Sermons on Build An Altar:

Firm Foundations PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to truly know God, not just know about Him, and to build a strong foundation in Christ by putting His words into practice.

Good morning, family of faith. We find ourselves gathered here once again, bound by our shared love for the Lord and our shared desire to grow in His grace. I want to talk to you today about fortification, about facing trials, and about fostering a firm foundation in Christ. J.I. Packer once said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Luke 6:46-49

Topics: Strong Foundations, Words Of Jesus

Una Iglesia Victoriosa PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

Jesus Himself builds and sustains His church, assuring us that our hope, strength, and victory rest securely in His unchanging promise and power.

Hay momentos en la vida de la iglesia en los que necesitamos recordar, con el corazón en la mano y la mirada en el Maestro, quién edifica esta familia de fe. Jesús no dejó su obra a la deriva. Él habló con claridad, con candor, con cariño: “edificaré mi iglesia”. Cuando el Salvador pronunció esas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Topics: Hades, Church, Victory

The Crown Of The Crucified

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 2, 2002

This is the fifth in a series on the most important day in the most important life ever lived; we walk with Jesus to Calvary!

The Most Important DayIn the Most Important Life Ever Lived! <b>The Crown of the Crucified</b> Matthew 27:27-31 March 10, 2002 What type of king is this Jesus, anyway? Born in humble surroundings; His earthly parents were mere peasants. Grew up in relative obscurity, out in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"What Makes God Smile?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 19, 2004

What are things in our life that can make the smile of God present upon our lives.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 22, 2004 “What Makes God Smile?” Psalm 119:135 Msg. Bible “Smile on me, your servant; teach me the right way to live.” Numbers 6:25 NLT “May the Lord smile on you.” INTRODUCTION: Have you ever thought of God as a HARSH God toward you? Maybe someone who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:135, Numbers 6:25

Denomination: Methodist

When God Asks Too Much

Contributed by David Heflin on Feb 8, 2007

This sermon focuses on the audacious call to Abraham to sacrifice his only son and reflects on the times when we feel that God is asking too much of us. It is only in light of the sacrifice of God’s only Son that we can appreciate his call.

When God Asks Too Much Gen. 22 and Mark 14:32ff Newland Street C/C 8/20/06 (Sunday Evening) Introduction: Have you ever felt like God was asking too much? Sometimes other people amaze us. They will ask us to do something, which we feel obligated to do, or have to come up with some excuse not to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rock Solid Faith Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 20, 2007

Jesus talks about, “hearing these words of mine and acting on them.” What words? The sermon on the mount. Storms in life are inevitable – they will come, but they don’t have to overcome you! What are you building your life on?

DEVELOPING ROCK SOLID FAITH OPENING TEXT: “Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: *other

Repair The Family, See God's Face?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 15, 2019

Let us examine the odds that we are facing and trust God is greater. 108 people die each minute, are we gambling with our families. God can heal dysfunctional families. Let Him!

SEE GOD’S FACE: OVERCOME THE ODDS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two parts on the family) TAKING CHANCES? APPOLO 11 was launched IN 1969 BUZZ ALDRIN AND NEIL ARMSTRONG WALKED ON THE MOON…while Michael Collins stay with the orbiter. WHAT KIND OF ODDS WOULD YOU GAMBLE YOUR LIFE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26, Luke 12:19, Genesis 33:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unexpected Journey: Abraham

Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jun 5, 2013

A look at the Unexpected Journey that God sent Abraham on.

1 The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You A Family Of Faith? Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 6, 2002

God may want to use your family in an unusual way. God wants to use your family as an instrument of His grace through which He can unleash His creative plans and projects.

This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God. Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-7, Genesis 5:21-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Vow To Keep - Part One

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Dec 28, 2002

The challenge of a New Year, a New Day and a New You all begin with your commitment to make a vow to meet God daily in His word and build your spiritual intimacy with Christ.

A VOW TO KEEP – PART ONE A NEW YEAR, A NEW DAY, A NEW YOU JOSHUA 1:1-8 ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2002) “After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: [2] "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Remember And Rejoice

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 4, 2025

Today I want to talk about reaffirming your faith and baptism.

Remember and Rejoice “I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy.” Philippians 1:3-4, 12-19 Intro: Today I want to talk about reaffirming your faith and baptism. Baptism is a necessary part of living as a Christian. Reaffirming or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You See What Moses Saw? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 29, 2003

This is the first in a Christmas series looking at prophecies of Christ. This first one includes phrophecies recorded by Moses.

Do You See What I See? Do You See What Moses Saw? Genesis 3:15; 22:18; 49:10 November 30, 2003 Intro: A. [You’re Not God, Citation: Laura Lee Allen, Daytona Beach Shores, FL, Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] During Sunday school, our pastor, who was teaching the adult class, selected a middle-aged ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:18, Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Makeover

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 16, 2009

Epiphany 6: We live in a superficial world. Extreme makeovers are touted as the way to a new you. Really? God’s extreme makeovers remake us from the inside out!

We live in the day of the makeover. Some say that with just the right clothes, cosmetics and accessories, we can be new people. Isn’t it cool? The old adage says – clothes make the man – maybe the woman too! On the TV program What Not to Wear, Stacy and Clinton take on the challenge of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Jacob's Ladder Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

Continuing on with our sermon series in Genesis. In this sermon we look at Jacob's encounter with the Lord, and how God directs him, and provides for him, because of God's purpose in election

Jacob’s Ladder Text: Genesis 28:10 – 22 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) You know… our salvation is first & foremost about what God has done; and only secondarily about our response to what He has done, and I personally can’t think of many passages in the Bible which make that more clear than what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Note-Worthy Observations Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 10, 2021

Who is Jesus? Who is the Messiah? This question is one of the basic questions for every living person. This passage deals with that question as Jesus asks His opponents to listen to the words of Holy Scriptures.

LUKE 20: 41-21:4 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] NOTE-WORTHY OBSERVATIONS [Romans 1:3–4] The scribes, Sadducee and Pharisees did not dare question Jesus anymore. Why? The wisdom of His words silenced their cynicism and pride. With His opponents silenced, this controversy section concludes with Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist