Sermons on Building Teams:

Sanctified Faith

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 10, 2014

What are the avenues through which we can build a sanctified faith?

Sanctified Faith 1 Thessalonians 4 We all want to have a faith that makes a difference in our lives. What kinds of things get in the way of that? The kind of faith that makes a difference is one that leads us to sanctification -holiness. 1. Sanctified Faith Comes Through Obedience ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Care Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 1, 2014

God’s people build community as they show their care for others.

Title: Who Cares? Text: 1 Peter 4:9-10; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; John 4:9-14; Philippians 2:25-30 Truth: God’s people build community as they show their care for others. Aim: To encourage showing care for others. Life Question: How can I help build a caring community? INTRODUCTION Robert ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Perfect Plan For A Perfect Marriage

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 14, 2015

The challenge of building a strong marriage in a world increasingly opposed to godly marriage.

“The LORD God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.’ Now out of the ground the LORD God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Priceless Legacy: The Hope Of Faithful Moms

Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 3, 2014

We celebrate moms today as they seek to build their legacy as God directs.

Introduction: Recognize moms in the service and possibly the oldest and newest mom (perhaps distribute a special gift of some kind). Opening: I have heard it said that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world! I am sure many of us here have had mothers who had a profound effect on us. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Church's One Foundation Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 14, 2012

What is to be the foundation of a church, and how then should the builders build upon it?

1 Corinthians 3:10-13 The Church’s One Foundation 1/26/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction I am amazed at times at how well the scripture for the sermon fits the occasion of the day, considering that the text is chosen without my knowledge of the circumstance. I could not have selected a more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Worship Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

Abram builds alters for God and demonstrates to us what is true worship.

• Many years ago, a very poor holy man lived in distant country. He became known for his devotion to God. Every day before his time of meditation, in order to show his devotion, he put a dish of butter up on the window sill as an offering to God, since food was so scarce and butter was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence In God's Word? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 3, 2013

How do we build our confidence in sharing God's Word?

Let us continue to learn from the 2nd Letter by the Apostle Peter; open your Bibles there. As we will note in our passage today, God is the one truly speaking through Peter in these letters. Read along with me 2 Peter 1:12-21….. Last week we noted from Peter, by the power of God, how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resurrection Sunday 2017 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 17, 2017

How did Jesus build the disciples faith through the cross and resurrection?

Our God who brought Jesus Christ back to life is worthy of our worship; but, we will not worship God properly if we do not listen to His Words preserved for us in the Bible. To begin with, please open your Bibles to Acts 2…. Read along with me the proclamation of Jesus Christ starting with v21…. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Financial Freedom Workshop - Session 3

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009

Learn the Biblical way to build your avings and live debt free.

Download the free PowerPoint and teaching maerials at: www.LisbonWC.org/free.htm Welcome! FINANCIAL FREEDOM WORKSHOP Session 3 Developed using the books Your Money Map: A Proven 7 Step Guide to True Financial Freedom and The Total Money Makeover ASSIGNMENT FROM LAST WEEK - Finish working on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Holiness

Comparing Prophecy And Tongues Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 14, 2012

In today's lesson, we learn that spiritual gifts build up the church.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn about more about that in a message I am calling, “Comparing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Becoming A Fool

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 12, 2018

Building on the Right Foundation, Being God's Temple, Our Work for the Kingdom

PAUL: A FOOL FOR CHRIST - Becoming a Fool April 15, 2018 1 Corinthians 3:18 (p. 794) Introduction: There was a time, right before I left Louisville to come to Lexington I was meeting with a young man named Nick at Starbucks every week…He was dating my best friend’s daughter ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Words

Contributed by John White on Mar 5, 2018

Words can either build up or tear down, encourage or discourage.

The Power Of Words James 3:3-10 "Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. Behold also the ships, which though [they be] so great, and [are] driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

The church is not a building, place or street address. It is not just an organization. The church is an “organism”.

THE BODY OF CHRIST I CORINTHIANS 12 INTRODUCTION: There are different figures of speech used to describe the nature and function of the church. One is “the body of Christ.” The church is not a building, place or street address. It is not just an organization. The church is an “organism”. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

Speaking and praying in the spirit builds up our spirit, soul and body.

1Cor.14:4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself… Many Charismatics believe that when you speak in tongues, you edify or build up your spirit man. Well, that is only one-third true. The Bible does not say that the speaker edifies his spirit, it says that the speaker “edifies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genuine Love Seeks For The Good Of Neighbour Series

Contributed by Eric Agyei Febiri on May 7, 2023

Love builds up society and the ultimate goal is the common good of all.

The ultimate goal of a society is the common good of the individuals in that society. However, we are living in a society whereby self-interest is now considered as the new normal. People of today have various definitions and reasons for loving, including you and myself. Some normally show concern ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14-18

Denomination: Catholic