Sermons on ruts: showing 646-660 of 1,228

Double Down To Defeat Discouragement

Contributed by Charles Mims on Sep 22, 2012

We have the world figured out, the wind is at our back, and something goes wrong that deflates us. It's an age old problem, with an age old solution. We need to double down on God, and defeat that demon of discouragement.

Doubling Down against Discouragement September 21, 2012 Nehemiah 4:1-23 (Background Passage) Nehemiah 4:10-14 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 10 In Judah, it was said: The strength of the laborer fails, since there is so much rubble. We will never be able to rebuild the wall. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Unleashing The People Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 11, 2012

The Kingdom of god, radically living out our faith

Unleashing the People of God Matthew 6:33 Introduction: What do you think about more than anything else? What occupies more of your time, energy and emotions more than any other item? I’m serious! What do you daydream about? When you’re by yourself in the car and your mind drifts away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acts 8 - The Marks Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 22, 2013

A disciple makes himself available to God. He listens to His bidding. A disciple is ready to share Christ.

Acts 6:5 tells us among the seven men elected to “wait on tables” were Stephen and Philip. Both left indelible marks in the history of the first church. Stephen lived a short life, but his sermon and martyrdom impacted Saul’s life, and led to an all-out persecution, which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bogged Down And Out

Contributed by Dave Clark on Nov 12, 2012

When we get stuck in life, God helps us (often through others).

Bogged Down and Out Psalm 40:1-11 Rev. David J. Clark The Psalm talks about getting stuck. “I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.” I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Give And Get - Modern Family - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 9, 2012

We are a long ways from the days of “Leave it to Beaver” and “The Brady Bunch”! What does God have to say to the “Modern Family”?

Modern Family Pt. 1 – Give and Get I hate to be the bearer of bad news but “Leave it to Beaver” has left, Mayberry is a distant memory, and the Waltons have said, “goodnight!” The day we live is different. The climate has changed. This modern age has impacted and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Church

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 20, 2014

This Sermon examine why Christians should attend church

Why Church Ephesians 5: 25-32 Intro: How many of you remember the comedian Flip Wilson? For those who don’t know him, he was a ground breaking black comedian. His show ran for four years, from 1970 to 1974. He created many memorable characters in his show and one of them was a pastor of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Servanthood

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 29, 2016

A servant can receive many gifts from his Master.

July 24, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Joel 2:28-29 Subject: Dreams, Visions, and Prophecy Title: The Joy of Servanthood Last week I spoke to you about how Jesus was both God and man – not just partially one or the other but fully God and fully man. This week I want to Look at the human ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Story- Chapter 27 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2014

Our lives can move from the Saturday despair to the Sunday delight!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we enter into the 27th chapter of The Story, we are going to touch on chapter 26 also because I would like for us to look at three days of Jesus’ life. • Friday, which was the day of the crucifixion, Saturday which was a day in which Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:62-64

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Son Rise Service

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 13, 2020

The resurrection of Christ was not the type of event that you celebrate once, but doesn’t change your life. It demands a change in your life. The Resurrection of Christ validates everything the Gospel claims about Christ, and it verifies everything Christ requires of us.

TITLE: SON RISE SERVICE SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 16:1-8 Imagine the most important thing that could possibly happen to you in your life happens, but afterward, nothing changes. • You graduate from college, but instead of going out and securing a job, you just go home and continue to live with Mom ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

3 Putting On The New Self Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

All our lives people tell us who we are, whether out loud by their words, or silently by the way they treat us. A distorted self image leads to a distorted life. Jesus says we are children of God. Put that image on every morning as you start your day.

Every morning we face the world with this momentous decision. “What am I going to wear today?” If you are doing something important in your job you might put on your very best, just that combination that says I am confident, but not too pushy. Something creative, but not weird. Something ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

What Mindset Do We Have? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 8, 2019

Romans 8:5-8

STRAIGHT FROM ROMANS 8 - What Mindset Do We Have? May 8, 2022 (Mother's day) Romans 8:5-8 Introduction: I did a survey with some folks I really trust with only one question. Ready…“Who controls your thinking?” And over and over again I got back this answer…“I do…but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Growing In Secret

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 26, 2020

The time in-between sowing and harvest can be discouraging, but the law of the harvest works. We can rest confident that God will finish what he began.

It's Growing In Secret Introduction This past Friday as Josh and I walked around in our backyard we looked at the various plants along the fence line. We do not spend a lot of time out there and Mike does a great job maintaining everything. We noticed something that we had not noticed before. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Psalm 65:9-13, Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come To Church With A Purpose

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

Why do people go to church? Power Point is available upon request

PSALM 27:4-5 “COME TO CHURCH WITH A PURPOSE” A) There does need to be a purpose behind why we come to church. * And there needs to be some reasons we do the things we do as they relate to the church. B) In our text the Psalmist, David, had a purpose, or some reasons for coming to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Chad Stephenson on Apr 2, 2018

Daring to live the life that God has for you!

Stepping Out Of The Boat: Daring To Live The Life That God Has For You! Turn your bibles to Matthew 14:22-34 Let me ask you a few questions today… How many would like to move forward in your relationship with Christ? How many have felt like you’ve been stuck in a rut? In talking to a lot of people, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Of Believers Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the second sermon in a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21-23

Denomination: Church Of God