Sermons on Ruth:

What Is Our Purpose. Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 6, 2023

Like God called John to a specific purpose—before birth and before he could qualify himself for the task—He calls us to spread His story of salvation to the world—even when we don’t feel capable of doing the job.

You know, I do think we all have a purpose on this earth. The reason we have skills and talents, and passions are so that we can serve the greater community, earn a living, and also live life. I have seen in my own life that sometimes we hit this mid-life crisis scenario where we question our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:15-17, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Only Takes A Little

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 17, 2023

When it comes to the Christian life, it doesn't take much. God can make a little go a long way.

I think it’s happened to all of us; we lay down intending to take a short nap, but we end up sleeping for hours. It only takes a little slumber for it to turn into a long sleep. 1. IT ONLY TAKES A LITTLE SIN (I Corinthians 5:1-6) Illustration: a student at a college who was allergic to peanut oil ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Baptist

Are Clergies Superior In Gods Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 28, 2021

Christ is the head of the church and He is the supreme authority. Believers have different callings and gifts (Romans 12:6), they're all servants of the Lord (Romans 14:4).

Christ as the head of the church and He is the supreme authority. Believers have different callings and gifts (Romans 12:6), they're all servants of the Lord (Romans 14:4). Paul and Timothy called themselves the “servants” of the Corinthian church (2 Corinthians 4:5). Peter viewed Silas as his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Titus 2:14, Revelation 1:6

Freed To Be A Slave! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 28, 2025

Based on Romans 6:20-23 - Encourages hearers to consider what it means to be freed from sin to become a slave to God.

“FREED TO BE A SLAVE” Romans 6:20-23 FBCF – 9/28/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – When is last time you used an oxymoron? Def: “a figure of speech in which two contradictory words are put side by side to form a phrase.” Some words just don’t seem to go together: - Jumbo shrimp - Organized chaos - Clearly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

"marks Of A True Christ-Follower" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 20, 2025

Based on Romans 12:9-13 - Encourages hearers to understand that their lives are to be marked w/ Christlike qualities.

“MARKS OF A TRUE CHRIST-FOLLOWER” Romans 12:9-13 FBCF – 10/22/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBGFsxRsnmM “Faith” & spirituality popular topics these days. - Charlie Kirk’s assassination has triggered a lot, positive & negative – Gospel seen & heard by millions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say On Moral Issues Such As Racism And Prejudice?

Contributed by Robert Webb on Nov 7, 2025

Acts 10:34-35-NKJV 34 Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. 35 But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.

What does the Bible say on Moral Issues such as Racism and Prejudice? Acts 10:34-35-NKJV 34 Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. 35 But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him. There seems to be people in the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:9, Leviticus 19:33-34, Matthew 2:13-16, 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Realization Of God’s Guidance-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 10, 2025

4 of ? Luke records prophetic events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist. God’s ‘guidance’(1:79) has been realized or brought to fruition. ?How is God’s guidance realized? God’s guidance is realized thru a Prophetic...

The REALIZATION Of GOD’s GUIDANCE-IV— Luke 1:67b-80(:57-80) Attention: PETA's Response to Obama's Fly “Execution”—June 18, 2009 Exerpted from: OneNewsNow.com, Reuters, ABC News. In 2009, then U.S. President Barak Obama(2008-2016) stopped during an interview, to swat & kill a fly that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-69, Luke 1:67-79, Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

Instructions For Husband And Wife PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 31, 2023

This sermon explores the roles and responsibilities in marriage as guided by God's Word, emphasizing the importance of character and reverence in family life.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joyous day that the Lord has made and we are here, gathered in His name, ready to soak in His Word. It's a great privilege we have, to come together like this, to learn, to grow, to be transformed by the power of His Word. We are not here by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Topics: Submitting, Word Of God

Acts 7 Commentary PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon explores the narrative of Moses in Acts 7:17-35, drawing parallels to our own lives and our need for deliverance through Jesus Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of believers, and to immerse ourselves in the life-giving truth of God's Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because our God, in His infinite wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-35

Topics: Stephen's Sermon

Hope In A Covenant Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 18, 2018

A Covenant of Faith and a man named Abraham. Romans 4:3, “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.”

Our theme this year is Hope Found Here, and this month we are considering the Hope of the Covenant. Our faith is based on an everlasting, unchangeable covenant with God. Our salvation is not based on us being ‘good enough’, or ticking the right boxes, or trying to ‘be better’ or ‘doing good ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7, Hebrews 8:6-13, Romans 9:19-26, Zechariah 13:7-9, Zechariah 8:1-8, Hosea 2:16-23, Hosea 1:6-11, Ezekiel 37:11-28, Ezekiel 36:22-32, Ezekiel 34:11-30, Ezekiel 14:1-11, Ezekiel 11:14-21, Jeremiah 32:36-42, Hebrews 11:8-12, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Jeremiah 30:8-22, Jeremiah 24:1-7, Jeremiah 11:1-5, Jeremiah 7:21-26, 2 Samuel 7:4-16, Ruth 1:15-16, Leviticus 26:40-45, Exodus 29:42-46, Exodus 6:1-8, Genesis 17:1-8, Genesis 15:18-21, Genesis 15:1-8, Romans 4:18-25, Romans 4:13-16, Jeremiah 31:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Soul Care 103 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 3, 2023

To achieve the Abundant life Jesus promises requires our souls to be healthy and whole.

Video Transition: A Word from the Lord! What is your word from the Lord? Our staffs and Creative teams was and is Abundance! John 10:10 Soul Care: Soul Care 103 Thesis for series: To achieve the Abundant life Jesus promises requires our souls to be healthy and whole. But to do this requires soul ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Matthew 16:26, Matthew 22:37, John 15:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dying To Self Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 16, 2004

Life is to be lived for the glory of God. When a person lives out of a motive of self interest he is operating just as the world operates and experiences life accordingly. But for those who will deny the self-centered desires of their fallen nature and pu

Dying to Self Fortifying the Foundations # 28 John 12:12-36[1] 2-15-04 Intro Video Clip “The Greatest Story Ever Told” [Ch. 22 (2:07: 47) to Ch. 23 (2:10: 36)] Does Christianity really work? Is there something to be experienced in a walk with God that is not experienced by the average human ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36, Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Crown Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 15, 2009

Dynamically interesting content! Summary of the period of the kings, w/ a special contrast of Saul, David, and Solomon. Wonderful visuals enhance a very helpful outline. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Crown I Samuel 8 2 part sermon on Saul and David during the times of the Kings. Both parts are here: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Crown.html Pt.1-Saul Israel decided they wanted to be a monarchy, not a theocracy. They wanted a king, not to be led by God. They wanted a visible leader. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Free At Last Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 26, 2009

In Galatians 5:1-6, we see Liberty 1) Defined (Gal. 5:1) 2) Defended (Gal. 5:2-4) and 3) Described (Gal. 5:5-6)

In 1963 American civil rights proponent Martin Luther King said: "So let freedom ring. From the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire, let freedom ring. From the mighty mountains of New York, let freedom ring. From the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania, let freedom ring. But not only that; let ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Other

A Reward For Obedience

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 15, 2008

There is a closer tie between our view of children and our view of God than we might ever suspect.

EXODUS 1:1-21 A REWARD FOR OBEDIENCE “These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. All the descendants of Jacob were seventy persons; Joseph was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist