Sermons on Built On The Foundation:

Home In His Grace; Growing In Faith (A Homecoming Service Message)

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 26, 2024

This sermon emphasizes embracing our place in God's family, committing to spiritual growth, living as a dwelling place for His Spirit and is an invitation to find security, belonging, and love in God's grace and to continually grow in faith together as a church.

Introduction Video Ill.: Welcome Home - Playback Media I say it too: Welcome home! Home, Sweet Home By Sermon Central [(Michael P. Green. (2000). 1500 illustrations for biblical preaching (68). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.) From a sermon by Matthew Kratz, Hope that Stands in the Storm] Copied ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22, Ephesians 1:13-14, Psalm 18:2, 2 Peter 3:18, Luke 8:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Us Adore Him PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023

Encourages embracing faithfulness, experiencing the freedom of forgiveness, and building lives on the foundation of God's love.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It is indeed a pleasure to gather together in this sacred space, sharing in the warmth of fellowship and the joy of worship. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are stirred, our spirits are eager, and our minds are open to ...read more

Topics: Genuine Relationship, God

A Successful Marriage Depends On Wisdom Of God. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 29, 2014

“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.”(Proverbs 24:4)

“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.”(Proverbs 24:4) From Genesis to Revelation the Bible often uses the word house to refer to the smallest and most basic unit of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beauty Of Godly Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 24, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the beauty of Godly marriage, its biblical foundations, and the principles that make it thrive.

Marriage is a sacred institution created by God, and it is a beautiful reflection of His love and character. In the Bible, marriage is described as a union between a man and a woman, designed to bring joy, companionship, and fulfillment to both partners. In this sermon, we will explore the beauty ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, Matthew 6:14-15

Giving Thanks In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 26, 2010

Knowing Jesus is enough to give the foundation for us to give thanks in difficult circumstances. The future will bring great difficulties for the people who experience it; knowing Jesus is their only foundation for hope.

Introduction: We're tempted to just throw things away that don't do what we want. Luke 13:6-9 gives one of Jesus parables, about a fruitles fig tree, that was fertilized to give it another chance, its best chance for growth. If no growth was forthcoming, it then would be destroyed. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready For Christmas?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 17, 2019

God himself laid the foundation for Jesus' ministry through the work of John the Baptist. Our life will be a waste if we don't build on God's foundation.

Well, are you all ready for Christmas? Shopping done? Wrapping done? Tree up? Decorating done? Christmas cards done? Cooking done? Me, neither. Feel exhausted just thinking about it? All those jobs that are part of preparing for Christmas can make December a very hectic month. And there is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

How Do You Explain The Trinity? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 24, 2019

The foundation of the Trinity is rock solid. It will never shatter or splinter. The Trinity is not some addendum or appendage hanging precariously from the building of the Gospel. No, the Trinity is the foundation of the gospel and without the Trinity there is no Gospel.

How Do You Explain the Trinity? June 22-23, 2019 Rev. Brian Bill A couple weeks ago visitors to the Willis Tower’s Sky Deck in Chicago got a big scare when the protective layer covering the glass floor splintered into thousands of pieces. This glass sightseeing box extends from the 103rd floor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Doctrine Driven Church! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 25, 2013

The preacher should be constantly preaching and teaching for change for a believer’s life is a life of constant change and alignment with the doctrine of God!

Titus 2:1-15 KJV But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith And Works: Putting Our Beliefs Into Action

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on Apr 16, 2023

Faith and works: Putting our beliefs into action

Introduction In the Bible, there are many different passages that can seem to contradict each other. One such example is James 2:14-17, which seems to suggest that faith without works is dead, and Ephesians 2:8-9, which states that we are saved by grace through faith alone. Similarly, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 7:15-24

Standing For The Truth In A Woke And Cancelled Culture

Contributed by James M. Duncan on Jun 7, 2023

Think about the foundations around us today that are being destroyed by a Woke and Cancelled Culture.

Standing For The Truth In A Woke and Cancelled Culture Psalm 11:1-3 This is a very important interesting psalm. Let’s walk through these three verses together. V-1 What David Should Do – have courage to stay and stand. V-2 What The Enemy Does – the wicked are attacking the righteous. V-3 What Can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-3

Should You Marry

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 19, 2006

This is a bible study teaching on 1 Corin 7:1-9. It is an offshoot built upon the message by Bill Burnett posted on Sermon Central covering the

Lesson 3 Sex And Marriage---Choosing To Marry –1 Corinthians 7:1-9 A recent study tells us that the number of unmarried couples living together has increased from 523,000 in 1970 to 4,236,000 in 1998. To probably a lot more today. It also stated… that couples who live together have an 80 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting It Right Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 29, 2008

As we begin our journey to the cross it is important to start off on the right foot.

Series: Journey to the Cross Text: Matthew 16:13-23 Title: “Getting It Right” Introduction • As we begin our journey to the cross, it’s important that we start off on the right foot. o How we start sets the tone for how the rest of the trip is going to play out. o Kind of like going on vacation; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Rocky Ii - The Real Mccoy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 12, 2003

Why did Jesus take Peter, James and John up to the Mount of Transfiguration? Because there was something that He could only teach in that place and in that way. Find out what that means to us.

OPEN: The real McCoy really wasn’t... That is, the real McCoy wasn’t really a McCoy. His real name was Norman Selby. Raised on a farm in Indiana he left home around 1890, and after year in training, emerged as a boxer with the name "Kid McCoy." In a day of bare fisted boxing, the Kid was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stay Faithful Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 19, 2024

This is the first action after the filling of the Holy Spirit. The results seem to be profound and almost unbelievable, but not when God is involved.

“Stay Faithful” Acts 2:42-43 We finished last week the first known sermon after Jesus has ascended to sit on the right hand of the Father. This is also the first action after the filling of the Holy Spirit. The results seem to be profound and almost unbelievable, but not when God is involved. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Temple

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2013

Past glories, present disappointments, and future glory.

REBUILDING THE TEMPLE. Haggai 2:9. BACKGROUND: King David wanted to build the LORD a house, but the time was not right (1 Chronicles 28:3): David's son would build the LORD's house (2 Samuel 7:12-13). Before his death, David appointed the masons, prepared iron and brass, received the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational