Sermons on Ruins:

Altared - Pt. 2 - Blowing Santa's Mind! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 7, 2013

Once prominent in churches. Once prominent in life. Now seldom seen in our buildings. Have they also disappeared from our life? We have been called to live an

Altared - Pt. 2 - Blowing Santa's Mind! I. Introduction For some it was padded. For others it folded down. For some a simple rail. For others it was built in and for others it was a separate piece of furniture that often became a display location for offering plates, plastic flowers, and croquette ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Falling Towers Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 2, 2013

Everyone must face the problem of evil; Jesus tells us to be faithful to our call.

3rd Sunday of Lent 2013 Despite the fact that nobody but academic researchers remember it, November of 1641 was one of the most important months in history. In that month, just before the English Civil War broke out, the first issue of what would be called a “newspaper” appeared in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

A Time To Lament Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 2, 2016

When the bottom drops out, we need to lament before God.

A Time to Lament (Psalm 79) 1. My high school assignment 
was to ask a veteran about World War II. Since my father had served 
in the Philippines during the war, 
I chose him. After a few basic questions, I very gingerly asked, “Did you ever kill anyone?” Dad got ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Attitude Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016

The seven things God hates.

Series: Seven Week: 7 Passage: Proverbs 6:16-19 Title: The Attitude (False Witness) Interesting Statement: John was driving home late one night when he picked up a hitchhiker. As they rode along, he began to be suspicious of his passenger. John checked to see if his wallet was safe in the pocket ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Does Not Throw The Clay Away! Try Again!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 18, 2017

WE CAN NEVER GIVE UP ON PEOPLE. Seems, I can see farther than I can reach? We must love hard to love people and dream new possibilities. Marred clay? No excuses, try again.

GOD DOES NOT THROW THE CLAY AWAY... TRY AGAIN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU CAN SEE FARTHER THAN YOU CAN REACH... BUT KEEP REACHING... Have you ever watched a western where the cowboy falls into QUICKSAND? The cowboys natural reaction is to kick and fight. The more the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatest Gift Of All

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017

CHRISTMAS TIME IS A TIME OF GIVING IT`S A TIME WHERE FAM ILY AND FRIENDS EXCHANGE GIFTS IN THE SPRIT OF LOVE

John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. TOPIC- THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS CHRISTMAS TIME IS A TIME OF GIVING IT`S A TIME WHERE FAMILY AND FRIENDS EXCHANGE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Is In It Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019

How to tell when God is in it

God Is In It--7 1-10.docx Ecclesiastes 7:1-10 As we make a turn into chapter 7 Solomon describes the “better things” that come to the life of the person who follows God’s Wisdom. These words add incredible “balance” to the life of a child of God. Solomon uses the word “better” seven times in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Safe Space

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 11, 2018

where can "safe space" be found?

Safe Space Psalm 4 The buzzword today seems to be “safe places.” Universities and other institutions are setting up safe places where people can express their opinions without anyone challenging them. People with differing opinions are simply not allowed. This, somehow is supposed to make people ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is My Warrant

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 11, 2018

So the next time people will insult you and accuse you, just say to them where is your warrant of arrest? But for you, you already know, a good teacher always asks questions to his/her students, not that the teacher is dumb, but the teacher already knows

JESUS is my Warrant 1 Corinthians 1:8 And He will establish you to the end [keep you steadfast, give you strength, and guarantee your vindication; He will be your warrant against all accusation or indictment so that you will be] guiltless {and} irreproachable in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Binding The Strong Man

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 4, 2018

The original Latin “addictus” means “one who has been given up or made over as servant to his creditor.”

10B The scribes wrongfully attribute Jesus’ power to the sorcery of Satan. It was tantamount to an accusation of witchcraft. The background is that it was commonly held back then that weaker demons could be exorcised by more powerful ones. Jesus points out that this is a contradiction, because ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Fighting The Wrong Enemy Mk 9: 38-41

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013

Jesus had just taught a lesson on ambition and service. Now He teaches a lesson on tolerance and tolerance is often misunderstood.

Jesus had just taught a lesson on ambition and service. Now He teaches a lesson on tolerance. Tolerance is often misunderstood. Some believe that every person should be received and accepted' no matter their beliefs or behavior. Others are convinced that beliefs and behavior matter; In other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Holy! He Is Holy!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 11, 2015

Through smart phones, smart education, and smart ways, we are today producing smart rogues who don’t care whom they hurt, whom they injure as long as they are benefited!

He is Holy! He is Holy! Author: Bala Samson Titus 2:12”..training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age.” Here is the extract of the message that I preached in the Saturday fasting prayer at our Shiloh ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Memorial To The Accursed Thing

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on May 28, 2014

The memorial to the sin of Achan

Memorial to the accursed thing. 5/25/14 In Arlington National Cemetery there is a tomb that has been erected. The tomb contains the body of an unidentified American soldier who died while fighting for this great land during WWI. Next to the tomb are the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

How Did Romans Get Into Isaiah? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 2, 2014

God makes the case that we are sinners, lost, and helpless; we need a redeemer who will first intervene and then empower us by his Spirit.

How Did Romans Get Into Isaiah? (Isaiah 59:1-21) 1. I have told some old jokes before, but never this old. 2. Archaeologists discovered a 3rd century Roman joke book (in Greek) 2009. 3. Seriously, here is one of the jokes. “…about a barber, a professor and a bald man who go one a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do You Value?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 4, 2014

Our problem is that are values are our of whack.

- Valuables are protected & locked up - Luke 12:15 (AV) — 15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. Luke 12:15 (My Translation) — 15 Beware! Watch out! Guard yourself! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Baptist