Sermons on Build A Tower:

Sharing The Blessing Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 3, 2010

Being restored in relationship to God as our Father involves joining His work in the world... including that of sharing the Father’s blessing with others. Sharing God’s blessing involves five very basic qualities: Building Relationships on Common Ground

Sharing the Blessing Series: Living in the Blessing October 31, 2010 Summary – Being restored in relationship to God as our Father involves joining His work in the world... including that of sharing the Father’s blessing with others. Sharing God’s blessing involves five very basic qualities: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Health Principles # 1 "Persistence In Faith" Series

Contributed by Ryan Peters on Mar 11, 2009

In order for a church to grow as God wants it to grow, the church must be a healthy church. Naturally healthy churches will grow. So we want to find what principles will it take to build a healthy church. Persistence in Faith is the first principle any pe

Text: Luke 18:35-43 Intro: • Speaking of persistence in faith o Man Drawing deep in to the things of the Spirit no matter what may come. • Friday’s Service o In line where God has been leading me. o God’s word speaking to me to continue to dig deep  Congregation will follow. o Amazing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Construction Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 22, 2009

Anytime the people of God say let us rise up and build the devil and his forces rise up in opposition. Rebuilding Jerusalem, the Temple, and the Walls, and the coming reunification of Israel. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Construction Ezra / Nehemiah http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Construction.html Last time we looked at the Captivity of Israel. Now the 70 years are up and they are returning home...in 3 stages: · Under Zerubbabel – 536 BC · Under Ezra – 455 BC · Under Nehemiah – 445 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Whatever Happened To Old Fashioned Service?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 7, 2011

This message begins with a description of what service used to look like at the local service station. We have drifted from the concept of what Biblical service actually looks like. My goal in this series is to build a real attitude of servanthood in ou

Improving Your Serve “Whatever Happened to Old Fashioned Service? Matthew 20:20-28 It would be safe to say this morning that things have really changed at the gas pump. Prices have changed greatly. I pay about 75.00 every time I fill up my truck. When I first started driving i remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Just Greetings

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 31, 2022

Now I know they didn't have church buildings then, but as you read this chapter you can almost visualize yourself walking in through the open door of the church at Rome, wandering down the aisle and meeting the various members.

Alba 7-31-2022 MORE THAN JUST GREETINGS Romans 16:1-16 Jeff Strite, minister with the Church of Christ at Logansport in Logansport, Indiana tells a story about how the way we greet one another makes a difference. Here is how he told the story: Years ago, I was preaching in a congregation where a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Grief Not Another Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2019

Stop building churches where there is already a good work in place! No need for fifteen churches of like faith within twenty miles of each other. We are wasting God's gifts and manpower and giving reason for the enemies of God to blaspheme.

An email was promoting a church growth conference aka multiplication. I think it is fairly evident why we have an issue. You cannot have multiplication until we cease division that comes from addition of fleshly efforts that subtracts from the testimony of the Lord causing the wrong answer to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

End Of Your Prayer Is The Beginning Of Your Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Nov 17, 2020

Living a prayer life is as important as the effective prayer time we have with God. Prayer is more than a ritual, it is building a relationship with the most important being in the universe. That’s why this topic is important than all other prayer teachings.

Our prayer life is examined by our fruitfulness in life. A sponge soaked in oil when it is squeezed spills out oil, and a sponge soaked in water, when squeezed, give out water. What goes inside comes out. If through prayer you have allowed God to work out in your life, godliness and spiritual gifts ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:22, 1 Samuel 17:45, 1 Samuel 17:34-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Already Branded

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 21, 2020

Madison Avenue is not what God uses to build His Church. He has branded His own. He does not need us to market Him, but we may get to bear His marks as He leads us into His image.

Are you looking to brand and market your church? If you are truly a church founded by a call of God and a move of the Holy Spirit you are already branded by the blood of Jesus Christ and if the Spirit is moving in your people you need no marketing plan as He will draw people to where He is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1, Acts 2:47

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is The Wall Important? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 7, 2019

Nehemiah wants to make the building of the Jerusalem wall a priority because he wants the people to have a clear understanding of their identity. By giving us boundaries God preserves us as His people from those who would tear us down.

Jexit: Judah Comes Home Why Is The Wall Important? A sermon on Nehemiah We've been working our way through a series of messages looking at the Jews who returned from the exile in Babylon. What has been going on in their lives. How they are resettling back into the land of Judah. And some of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Heart

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 19, 2018

Are we so blinded by our church buildings and our rituals that we don’t see God? Are we blinded by the world’s sinfulness? Are we noble like the Bereans, studying our Bibles daily to see what God says?

Prelude Are we so blinded by our church buildings and our rituals that we don’t see God? Are we blinded by the world’s sinfulness? Are we noble like the Bereans, studying our Bibles daily to see what God says? What defiles us? Let’s look at Matthew 15:10-20 and see what Jesus has to say about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Neglect Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2014

It’s not uncommon to see homes, old business buildings, farms in disrepair, dilapidated, testimonies of neglect. As sad as each of these instances of neglect may be, they fail to be as sad as when someone rejects God’s gift of salvation.

The Tragedy of Neglect Hebrews Series Pt. 2 2/19/2014 Introduction A Living in Chester (So. IL) it’s not uncommon to see homes, old business buildings, farms in disrepair, dilapidated, testimonies of neglect. 1 Many nursing homes are sadly neglecting their senior residents, unfit parents ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When Bad Things Happen? Is God Really In Control? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 13, 2020

The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life. We need to build our lives on the right foundation so that when crisis and trials come we stand strong in Him and not fall.

Video from BluefishTv: “Faith Tested” When Bad Things Happen? Is God really in control? Opening thought: My sermon today is in response to a questions that was asked me a while back. Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 9 – Psalm 127 – Without The Lord All Labour Is In Vain – And A Look At The Evil Of Solomon Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 19, 2023

The Lord must build the house (be the foundation for your life). There is no other foundation and it is vain to think otherwise. The Psalm says children are a gift from the Lord. We look at the evil of Solomon who was an idolater, but wrote this Psalm early in his life.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 9 – PSALM 127 – WITHOUT THE LORD ALL LABOUR IS IN VAIN – AND A LOOK AT THE EVIL OF SOLOMON PSALM 127 A SONG OF ASCENTS, OF SOLOMON [A]. SADLY WE WILL CONSIDER SOLOMON WHO WROTE THE PSALM The first things we note here is that this Psalm was penned by Solomon. This ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1, 1 Kings 11:3, 1 Kings 11:1-2, 1 Kings 11:4-8, 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Kings 11:9, Psalm 127:1, Luke 6:47-49, 1 Corinthians 3:11-12, 1 Timothy 6:18-19, Psalm 127:2, Psalm 31:14-15, Psalm 127:3, Genesis 1:28, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Psalm 127:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is God And What Can God Do

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2023

I preached this message as the church was dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Power had been restored to all of our buildings except the sanctuary. There was a lot of work to be accomplished and we were meeting in our Fellowship Hall. Yet in all this God was sufficient

WHO GOD IS AND WHAT GOD CAN DO! 1 CORINTHIANS 1:9 (NIV) 9 GOD, WHO HAS CALLED YOU INTO FELLOWSHIP WITH HIS SON JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD, IS FAITHFUL. 2 CORINTHIANS 9:8 (NIV) 8 AND GOD IS ABLE TO MAKE ALL GRACE ABOUND TO YOU, SO THAT IN ALL THINGS AT ALL TIMES, HAVING ALL THAT YOU NEED, YOU WILL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 7, 2023

Everything in relationships rises and falls on trust! Do you believe that? Many authors and the Bible say it is a true statement! Trust is essential component to build and to experience if we desire to live “The Abundant life” in 2023 that Jesus spoke about.

Sermon: Trust Thesis: Everything in relationships rises and falls on trust! Do you believe that? Many authors and the Bible say it is a true statement! Trust is essential component to build and to experience if we desire to live “The Abundant life” in 2023 that Jesus spoke about. Scriptures on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Psalm 9:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational