Sermons on Foundational Truths:

Weeping At The Foundation Of The Temple

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 6, 2014

When the foundation of the second temple was laid there were both weeping and joyful shouting! Why? What caused those who had seen the first temple to weep? What caused the destruction of the first temple and the deportations in the first place? Creep ...

Going back to the Old Testament today … 3 deportations of Israel/Judah - last one in 586 BC w/destruction of temple Nearly 50 years later Persia invaded and Babylon. Babylon philosophy of deportation vs Persian philosophy of returning and subjection. Cyrus, the King of Persia was moved by ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Firm Foundation

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 21, 2016

Every building has a firm foundation. Without it, the building would fall down. Similarly, our faith has to have a firm foundation. That foundation is Jesus. Anything else will fail-even the church.

Every building has a firm foundation. Without it, the building would fall down. Similarly, our faith has to have a firm foundation. That foundation is Jesus. Anything else will fail-even the church. The first reason that churches fail is because they violate their commitment to Jesus Christ as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23

Denomination: Anglican

Building A Firm Foundation Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 11, 2021

Nehemiah faced many adversities and enemies while rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Though every attack was aimed at Nehemiah, he was not shaken. He did not crumble or fall, because his foundation was built on the word of God.

Building a Firm Foundation "For they all were trying to make us afraid, saying, their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will not be done." Now therefore, O God strengthen my hands." (Nehemiah 6:9) We have heard this parable from Jesus. “Therefore whoever hears these ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Foundation Sure?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 27, 2023

There is a huge difference between knowing the Name of Jesus and knowing Jesus as your Lord and Savior!

IS YOUR FOUNDATION SURE? (July 30 2023) Text: Matthew 7:21-29 Matthew 7:21-29  "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.  (22)  On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Build On A Sure Foundation

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 2, 2023

Notice, Jesus doesn't use bricks to build His church. He uses people. Imperfect people at that. We are those transgressors and sinners that are referred to at the first of this chapter.

Alba 2-26-2023 BUILD ON A SURE FOUNDATION Ephesians 2:19-22 Here is a brick. I suppose you figured that out. Originally I used this brick with others and some boards and made a book case about five shelves high. It wasn't very steady, but it worked for me when I was single and no children ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Living Foundation

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 25, 2024

The sermon of the day should help you determine if your faith is based on the saving work of Jesus or on your own will and desires.

Grace and peace to you, my beloved brothers and sisters. It is a joy to gather with you today, to share in the warmth of our fellowship, to feel the bonds of our shared faith, and to find solace and strength in the Word of God. We are indeed a family, united by the blood of Christ, bound by His ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Other Foundation But Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 23, 2022

There is... 1). No church but that built on Christ; 2). No Gospel but that is built on Christ; and 3). No hope of salvation except that built on Christ.

NO OTHER FOUNDATION BUT JESUS 1 Cor. 3:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Zig Ziglar writes: My brother, the late Judge Ziglar, loved to tell the story of the fellow who went next door to borrow his neighbor’s lawnmower. The neighbor explained that he could not let him use the mower because all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11, Isaiah 28:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pentecost And The Foundation Of The Church

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 4, 2025

We are called to work for God in the spiritual harvest and as a result we have three responsibilities for the success of the operation. 1. We need to hear what God is saying to us and obey him; 2. we need to ask for power to preach the Gospel; and 3. we need to know our Scripture well.

Corby Glen 08-06-2025 Introduction The fifty days between Passover and Pentecost following Jesus’ Crucifixion must have been incredibly strange time for the 11 remaining apostles (Judas having committed suicide) and the other disciples who had not deserted Jesus. The Jewish inhabitants of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Genesis 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Foundational And Motivational Gifts

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 23, 2025

This is different from 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4 (offices)

v. 1 present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship v. 2 do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind v. 3 not to think more highly of ourselves than we ought to; we need to be humble v. 4 we, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Vineyard

Building The Right Foundation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 24, 2025

The key having a solid family begins with the foundation. In this message we observe the importance of building the right foundation.

Building the Right Foundation Matthew 7:24-27 "Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: (25) and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Building On The Foundation Of Faith Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 13, 2022

There is no doubt that the recipients of this Epistles already had faith in Christ that is saving faith. Their faith was pure and genuine, not fake or counterfeit, it was tried and strengthened.

BUILDING ON THE FOUNDATION OF FAITH TEXT: 2ND PETER 1:5-10 There is no doubt that the recipients of this Epistles already had faith in Christ that is saving faith. Their faith was pure and genuine, not fake or counterfeit, it was tried and strengthened, not weak or shallow, and it was steadfast, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of A Strong Foundation SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

In all aspects of life, the foundation is crucial. The stability and longevity of a building are determined by its foundation. This principle applies to everything we do or plan to do, emphasizing the importance of a solid foundation.

In everything we do, whether physically or spiritually, having a solid foundation is crucial. Just like a building needs a strong foundation to be stable and durable, our lives also require a firm foundation. The quality of our foundation determines the stability and success of our endeavors. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Topics: Jabez, Foundation

How Firm A Foundation

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 2, 2025

Ephesians 2

HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION (EPHESIANS 2) The world is big, boundless and beautiful, with her geographical places, local peoples and cultural practices. I’m a third generation Chinese whose father was born in Malaysia, but his father was from Dongguan, China. In Malaysia I had a roommate who was Indian. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Samuel The Boy Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on May 2, 2011

We look at a foundational practice that Samuel started as a young boy and that allowed him to build a life of integrity; it is the practice of telling God’s truth.

There are some characters in the Bible who seem to stand out more than others. Take Elijah for example, there was a man who called fire from heaven, who confronted wicked kings and who did amazing feats in God’s name. Moses was a great man. He also did miraculous feats through the power of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Still Believe In The Good Way

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Believing in the foundations of truth

I STILL BELIEVE IN THE GOOD WAY JEREMIAH 6:16-17 KJV INTRODUCTION In this day and age in which we live in, people everywhere are looking for some other way to…..get around there taxes, paying there tithes, speaking the truth in love, being honest, being pure, and many others. The Bible separates ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Baptist