SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Ruin:

showing 211-225 of 14,985
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    The Great Pearl

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2011
     | 5,806 views

    Pearl-It’s the only gem that can’t be improved by man. You can cut and polish a diamond, ruby and other stones. BUT … if you begin to mess with a pearl, you ruin it. It’s perfect when it’s formed.

    The man who is searching for the pearls is, Jesus himself. "What other great treasure does God value in this world?" -- in order to discover what this pearl means. The church. Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, ... that he might present the church to himself in splendor, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    When David Almost Became Saul

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,281 views

    David allowed the same spirit of revenge that was on Saul to influence him into murdering all the men of Nabal’s house. God sent Abigail to save him from ruining his character. May God give us such friends! who'll save us from doing wrong!

    WHEN DAVID ALMOST BECAME SAUL 1 Samuel 25:13-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A boy refused to take a bath. His mother insisted. He still objected. His mother asked, “Why do you think you shouldn’t?” 2. He replied, “My Sunday school teacher said we shouldn’t do anything in private we wouldn’t do ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Swensen avatar

    Redemption

    Contributed by David Swensen on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 325 ratings
     | 53,577 views

    In spite of the fact that sin ruins relationships, wrecks lives and brings untold pain, misery and regret we can’t seem to overcome it. Our only hope is Christ who can redeem us, setting us free from sin’s penalty and its power in our daily lives.

    It was almost 1:00 in the morning when the phone rang. Dr. Leo Winters, the highly acclaimed Chicago surgeon, was abruptly awakened. There had been an accident and his skill hands were needed for immediate surgery. The quickest route happened to be through a rather tough area, but with time ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Rise And Rebuild Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 4, 2013
     | 10,038 views

    We may have no walls to repair, yet many of us have faced the challenge of restoring a ruined life. Whatever we may encounter, we can find in Nehemiah’s quest the confidence to handle adversity with grace. We can expect God to act--to be present when tr

    In the Army, we say that there are 3 kinds of people… -Those who make things happen; -Those who watch things happen; -Those who wonder, “What happened?” Nehemiah was a leader who--by God’s grace--made things happen. We may have no walls to repair, yet many of us have faced ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Congregational

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 31 – Destruction Has Tarnished The Gold; People As Earthen Vessels - Chapter 4:1-2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 2, 2025
     | 225 views

    How the city lies in ruins with its Temple gold dulled and ugly. The once glorious people are now no more than earthen vessels in the sight of others. The Potter’s hand will restore Israel and God will fashion a people for His glory, His inheritance. We need the Potter’s hand to transform us.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 31 – DESTRUCTION HAS TARNISHED THE GOLD; PEOPLE AS EARTHEN VESSELS - CHAPTER 4:1-2 Chapter 4 is another Alphabet chapter, and describes practical issues like the Temple’s destruction, boiling of children, pursuers who are relentless, and the total helplessness of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    God Hates Discord

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,246 views

    Let me ask you a question: “Have you ever found a Christian group that doesn’t have any problems?” If so, don’t join it—you’ll ruin everything. Every person has their own weaknesses and faults; and since a church is made up of imperfect people, every ch

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Let me ask you a question: “Have you ever found a Christian group that doesn’t have any problems?” If so, don’t join it—you’ll ruin everything. Every person has their own weaknesses and faults; and since a church is made up of imperfect people, every ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • John Gaston avatar

    The 7 Backward Steps Of Peter

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 10, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,512 views

    Peter, the greatest of the 12, a man of faith & power, took 7 backward steps that nearly ruined his ministry. But God's love & grace was greater than his sin. He was restored and again became God's prime mover. Look for these 7 steps in your life.

    THE 7 BACKWARD STEPS OF PETER Mk. 14:30-72 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A college student went into a large pet supply store and approached the pet food counter, “Hi! I would like to order 30,000 cockroaches to be picked up tomorrow, please.” 2. The astonished clerk said, “What in the world would ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    No One Is A Stranger, No One Is An Enemy

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017
     | 2,707 views

    no matter the actions of some, we are all children of the same Creator, brothers and sisters

    Hear the words of a Sikh Scripture: I see no stranger, I see no enemy Wherever I look, God is all I see I don't think of us and them No one do I hate or condemn I see God's image – each one a friend. Of any religion, caste or race All I see is God's shining face His smiling face, His gracious ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Promise Of Hope For The Future

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 12, 2023
     | 3,032 views

    Lamentation does more than ask the question, how? Lamentations gives of the profound answer.

    I hope that you had a good year. We can say that not everyone had a good year. Some lost a loved one. Others were touched by the tragic consequences of war. Many lost jobs and went into financial ruin. Many have come through this last year asking, what hope is there for me? If that is your ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Josh And The Big Wall Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 15, 2021
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,577 views

    Did the walls of Jericho actually fall? (hint: yes they did) And if they did, what can that tell us about God's power and of our faith in Him?

    Children’s moment – a short clip from Veggie Tales “Josh And The Big Wall” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDpM_j1MZG8&t=11s PRAYER/SCRIPTURE OPEN: I love reading Bible Stories to my grandson. Well I don’t actually “read” them to him, I kind of make them up as I go along. And I find that the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Gates Of Hell Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,793 views

    This is the 5th in my travelogues telling of my visit to Israel. In this lesson we visit 4 "gates" in Northern Israel including the "gates of Hell".

    Tonight we’re going to be visiting four different “gates” in the northern section of Israel. The first of these “gates” is figurative. It is the gate to the source of the Jordan River (Showed a slide of the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    Rebuilding And Restoring: 50 Years Of God's Renewal

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 14, 2025
     | 274 views

    Fifty years ago, our church began with faith and a vision. Today, we celebrate God’s work of rebuilding and restoring, a legacy of hope that continues to shape our future.

    Rebuilding and Restoring: 50 Years of God's Renewal A Sermon for Our 50th Church Anniversary Isaiah 61:4, Nehemiah 2:18, Matthew 16:18 Introduction Fifty years ago, a small group of believers planted a seed of faith in this community. With little more than trust in God and a shared vision, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Born To Be A Better Savior Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,153 views

    Jesus was born to be our savior. But what does that mean, and what difference can that make in our lives?

    There was a Christian who gave a Bible to somebody who was going through a rough time. Their life had been one disaster after the other, but in all that time there was never really made an effort to follow Jesus. So, as this Christian gave a Bible to the man… he encouraged him to read it, and he ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 3 – Judah Despised The Temple – Now All The Precious Things Have Gone - Chapter 1:7-10 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 26, 2025
     | 304 views

    Jeremiah continues to list Judah’s losses after the Babylonian invasion. All her precious things have gone; the nation is exposed in shameful defeat; the Temple which was sacred was stripped by Babylon, even the holy of holies violated.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 3 – JUDAH DESPISED THE TEMPLE – NOW ALL THE PRECIOUS THINGS HAVE GONE - CHAPTER 1:7-10 Currently we are looking at Jeremiah’s description as a summary of the catastrophe that befell Jerusalem. Times were horrible but reality of the bad conditions clarifies the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Wandering From The Light Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 28, 2019
     | 8,152 views

    A person may be walking in the Light of Christ and then take their eyes off from Him. This always leads to the disaster of walking in the darkness if it goes unchecked and unrepented for too long. Don't take the first step in the wrong direction ...

    Wandering From The LIGHT Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene