Sermons on Erect:

Job One

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 13, 2004

What is the unique calling, the reason for being, the one defining purpose of the church?

Job One For the church Ephesians 3:8-11 If the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Christian Church, not just this church but all churches that are Christian…were to disappear today… would anyone miss it tomorrow? Is there anything about the Christian Church that makes it unique… that makes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Life Built To Last?

Contributed by Philip Gunther on Sep 1, 2001

A life built to last is constructed upon the person of Christ and by means of putting his words into practice.

The Parable Of The Two Builders Rev. Philip A. Gunther Cathedrals & Towers Dedicated in 1093 AD, making it some 908 years old, Europe’s oldest gothic church stands proudly as a magnificent and massive architectural creation. Situated in the city of Winchester, in the county of Hampshire, in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Mennonite

All That! - Life In Focus

Contributed by Paul Newell on Oct 11, 2001

My Kid’s have a phrase they love to use, "She thinks she’s ’all that’!" Well, the Apostle Paul was "all that" because his life was kepts in focus.

“All That!” Life In Focus - Philippians 1:20 Intro: Don’t you hate it when something is out of focus? I’ve never been much of a photographer. In college I bought a second-hand 35-milimeter camera; you know the kind with the removable lenses, fancy flash attachment: the works! I even got to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Messenger

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Oct 18, 2002

If you know the Lord Jesus as personal Savior and Lord, you are “THE LORD’S MESSENGER.” Fellow servants, it is an honor to be THE LORD’S MESSENGER and sent on His errands, regardless, if it is known among the masses or carried out behind the scenes. The

The Lord’s Messenger If you know the Lord Jesus as personal Savior and Lord, you are “THE LORD’S MESSENGER.” This can be said “For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6) “For this reason I also ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:7, Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Baptist

"The Road To Revival"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2009

This sermon outlines seven major stepping stones that can lead to a much needed revival on both the individual and corporate levels.

“Road to Revival” When you hear the word, “revival” what comes to your mind? Well for most Christians today, the word “revival” describes a special service or series of services with renowned guest speakers, really good music, and lots of food and fellowship. And near the end, a few people may ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-14, Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Gauging Your Grief-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2009

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Paul explained that Grief, for the Thessalonian Christians, was qualitatively different from that of unbelievers. How is grief a gauge of spirituality? Grief Is a gauge of godliness when...

GAUGING YOUR GRIEF-II—1Thessalonians 4:13—15:11 Grief Set Free—Grief Relief—Grief as a Gauge of Godliness Need: Grief over the loss of other brothers & sisters in Christ can be a gauge of your relationship with God. Paul explained that Grief, for the Thessalonian Christians, was qualitatively ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Creation Of The World To The Creation Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. The Message surveys Genesis through Deuteronomy.

Wow! We are finally ready to start our adventure on God’s Route 66. Last week we spent time preparing our hearts and minds for this journey. Now it’s time to actually begin. The first segment of our journey will cover Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. The name given to this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Building A Church

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 7, 2008

What is the Church? Many see it as a social club. Others only know it as a place to practice their religion. But the Church is much more than that. It is a living organism. It is Jesus Christ Himself, who loves it, builds it, and died for it.

Title: God Is Building A Church Text: Matthew 16:18 Introduction What is the Church? Many see it as a social club. Others only know it as a place to practice their religion. But the Church is much more than that. It is a living organism. It is Jesus Christ Himself, who loves it, builds it, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Monuments To The Unknown

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

Paul on Mars Hill - "To the Unknown God". Everyone in the audience is building a memorial of some sort - a shrine in their life. The question is - to what? What ideal - what unknown god - consumes their time, energy, and focus?

22 Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, "Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; 23 "for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE UNKNOWN GOD…. Acts 17:22-23a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Invasion Time

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006

The church has a responsibility to be on the alert. These seven principles will assist in preparing and fulfilling the task ahead.

Invasion Time Text: 1 Peter 5:8 Introduction: Message Bible: "Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping." The situation of the Church today places our world in a strategically-challenged position. I believe too many in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of God In Unanswered Prayer

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 24, 2007

Do we not understand there are some divine reasons why our prayers are delayed? God is often doing something to build our lives and to bring about a blessing to us and others in the delay.

The Purpose of God In Unanswered Prayer John 11: 1-45 When it comes to God’s answering our prayers, it often seems that if we do not hear the answer we want to hear, we conclude that it was no answer at all. It’s like the three retirees, each with a hearing loss, who were taking a walk ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Jesus is our "Mighty God"

Mighty God Christmas 2006 Series December 10, 2006 AM Last week we began on a journey discovering the meanings of the names of the Messiah as listed in Isaiah 9:6 with “Wonderful, Counselor.” Wonderful – meaning miraculous, full or wonder and counselor being our advisor. Today, we continue our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Let Me Hold Something

Contributed by James Thomas on Jun 2, 2007

With Jesus we can overcome any situation in our lives it may get tough it will get tough but we can make it

LET ME HOLD SOMETHING By James A Thomas JR. Jan. 2006 House of Judah Ministries " Matthew 28:5-6 And the Angels answered and said unto the women, Fear ye not: For I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Jesus borrowed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Race

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 21, 2007

The essentials for winning in the race.

Running The Race Hebrews 12:1-3 Our generation is generation that loves sports. Many of you ladies can identify with the wife who was told by her husband, "Honey, now before football season starts, is there anything you would like to say to me?" If the Apostle Paul were alive today, he would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

My Daddy Keeps His Promises Series

Contributed by K. Simms on Jan 6, 2010

How can we allow ourselves to move under the anointing of God and yet not be transformed by His Spirit? The question is not “how can we allow such a devastating and detestable act to occur”; the question goes out “why do we allow it to happen”?

My Daddy Keeps His Promises Exodus 34:29-35 The one thing that church folk often miss in their visitation to the sanctuary on the Sabbath is seeing the presence of God. How do we know this? Well all you have to do is look upon the faces of the men and women who claim that they have been to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Methodist