Sermons on Family Altar:

The Altar Of Sacrifice And The Cross Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

This is the second message about the relation of the Old Testament Tabernacle and the New Testament

(Memorial Day Weekend) SERIES: “DISCOVER THE LESSONS OF THE TABERNACLE” TEXT: VARIOUS (Start with Exodus 27:1-8) TITLE: “THE ALTAR OF SACRIFICE AND THE CROSS OF CHRIST” OPEN: A. An older couple have been invited over to another older couple’s home for dinner. When they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 27:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church - A Family

Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003

When we think of the church, we most often think of a place like this where we come to worship and to study and be taught God’s Word, but before the church was the institution, as we know it today, the church was a family.

THE CHURCH – A FAMILY (Mat 12:47-50) 47, Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. 48, But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? 49, And he stretched forth his hand toward his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Family Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 11, 2009

God’s second priority for us is our relationship with family (physical and spiritual). God desires for us to be reconcilers with those in our family, both in our relationship and in our relationship with God.

For those who may be joining us for the first time this year, we’ve been in a series called, "Your Bucket List." Which I borrowed from a movie which came out about a year ago called The Bucket List. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a great movie about two very different men, one a wealthy business ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Altared - Pt. 1 - Unaltared Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2013

Once prominent in churches. Now seldom seen in our buildings. Have they also disappeared from our life? We have been called to live an "Altared" life. Why?

Altared - Pt. 1 - Unaltered! I. Introduction Prominent not only in the architectural design of the past but also in most of our memories. For some it was padded. For others it folded down. For some a simple rail. For others it was built in and for others it was a separate piece of furniture that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Build Your Own Altar

Contributed by James Bryant on May 25, 2002

What will you do when your Hero of the Faith is no longer?

"BUILD YOUR OWN ALTAR" Joshua 22:9-12 (9) And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh returned, and departed from the children of Israel out of Shiloh, which is in the land of Canaan, to go unto the country of Gilead, to the land of their possession, whereof ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:9-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Bronze Altar Of Burnt Offering Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Sep 5, 2001

Before approaching God, something must be done with sin.

I. Dimensions & Design A. 7.5 feet square; 4.5 feet high B. Acacia wood covered with bronze C. Horns at each corner D. Rings & poles along sides for carrying E. First article of furniture when entering the Tabernacle court II. Sacrifice & Symbolism A. Called “mizbeach’ ” – “slaughter ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 27:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Upon Thine Altar

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 14, 2002

This text separates those who are spiritually pretense from those who are spiritually intense. It is like the question the demon’s asked of the seven sons of Sceva, “Paul, we know, Jesus we know, but who are you?”

Fire Upon Thine Altar Leviticus 6:13 The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out. The bible tells us that ... “the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repair The Broken Down Altar

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 14, 2002

The story of Elijah and how God used him to turn His people back to Him. Also three steps to repairing the altar in your life and turn back to God.

Repair The Broken Down Alter 1 Kings 18:30 Pastor Greg Mc Donald This morning if you look in your bulletin you will see that one of our prayer request is our nation. Today we live in a world felled with nothing but sin, rott, and filth. We live in a nation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30

The Greatest Gift Left At The Altar

Contributed by Jonathan Stockton on Dec 23, 2000

The gift of salvation is free and available but many people still don’t want it.

The Greatest Gift left at the altar John 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. I. He that heareth my word The ‘heareth’ is not a simple ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

"Throne Of Judgment; Altar Of Grace"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 23, 2005

God’s holiness reveals man’s sin; His grace forgives. But first the man must come to a stark realization.

It is the aim of the enemy of our souls and therefore the way of this passing world, to blur the lines. To fade black and darken white until all is gray and diluted and washed out. To render truth a matter of irrelevance and to diminish personal identity until the individual is measured as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Orthodox

4 Altars In The Life Of Abraham

Contributed by Daniel Chua on Feb 3, 2005

Every altar represents a landmark in our Christian journey. These 4 altars are absolutely essential if we want to become a father of faith and a friend of God!

4 Altars in the Life of Abraham Abram was an idol worshipper when the Lord called him to leave the Ur of the Chaldeans and began a journey of faith. He became a father of faith and a friend of God. - We were once lost but it was the grace of God that found us and made us His own possessions. - He ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Repairing The Altar (Prep For Revival)

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 11, 2004

Elijah first repaired the altar before God responded in a miraculous way. We need to repair the altar and offer 3 sacrifices on it in order for revival to come: 1. Repentance 2. ourselves. 3. Praise.

February 11, 2004 Title: Repairing the Altar (Preparation for revival) Text: 1 Kings 18:30 Introduction 1. One day, a lady asked Billy Sunday "why do you keep having revivals...when they don’t last"? instead of answering her question directly, he asked her a question... "why do you keep ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Tabernacle -Altar Of Incense(Prayer) Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Feb 2, 2007

This is 4th message in the Tabernacle series. Altar of incense- There is no alternative for prayer. Pray always,

I. The Altar of Incense: The Symbol of the Prayers and Communion of God’s People Ascending to God, 30:1-10 (Ex.30:1-10) God answers prayer. When we face severe problems, trouble, or crises, God answers prayer. When we face terrible trial or temptation, God answers prayer. When we face sickness, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

We Need A Drenched Altar

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 24, 2009

Revival sermon preached in September 2008. Sermon is inspired by Havner’s sermon on 1 Kings 18

We Need a Drenched Altar 1 Kings 18:30-39 Revival – Union Grove 9/14/08 We live in a generation where God is not the top priority in many of our homes, jobs, or even in our churches. We live in a generation where one presidential candidate is pro-choice and the other is pro-life. We live in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-39

Denomination: Baptist

Altar Of God In The New Testament

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2013

To show that we are the New Testament altars of GOD under Grace.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an offering? Are you an altar of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are the New Testament altars of GOD under Grace. IV. TEXT: Genesis 8:20 (Amplified Bible) 8:20 And Noah built an altar to the Lord and took of every clean ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20

Denomination: Pentecostal