Sermons on Ruin:

Christians Are Being Transformed Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008

Christians are not perfect but they are being transformed into the likeness of Christ.

CHRISTIANS ARE BEING TRANSFORMED COLOSSIANS 3:1-4 SERMON SERIES: A CHRISTIAN IS... Turn your Bibles to Colossians 3:1-4 as we look at God’s word on change. One of the reasons the apostle Paul wrote this letter was to address the issue of change. Can a person truly change? Can a person whose ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 10 of "Being the Church," focusing on the reality of conflict and how the Bible instructs on dealing with it in a Christ-like manner.

Being the Church God’s Conflict Resolution Scripture: Acts 15:36-41 Icebreaker: Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the sage’s home and told his version of what happened. When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Church Of God

'whose House Are You Building? The Message Of Haggai' Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Mar 16, 2009

The inspiring words of the prophet Haggai; words that fill us with courage and challenge us to give ourselves fully to God’s purposes. A study.

1) Pre-Reading Introduction The Bible is always the best commentary on the Bible. To get a clear picture of what is happening in Haggai, we have to know the events described in Ezra chapters 1-6. About 50,000 people had returned from exile in Babylon; returned to Jerusalem with great faith that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All You Need Is Love Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 6, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 6 verses 37 through 49

Luke 6: 37 – 49 All You Need Is Love 37 “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-49

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Proverbs 14 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 4, 2012

This is a look at Proverbs chapter 14.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Fourteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter fourteen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands. Proverbs 14:1 (NASB) Here again the wise and the foolish are contrasted. A wise ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Wonders That Happen When God Is In Our Midst

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 5, 2009

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE AMAZING WONDERS THAT HAPPEN WHEN GOD IS IN OUR MIDST AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1.REVIVAL 2.HOLINESS 3.VICTORY 4.JUSTICE 5.PROTECTION 6.PEACE 7.PRAISE

AMAZING WONDERS THAT HAPPEN WHEN GOD IS IN OUR MIDST ************************************************** OUTLINE 1.REVIVAL 2.HOLINESS 3.VICTORY 4.JUSTICE 5.PROTECTION 6.PEACE 7.PRAISE THE MESSAGE AMAZING WONDERS THAT HAPPEN WHEN GOD IS IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introducing... Zechariah Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

And in the midst of this, all the mess and rubble, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies speaks. “I was very angry… but return to me, and I will return to you… Turn from your evil ways, and stop all your evil practices.”

Introducing… Zechariah: The Book of Zechariah June 8, 2008 Zech 1:1-6 Intro: When Jesus taught his disciples to pray that God’s kingdom would come, he taught them more than how to pray: he opened his heart to them and challenged them to be inspired by the same vision he had, and for which he ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Jesus is anointed Messiah and he says it’s for three purposes. First is to proclaim Good News to the poor.

Good News to the Poor Isaiah 61:1-6 What’s this season really about? Jesus. It’s not so much what he taught as it is about who he is. In Jesus’ first sermon, he chose this Biblical text and in it, he gives his mission. When Jesus read this Scripture, he closed the book and dropped the bombshell and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Bonds Of Bitterness

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010

A sermon on bitterness-Its destructive nature--TO US as well as other we come in contact with.

The Bonds of Bitterness Eph. 4:31 31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Intro: Has someone ever said or done something to you for which you found it difficult to forgive them? 1. Hear their name, it still brings butterflies to your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nehemiah 1 - Rebuilding A Broken World Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 3, 2010

Do you have a vision for this broken world? See the need, feel the need, share the need and then meet the need.

REBUILDING A BROKEN WORLD It was a beautiful day that afternoon so I decided to go for a walk. I was in the city of Cochabamba Bolivia August 1986. For 3 months I had worked in a medical clinic as part of a summer missions trip. Today was an off day so I did a little shopping at the market and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience, Kindness

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 15, 2023

We look at two fruit of the spirit: patience and kindness. We need patience! People are difficult. Other Christians can be difficult. Ministry takes time to bear fruit. And we need to show kindness. We may not realise what a fundamental quality it is for a Christian.

RUCKSACK ILLUSTRATION, EARLIER IN THE SERVICE. Narrator: ‘Today, Sam, Gifty, Vanessa and Cyril are going camping. Vanessa and Cyril are very excited about it. Vanessa gets to work packing two rucksacks. She is very thoughtful; she doesn’t want Cyril’s rucksack to be too heavy for him. She ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, 1 Timothy 1:16, Romans 8:29, Galatians 6:9, Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 3:12-17, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

For This New Year, Seek First The Kingdom

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 19, 2023

"Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness." In this New Year, let's make this our motivation or "driving purpose." The information our Lord shared is just as good today as it was when He walked this earth.

(Based on a message preached January 8, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO, but is not an exact transcription) Introduction: Good morning to you all and Happy New Year plus a few days! You know, I had planned on preaching from a different text this morning but I believe the Lord nudged ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Rebuild

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 19, 2021

God is calling the church to rebuild after the Corona Virus pandemic lock-downs. But amidst the challenges, it takes uncommon trust and surrender to tackle what God is asking. This message can be re-worked for a building program.

Someone once said, “Build. Destroy. Rebuild. I’ve mastered the art of bouncing back. Now, to master the art of not having to” (Dau Voire). This is probably how a lot of us feel. We’re tired of striving and struggling, and we’re tired of having to rebuild. But rebuilding is necessary in order ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-8, Ezra 6:1-4, Zechariah 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah Saw The Cradle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 9, 2018

Isaiah tells us this newborn Messiah would bring light to a dark world. In what ways is our world "dark" and how does Jesus change that in our lives?

OPENING: Video – Christmas, The Nativity (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu6A9fMLnsY) (The video was all dramatic music and words on a screen. After the video was done, I spoke the words to open the sermon) “His birth… foretold in ancient writings a miracle that would threaten an empire. His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-6, Matthew 4:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Habitat Of Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 2, 2018

An insightful look at the eternal dwelling place of Born-Again Christians.

When I was a young Christian, I heard a song written by Andréa Crouch titled “If Heaven Was Never Promised” that resonated deep in my soul about what my relationship with Jesus meant to me. The song spoke of the unspeakable joy found in Heaven with its streets of gold and Angels singing for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:4, Matthew 5:3, Matthew 5:12, Matthew 22:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational