Sermons on Ruts:

Come Down From Your Sycamore Tree Series

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 22, 2013

Zacchaeus' whole life changed; he completely turned around from a sinful life and thus became a child of God. God noticed the unnoticed.

1He entered Jericho and was passing through it. 2A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. 4So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Encounter Christ Powerfully Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 17, 2013

Christ's power, victory, the Lion of Judah

ENCOUNTER CHRIST POWERFULLY Rev. 1 (p 861) June 16, 2013 INTRODUCTION: If Jesus delays His return for His Bride the North American Christian Convention will meet here in Louisville, KY, July 9th-July 12th…It’s Theme: Victorious:”When life seems hopeless…read the end ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving At Thanskgiving

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Nov 17, 2014

Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday reminding us to be thankful; however, thanksgiving should be an attitude incorporated in our daily life.

Thanksgiving at Thanksgiving Philippians 1:1-8 Thanksgiving Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles, Please… Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"how To Change Your Mind"

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 27, 2019

Happy New Year! I think we would all agree this morning that the Bible is the most important book ever written. I read a total of 72 books last year including the Bible. I love to read. I read many interesting books but none of them compare to God’s word.

“How to Change your Mind” Matthew 5:6; Romans 12:1-2 Happy New Year! I think we would all agree this morning that the Bible is the most important book ever written. I read a total of 72 books last year including the Bible. I love to read. I read many interesting books but none of them compare to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Iron Did Swim Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 10, 2014

Getting back your cutting edge some times involves God taking you back to a place where you lost it, and doing a work of deep sorrow in our hearts. Just because you asked God forgive you doesn't mean you have properly dealt with your sin. Contrition.

The Iron Did Swim PPT 1 Series Title Gods best version of me PPT 2 Today's Message Title Where Did You Lose IT We began our series talking about how God's call is always forward, and you will remember I used the example of a cars gears and asked are you in park, neutral, reverse, or drive? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Parking! Keep Moving!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 25, 2014

Where have you parked your life? Illegal parking brings with it certain penalties such as tickets, towing, charges and fines. As disciples of Christ we need to be aware of where we have a tendency to park spiritually

All drivers at some time or other experienced the lovely frustration of driving around trying to find a parking spot. Sometimes you need to park in order to transact whatever business or appointment is pending. Sometimes you just park! Our life as believers and disciples of Christ is viewed as a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Justifiable Complaint Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

There was no escapism with Job. He got no comfort by trying to deny the reality of evil. Many believers often try to pretend that there is no evil. This is not healthy at all. Job is healthy, for he condemns evil for what it is.

Disraeli, as the Prime Minister of England, was once walking with a friend. As they went along the street in London, they met a distinguished looking gentleman. Disraeli greeted him, and asked, "How is your old complaint?" The man responded that it was getting worse, and he was sure it ...read more

Realistically Optimistic

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 30, 2019

According to Statista, a leading survey company, in 2013, 50% of adult Americans considered themselves optimistic. As we get ready to step into the new year, let's see if we can do something to shift our thinking to being realistically optimistic more often.

REALISTICALLY OPTIMISTIC According to Statista, a leading survey company, in 2013, 50% of adult Americans considered themselves optimistic. Only 4% identified as pessimists and 43% said they were somewhere in between. 3% declined to identify as anything. I'm interested to know how often those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-18, Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:8, Jeremiah 29:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

22 Years Of Benefits

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 20, 2020

This is one of the last sermons Pastor Chuck Brooks preached before the doors of GraceWay Church were closed.

The psalmist says, “Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our salvation! Selah” (Psalm 68:19 NKJV) Another psalm provides us with this word of blessing to the Lord: Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Of Whom The World Was Not Worthy

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 18, 2023

John the Baptist

OF WHOM THE WORLD WAS NOT WORTHY (LK 7:18-35) I had a severe ministerial midlife crisis ten years into full-time ministry. I pondered the meaning, value and effectiveness of what I was doing. My esteem, confidence, and drive were at an all-time low. Church work was wearisome, people disappointed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Give Up Praying Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

God is very much like a runner at a track and field event, waiting for the starting pistol to fire. God is eager to hear your prayer and to answer your prayer. So dive in! Ask God for the moon. Ask Him for the stars.

Two teams are away from this morning: middle school students are in St. Louis area doing door to door canvassing and block parties. Second team is in Vancouver at the Point Church – our church’s flagship church plant. Let’s celebrate the people there and pray for them together. Series ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Refuting The Entitled Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

In entitlement thinking, “title equals entitlement.” Favor is demanded based on one’s status or position. It seems the descendants of Joseph felt entitled to more land because they were a large tribe; but bigger doesn't equal blessing.

When it comes to possessing the land, we can’t just stand around waiting for someone to hand it to us. The same is true for those who are drawn to the work of God in our church and who want to partner with us. When we begin making an impact for the kingdom, and as we start leading others to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For Boredom

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

Many people, including many Christians, are utterly bored with life.

(1) SOME ARE BORED IN THEIR MARRIAGE Illus: Before Linda became engaged, she was quite the beauty, and didn't mind letting her boyfriend know it. One day she told him, "A lot of men are gonna be totally miserable when I marry." "Really?" asked her boyfriend, "And just ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

Cut It Out

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 7, 2023

Causing the little Ones to Stumble

Cut it Out! Mark 9:38-50 Do you remember when you were a kid and would tell other kids on the playground, “My daddy is bigger than your daddy”? A Bronx Tale is a film about a young man named “C”, who is growing up in the 60's, as he is guided by two father figures; one was his own father and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Return To Me Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 12, 2022

Superheroes have captured Americans’ imagination for a long time. We all know the saying, “It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s Superman!” It’s not an angel coming. It’s not a prophet coming. It’s the Lord Himself coming. “It’s a prophet. It’s an angel. No, it’s the Lord.”

I invite you to find the book of Malachi with me if you will [page 954 in your pew Bibles]. Today’s Scripture You have wearied the LORD with your words. But you say, “How have we wearied him?” By saying, “Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delights in them.” Or by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:26-27, Joshua 5:14, Matthew 5:45, Matthew 3:3

Denomination: Baptist