Sermons on Building Friendships:

To Build A Fire

Contributed by Jim Grinnell on Dec 31, 2002

like Jesus, we need to not only look, but to really see men, that is, perceive and understand the deep longings in men who are without God … in short … “what are they seeking?”

To Build a Fire September 2, 2001 Read John 1:35-39a and 2 Tim. 4:5 I want to bring an exhortation on evangelism today, but rather than stress our responsibility to evangelize, I want to do it by thinking deeply about the nature of man. When it comes down to “doing the work of an evangelist” I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 John 1:35-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Church

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 12, 2001

The church is people.

Building a Church The church is people. I Cor 3:9 “For we are laborers together with God; ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s Building.” I Peter 2:5 “ye also as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5, 1 Corinthians 3:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Blueprint For Building

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

with Christ as our foundation, we as a church and as individuals need to make sure we build with the right materials; make sure we stay God-centered; we need to rely on the Lord's strength and wisdom and avoid the temptation to take shortcuts

This church building was constructed about nine years ago. These are the blueprints for our church. Whoever put them together did a fine job, and they provided direction for the folks who built this structure which we often call First Baptist Church. It is good to keep in mind, though, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Building Capacity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to utilize and multiply their God-given talents to honor God and serve others, fulfilling their purpose as missionaries of faith.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and joy as I stand before you today, ready to share the Word of God with you. We gather here, not as mere individuals, but as a family, united in our love for Christ, and our desire to understand His Word better. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-15

Topics: Capacity

Build On The Rock PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025

True faith is shown through obedient action to Jesus’ words, building a life that stands firm through life’s storms by relying on Him as our foundation.

Welcome, friends. Some of us walked in today with the week still clinging to us like rain-soaked coats—news that unsettled, bills that piled up, a diagnosis that won’t leave the mind alone, a loneliness that lingers even in a crowded room. Life has a way of sending squalls without notice. The phone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Wise Builder, House On Rock

Faith, Building

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

"… present … your members as instruments of righteousness to God" (Romans 6:13).

Faith, Building Building on the Atonement "… present … your members as instruments of righteousness to God" (Romans 6:13). I cannot save and sanctify myself; I cannot make atonement for sin; I cannot redeem the world; I cannot right what is wrong, purify what is impure, or make holy what is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:3, Romans 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building To Unite PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to be living stones, building their lives on Christ's foundation, and to let God's Word deeply influence their daily lives.

Good morning, dear family of faith. It's a joy to gather together in this sacred assembly, where we are united in the love of Christ, bound by the ties of shared faith, and drawn together in the pursuit of spiritual growth. We are here to seek wisdom, to find comfort, to offer praise, and to learn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-7

Topics: Building Stone

Building On The Word PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon explores Ezra's dedication to God's Word, emphasizing the transformative power of Scripture in our lives when studied, observed, and taught faithfully.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine dance of faith. We are here, not as isolated individuals, but as a community, a body, a family, united by the love of Christ and the fellowship of the Spirit. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6-10, Nehemiah 8:1-8

Topics: Ezra's Dedication, God's Word

Building The Kingdom

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 29, 2005

This sermon can be help to those who face opposition. Regardless how our adversaries attack or how much they attack, the building of the kingdom is to important to quit, waver, or compromise. If we are serving the Lord, then we are "doing a great work"

BUILDING THE KINGDOM Nehemiah 6:1-5 Intro: Background of Nehemiah; The heart for the souls of men, how he mourned over the people (1:1-6) How he yearned to return the people back to fellowship with God. (2:4-5) How he left his comfort to serve God (1:11) He followed God’ leading (2:18) He ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Building To Last Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 16, 2004

Part 1 of series,"Living in a God-Blessed Nation. The importance of God building our nation, our families, and our churches if they are going to last.

BUILDING TO LAST - Read Psalm 127:1-5 I. GOD MUST BUILD: 1. Our Nation I don’t know about you, but I am already sick of political commercials and we still have weeks to go until the election. I recently heard on the radio that Florida, because our number of electoral votes, and because of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Building For The Future

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 8, 2004

This sermon looks at the ministry of Nehemiah as it pertains to the beginning of a new building program.

Building for the Future Nehemiah Last Sunday our congregation took the next step in a journey of faith for the future. We decided to enter into a Capital Campaign to build our Family Life Center. The Leadership of our church and the those in the congregational meeting I think understand that ...read more

Denomination: *other

Is Building Better?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 3, 2005

This is a sermon that is ment to inspire the constrution and up keep of a church.

Is Building Better? 3/1/2005 Psalm 127:1 Today our featured ministry is construction. Construction has been a big part of this church from its very beginning in 1976. This church was started with nothing but a few families meeting in homes. Then ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: *other

Building On The Rock

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 13, 2005

Jesus spoke about building our homes on rock but what about our churches?

Two men, the number is both important and irrelevant. It is important because there had to be two, one would not have been enough. It’s irrelevant because those two men represent every human being who has ever lived. Two men, the number is both important and irrelevant. The story is a familiar ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Building For The Future Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 21, 2004

Number 5 in the Home Builders series. Christians must plan their Christian walk on purpose instead of simply letting things happen. This message is geared toward graduates, but applies to all Christians.

HOME BUILDERS: BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Nehemiah 1-6 INTRODUCTION: A. It’s good to be back with you this morning. 1. Last week Kay and I had the opportunity to visit with the Endeavor Christian Church which meets close to Polaris. a. They are only about 6 weeks old, so it was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building For The Future

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 10, 2004

Give me success! This was Nehemiah’s prayer and God granted it. This sermon can be used for graduates or as a general audience message.

HOME BUILDERS: BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Nehemiah 1-6 INTRODUCTION: A. It’s good to be back with you this morning. 1. Last week Kay and I had the opportunity to visit with the Endeavor Christian Church which meets close to Polaris. a. They are only about 6 weeks old, so it was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ