Sermons on Buildings:

I’ve Got A Mansion…do You?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 28, 2022

A little boy got on the elevator with his father at the Empire State Building. They were going to the observation deck at the top and view the city.

• As the elevator ascended the boy watched the signs flash as they went by the floors: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70. • The farther up they went, the more nervous the boy became. • Finally he looked up as his dad and said, “Daddy, does God know we're coming?” (Leighton Ford, "Hope for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving The Principles Of The Doctrine

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 22, 2020

The context of this verse suggests that we are to leave the principles of Christ's doctrines by building upward from the foundation and not forsaking it.

“Leaving the Principles of the Doctrine” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Hebrew 6:1-3 “Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3, 1 Corinthians 3:10

Denomination: Apostolic

What Will The New Universe Be Like?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

What if I told you everything around you, every chair, every building, every blade of grass was destined for destruction

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:12, Revelation 21:1-7, 2 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

In God We Trust Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 8, 2018

Faith in God is not immunity from troubles. God builds our trust in Him through the trials of life, not apart from them.

We read of the fall of the Northern Kingdom ISRAEL last week. • When the North falls, King Hezekiah was reigning in the South. We are going to read in the next 3 chapters. Let’s read 2 Kings 18:1-8. King Hezekiah is one of the two good kings in the history of Judah (S). • The other is King ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can God Trust Me?

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 8, 2018

This message focuses on whether or not we can be trusted by God based on the three primary drivers for building trust: benevolence, ability and integrity.

Can God Trust Me? Scriptures: Psalm 62:8-12; Matthew 6:28-33; 1 John 5:1-5 The title of my message this morning is “Can God Trust Me?” This is the month we decided to give God our very best and to accomplish this task it requires a lot of trust. Everyone hearing my words today, or who will read ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:8-12, Matthew 6:28-33, 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Christ, I Am...a Bridge Builder Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

The church is more than a social club. Why is it difficult for some people to fit in, and how can we build bridges?

IN CHRIST, I AM…A BRIDGE-BUILDER—Ephesians 2:11-22 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) My wife and I retired in Texas a few months ago, and we found ourselves, for the first time in our marriage, looking for a church to call home. We were looking beyond the friendly greeters holding the door ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Dream Of A New Jerusalem

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

When we carry a vision of the beautiful world that God is working to build, we find clarity of vision and hope to fulfill it.

The Gospel According to Isaiah, Part 5: God’s Dream of a New Zion Isaiah 62:1-12 March 25, 2012 Rev. Stephen Aram Bethel United Methodist Church Certainly one of the greatest blessings I have ever had in my life came in the year 1977. We were coming to the end of about 2 years leading a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-2

Deliverance Or Destruction

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

Every carpenter should enjoy reading his Bible because much of it deals with building terminology to which he could relate.

For example, in... - Matthew 16:18. We read, “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will BUILD my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” - Romans 15:20. We read, “Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Salvation Army In The 21st Century: Five Battlefronts We Face

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 21, 2021

God is on the move! As we rally in The Salvation Army to build our base of soldiers, to enlist troops to fight on the frontlines of the battlefields of this world

God is on the move! As we rally in The Salvation Army to build our base of soldiers, to enlist troops to fight on the frontlines of the battlefields of this world, with the cross of Jesus Christ as our banner, we gather our troops, across the frontlines of the salvation war, gathered in foxholes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:30

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Christian Home Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 7, 2016

So what kind of home are you building for your family? Is it one where God is honored, loved and served faithfully or halfheartedly?

The Christian Home Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 Deuteronomy 6:1-9 6 These are the commands, decrees and laws the LORD your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 2 so that you, your ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Missions - The Heartbeat Of God

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Nov 23, 2009

8 Point Message with each point building off the word "MISSIONS" as an acrostic - Used originally as a Faith Promise (Missions) message.

Today, we are going to take some time to focus on something that I believe is at the very core, or heartbeat of God, and it is Missions. I will be sharing some scripture throughout this message which will bring out this fact, and also will be encouraging each of us to make it our prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Impact Of A Barnanbas

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 24, 2009

Barnabas is the kind of person you want coming to your church. They are the movers and shakers. They are looking for something to do to build the kingdom of God.

11/22/2009 The Impact of a Barnabas Acts 5:29-39 Introduction: Turn to Acts 5:29-39 I would like us to look at what a Barnabas church would look like. I realize that I will have to give you some background ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Be On Guard (Revised)

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 4, 2009

What we are trying to build the enemy will try to tear down. Nehemiah gives us inspiration in keeping our guard up.

Be On Guard Prairie Baptist Church – 12/6/09 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:7-9 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:9 - Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them. Premise: What we are trying to build the enemy will try to tear down. Nehemiah ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Built To Serve God (Part 2)

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 24, 2014

There are several building blocks that God will use in your life to prepare you to serve Him effectively and to make an impact on others for Christ.

Built To Serve God (Part 2) www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. The Bible is quite clear. Nobody is saved from the penalty of sin by being good enough. We are saved by God’s grace through faith alone in Jesus Christ. 2. You were created by God as a new person in Christ for the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21-22

Denomination: Bible Church

The Hand Of God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 26, 2015

If you want God to use you to build His Kingdom, pray things through; think things through; and then follow through.

In the Christian Reader, Glynn Jensen, from Rome, NY, talks about a cold winter day when his entire family was snug in their warm house. Everyone that is, except for their six-year-old Jonathan, who insisted on playing out in the snow. As Glynn walked by an upstairs window, he noticed Jonathan had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free