Sermons on A Firm Foundation:

Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning - The Church’s Construction - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 11, 2023

A great imagery is that of the Church being a Building, a spiritual house for God. The most vital part of the construction is the CORNERSTONE. We look at Christ the Cornerstone and the laying of the foundation of the Church. We are the continuing living stones.

SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING - THE CHURCH’S CONSTRUCTION - PART 6 THE CHURCH’S CONSTRUCTION The Church is entirely a New Testament concept though as we saw, it is seen typically in the Old Testament. In this section I want to look at the formation of the Church, and its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:11, Psalm 118:22-24, 1 Peter 2:6-8, Ephesians 2:20, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:4-8, Psalm 18:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Rejected Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 5, 2024

Jesus was rejected by man and exalted by God.

Jesus Rejected Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / Jesus Was a Rejected Cornerstone / Psalm 118:22 Jesus was rejected by man and exalted by God. INTRODUCTION - Today, in our thirteenth week of Core 52, I would like us to consider what we are building our lives around and what is holding them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust In God's Protection Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 26, 2007

The prophet Isaiah reveals yet another portion of the future that awaits man-kind. It is a future that will demand the utmost trust in God. But for those who focus their life on God, they will find extraordinary peace for whatever they face.

ISAIAH 26:1-6 TRUST IN GOD’S PROTECTION Philippians 4: 6-8 Because of God’s victory over the city that ruled the world through oppression the prophet pens a song that will be sung by the redeemed when the Messiah establishes His millennial kingdom. Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Faith + Word = Christian Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 23, 2001

After professing faith in Jesus, the next step is to show that we have faith, we do this through good works.

First Baptist Church James 2:14-26 September 23, 2001 James is one of my favorite books of the Bible because it is practical. James is straight forward and does not beat around the bush. Today’s passage is considered one of the most controversial and misunderstood passages in James. Where is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution And Thanksgiving

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 22, 2016

Believers in many parts of the world are suffering persecution ranging from mild oppression to beheadings while we in the west seem to waltz through life without giving this persecution a second thought. What should we make of this disparity?

Matthew 24:4-14 – please look this up in your Bibles. We will read this passage in a moment … The first and second Sundays of November have been designated as the International Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. But since we were away the first Sunday of November at a District ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Against All Hope

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

Believing when all seems lost or hopeless

This year I began trying to memorize two verses of scripture a month. Somehow the word “hope” kept coming to mind so I decided to look up some verses on hope. Afterall, with a new year we always hope we will be better people and things will get better etc. But right away the hope I had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-22

Denomination: Methodist

Navigating The Valleys And The Mountain Tops

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 26, 2023

Who would not like the Lord to help us navigate the highs and lows in our life?

Navigating the valleys and Mountain tops of our life Hinds Feet and High Places Psalm 18:33, Habakkuk 3:19 Introduction and greeting- Good morning, we are glad that you have joined us! Please turn to Psalm 18 as we begin this morning- Prayer- I have titled the message- Navigating the valleys ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:33, Habakkuk 3:19

Denomination: Nazarene

Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

Explores harnessing hope during hardships, the healing power of hope, and the integral role of hope in sustaining faith.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family, a community of believers bound together by the love of Christ. Today, we are going to open our hearts and minds to the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:38

Topics: Hope, Christ

Spiritual Infants PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024

This sermon encourages spiritual growth, identifying hindrances to maturity and providing guidance on cultivating habits for deeper faith in Christ.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I trust that God's grace has been sufficient for you this week. We are gathered here today to peel back the layers of a passage from the book of Hebrews, a passage that calls us to grow, to mature, and to deepen our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Let's take a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Topics: Spiritual Infants

Spiritual Growth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to continually seek spiritual growth, apply Christ's teachings, and persevere in faith, fostering a dynamic, evolving relationship with Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of the Lord, with hearts full of gratitude and spirits eager for the nourishment of His Word? Today, we find ourselves on the threshold of an enriching discourse that will guide us on the path of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Colossians 1:9-10, 1 Peter 2:2

Topics: Growing Stronger

Three Essentials For Christian Living

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 30, 2023

As the title of the message suggests, I want to point out and talk about three foundational themes that are essential to the Christian Life.

In the earliest formation of acting, method actors were likely to be trained thespians. The original actor, Thespis, performed in Greek amphitheaters. Actors were called hypocrites, a Greek word meaning "one who wears a mask." These hypocrites shielded their identity, wore a mask, to ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

High Seas 3 - Hymenaeus Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 16, 2011

Is your life standing on the solid rock foundation of Christ, hearing, knowing, and acting upon His word; or are you unwittingly building on something else?

Dakota Community Church July 17, 2011 High Seas 3 - Hymenaeus Luke 6:46-49 46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. 48 He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Your Eternal Reward - The Judgment Of The Believer

Contributed by Cris Willis on Sep 22, 2007

The person you are today will determine the rewards you will receive tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION: Although all Christians have been saved by faith, Christ will still judge them for the “deeds [done] in the body…whether good or bad” (II Corinthians 5:10). How well or poorly we do here might indeed determine our status in heaven for all eternity. God is seeking a bride who can sit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

Denomination: Church Of God

"Choosing To Live By God's Agenda" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 17, 2005

Where do we stand in the crowd on Palm Sunday? Are we a part of the fickle majority, the convinced minority, the 12 disciples, the critical Pharisees or other people who opposed him?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Palm Sunday March 20, 2005 “Choosing to Live By God’s Agenda” John 12:12-19 INTRODUCTION: Are you aware that year after year we hear or read this story and miss what God is saying to us about our personal life? Within this story is the truth about why many of us ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Proverbs 9 - The Invitation Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 24, 2011

This is a look at Proverbs chapter nine.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Nine We will now look at Proverbs chapter nine: Wisdom and Folly are portrayed in this chapter as rival young women, each preparing a feast and inviting people to it. But Wisdom is a responsible woman of character, while Folly is a prostitute serving stolen ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational