Sermons on Building Altar:

On With God's Work Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 15, 2022

When we have setbacks we need to hear and cherish the voices that cry out, get on with God’s work. What God’s people need in this situation is the voice of encouragement.

You may remember the dramatic scene from the movie Chariots of Fire. It is when Eric Liddell Falls in a race, gets up and goes on to win the race. Now that is an inspiration. What about us as Christians? Do we stumble? Do we get tripped up and fall down? Of course we do. But we don’t lay there. We ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Power That Destroys Negative Roots

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 20, 2025

Through Christ’s power, every negative root, generational curses, sinful patterns, and demonic strongholds can be destroyed, giving believers freedom to flourish in God’s purpose.

THE POWER THAT DESTROYS NEGATIVE ROOTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:10 – “See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.” Supporting Texts: Matthew 15:13; Judges ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Inherited Treasure (1 Chronicles 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 2, 2025

What is our greatest treasure?

Would Solomon continue in the faith of his father? What is our greatest inheritance? Let’s begin in 1 Chronicles 28. Did David publicly admit why God did not allow him to build the temple? Do our church leaders openly admit faults or cover them up? David summoned all the officials of Israel to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Made Me Do It

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 20, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 21: 1 – 30

1 Chronicles 21: 1 – 30 Satan made me do it 21 Now Satan stood up against Israel and moved David to number Israel. 2 So David said to Joab and to the leaders of the people, “Go, number Israel from Beersheba to Dan, and bring the number of them to me that I may know it.” 3 And Joab answered, “May ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Blessings Of Revelation Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2002

Revelation focus’ our attention on Jesus Christ and what he has done, how he is currently at work in the world and what he will do in the near future!

The Blessing of Revelation Thesis: Revelation focus’ our attention on Jesus Christ and what he has done, how he is currently at work in the world and what he will do in the near future! Texts: Revelation 1:1, 2 "The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8, Revelation 8:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carrying The Light Of Christ

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Feb 14, 2002

Uses the theme of the 2002 Winter Olympics "Light the Fire Within" to show how the Light of Christ shines in the people of God.

Carrying the light of Christ Dear friends in Christ, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ. Amen. There’s something special about an Olympic year, especially when our country is hosting the Olympic Games. There seems to be a special excitement in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Expressions Of Love

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 6, 2006

This message focused in on how baptism and communion are expressions of worship to God’s. We show Him love because He first loved us.

Expressions of Love March 5, 2006 Baptism and Lord’s Supper Intro: I am reading a book entitled, The Air I Breathe, by Louie Giglio. In the book Louie defines worship as “the pursuit of that which you value most.” I like that b/c I believe our greatest purpose for living is to honor God through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why Have You Robbed Me?" Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008

How can a man robb God and expect to be blessed

"WHY HAVE YOU ROBBED ME?" Mal. 3: 8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. 9 Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation. 10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gold Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 20, 2006

The first of three sermons looking at how God used the gifts of the wise men to tell about Jesus and His life.

Review: Who were the wise men? [not known, but likely Chinese astronomers or Iranian scholars] How many wise men were there? [unknown, no names given] When did they show up? [also unknown, could be later than Bethlehem, most say two years later] What did they bring? [gold, frankincense and myrrh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Anatomy Of A Worshipper

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 16, 2010

Worship isn''t an entertaining showcase for a talented soprano or a lecture on textual criticism or a pleasant weekly reunion of friends and family. Instead, true worship is a joyous celebration of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ

THE ANATOMY OF A WORSHIPPER by Bishop Charles C Jones 2 Samuel 24:18-24:25 Our focus in this message is to explore the exercise of worship. There is a book out that is entitled ’ Worship is a verb’, in this book the author states that Worship isn''t an entertaining showcase for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost Sunday - The Fire Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 15, 2019

Looking at the day of Pentecost of how God used fire in the Bible

The First of Pentecost Theme: To show the significance of the fire on the day of Pentecost. Text: Acts 1:5 – 8; 2:1-4 Act 1:4-8 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Thee's Company Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019

No campfire is complete without them. They send chills up our spines and keep us awake at night. Ghost Stories. But we don’t have to afraid of THE Ghost!

Ghost Stories Pt. 3 - Three's Company I. Introduction Open with Campfire Scene - (Lights Dim) Seeing someone baptized and water was not a new concept. In fact, all over Israel there are rock basins constructed called Mikvehs or ritual baths where Jews would prepare themselves to go to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Haggai Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 12, 2021

Priorities - Faithfulness - Obedience - Cooperation

September 11, 2021 Gone were the glory days of Israel and Solomon’s Temple…. For 70 years God’s people lived in their self-created exile, but just as Isaiah had prophesied, Cyrus the Great granted the Jews freedom to return to Palestine. Those who did return arrived to find a pile of rubble and ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11, Exodus 25:8, Hebrews 11:1-29, Matthew 6:33, James 2:17-23, Deuteronomy 32:46-47, Joshua 1:2-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Names Of God: Jehovah-Nissi, God Our Banner On The Battlefields Of Life Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 22, 2022

Israel had escaped slavery in Egypt. An entire nation now traveling through the wilderness to their new home. They were led by God himself, working through Moses.

Israel had escaped slavery in Egypt. An entire nation now traveling through the wilderness to their new home. They were led by God himself, working through Moses. It was a difficult journey. And God was observing their every move to see how they would respond to the tests and challenges he gave to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7, Exodus 17:8-9, Exodus 17:10-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Defeat Depression Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 8, 2016

Tips to defeat depression. 1. Focus On FACTS Not Feelings 2. Don’t COMPARE Yourself To Others 3. Don’t Exaggerate The NEGATIVE 4. Take Care Of PHYSICAL Needs 5. Take Your PROBLEMS To God 6. Have A Fresh ENCOUNTER With God 7. Get New DIRECTION From God

How To Defeat Depression Depression is one of the greatest problems in the world today. It has been called the common cold of mental illnesses. Everybody gets depressed at times, but some people are depressed nearly all the time. Even people in the Bible got depressed – Elijah is an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational