Sermons on Community Building:

Arise And Build

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Apr 30, 2017

Six principles that Nehemiah practiced in building the walls. These six principles if followed will help in building the Kingdom of God in your area.

Historical Background Because of King Solomon’s sins, the kingdom of Israel split into two parts. The northern tribes were ruled initially by Jeroboam and the southern tribes (Judah and Benjamin) were ruled by Rehoboam. Both kingdoms continued to be characterized by idolatry and immorality. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Relationships

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. This encounter and Jesus’ ministry to such folks teaches us that lost people matter to God. All of us are surrounded by people far from God

Building Relationships Luke 15:1-10 and Acts 8:26-40 In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. The first is when Jesus has a group of tax collectors and sinners who have gathered to hear him talk. Tax collectors were some of the most hated people in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Building On The Blessing Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 10, 2024

If I'm persecuted because of my faith, I should rejoice and be glad? How does that work?

In August… of 325 A.D. the Roman Emperor Constantine brought together leaders from churches all across the Empire to a city called “Nicaea” to discuss a new heresy that had risen called Arianism. Arianism was a cult led by a man named Arius who taught that Jesus was NOT God… but was merely a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building On The Rock Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 18, 2024

Those who heed the message of a false prophet are unwise, building their hope on an unstable foundation. Jesus discusses "doing" vs. "doing his will," as many who proclaim to do works in His name will wind up in hell.

Our message today picks up where we left off, where Jesus warned us about false prophets who are ravenous wolves in sheep’s clothing (cf. Matthew 7:15-20). When I preached from that passage, I began with the fairy tale of “Little Red Riding Hood” and the wolf as our opening illustration. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Building On The Rock

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 10, 2022

The question is not, “Will storms come in my life?” but, “Will the house prove to be storm worthy?”

Every man builds his house in the path of a storm. No matter who that man is, no matter what kind of house he builds, no matter where he builds it. The question is not, “Will storms come in my life?” but, “Will the house prove to be storm worthy?” The storm may not have hit yet, but just hang on it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Building Blocks Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 2, 2022

Based on Gen 1-3 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider the building block of a strong home & family.

“THE BUILDING BLOCKS” Gen. 1-3 FBCF – 5/1/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – I’ve never built a house before. Some people love to do that. Build multiple houses over course of their lives. Others say it’s a quick way to mess up a good marriage! Ha! Even though I’ve never built one & would never try to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Building Bridges Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 15, 2020

God loves to position His people to speak with people He has prepared.

Do you use SIRI or GPS? Do you have an Amazon Echo or Google Assistant? If so, you are utilizing AI, or Artificial Intelligence. This week, I read an op-ed published in the Guardian that was written entirely by Artificial Intelligence. Here’s the headline: “A robot wrote this entire article. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Clear The Building

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 4, 2021

Let’s look at the most important purpose for our church building. Let’s learn Jesus’ reason for driving the merchants out of the temple court in John 2:13-25.

Prelude What kind of worship do we have here? Is it just a cabaret with Christian songs? Is it easy worship without self-sacrifice, or is it real worship from the heart? Purpose Let’s look at the most important purpose for our church building. Plan Let’s learn Jesus’ reason for driving the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Home Building

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 10, 2018

Except the Lord Builds the House, the Laborers Labor in Vain

1) A house must be built by someone - Many people claim to be builders, few are craftsman. God makes it very clear that for our homes there is Only one true craftsman "the Lord”. Try as we might (and we do) our labor is in vain unless we make the Lord our general contractor. He provides the plans. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith That Builds Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 20, 2025

This sermon explores how Noah’s faith, acting on God’s unseen warning with reverent obedience, led him to build an ark that saved his family, condemned the world, and secured his inheritance of righteousness.

Introduction Imagine God gives you a command that, to everyone around you, sounds completely insane. Imagine He tells you to build a massive, three-story wooden boat—not by the sea, but in your own backyard. There isn't a cloud in the sky. Your neighbors mock you. Day after day, for decades, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Building Capacity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to utilize and multiply their God-given talents to honor God and serve others, fulfilling their purpose as missionaries of faith.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and joy as I stand before you today, ready to share the Word of God with you. We gather here, not as mere individuals, but as a family, united in our love for Christ, and our desire to understand His Word better. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-15

Topics: Capacity

Transformation - Community And Worship

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2017

We are moving from talking about Community to starting a look at worship. part 5

Transformation Romans 12:1-8 February 5, 2017 For the past 4 weeks we’ve been talking about community. We know it’s important, but we often struggle with community. We get confused about how to cultivate real relationships, we struggle once we’re in them, and sometimes when 2 or 3 are gathered, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Community-Koinonia Church

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Feb 17, 2017

Our fellowship with Christ and our fellowship with one another is what make the church.

Title: Community-Koinonia Church (COIN-O-NIA) Place: BLCC Date: 2/26/17 Text: Acts 2.42-47;Acts 4.32-35; Acts 5.1-11 CT: Our fellowship with Christ and our fellowship with one another is what make the church. [Screen 1] Pachomius was an Egyptian soldier won to Christ by the kindness of ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Community-Church Responsibility

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Feb 9, 2017

The church is responsible for the physical and spiritual needs of its people

Title: Community-Church Responsibility Place: BLCC Date: 2/19/17 Text: Genesis 4.9; 1 Corinthians 5 CT: The church is responsible for the physical and spiritual needs of its people. [Screen 1] FAS: One of the most famous stories in baseball history is the story of Jackie Robinson. He was the first ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Worship: An Act Of Community Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2008

Worship is less a private choice and consideration than it is a communal invitation from God to join together in adoration and service.

Sermon for CATM – April 6, 2008 – “Worship – An Act of Community” There’s a fellow who about ten years ago was a regular attender at CATM. Since then he’s had tremendous legal and then medical problems, and he’s been out here on Sundays only very rarely; I’ve been quite involved personally over ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational