Sermons on Utter Ruin:

House - Part 7 - The Housing Market Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 13, 2010

Is God's house a building? Does His house have rules, systems, or structure? How can we be His house unless we know?

House “The Housing Market” I. Introduction I don’t normally like to stay in series for more than 3 to 4 weeks. I certainly don’t like to interrupt a series because I know that that causes us to forget. However, I really feel like I have 2 more messages that we need to look ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Fasting Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 18, 2008

Though the people wanted the blessings of God, they were not interested in allowing God to change their heart, their attitude & their actions. They wanted their religion to gain them special favor with God so that they would win the dog eat dog struggle

ISAIAH 58:3-12 TRUE FASTING Job 32:17-20 / Matthew 23:13-36 Going through the motions of religion, even those of sacrifice and fasting, does not move God. A true and vital relationship with God does not come through external religion and ritual. What brings the response of God into life is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Earth Yielding Increase

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 24, 2009

For Worldwide Communion Sunday: How can we, like the Psalmist, be optimistic in the face of international conflict, national dispute, racism, church tension, our personal conflicts? The Cross is God’s reaching out to heal.

It was an awesome ruin. A hulk of stone, a pile of rubble. Smoke stains clearly visible. Jagged edges its roofline. What once had been a magnificent building lay now exposed to the open air, useless, a scar on the horizon. What terrible thing had happened here to create this ugly defacing of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Rebuild After A Disaster? Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 2, 2009

Things get done when we pray, take action, and persevere until a goal is accomplished.

Title: How Do You Rebuild After a Disaster? Text: Nehemiah 1-6 Thesis: Things get done when we pray, take action, and persevere until a goal is accomplished. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge In our reading this week we have leapt through the “Period of the Kings” during ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Diminshing Returns: When The Secondary Becomes Primary Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Because of their love for God, they choose to leave the comforts they had preferred for the rigors of rebuilding their home land. They were zealous for the house of God and they had left many of their friends, family members, and comfortable lives behind.

Throughout the month of October, our church celebrates our 125-year heritage. And as we celebrate all that God has done for us, we know that God is continuing to do a great work even now. This past week a young man emailed me the following message: “Scott, I just felt the need to let you know ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In The Old Testament: Jesus In The Law Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 11, 2018

This message explores Jesus' connection to the Old Testament, particularly in the laws of sacrifice and atonement, and how the Old Testament sacrificial system was necessary, pointing us the the long awaited Messiah who would be the Lamb of God sacrificed for the sins of the world.

Jesus in the Old Testament - Jesus in the Law - November 11, 2018 Today we’re continuing part 2 of a 4-week series on Jesus in the Old Testament. Last week we looked at Jesus Christ in Creation, and today we’re looking at Jesus in the Law. Put up your hand if you want the world to live in peace? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Victorious Defeat Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Feb 10, 2006

Samson’s greatest victory followed his greatest defeat.

Intro. FINDING NEMO Dad, Marlin, warns Nem: don’t go to drop off (he does); don’t go to boat(he does); don’t touch boat -- he does ... and is captured! -shows the consequences for disobedience and toying with temptation Audience: "You should have listened to your dad Nemo" -in Samsom you ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Humpty Dumpty

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Aug 19, 2002

God can heal your brokedness

The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me. He has sent me to bring goodness to the oppressed to bind up the brokenhearted. To proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners. To proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor , and the day of vengeance of our God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

House Of Priority

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 29, 2001

Three ways we can "consider our ways" in making sure our "temples" are being built properly in body, mind, and spirit.

NEARLY 2,521 YEARS AGO, ON AUGUST 29, 520 B.C., THE PROPHET HAGGAI DELIVERS A STERN MESSAGE OF IMPENDING JUDGMENT TO THE PEOPLE OF JUDAH WHO WERE NEGLECTING THE TEMPLE OF GOD. FRESH OUT OF BABYLONIAN CAPTIVITY THE PEOPLE HAD BECOME CONTENT IN THEIR FREEDOM. EVEN THOUGH THE KING OF PERSIA HAD GIVEN ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Core Of The Gospel

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 8, 2001

A short study of six very important terms that help us to understand the core of the gospel.

TEXT: ROMANS 3:21-31 TITLE: “THE CORE OF THE GOSPEL” INTRODUCTION: A. Bill was lonely and decided his life would be more interesting if he had a pet. He went to the pet store and told the owner he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soldiers Hold Back The Flood Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Gods want to protect us against an enemy flooding our town.

We Were Soldiers Series "Soldiers Hold Back The Flood" 2 of 3 * Isaiah 59:19 (NKJV) March 30, 2003 Chester’s FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Flood video A Text: Isaiah 59:19 NKJV "So shall they fear The name of LORD from the west, And His glory from the rising ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Possible: Send That Satellite Image To My Cell Phone (3 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008

Third in series: Focuses on the importance of staying connected - to God and to his people.

SEND THAT SATELLITE IMAGE TO MY CELL PHONE I would really like to know what cell phone service Jack Bauer [TV series “24”] subscribes to… He simply never loses his connection! In planes, in helicopters, in boats… No matter what the conditions are – he has a connection. Not only that – it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comfort The Shaken!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jan 20, 2010

When God shakes the earth, people must listen! We need to offer relief to the shaken!

Introduction: The recent earthquake in Haiti jolts us with a thunderous reminder of one theological fact - our God is sovereign. No one on this planet is genius enough to understand, in its minutest details, everything in this life. But we must accept, although grudgingly as others would, even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devil Plan, God’s Plan!

Contributed by Tom Feola on Aug 3, 2012

Jesus came to give us Life and that more abundantly.

The Devil plan, God’s plan! John 10:10 (KJV) The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10 (AMP) The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ezra: Rebuilding God's House

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2016

God is calling us to put Him first in our lives so that He can fully bless us.

THE STORY OF THE JOURNEY HOME #2: EZRA – REBUILDING GOD’S HOUSE INTRO TO SPEAKER: It’s been an interesting week! Liza and I are watching her niece’s daughter Paytin who is three. Tori and Austin were in an accident on Friday night while I was at Promise Keepers. INTRO TO TOPIC: As we are coming ...read more

Denomination: *other