Sermons on Ruin:

Crossing Jordan

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 20, 2008

Facing the defining moments in life requires us to make the correct decision

CROSSING JORDAN Joshua 1:1-11 * Turn with me to the first chapter of Joshua and in just a moment we will read verses one through five. Forty years earlier, under the leadership of Moses, the Children of Israel came to a defining moment at Kadesh-Barnea God said, “I am giving you this land so go ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Believing, Acting And Confessing God's Word

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 5, 2007

Believing, Acting and Confessing God’s Word. This outline lists the spiritual growth for the believer who whats victory and answer to prayer in their lives.

Believing, Acting and Confessing God’s Word! This outline lists the spiritual growth for the believer who whats victory and answer to prayer in their lives. I. Believing God’s Word Acts 27:25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. A. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:25

What Kind Of Shepherd?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 2, 2009

What kind of shepherd are you looking for in your life?

John 10: 11 – 18 What Kind of Shepherd? Intro: There was once a blonde who was really sick of all the blonde jokes. She decided to dye her hair and change her hairstyle. After her new makeover, she decided to take a drive through the countryside. She happened upon a shepherd with a large herd ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Matthew 13:36-43 - Will I See My Mum In Heaven? - Part 12 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 7, 2011

And all of us are left with unvoiced questions about eternity, questions we don't really want to think about but which linger in the shadows of the mind. WHAT HAPPENS TO PEOPLE WHEN THEY DIE?

Darkness, Death, Aftershocks, Stroke, Jesus, Heaven, Saved, Hell, Christchurch, Funeral, Mum, Eternity, Light, Earthquake, Trusting in Christ, Matthew 13, New Zealand | report Matthew 13:36-43 - WILL I SEE MY MUM IN HEAVEN? - Part 12 I watched the news in the last few weeks as a nation reels in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let It Shine

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 3, 2011

A sermon for the 5th Sunday after Epiphany on providing salt and letting the light of Christ shine.

Matthew 5: 13 – 16 / Let It Shine Intro: A minister was making a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he was pounding away, he noticed a little boy who was watching him. The youngster didn’t say a word, so the preacher kept on working, thinking the las would leave; but he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Igniting A Lifeless Church Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 8, 2011

Have you ever wondered what it takes to ignite a dying church? Have you ever attended a dying church? No one wants to be in a dead, dull, dying church. What do you think it takes for a church to burn for Jesus?

Have you ever wondered what it takes to ignite a dying church? Have you ever attended a dying church? Introduction - A Dying Church An artist was once asked to put on canvas what he considered to be the picture best symbolizing a decaying and dying church. After several months, he returned and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Fear Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 4, 2010

With Jesus in our boat, we have no need to fear. God’s presence and power in our lives stills our storms and calms our fears.

Matthew 8:23-27 “Why Do We Fear?” INTRODUCTION You probably know this already, but our crystal balls don’t work very well. A year ago who would have thought that we wouldn’t feel any more secure flying than we did in the days after 9/11? Who would have foreseen that we’d be pouring troops ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Don’t Lose Your Footing

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 12, 2011

Many times I have not been thankful for my feet and all the abuse I have put them through, and usually I don’t give them a second thought till they start hurting!

My feet have carried me to baptisms, weddings, and funerals, to work, to leisure. They have been both hot and cold, wet and dry, stepped on, walked on, turned, and twisted and worn out. And yet many times I have not been thankful for my feet and all the abuse I have put them through, and usually ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7

Denomination: Baptist

Be More Concerned About

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 30, 2012

Paul writes that one should be more concerned about love, being saved, trusting the True God, getting close to God, and helping the fallen ones than being concerned about food sacrificed to idols.

I Corinthians 8: 1-13 “Be more concerned about” What was not so good at Corinth was some of the rascals there Corinthian Christians composed of converted idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, thieves, drunkards, and swindlers (6:9-11). The church made up of people from such ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Thanks Be Unto God For His Unspeakable Gift. ( Part 6) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 25, 2011

God became the JUST and the JUSTIFIER- God"s real reason behind Christmas

The "real" meaning of Christmas (part 6) God's desire-The "real"reason for Christmas Look at the cross... God Died there! So we wouldn't have to. So that God could be the JUST and the Justifier of us all! The Reading of Psalm 23 There was once a Shakespearean actor who was known everywhere ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

High, Holy, & Lifted Up Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

As you read this, please pray for a proper understanding of God's true size and might. Let Isaiah's vision of God (Isa. 6:1-7) un-box your view of God. God is holy. He is sacred, set apart, and unlike all else. Holiness isn't just an attribute of God;

As you read this, please pray for a proper understanding of God's true size and might. Let Isaiah's vision of God (Isa. 6:1-7) un-box your view of God. God is holy. He is sacred, set apart, and unlike all else. Holiness isn't just an attribute of God; it is the essence of who God is. It's ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go Of The Woodworm's Hand!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 27, 2016

Stop trying to hold together what God is not holding up!

Looking for surveyors jokes/stories for my speaking engagement next month, I came across this one. Surveyor: This house is a ruin. I wonder what stops it from falling down. Owner: I think the woodworms are holding hands. source: http://www.jokebuddha.com/Surveyor/recent#ixzz4IYOEUKGF Rev 3:1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

"O, Man Of God"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 22, 2016

Paul encourages Timothy to be a man of God you need to Flee, Follow, Fight , and have Faith.

“O, Man Of God” 1 Timothy 6:6-19 • Paul calls Timothy his son; I believe he loved Timothy as a son. • Maybe he sees in Timothy some of himself A young man of great Faith • He sees in Timothy what he saw in another young disciple of Christ called Stephen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Methodist

Poverty Can Be Caused By Excessive Consumption Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 9, 2017

Part 14 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Hear, my son, and be wise, and direct your heart in the way. Be not among drunkards or among gluttonous eaters of meat, for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and slumber will clothe them with rags" (Prov. 23:19-21). The wise writer particularly addresses his words to a young ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:19-21, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 23:29-30, Deuteronomy 2:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Believing, Acting And Confessing!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 28, 2016

In our Christian lives we need God's Word Believing, Acting and Confessing the Word.It will bring the blessings of God.!

God's Word Believing, Acting and Confessing! I. Believing God's Word - Acts 27:25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. A. We should not just look at circumstances. Do not just look at the mountain. Look also to the promises of God! - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24