Sermons on Rut:

Stewardship Of Self - Forward Steps 1 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is our Stewardship Series for 2009, focusing on the assurance of the Christian peom "Footprints in the Sand" we can step out boldly knowing God walks with us.

As you can see, the sanctuary is decked out in a “beach theme.” During our brainstorming session this year we came up with the idea of “Forward Steps” for our stewardship drive. Now, can anyone guess how we got from “Forward Steps” to the beach theme? The center theme of it all this year is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does Serving God Look Like?

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2009

Are you a follower of Jesus Christ? Before you answer let’s look at God’s Word together today. Our text today shows us two ways that we can know that we are following Christ.

Hebrews 12:12-17 Purpose: To describe how a Christian should live his life. Aim: I want the listener to find needed changes in their walk with Christ. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to look a text that is imbedded in the book of Hebrews. We find the word THEREFORE three times in this chapter. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ain't No Going Back There

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Sep 29, 2006

Quit longing for the "good ole day." They are past and over. Look to where you are now and to the future

Ain’t No going back there Numbers 14:1-4 1So all the congregation lifted up their voices and cried, and the people wept that night. 2And all the children of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt! ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Can Change You

Contributed by James Lowe on Nov 18, 2006

God can change any man who is willing to change. By placing his trust in Jesus Christ.

God can change you 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new. Another translation says, “Therefore, if any one is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Single Most Important Secret To Keep You From Falling Away

Contributed by Coz Von on May 12, 2014

I am Growing in leaps and bounds,but not commited enough, knowlegde can set you free but knowledge can condemn you as well as a lack of groath & commitment. will I be lost because I draw too close to be able resist anymore - Is the narrow road too narrow?

As I draw closer to God, God in turn draws closer to me. I've been growing constantly as a result of this relationship. I am Growing in leaps and bounds, at a steep and steady pace: I am falling and growing at the same time, but should I fail, I will be lost, right? How bad would it be if I love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouraged To Encourage

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 22, 2013

God encourages us so that we could encourage one another

Encouraged to Encourage 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 The story seems so modern. A man who seems to be in a rut in his job gets a call from his boss about a terrific new opportunity overseas. Things had not been going so well where he was. Everything he tried to do was a dead end. So this opportunity was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Samson, A Double-Minded Man

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 14, 2013

Samson was the quintessential example of the double minded man... unstable in all he did.

Samson: A Double-Minded Man Judges 16 Introduction: Samson has long been a negative example held up before children and adults. He is a negative example of ... uncontrolled passion, an undisciplined life, a disobedient servant, and a carnal believer. But the truth is that Samson was a jumble of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

God Speaks. We Listen. Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 15, 2013

God speaks. We listen. God will tell us what we need to hear, when we need to hear it.

MALACHI is last of all the Minor Prophets. • His message is given about 80 years after Haggai and Zechariah, and 400 years before Jesus entered the scene. • By now the Temple has been rebuilt, the people had their own homes, and most likely, the wall of Jerusalem was being rebuilt or had already ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Build An Ark

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

God’s commands aren’t necessarily meant to match your understanding; they are meant to meet your challenges.

LARGEST RUBBERBAND BALL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHNvScJ5bzI That, my friends, is absurd and outrageous. 5 years! Are you kidding me! We’ve launched a series where we’re going to look at the absurd and outrageous commands God made – commands that at the beginning seems ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Church On Fire

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 6, 2011

God told His people that they should never let the fire go out on the alter. As priests of God, we can never let the fire go out in our churches.

CHURCH ON FIRE LEVITICUS 6:8-13 Intro. There was a church in a small town out in rural America. One night the church building caught fire and burned down. While the building was burning, many of the town folk were standing around and watching it burn. The pastor had been called and as he drove up ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Name Of The Lord Is A Strong Tower

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2015

To show that the name of the LORD is our strong tower or Divine Protection and we can use the Name of the LORD anytime we're in trouble.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a strong tower? Yes, the Name of the LORD is my strong tower. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the name of the LORD is our strong tower or Divine Protection and we can use the Name of the LORD anytime we're in trouble. IV. TEXT: Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"No Room"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2016

I would guess that many of us can identify with this statement because we feel the same way at this time of year. We have no room. There are several things that begin to happen when we get to this point. None of them are good.

“No Room” Luke 2:1-7 You may not want to know that there are only two weeks left until Christmas. Hopefully you have been getting ready, you have made your list and checked it twice and you will even have some time to slow down and enjoy the season. I am of the belief that may people, probably ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Getting Unstuck"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

If you are stuck and want to move forward this message is for you.

“Getting Unstuck” Mark 1:9-15 Mark 1:9-15 Maybe you have a cousin that you really like. Someone you just really have a great relationship with. I think we sometimes forget or maybe you didn’t know John the Baptist and Jesus are cousins. We forget that this crazy preacher named ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Status Update Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 25, 2015

Life Verse. Scriptures that guide your life

Life Verse| Status Update A while back, my friends Paul, Sarah and I would have a “religious appointment” with the TV to watch Extreme Makeover. Now, if you’ve never seen that show, a quick synopsis is that a family is in need of a new house. Either there has been a major ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Shot

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

We only have one shot to make a difference

Jn 15:3-10 One Shot Alexander the Great conquered the entire known world by the time he was 33 years old, and then he died. Mother Theresa won a Nobel Peace Prize for her work among the poor before dying at the age of 87. Abraham Lincoln failed many times as a businessman and politician before ...read more

Scripture: John 15:3-10

Denomination: Christian Church