Sermons on Ruts Are Traps:

The Empty Promises Of Idol Worship. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Idol worship is a subtle yet deadly trap that promises success and happiness but delivers only disappointment and emptiness.

Idol worship is a subtle yet deadly trap that promises success and happiness but delivers only disappointment and emptiness. Today, we'll explore the consequences of worshipping idols and the true source of fulfillment. In 1 Samuel 5:1-5, we see the Philistines' idol, Dagon, fallen and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-5, Psalm 115:4-8, Isaiah 42:17

The Spirit Of Jealousy.

Contributed by Drexwell Seymour on Sep 7, 2018

The Spirit of Jealousy is a sin and can even lead to Murder. Recognize this Spirit and Do not Get Trapped with It.

Introduction Many of us are so preoccupy or consume with the things that other people have until it reaches a point that the spirit of jealousy is activated. I believe at some point in our lives, all of us were faced with the spirit of Jealousy. However, some are mild while others are very ...read more

Scripture: James 3:16

God’s Unseen Hand: Lessons On Deliverance From 1 Samuel 19 - 1 Samuel 19:1-24 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 8, 2025

Trapped in a house surrounded by killers, David prayed a psalm that changed everything. Find out how in this sermon!

1 Samuel 19:1 Saul told his son Jonathan and all the attendants to kill David. But Jonathan was very fond of David 2 and warned him, "My father Saul is looking for a chance to kill you. Be on your guard tomorrow morning; go into hiding and stay there. 3 I will go out and stand with my father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 19, 2008

The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal.

A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal Matthew 4:1-4 The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal. Out natural tendency is to drift from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on May 12, 2012

There are times when we have questions but no answers. There are times when the problems of family, finances, relationships, or work seem to have us in a rut. When you grow in focused worship of God, you will become smarter. The good shepherd will provide

John 10:11–18 (ESV) True worship of God can make you smarter. Life can offer challenges that no matter how hard you try; the testing and trials in life seem to grind you down. To understand how to become more creative and productive seek God’s help. The neatest little cloth ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Potholes Of Fear Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 26, 2005

2nd in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

POTHOLES OF FEAR Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 1 PSALM 27 INTRODUCTION:(Video-“What are you afraid of?” 2:12 www.sermonspice.com) How would you answer that question? Now, being afraid of spiders, snakes, girls or heights may not be your particular phobia but there are countless concerns ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Avoiding The Mistake Of Materialism Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2007

The mistake of materialism leads to destruction. In this sermon look at what happened to four people who feel into the trap of materialism.

Introduction: A. One of the biggest mistakes we can make in life is to buy into the myth that more is better and that money and the things it can buy will make us happy. B. All he ever wanted was more. 1. He wanted more money so he turned inherited wealth into a billion dollars worth of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hell? No! Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006

Gain a clearer understanding of Hell, what blinds us to it’s trap, as well as how to stay out.

“Hell? No!” (Luke 16:1-31) I’d like to give you a short, one-question quiz today. Ready? Here we go… Q: Of the following topics, which two did Christ talk most about in his preaching? Heaven, Marriage, Money, Children, Hell, or Sandals. Go ahead. Take your 2 picks. Believe it or not, it is hell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Me?

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

Do not allow the enemy to trap you in the “why me?” Just remember who you are.

If you remember, last week I mentioned that on occasions the believers tend to fall in the enemy’s trap; on occasions, the believer tends to fall in the trap of self pity, which in almost all instances causes them to deviate from God’s path. This was certainly the case with the prophet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Trojan Horse, Sneaky Snake

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 17, 2024

Beware, we must beware the offering could be a TROJAN HORSE that will open the door for defeat. Faith realizes traps.

CAMOUFLAGE: BEWARE OF THE TROJAN HORSES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) 2 TO 3 PART LESSON. THE YELLOW LIGHT ON VAN… came on last week, not 42 psi, but 31 on the right front tire. We added air. A few days later, the yellow light came on again, this time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Genesis 3:1, Luke 10:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nuestras Madres: Instrumentos De La Gracia De Dios

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on May 15, 2001

Por la historia de Rut y Noemí vemos un muy buen ejemplo de la relación que Dios quiere que exista entre madre e hijos.

Hoy es el día de las madres, un día en que dejamos por un momento la rutina y los quehaceres diarios para agradecer a nuestras mamás por criarnos, por amarnos... por aguantarnos. La “madre” del día de las madres se llama Anna Jarvis. Dos años después de la muerte de su mamá, ella convenció a su ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Study The Word To Avoid The Absurd

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

There are all kinds of teaching available to us today, but God's Word will keep us from getting trapped and wrapped up in teaching that is contradictory to His Truth.

STUDY THE WORD To Avoid The Absurd 1 Timothy 4:1-11 He was born deep in the heart of Texas, San Antonio to be exact. His daddy was a preacher who had a gift for communicating God's Word, and the people would come from near and far to hear him Sunday after Sunday. The family moved from San ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Spiritual Insensitivity

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2025

Spiritual insensitivity is a dangerous condition in which a person loses awareness of God’s presence, His warnings, and His direction. It occurs when the heart becomes dull and unresponsive to the prompting of the Holy Spirit.

THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL INSENSITIVITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-4 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:23, Ephesians 5:14-17, 1 Peter 5:8, Hebrews 2:1, 1 Corinthians 10:12 INTRODUCTION Spiritual insensitivity is a dangerous condition in which a person loses awareness of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-4, Proverbs 4:23, Ephesians 5:14-17, 1 Peter 5:8, Hebrews 2:1, 1 Corinthians 10:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wake Up And Get Dressed! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Sometimes people are so content they get into a spiritual rut where nothing ever changes. Part of the problem is with us preachers. There is so much Sermonic Sominex dispensed in churches today, it lulls people to sleep.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles, please, to Romans 13, verse 11. Today I want to talk to you about “Wake Up and Get Dressed!” So you won’t have to keep looking at your watch, I’m putting a clock up here for you. I know for some of you, when you come to church and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Eating With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 13, 2004

Although the Pharisees had set a trap for him, Jesus used this dinner as time to teach on compassion for our fellow man.

Eating with the Enemy Luke 14:1-24 Introduction: Several times in the book of Luke, we see that Jesus goes to eat in the house of a Pharisee. Here in Luke 14, we see the last of these encounters. What’s really interesting about this passage is that, during this one dinner, Jesus teaches on three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ