Sermons on Foundations Of Church:

On Christ, The Solid Rock I Need To Stand

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 6, 2020

In changing and uncertain times, we go back to Jesus, the Rock and Foundation of our faith

5.8.20 1 Peter 2:4–10 4 As you come to him, the Living Stone, rejected by men but chosen by God and precious, 5 you also, like living stones, are being built as a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, in order to bring spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Ministry Gifts To The Church Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2009

The five fold ministry gifts are gifted to the church and do not equate to maturity. We need to fully understand that when anybody who has been called to be an apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor or teacher, declares a "revelation truth", it is simply th

Opening illustration: There once was a carpenter who visited one of two brothers who had recently grown embittered with each other over a misunderstanding over the farm they had managed together for the past 40 years. The carpenter was in need of work; or so he said, and he asked the one brother if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ The Cornerstone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the parable of the tenants, emphasizing the importance of consciously choosing to have Christ as the cornerstone and foundation of our lives.

Good morning, family! I've got a special message to share with you today, one that's grounded in the solid rock of our faith. We're going to delve into the powerful parable of the tenants in Matthew 21:33-46, and explore the transformative power of having Christ, our Cornerstone, as the foundation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Topics: Faith, Foundation

A Righteousness Like Abraham's PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 17, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to live by faith, not by law, emphasizing the power of the Holy Spirit and following Abraham's example of righteousness.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered together in the warmth of fellowship and the shared love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to encourage one another, to learn from one another, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Topics: Faith, Foundation

Unity Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2018

Ephesians 4:4-6 shows us the biblical foundation of unity in the church.

Scripture Last week I begin a new series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In Ephesians 1-3 the Apostle Paul deals primarily with doctrine. He sets down a number of glorious doctrines about predestination, election, adoption, redemption, the work of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

The Church: Getting Down To Business

Contributed by Tim White on Jan 23, 2012

The Hebrew writer, under the direction of the Holy Spirit of God, tells the Church how to get to the business of His Church.

Church: Getting Down to Business Hebrews 13:15-17. The business of the Church is the most important business in the world. I believe that, not because it is my line of work, but because it is eternal and spiritual. Our roles in the Church business, however, is secondary if we are building on the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are Deacons Needed Today?

Contributed by Chris Layton on Aug 23, 2009

Laying the foundation for the office of deacons and the role they play in the life of the church.

Are Deacons Needed Today? Acts 6:1-7 The age old struggle in the realms of Christianity has been a fierce fight. On one side, seeking to advance the Kingdom of God, we find the Holy Spirit and the Church. On the other side we see Satan and all of the forces of Hell. Satan had been trying to figure ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Construction Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010

Laying the right foundation is essential for the church to spread the Gospel and grow.

Basic Construction 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI November 2, 2008 Series: The Church in Crisis I don’t want to mention any names here this morning – partly because I don’t know many of them. But there are a few names I know, so I will speak in generalities. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Of 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 4, 2017

This part is a continuation of the Holy Spirit's role in the functioning of the New Testament church which began in Part 4 of this series. In this part we examine the greater and lesser gifts and functions of apostles and prophets in the early church.

This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or as handouts for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Titus 1:5-9, Acts 6:1-6, Galatians 1:11-12, Ephesians 2:19-20, Ephesians 3:1-7, 1 Corinthians 13:8-10, Acts 21:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your House Built On Sand?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 11, 2023

Same construction, same storm, same flood -- different outcome. Why? Different foundation. But the foundation isn't listening to Christ, nor attending church, nor reading the Bible. It's OBEDIENCE! Permanence is only found in DOING the Word of God!

IS YOUR HOUSE BUILT ON SAND? Matt. 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION A. NO LONGER SIMPLE 1. Do you remember making sand castles in a sandbox or at the beach when you were a kid? Well, the sport has come a long way! 2. On June 5, 2019, the world record was set in Binz Germany of the building of the world’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church: Should Be Light

Contributed by Michael Mcbrien on Jul 16, 2012

Sermon based on what the should be doing in todays world. The church should be a light in a lost and dying world.

Introduction: Tonight going to share what has been weighing heavy on my heart It is something that has become very personal to me. I have been struggling with this for quite some time Why come to church? What makes church so great? How many people show up to church to enjoy it? How many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

Being disciples means being involved in God;s church, building it up through our efforts, our service and our giving

Speak the Gospel, Teach the Bible and Build Community that reflects God’s love. I hope those three phrases are familiar to you by now. Yes, that’s our Church Mission Statement. If you think about it, the first two have been the subject of our sermons for the last two weeks. Speaking the gospel - or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Origin, Purpose, And Power Of The Church

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The first mention of "the church" in the Bible came from the lips of our Lord Himself. It is found in this morning's text passage, the obvious starting point for any study of what has been called the "Body of Christ." The Greek word translated throughout the New Testament as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Upon This Rock

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 3, 2004

This sermons deals with the building of the church according to Jesus.

Matthew 16:13-18 Upon This Rock I. The Foundation of the Church. Those who teach that Peter was the rock that the church would be built upon err. Jesus says to Peter....”thou are “petrus” ( i.e. a stone, pebble or fragment from a rock.) and upon this “petra”(i.e. a large mass of rock) Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist