real change or difference. In "It’s A Wonderful Life", Jimmy Stewart plays a man named George Bailey. George has big dreams, but instead he winds up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Better Than New

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 6, 2013

Many people are "into" restoration of antiques and artifacts, but restoration of human relationships and human beings is much more difficult. Christ not only "restores" but makes sinFULL human beings better than new.

Better than New Romans 5:6-12 I. NO one is exempt from sin. (Rom 5:12) A. Everyone is a sinner because everyone sins. (Rom 3:23) B. Adam’s “bad apple” seed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Gossiping Tongue Series

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 12, 2013

The sermon deals with the sin of gossip and slander.

The Gossiping Tongue Central Christian Church Introduction: Series on taming the tongue! ---We all have our individual struggles when dealing with taming the tongue! ---Swearing, lying, boasting, gossip and slander, silent Ill: There were three preachers on a fishing trip –confess their ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Adam’s Family Treasures Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011

There is an answer to our family problems of sin and death. What Adam messed up so badly, Jesus fixed for all who put their trust in Him! We don’t have to stay messed up! God wants to restore us to be the people He created us to be.

Adam’s Family Treasures Romans 5:12-21 Intro: Think for a moment about different people who have influenced your life. You might be thinking of parents or other family members. You might be thinking about a teacher, coach, friend, or someone else who had an impact on who you are today. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New Hope--Act 3 Series

Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011

God did not abandon his creation after the fall in the Garden and the flood, but rather initiated a covenant through Abraham that would one day save the world.

A New Hope—Act #3 Gen. 12:1-3 and various others 3KCOC 4/17/11 Intro: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Most of you have seen this (PP or Youtube of Star Wars Opening). I am sure that George Lucas must have had reasonable confidences that audiences would love his story, but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recalled To Life--Act 4 Series

Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011

This sermon focuses on how Jesus, who is life in himself, came to die, so that we might live. The latter part of the sermon focuses on how Jesus' resurrection ultimately recalls us to life.

Recalled to Life—Act 4 Ez. 37, John 1, 11, etc. 4/24/11—Easter Sunday 3KCOC Introduction: Dickens and the Robertson Fire Most of you have heard of Charles Dickens’ book The Tale of Two Cities. Many of you may have read it. If you have, you might remember a phrase from early in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbs 19 - On Life And Conduct Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 14, 2012

This is a look at Proverbs chapter nineteen.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Nineteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter nineteen: On Life and Conduct 1 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than he who is perverse in speech and is a fool. Proverbs 19:1 (NASB) A blameless life is far more valuable than wealth, but most ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundational Faith-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 18, 2012

The audience was told of the importance of biblical saving faith. Christians must be reminded of faith’s foundational nature. Why is it foundational? Foundational Faith enables A Foundational...

FOUNDATIONAL FAITH-I—Hebrews 10:39-11:3 Attention: As a kid, I lived in a newly developing neighborhood. There were new houses being built all the time. I spent a good deal of time searching thru newly framed houses pretending they were forts or some such. But every house was built with a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Satan Hate Us?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011

Satan's eventual destruction begins in the Garden of Eden.

Why Does Satan Hate Us so Much (What Did We do to Him)? A In Genesis 3:1-15, we see the play-by-play of the fall & rise of humanity. 1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, "Indeed, has God said, 'You shall not eat from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Is Seeking Forgiveness Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 3, 2011

We may say that we forgive, but when the next irritation arises we are quick to dredge up the past problems. We like to "bury the hatchet" with the handle sticking out. That way we can easily pick it up again and use it to our advantage.

Matthew 6:12, 14-15 Purpose: To highlight the importance of forgiveness. Aim: I want the listener to value their forgiveness and practice it. INTRODUCTION: There is a lot of confusion about forgiveness. Here is an example. Old Joe was dying. For years he had been at odds with Bill, who used to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Month Of Restoration

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020

It is with great joy and delight that I welcome you to this brand new month,our month of restoration.

It is with great joy and delight that I welcome you to this brand new month,our month of restoration. One of the scriptural promises I found personally, extremely delightful and refreshing about restoration is "And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6, Joel 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Confident To Serve?

Contributed by Laura Martin on Jul 7, 2020

Luke 5:1-11 and Isaiah 6:1-8. What is the starting point for Christian service?

Today’s gospel reading is probably very familiar to you. If you attended Sunday school as a child, it is a Bible story that is popular to tell children. But familiarity can create blindness. In our familiarity with something, we can fail to see what is there. I enjoyed studying to prepare this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8

Let My People Go

Contributed by Brett Crosson on Jun 10, 2019

A lack of commitment to God and His kingdom may be an indicator that we are still somewhat bound in certain areas of our lives. Christ wants us to be set free so that we can serve the purposes of God.

Exodus 6:6 NIV 6 “Therefore, say to the Israelites: ‘I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the yoke (burdens) of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves (bondage) to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm... Prayer A little background to put that verse in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:6, John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Wise - Part 4

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 19, 2019

A summer series looking at wisdom from Proverbs. The focus is friendship.

BE WISE - FRIENDS Proverbs 17:17 July 21, 2019 I’m going to play a song for about 30 seconds, and for some of you when you hear the first notes, you will know exactly what song this is and to what program it was from. Some of you will attempt to watch programs or pull out your old DVD’s and have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-15, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Baptist

Internal Affairs Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 19, 2018

Message 8 in our exposition of Nehemiah exploring how Nehemiah dealt with internal squabbling that interfered with the wall project.

Chico Alliance Church "Internal Affairs" REVIEW We have been carefully analyzing the correlation between the opposition Nehemiah faced as he rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem and the opposition we face as we seek to build and secure the walls of protection around our own life. The walls of Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance