Sermons on Before The Foundations:

Do Not Forget

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Nov 18, 2017

Do not forget the Lord by not following his commandments. Do not forget God's faithfulness in the past. Do not forget that God is the One who gives us all we have. (Meditation for a Thanksgiving Eve Service - closes with invitation to share)

Deuteronomy 8:7-18. Deuteronomy is considered the farewell address of Moses to the people, and these passages are crucial to that farewell. They speak to what it means to be the recipient of God’s love. In fact, these verses could have been written for the pilgrims who originally arrived in this ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Aim Your Life On Purpose Series

Contributed by David Spiegel on Oct 24, 2018

How can you hit the mark if you don’t even know the target? To Aim Your Life on Purpose; You Must Understand the Purpose for Your Aim!

Arrows; Aim Your Life on Purpose One of the great questions in life is, “Why am I here?”. We all naturally want to know is there is any purpose to this thing we call life? This is because seeking fulfillment in life is almost a universal phenomenon. • And the primary problem stems from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2, Luke 6:47-48, John 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perfect Peace: A Transforming Refuge In God Isaiah 26:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 29, 2024

In Isaiah 26:3, we find a powerful promise—an invitation to dwell in perfect peace. Today, let's explore the transformative truth behind this verse and discover how God's peace can become our refuge in the midst of life's storms.

Perfect Peace: A Transforming Refuge in God Isaiah 26:3 Introduction: In Isaiah 26:3, we find a powerful promise—an invitation to dwell in perfect peace. Today, let's explore the transformative truth behind this verse and discover how God's peace can become our refuge in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:7, Colossians 3:2, Romans 8:6, John 14:27, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: Building On A Firm Foundation 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

1 Corinthians 3:10-11 speaks about the importance of building our lives on a solid foundation. The Apostle Paul uses the metaphor of a builder to convey a powerful truth about our faith and the centrality of Jesus Christ.

Transformed by Truth: Building on a Firm Foundation 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 (NLT): "Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful. For no one can lay any foundation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, Isaiah 28:16, 1 Corinthians 3:10, Ephesians 2:19-20, Colossians 2:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Construction Workers

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Jan 29, 2001

Building on the solid foundation.

Construction Workers Introduction: A. Smiling A mother noticed that it was about time for school to dismiss and since it looked like it would rain, she drove toward the school to pick up her eight-year-old daughter. She turned down the street to see her daughter running ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ephesians: Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 7

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009

The foundation of Spiritual Ministry.

A. THE FOUNDATION OF SPIRITUAL MINISTRY “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess, but be filled with the Spirit” (Eph. 5:18). 1. The verb is imperative; you are commanded to be filled. 2. The verb is linear. “Be filled continually” or “be filled repeatedly.” 3. There is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Still Believe In The Good Way

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Believing in the foundations of truth

I STILL BELIEVE IN THE GOOD WAY JEREMIAH 6:16-17 KJV INTRODUCTION In this day and age in which we live in, people everywhere are looking for some other way to…..get around there taxes, paying there tithes, speaking the truth in love, being honest, being pure, and many others. The Bible separates ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 7, 2005

Before we assume a task for God we need to take enough time to lay the foundation of prayer so God can supply our needs and give us the go ahead at the right time.

Nehemiah Sermon 3-4 4. The Prayer Offered 1:4-11 A Man of Prayer “When I heard these things I sat down and wept. For days I mourned and prayed and fasted before the God of heaven. Then I said, ‘O ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Principles To Build On Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 27, 2008

You are God’s building, and the new birth is your foundation, but what is being built on that foundation?

Series: Under Construction (1) Christianview Church July 30, 1995 Principles to Build On I Corinthians 3:9-10 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite

"the Fatherhood Of God."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 17, 2022

The Fatherhood of God defines God’s unique and individual relationship with each of us, underscoring His unconditional love, provision, protection, and guidance. This provides a secure foundation, making each of us feel valued and special in His eyes.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES Psalm 68:5-6) (5) “A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation." (6) "God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:6, Isaiah 9:6, Psalm 89:26, Romans 8:15, Psalm 68:5-6, Isaiah 63:16, 1 Corinthians 8:6, James 1:17, 2 Corinthians 6:16-18, Isaiah 64:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Plan Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 21, 2014

God had a precise plan for us that began before the first pebble was placed on the earth. It was designed to have a direct personal impact.

Intro: Do you remember the Looney Tunes cartoon with Wile E Coyote aka Ralf E Wolf and Sam the Sheepdog. Wile E is always planning and scheming to capture and eat the sheep. Wile E seems to always have the best plans, like the time he lulled Sam to sleep with sleep dog sleep music. But int the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Five Giants David Had To Defeat Before He Took On Goliath!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Nov 24, 2003

Before David went against Goliath, he choose five smooth stones. There were other giants that he had to face. No wonder many Christian never defeat Goliath. They are not prepared for the fight. This message takes a look at the five giants that David h

Text: (1 Sam 17:50) So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David. 51 Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:50-51

Denomination: Baptist

What Really Happened To People Who Died Before The Resurrection Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 1, 2007

This is a study on Sheol - the abode of the dead. This concept is found both in the Old and the New Testament.

SHEOL: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO PEOPLE WHO DIED BEFORE THE RESURECTION OF JESUS? All who died before the resurrection went to SHEOL. Ecclesiastes 9:2-3 (HCSB) Everything is the same for everyone: there is one fate for the righteous and the wicked, for the good and the bad, for the clean and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How We Can Have Confidence Before God Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 5, 2007

The writer of Hebrews is telling us to hold on to our confidence because it brings a great reward. One translation says, Do not lose your fearlessness. Confidence has a reward, and we need to be confident in order to receive it.

-- New Revised Standard Hebrews 10:35 Do not, therefore, abandon that confidence of yours; it brings a great reward. The writer of Hebrews is telling us to hold on to our confidence because it brings a great reward. One translation says, Do not lose your fearlessness. Another translation ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doesn't It Make Sense To Live Together Before Getting Married?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 7, 2002

An examination of some of the major problems that arise when couples ignore God’s guidance and choose to live together before marriage.

Two Preliminaries: 1. Sex was God’s idea - it is a wonderful gift from Him. 2. God gave us guidance on how to best enjoy this gift. - Genesis 2:24. What Are The Problems With Living Together? 1. Living together doesn’t “divorce-proof” your marriage. - “. . . a recent research summary ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist