Sermons on Building Altar:

Communication Is Key Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Apr 14, 2021

This is the 7th devotion from the series entitles, Building Relationships that Last,' and talks about the importance of communication in building healthy relationships.

Communication, we can say, is the life-line to maintaining meaningful relationships. Today, more than ever before, there are myriad ways we can communicate with one another. The advancements in science and technology have placed before us, numerous options to communicate effectively, and the boom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Luke 19:1-10, John 2:13-17, James 1:19, Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:29, Ecclesiastes 3:7, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Putting It All Together Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

It's nonsense to build our lives on a lie, but people do it. God calls us to build on a foundation of truth.

There is nothing quite so destructive as a lie. No one wants to be lied to. It is nothing short of betrayal. And no one wants to be lied about. It is an ugly and contemptuous act. The Bible traces our worst problems back to a lie. The serpent, remember, asked the woman whether it was true what he ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Isaac: The Child Of The Promise Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 30, 2022

Isaac is portrayed throughout his life as a man of faith like his father. When we read the account of Mount Moriah we do not specifically read the reaction of Isaac. But we get the idea. If Abraham is trusting God with this, then so would his son Isaac.

Abraham was a man of faith. God spoke to Abraham on numerous occasions. Five times in Genesis records Abraham building an altar to God. The Altar at Bethel The LORD appeared to Abram and said, “To your offspring I will give this land.” So he built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18, Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Baptist

Why Worldview Matters Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 11, 2023

What you believe about God’s Word will determine how you view the world around you. If your worldview does not come from God’s Word, it will come from the world.

Why Worldview Matters Romans 12:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill September 9-10, 2023 How many of you wear glasses or contacts? Actually, we all use lenses to view the world around us. [Put on different colored glasses] • Contrast red (Republican) and blue (Democrat). • Contrast green (Packers) and blue ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Faith That Lasts

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 12, 2001

A study of the life of Abraham - identifying principles for building a life of faith.

"Developing A Faith That Lasts" Scripture - Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19. INTRODUCTION What does it take to Receive God’s Approval? Or perhaps another way of saying it: what does it take to Make God Happy? Many people, throughout history, have tried to figure this out and have made countless ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19, Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: *other

The Man That Vanished

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001

Some people come to an altar during or after a service to get saved or rededicate their lives and you never see them again. What happens to them?

MARK 5:15 - MATT.8:28-34 "THE MAN THAT VANISHED" A) This incident has often been called, "The Pig Affair." * Jesus was doing two things in this experience: One: He was demonstrating His power to deliver men from the darkest forces imaginable, men possessed by devils! * He wanted the world to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Isaac Test Series

Contributed by Tim Gibson on May 18, 2001

Abraham’s offering up of isaac is not only a beautiful foreshadowing of God’s offering up of His only Son, Jesus, but it also shows us and important principle for our own Christian walk. Have you offered up any Isaacs lately ?

(1) INTRODUCTION: What is the ’Isaac Test’(see verse 1) "God will test our faith by asking us to sacrifice those things that are most dear to us that He has blessed us with." (we are tested as Abraham was as we are the ’seed of Abraham’ - Galatians 3:29) He is not asking us something that He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: *other

How Do Hope Filled People Live? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 29, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text calling individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to indicate their commitment to replace one habit in the next 6 months by signing a response card and placing it on the altar rail.

Introduction: What does HOPE mean to you? I’m afraid that too often we use HOPE to mean a futile wish or an ineffective dream. When people talk of HOPE they usually do so with a feeling of resignation or despair. But real HOPE is a much stronger idea. In "The Lord of the Rings", one character is ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of Patience Series

Contributed by Lynn Holmes on Feb 24, 2011

A sermon teaching how to build up relationships with patience, listening, and perspective.

[Lynn would like to acknowledge and thank two individuals: Years ago Pastor Rick Warren wrote a Sermon Series based upon 1 Corinthians 13, and John Ortberg wrote a book entitled: Everybody’s Normal Until You Get To Know Them. Lynn relied heavily upon these two resources for this series because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Nazarene

Rock Or Sand?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 11, 2001

On what foundation are you building your life?

What foundation is your house built upon? Matthew 7:24-27:The Parable of the Wise and foolish builders I would however like to ask the question: Do you know where you will spend eternity. Jesus was wonderful in illustrating truths about God with simple stories. One of them is the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Anglican

Marriage Series

Contributed by Gene Barron on Feb 2, 2001

God’s advice on building an effective marriage

“HEAVEN’S HELP FOR THE HOME” (Part 1 of 3) Colossians 3:18-19 INTRODUCTION A fellow arrived home early to find his wife in the arms of his best friend, who swore how much they were in love. To quiet the enraged husband, he suggested, “Let’s play gin rummy. If I win, you get a divorce so I can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Closes The Door

Contributed by Wade Bridges on Mar 20, 2001

Based on God Calling Noah to Build the Ark

When God Closes the Door Genesis 7:1-16 In Genesis Chapter Six, God saw the Wickedness of mankind and it Grieved God in His Heart. He said that he would destroy mankind off the face of the earth. But, there was one family and one person who found Grace in the eyes of God. It was Noah and his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Not The Right Time

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 3, 2003

The time has not come to build the house of the Lord.

The Lord of hosts doesn’t call the exiles “His people” because they were ignoring His will. They say the time is not right to restore the temple. They are using an injunction issued by the Persian court against the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem as an excuse for not restoring the temple ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Upon This Rock

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 3, 2004

This sermons deals with the building of the church according to Jesus.

Matthew 16:13-18 Upon This Rock I. The Foundation of the Church. Those who teach that Peter was the rock that the church would be built upon err. Jesus says to Peter....”thou are “petrus” ( i.e. a stone, pebble or fragment from a rock.) and upon this “petra”(i.e. a large mass of rock) Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Morn Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 23, 2004

The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #2

Americans don’t like to be unhappy. “Grey skies are going to clear up; put on a happy face.” We often live in an illusion denying reality. Jay Lenno gets paid to make people laugh. Could you imagine Tom Brokaw, Peter Jennings, or Dan Rather starting the evening news with the band playing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God