Sermons on Built To Last:

The Master Carpenter

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 24, 2022

I would like to draw your attention to the section of the Bible that tells us that Jesus was a carpenter. We do not hear many sermons highlighting this part of the Lord’s life.

However, most of Christ’s adult life on earth was spent as a carpenter. We read about the last three-and-a half years Jesus spent on earth in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In their accounts we read that He went everywhere preaching, teaching, and doing miracles. In those three-and-a-half years ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Is God's Presence A Desirable Thing? (Exodus 20:21-26) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 14, 2022

Exodus puts two pictures of God, back to back. In #1, God is glorious, and "big," and scary. In #2, God also offers to come and be present in worship. Is this offer something we should want?

Christians often have negative attitudes about sacrifice in the OT. There's maybe four reasons for this: (1) We don't really understand sacrifice very well at all. It's foreign to us, and confusing. And I include myself in this. (2) We maybe know that the OT has a number of really ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:21-26

God Will Do What He Promises

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

Peter quotes Joel on the promises of God

God's Promises fullfilled Hello, I'm Pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church and today for Father's Day. We are going to be looking at Acts chapter two. We have been having a series on teachings about Pentecost and this is the fourth week next week. We are going to be looking at Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Firm A Foundation

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 1, 2007

The foundation we build our life on is absolutely critical to what kinds of followers of Christ we will be, or maybe whether we’re His followers at all. It takes two key things: 1. hearing the Word of God 2. responding in obedience to God’s Word

How Firm A Foundation TCF Sermon March 11, 2007 I want to start this morning by showing you a few pictures. This is a plague of many homeowners in the Tulsa area. It’s especially a problem when we have the kind of prolonged drought we’ve had in the past few years here. Now, when we moved into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Foundation Of Faith: Dedicating This House To God

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jul 5, 2024

We should reflect on the foundation of faith upon which we build our lives and our households. Abraham, lived by faith, looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. We too are called to build our homes on a foundation of faith.

A Foundation of Faith: Dedicating This House to God Hebrews 11:9-10 Introduction: Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to celebrate a special occasion—the dedication of this house to the Lord. As we stand in this new home, we should reflect on the foundation of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:9-10, 2 Samuel 6:11-12, Psalm 127:1, Deuteronomy 11:13-21, Proverbs 22:6, Matthew 7:24, Proverbs 14:1, Matthew 7:26-27, Joshua 24:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living As An Advertisement

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 13, 2001

We are saved to advertise the excellencies of God.

“Living as an Advertisement” I Peter 2:1-10 Preparation: Put a cut-out of an advertisement in each of the bulletins. I will make reference to it at the end of the message. Illustration: Read a full page newspaper ad. Have you ever considered the fact that we are like full page ads, advertising ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dying To Know

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 28, 2025

Death began with sin, ruled through fear, was broken by Christ’s resurrection, and will vanish forever when He creates the new heavens and earth.

Part 1 – Everyone Wants to Know 1. An ache we can’t explain Friends, have you noticed how every culture carries an unspoken question about what happens after the last heartbeat? We read it in ancient poetry, we see it in the pyramids of Egypt, we glimpse it in Silicon Valley’s dream of uploading ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, Genesis 3:19, Romans 5:12, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Learning From Noah Series

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 29, 2002

This sermon addresses the topic of vision, Noah’s vision in particular. The message is designed to help it’s audience understand how spiritual vision functions in the life of a Christ-follower.

Vision Quest, Learning From Men Of Vision Part 1 – Noah May 19th, 2002 For the next four weeks we are going to be studying the Biblical concept of Vision. Each week we will examine the life of a well-known biblical character and how vision shaped his life and ministry. We will learn how vision is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

King Manasseh And Three Memorials Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 7, 2025

Manasseh, king of Judah, had the longest reign of any king in Israel or Judah. He walked in the way of sin, but repented, and proved it by taking care of several sets of memorials in Judah.

King Manasseh and Three Memorials Introduction: Manasseh, the king of Judah and son of Hezekiah, seemed to have a great future. His father had been a truly great king, as well as a good king because his father followed the LORD completely. Manasseh, though, promptly undid just about everything his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Jewish Carpenter - Building A Legacy

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 12, 2006

Jesus was born into the family of a carpenter - a builder. Why? Was this significant? Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[A Jewish Carpenter – Building a Legacy] Slide Graphic – A Jewish Carpenter (of course) – see http://www.postcardman.net/24928.jpg Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? Matthew 13:55 "Where did this man get these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Edified And Multiplied.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 23, 2004

What we have here is a perfect balance. Sometimes a church will put all emphasis in one direction and doesn’t balance out.

Edified and multiplied. Acts 9:31. 08/22/04 When you study the book of Acts, what you see is the progress of the church. You find the birth and the development of the New Testament church. As we read along in this wonderful book we find what the church is to be about. We get snapshots and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Baptist

2 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 30, 2002

The foundations that are laid early in life are essential. Although, not very exciting, foundations are essential if a building or faith is to stand the storms of life.

2 Pentecost A Matthew 7:21-27 2 June 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen I love to watch construction and have been enjoying the building of the new bridge across the river. It is amazing to watch the preparatory work. They have spent many months building dikes so they can work out in the river, sinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Is There Really A God?

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

You say of course there is a God, but What If you attended a school where they ridiculed belief in God. Could your faith withstand the ridicule of a high school professor or a university Biology prof. who made fun of God?

Is There really A God? And Does It Matter? TEXT: Acts 2:25-26; Heb. 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: 1. Is there really a God? And does it really matter? 2. You say of course there is a God, but What If you attended a school where they ridiculed belief in God. Could your faith withstand the ridicule of a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:4, Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Great Concern: Rooted And Comforted In Christ Series

Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Oct 19, 2009

A study of Colossians 2:1-7 and Paul’s concern that all believers would be rooted in Christ.

Paul’s Great Concern Expressed: That all would be Confident and Rooted in Christ Colossians 2:1-7 October 18, 2009 Your Name ____________________ Introduction and Review: In Chapter 1:24-29, Paul showed us how to glorify Christ in our lives, by being fruitful stewards of the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Glorious Church

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 16, 2008

A sermon on what the Lord will do with a church that He is the Lord of.

HIS Glorious Church 1 Peter 2:1-12 SELECTED READING 1 PETER 1:13-16 INTRO- LAST WEEK WE LOOKED AT PENTECOST- THE HOLY SPIRIT COMING AND FILLING BELIEVERS. WE SAW HOW MUCH ALL OF US NEED TO BE FILLED AND REFILLED. HOW MUCH WE NEED MORE OF ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene