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When God Is In It

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 12, 2018

Until you remain dormant, the world doesn’t bother you but the moment you decide to ‘build’ then all eyes turn on you. Are you listening?

When God is in it…. 1 King 5:5"Behold, I (Solomon) intend to build a house for the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spoke to David my father..” I love to encourage ‘builders’ today! Hey, I’m not talking about construction business, whenever you start going to the next level, you become a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith That Pleases God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the importance and power of faith, and how it works hand in hand with our actions to please God and bring about blessings in our lives.

Good morning church family, it's always a blessing to be able to share God's word with each one of you. Today, we're diving into the book of Hebrews, specifically Hebrews 11:6. We are reminded in this special verse that "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Topics: Faith, Building

Christmas Day: Name That Tune!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 22, 2007

This all-age talk for Christmas Day is based around a game of ’Name that Tune’. Each of the 5 tunes, once guessed, help to build up the sermon which ends asking people to invite Jesus into their lives if they’ve not already done so.

(The big idea: The point of this all-age sermon is that Jesus is totally unique! There is no-one like him. He alone reveals God to humanity and he alone reveals God’s plans for us. Just like a piece of music the more we listen to it and get to know it the more its unique qualities become obvious. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Anglican

Building The House With The Right Materials

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 23, 2011

I'm bringing in the dynamics of the church of God and hopefully showing how that is the people of God, and that the things of which we need are available if we will just receive them.

BUILDING THE HOUSE WITH THE RIGHT MATERIALS 1 Cor 12:7-13 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Best Laid Plans

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 3, 2013

Continuing a series in the letter of James I ask to what extent our plans match up with God's plans.

We come to the 10th episode of our series in the New Testament letter of James. His Hebrew name is Yaakov. He was a half-brother of Jesus, and he was one of the earliest leaders of the church in Jerusalem after the resurrection of Jesus. In this section James (4:13) addresses believers who have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

Up To Here With Self

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 28, 2016

Bernstein once was asked which instrument was the most difficult to play. He said, "The second fiddle. I can get plenty of first violinists, but to find someone who can play the second fiddle with enthusiasm--that's a problem."

Up To Here With Self Philippians 2:3-4NASB One of the first conductors born and educated in the United States to receive worldwide acclaim was Leonard Bernstein. He directed the New York Philharmonic, conducted concerts by some of the world's leading orchestras, wrote symphonies, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Properly Approaching (American)privilege-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2017

5 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

PROPERLY APPROACHING PRIVILEGE-V —Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To AMERICAN PRIVILEGE Attention: Your Deacon Chairman—Jack—He, above all other people I can think of, is absolutely adamant about FBCC offering three services a week! He will be at every single one of those services if at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Building Against Opposition Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 6, 2021

Just as Nehemiah was giving the call to build the walls of Jerusalem, each of you also have a calling. But know that it is easier to quit than to commit. Do not listen to the words and criticism of your opposition and focus on the word of God.

Building Against Opposition Nevertheless, we made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night. - Nehemiah 4:9 It is not about how you start your work. It is whether you finish and how you finish that is important. One of the greatest tests of character ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building God's House Series

Contributed by Mark Canfield on Mar 18, 2005

This message was used before a Ground Breaking Celebration. It uses the physical building to illustrate what the church is really building.

BUILDING GOD¡¦S HOUSE - A Ground Breaking Celebration As we begin to build this new facility - what are we really building? We’ve said it enough around here, but we are not about building structures. In fact, while we have a children’s and office building that will need to be built in the next ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

Building Stronger Families

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

What can we learn from Jacobs family about building a stronger Family

This message began with a clip from Joseph and the Technicolor DreamCoat. The clip was when the brothers sold Joseph into Slavery and then told Jacob the news. Wow that is the family that put the fun in dysfunctional. My Daddy told me once that everybody is good for something even if it’s to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:22-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Building Good Kids Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 11, 2005

Message 2 of 6 on children. This message focuses on the work of parents in raising children. It gives four building blocks from 2 Timothy.

Microsoft’s Big Bear Can Watch Your Kids Prototype ’Teddy’ keeps an eye on the youngsters Iain Thomson, vnunet.com 15 Mar 2005 Young children could be watched over by remote control teddy bears with swivelling heads that track every move, thanks to a research project from Microsoft. ’Teddy’ is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Build A Better You Series

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Dec 28, 2008

In order to become better, you can’t be bitter.

Build A Better You Step 1: Let It Go. Philippians 3:13-14 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Bridge Of Hope Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 25, 2002

Learn the keys to building a bridge into tomorrow through this series beginning with a Bridge of Hope

I had dinner Monday night with my parents; my dad was leaving afterwards for a meeting. He was making a life choice to end a habit, which had gripped him for most of his life. He was giving up smoking, proving in your seventies you can change. I sat with him that afternoon, as he was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Build A Fire

Contributed by James Gibson on Jun 6, 2006

TEACH THE CHURCH HOW TO GROW IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLY GHOST.

LET’S BUILD A FIRE ACT 28 1-10 LOOK AT VS. 2 3 AGAIN WHILE I READ IT. THEY WERE TIRED WEARY, THEIR STRENGTH WAS GONE. THEY WERE IN A CONFUSING PLACE, AND SITUATION. BUT THEY TOOK TIME TO BUILD A FIRE. A.THE FIRE WOULD COMFORT THEM. B.THE FIRE WOULD CHANGE THEIR CONDITION. COLD WET TO ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Building A Life Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 10, 2011

Growing in the area of commitment

Building a Life of Commitment 2 Chronicles 16:9 Scripture reading (9) "9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect (fully committed) toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Baptist