Sermons on Ruined:

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

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

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

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

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

"Have A Healthy New Year"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 23, 2003

We need an annual SPIRITUAL check-up, just like we need an annual PHYSICAL check-up. In Psalm 26, David shows us his chart, as he goes to the Great Physican for his spiritual check-up.

“Have A Healthy New Year” Psalm 26 INTRODUCTION: The new year is almost upon us. We often greet each other, “Have a healthy and prosperous New Year!” Tonight, I want us to take a look at having a “Healthy New Year”. Sometimes we need an annual SPIRITUAL check-up, just like we need an annual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Second Chances

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Grace so amazing that it offers second chances. Learn about the unfairness of God’s grace and get some relief!

Second Chances The Unfairness of Grace 12/03/03 I. Introduction In Medieval Persia, Earth’s mightiest and most mysterious kingdom, a king and his son defeat the powerful Maharajah, looting his palace of priceless treasure, including an extravagant hourglass and a mysterious dagger. What the Prince ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Might Have Been

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

Look at famous failures (like Mike Tyson and Michael Vick) and Judas to see how we can avoid failure in our life.

WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN Luke 22:1-6, Mark 14: 17-21 He was a big man on campus, a quarterback with the speed of a gazelle, his moves left would-be tacklers holding a handful of air, an arm like a rocket launcher, and the looks of a model. He had it all… but then he went to the dogs. He found he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

For The Love Of Money?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 29, 2019

Ever wonder at what line a Christian crosses that makes money a trap and sin in their spiritual walk with Jesus? In this sermon I am going to outline a basic truth: putting trust in money and wealth and not God is a sin.

For the Love of Money? 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines money as a “medium of exchange” for goods and/or services. While one could barter to obtain the necessities of life such as food, shelter and clothing for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

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 Need For Walls

Contributed by Scott Sutton on Jul 8, 2022

I wanted to speak to you today about "The Need for Walls" If you think about everywhere, you go whether it be home, work, church, to a store, or even the vehicle you came here in this morning they are all enclosed by some form of walls for shelter and protection.

In ancient times walls were built almost exclusively for defense. As in the case of the Great Wall of China. Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the world. The Great Wall was built over a period of 2,300 years! It is the longest man-made structure in the history of the world and has a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

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

Pass It On-Commitment

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 20, 2018

May all who come behind us find us committed to God.

Title: Pass It On-Commitment Place: BLCC Date: 7/6/14 Text: Haggai 1:1-15 CT: May all who come behind us find us committed to God. A. In October of 1781, General Cornwallis marched his British troops into Yorktown. The patriots to the south had wreaked havoc on his redcoat army, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Be Strong, Be Fearless, And Build Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 5, 2016

God had to reprimand his people for not building his house. Their eyes were on their own selfish desire. This message is for a church in decline.

Last week we examined the life of Solomon. We discovered that he asked God for wisdom to govern his people but chose not to use it. So we read these sad words concerning the nation of Israel. 1 Kings 11:9-13 “The Lord was very angry with Solomon, for his heart had turned away from the Lord, ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare