Sermons on Ruins:

Calling In The Heavy Artillery Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

UNDESERVED, MALICIOUS, PERSONAL ATTACKS CALL FOR DIVINE VINDICATION

BIG IDEA: UNDESERVED, MALICIOUS, PERSONAL ATTACKS CALL FOR DIVINE VINDICATION INTRODUCTION: When have you come under vicious, unjustified personal attack? What were the circumstances? How did you feel as your attackers heaped slander upon slander to try to ruin your good name and cause you great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Are Some People Disqualified For Positions Of Service?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission.

1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. James wrote, "Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins." (James 4:17) In this passage we read about how the apostles were forced to choose a replacement for Judas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consequences For Spiritual Hypocrisy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why do some people think that they can benefit from pretending to be something that they are not? Dishonesty is a serious sin against God. Ananias and Sapphira offered to sell their property and give the proceeds to the church, but they lied about giving

1. Why do some people think that they can benefit from pretending to be something that they are not? Dishonesty is a serious sin against God. Ananias and Sapphira offered to sell their property and give the proceeds to the church, but they lied about giving all the money to God while keeping ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jet Tour Through Ephesians Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to Ephesians

EPHESIANS - Exaltation INTRODUCTION: Ephesians was one of the four Epistles written by Paul from his Roman jail. It is the loftiest of all NT literature, identifying the Believer as enjoying the blessings of “ heavenly places in Christ”. The letter identifies the wealth, the worth and the walk ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Way...

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

Man tries many ways to find salvation, but the Bible clearly states that there is only one way.

There Is A Way Matthew 7:13-14 Intro. Matthew 7:13-14 In the glass house at the fair… -People are wandering around. -Some just keep stumbling around till they find the way out. -Some give up until someone leads them out. Man has made many attempts to find his way to heaven. I. The stylish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings In The Aftermath Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 29, 2002

When devastation rains down upon you, take heart for there are blessings to follow. An examination of God’s blessings one year after the Hoisington tornado.

Today is April 21st, marking the one year anniversary of the event that turned most of our lives upside down in an instant....the Hoisington tornado. If you’re like me, it’s hard to believe it’s already been a year. I reflect back upon all that I’ve seen and experienced at how far God has taken ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 6, 2002

Important issues in the Christian upbringing of a child

Baptism of Jack Tucker 08-09-02 Story: When Allied troops captured a young American fighting for the Taliban in Afghanistan, last year a major American newspaper wrote the following: “The parents of John Walker Lindh, the child of privilege turned Taliban terrorist didn’t put their foot down ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Here I Am Send Someone Else

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

We are in the Lord’s army, are we ready for the call to duty?

Here I am, Send Someone Else Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 ISA 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jabez: A Man Who Believed In Prayer

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 14, 2001

The way to the top begins down on your knees.

JABEZ: A Man Who believed In Prayer (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Check Your Joy

Contributed by David Dailey on Sep 1, 2001

IN the presence of the lord is fullness of joy and the joy of the lord is our strength

Check Your Joy Have you ever drug yourself around in defeat saying things like: I just don’t understand it; I just can’t figure it out? Well, I have. We believe the Bible. We believe God is a healer. We believe Jesus delivered us from the curse of sin, but yet victory has not manifested, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salty Saints

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001

Our purpose in the world.

SALTY SAINTS TEXT MATT. 5:13 INTRODUCTION: SODIUM CHLORIDE OR COMMON SALT IS A CHEMICAL COMPOUND THAT IS USED ALL OVER THE WORLD. IT CONTAINS EQUAL NUMBERS OF POSITIVELY CHARGED SODIUM AND NEGATIVELY CHARGED CHLORINE IONS. SALT HAS MANY PURPOSES AND ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 3, 2002

We cannot find what we aren’t looking for and we can’t look for what we don’t know

The Pursuit of Holiness Romans 6:1-23 We cannot pursue that which we do not know. That is like playing the kids game of "Hide and go Seek" without knowing who is hiding. The same is true for holiness, if we do not know what it is how can we know when we found it? C.S. Lewis once ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing Healthy Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000

Developing a healthy, scriptural view of one's self enable us to handle life's struggles

DEVELOPING HEALTHY SELF-ESTEEM I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. (John 15:11) I. THE PROBLEM WITH SUB SELF-ESTEEM. A. Low self-esteem does not equal “humility”. B. Low self-esteem spurns God with feelings of “inferiority”. C. Low self-esteem ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000

Suggestions on overcoming fear with faith

OVERCOMING FEAR There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. (1 John 4:18) Introduction: Fear: Is it good or bad? ·(Psa 56:3) When I am afraid, I will trust in you. ·(Prov 29:25) Fear of man ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

Mastering Materialism Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

Overcoming the lure of THINGS.

How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 9) MASTERING MATERIALISM For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Mat 6:19-21) Introduction: People drive to the mall in cars that they cannot afford,to spend money that they don’t have, to buy things that they don’t need, to impress ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist