Sermons on Building Up Others:

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

The Churches Other Calling

Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 18, 2007

The church is called on to love and care for those who have need. This sermon deals with how God expects us to help others and the blessings we receive from doing so.

The Church’s Other Calling Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42-47 and Acts 4:32-37 Introduction: (find a video that will set the stage for this sermon - check out www.nooma.com) Most of us would know and understand that one of the greatest things we can do in our relationship with God is to emulate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Faithful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to build each other up, pray, and show mercy to others, as we remember God's forgiveness and love in our own lives.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters! It's a joy to be gathered together in the Lord's house today as we dive into His Word and learn how to be faithful in building each other up, praying, and showing mercy. I'm reminded of a quote by C.S. Lewis who said, "To be a Christian means to forgive the ...read more

Topics: Faith, Contend

Hand Me Another Brick

Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on Feb 18, 2019

what do I DO with the brick I’m handed?

Text. Nehemiah 6: 1 - 4 When word came to Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab and the rest of our enemies that I had rebuilt the wall and not a gap was left in it—though *up to that time* I had not set the doors in the gates— 2 Sanballat and Geshem sent me this message: “Come, let us meet ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Hand Me Another Brick

Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on Feb 18, 2019

what do I DO with the brick I’m handed?

Text. Nehemiah 6: 1 - 4 When word came to Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab and the rest of our enemies that I had rebuilt the wall and not a gap was left in it—though *up to that time* I had not set the doors in the gates— 2 Sanballat and Geshem sent me this message: “Come, let us meet ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Being An Advocate For Others Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 28, 2016

A sermon examining the importance of ministering to others.

BEING AN ADVOCATE FOR OTHERS Philemon 1:8-21 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning, July 6th, 2025) Listen online at - https://youtu.be/hA3T00nqTGM?feature=shared It’s the kind of story that makes the news; a man who had set out on a mission to destroy a church unexpectedly came to ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Others First

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 13, 2006

A message about putting aside our own agendas for the sake of others and the kingdom.

Putting Others First Philippians 2:1-11 August 13, 2006 Introduction We live in a very “me-centered” culture, don’t we? I think most cultures are me-centered to an extent, even those where respect for others is much higher than it is here in the United States. There’s a word for being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Building Community - Value One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

As we gain a right understanding of how much worth and value each person has, as we come to see each other the way God sees us, then we will gain an appreciation for one another that will strengthen love and build community.

This is the fifth and last message in our series on Building Community. In a society that is becoming increasingly fragmented, in which people seem more and more separated from one another, the church can be a refuge. More than a building, more than a Sunday morning meeting, more than an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Others First Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Jun 4, 2009

A four week series on the Love Chapter. This week focusing on how loves causes us to put others before ourselves.

[PLAY VIDEO “LOVE IS EPISODE 2] -it’s almost as good as Dr. Phil, isn’t it? It’s almost as long between commercials… -for those of you who were not with us last week, we are taking the month of June to go through the Love Chapter. I Corinthians 13. The part of the Bible that people only read at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Methodist

Welcomig Others In Christ

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Dec 6, 2005

No matter how low or base, useless and unprofitable, sinful and derelict, crippled and diseased, ugly and unattractive, unapproachable and distasteful- a person needs to be received and brought into fellowship of Christ and believers

WELCOMING OTHERS IN CHRIST Philemon 4-21 by Cesar Delgado April 30, 2005 OBS, Tupas donsol INTRODUCTION A. People like us It is generally true we like people who are most like ourselves. In contrast, we tend not to build friendships as quickly with people who are not like us. Sometimes, if we ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going To The Other Side Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 20, 2014

The essential characteristic of the Christian life is discipleship. This section is a warning to those who would become disciples of the Messiah.

MATTHEW 8: 18-22 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] GOING TO THE OTHER SIDE At this point Matthew interrupts the series of miracles. He is transitioning from the three miracles of healing (8:2-15) to three miracles of power (8:23-34; 9:1-8) over the forces of nature, over evil spirits, and over sin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Rest And Build: Live Freely, Lightly And Fully PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023

Explores living freely in God's kingdom, building our lives with grace and ease, and the essential role of rest in spiritual growth.

Hello, Church family! It's so wonderful to see all of you here today, ready and eager to dig into God's Word together. Before we get started, let's take a moment to center ourselves with a passage from the book of Matthew. It's a verse that many of us have heard countless times, but I think it's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:30

Topics: Rest, Build

The Believer's Relationship To Others Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 5, 2009

The one basis for God’s system of society is LOVE.

The Believer’s Relationship To Others Romans 13:7-10 * Life is built on relationships. It has been long said, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” The part of this equation which we miss is that our relationships have a huge impact on the person we are & that we become. * As we began the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Works In Your Adversity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores how Joseph and Mary's journey to Bethlehem demonstrates building strength through adversity, bearing burdens gracefully, and becoming better rather than bitter.

Welcome, dear friends. Gather round, close and comfortable, for we are about to open the sacred pages of God's Word together. It's not an exploration, but a homecoming. Not a dive into the unknown, but a warm, familiar embrace. We are not journeying into uncharted territory, but returning to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Topics: Adversity, Building

Cornerstone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

To emphasize that as believers, our identity is in Christ, who is our cornerstone, and we are built on Him, forming a spiritual house where we serve as a holy priesthood.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are here today to explore the amazing truth of our identity in Christ. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "To be in Christ is the ground of the believer's security; it is the source of the believer's life; it is the pinnacle of the believer's glory." We are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Topics: Building On Christ