Sermons on Build My Church:

Build A Fire In Your Home

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 25, 2007

This sermon tells us to build a spiritual fire in our home to protect us from the Wild fires of sin.

Build a Fire in your Home Exodus 19:5-25 & 20:18-19  Fear can be a crippling it can cause us not do the things we should or could do.  Fear can also be healthy it can keep us from harm it can stop us from doing things that should not be done.  A healthy fear of fire we ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Building A Life Of Faith (Iii) Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 9, 2001

Learn from Abraham - faith is giving to God even that which is most precious to you.

There is a story about a monastery in Europe perched high on a cliff several hundred feet in the air. The only way to reach the monastery was to be suspended in a basket which was pulled to the top by several monks who pulled and tugged with all their strength. Obviously the ride up the steep ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elvis Has Left The Building Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 6, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 14: 7 – 11

Luke 14: 7 – 11 Elvis Has Left The Building 7 So He told a parable to those who were invited, when He noted how they chose the best places, saying to them: 8 “When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place, lest one more honorable than you be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Priority Of The People Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 20, 2003

In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it states, "if my people who are called by name, will humble themsleve, and pray, and seek my face". We are called to make the main priority of our life to seek after God.

PRIORITY OF THE PEOPLE Exodus 34:18-20 INTRO: Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two paddleboats. They left Memphis about the same time, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. As they traveled side by side, sailors from one vessel made a few ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Exodus 34:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Its Time To Build!" Haggai Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2008

The church faces the same issue that Haggai did in his time the believers have convinced themselves that it’s not the right time to work on the House of the Lord. The believers in Haggai’s day put off work on God’s House to focus on their own homes. Today

“It’s Time to Build” Haggai pt 1 Opening Thought - From Sermoncentral.com: Let me share a story with you about some church people… It’s about 4 people in the church whose names were Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody… The church had some financial responsibilities and Everybody was asked ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Family God's Way Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 18, 2010

If God doesn't bless, your family will be a mess.

Building a Family God’s Way Psalm 127 Rev. Brian Bill 4/18/10 How many of you are on Facebook? Let’s see a show of hands. You might be surprised to know that 291 people have joined the PBC Facebook Group. Did you hear the story from a week or so ago about a mother from Arkansas who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Building Your Rock Pile

Contributed by James May on Jan 18, 2004

Israel was commanded to pile 12 stones after they crossed over Jordan as a memorial to God’s deliverance. What kind of rocks are we piling up as a memorial for future generations should Jesus tarry?

BUILDING YOUR ROCK PILE Joshua 3:14-17; 4:1-7 Life is a journey. With each passing day we are drawing nearer to the time when we must cross over Jordan, the river of death. As I grow older I cannot help but think about what that day will be like. What will that passage from this life into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turning The World Upside Down For Jesus

Contributed by David Carter on Mar 22, 2002

A message on Soul Winning

TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN FOR JESUS TEXT: ACTS 17:6 Here we find the men who came out of the Revival of Pentecost! - Acts 1:8 - Ye Shall Receive Power, Ye Shall be Witnesses Unto Me... They were to Go and Be Witnesses! -- They were to Go and Carry Out The Great Commission – Mt. 28: 19,20 - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 26th Sermon--"Speak!" [The Communication of our Witness]--"5 Principles for Talking to People about Jesus"

Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 3 Acts 5:17-20 Go=the consistency of our witness Go to work looking to witness/school/dr.’s office/gas station/golfing! Stand=the courage of our witness Overcoming fear/heart pounding out of chest! How to be bold and courageous, and have courage born of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

My Petition Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Hanna’s example of dedication to God demonstrated through prayer challenges us to pray about the things our heart desires.

My Petition And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD, and wept sore. 1 Samuel 1:10 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you… 1 Samuel 12:23 Introduction: Hannah was a discouraged woman. She’d been married several years, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

My Gift

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 3, 2005

My gift is simple, without reward, and to Christ. Giving made understandable.

My Gift (Matt. 25:31-40) Intro: A. During World War II, England needed to increase its production of coal if it was going to have any hope of winning the war. Winston Churchill called together labor leaders to enlist their support. And at the end of his presentation he asked them to stand with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not My Will But Yours

Contributed by John Petty on Apr 16, 2008

When we come to the place of spiritual maturity that we can say... "Not my will but Yours be done" victory will be a lifestyle.

We are two Sundays away from celebrating Easter, the most important day in the history of mankind, past, present and future. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation on which we base everything that we believe concerning God. Without the resurrection we have nothing to stand on as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Church Of God

My Shepherd

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 14, 2007

The good, the great, and the chief shepherd is mine

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Psalm 23 Psalm 23 is one of the most loved passages of scripture. David states, ‘THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD.” David speaks as one with a strong sense of pride and devotion. It is almost as if he is saying, “Look at whom my shepherd is. Behold Him. Meditate upon Him.” Let ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

In My Name

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 16, 2009

Jesus said whatsoever you ask in my name I will do it. We must ask it wrapped up in His name.

Scriptures: Genesis 25:21-25. “And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she [was] barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived. And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If [it be] so, why [am] I thus? And she went to enquire of the LORD. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13

Denomination: Apostolic

My Dilemma

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 21, 2008

Key Verse Mt 27:22 -- 1 What Will I Do With Jesus? -- 2. What Can I do With Jesus -- 3. What Must I Do With Jesus

- A dilemma is a problem offering two solutions or possibilities, of which neither is comfortable - Like choosing between cake and salad - Exercise & Sleep - Work & Play ❶ What Will I Do With Jesus? - It All has To Do With Where I Am Looking The spider monkey lives in the trees of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:13-26

Denomination: Baptist