Sermons on Foundations:

The One Foundation

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 4, 2011

Christ the only true foundation.

“The One Foundation” 1 Corinthians 3:11 “For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” I. The Other Foundations a. The foundation of fleshly descent John 8:33 “They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Foundation! Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010

Sermon 5 in the series. The Jews have settled into their cities, built homes, raised crops. Now it is time to get busy in the work of the Lord. In last week’s lesson, we saw that the people put a priority on worship! Even without a Temple, they returned

T The Book of Ezra Study #7 (Ezra 3:8-13) Rebuilding the Foundation! INTRODUCTION: OPEN: If you knew that a murderer were on the loose in your city, what would you do? Buy a gun, read your Bible, pray, or tithe? QUOTE: Why was the Lord’s temple begun first, even before the city ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Securing The Foundations

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 16, 2010

As the church enters a new era, many things appear to have changed. But the foundation in Christ is secure and is therefore the basis for the future. We must secure our intellectual, spiritual, and relational foundations in order to succeed.

For a number of years the building had stood in the community, serving our children as their elementary school. It had weathered the coming and going of several generations of children. It had withstood not only the storms that beat on it from the outside, but also the onslaughts of thousands of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

If The Foundations Are Destroyed

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 30, 2016

The one who follows the Master must focus on Him and His will, proving to be righteous rather than responding to the disintegration of society as do the wicked.

“In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, ‘Flee like a bird to your mountain, for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Foundational Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Feb 18, 2016

The triune God is foundational for developing an understanding of man. On the individual level there is a corresponding image and likeness to the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.

5. Triune God is Foundational “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ … He made us accepted in the Beloved … you were sealed with the Holy Spirit” (Eph 1:3-14). The triune God is the context of the message of the Bible. It is the first context. The second ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Two Foundations

Contributed by Robert Poole on Mar 2, 2016

Know what the foundation is that your are building your life upon

Two Foundations Luke 6:46-49 Introduction: Importance of a foundation, especially here in LA I. The story a. End of the Sermon on the Mount as found in Luke b. Two foundations described i. First foundation on a rock- those who hear and acts on His Words ii. Second foundation done quickly on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

Grace's Foundation Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 7, 2011

This sermon gives an introduction to the Book of Romans and clues one in to Paul's reason for writing, setting the stage for his discussion of God's grace.

Grace’s Foundation Romans 1:1-7 The book of Romans is a monumental work. It was in the reading of the phrase “the just shall live by faith” in 1:17 that the German reformer Martin Luther’s heart was stirred against the practices of the Roman Catholic Church. He went on to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Firsts And Foundations

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 6, 2013

Starting a new year, it's good to consider where we stand. Is it on solid ground - on Jesus, or is it on something that cannot last.

January 6, 2013 Sermon- Firsts and Foundations It’s the first Sunday in January. I like firsts. I like beginnings. There’s always so much potential in a new start. There’s so much hope as a thing begins. Now the new thing doesn’t actually have to be brand spanking new. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundations Of Church Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 20, 2019

Discussing the leadership that exists within the church

Foundation of Ministry Christianity 101 Series CCCAG November 10, 2019 Prayer for Veterans and message Scripture- Ephesians 4: 1, 4:11-12 Intro: In 2001 and 2002 I was serving as an interim pastor at the first church I ever attended as an adult. We had some newer believers coming into the church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resurrection Foundations

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 4, 2017

Jesus said to Martha, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." This is the foundation of the Christian faith and is full of hope for the future whateve

Resurrection foundations (John 11:17-44) The whole meaning of Easter is summed up in what Jesus said to Martha: I am ‘the resurrection and the life’ and because He is who He is, we pray that He will so raise us, from the death of sin to the life of righteousness’ When Jesus said that He was the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44, Romans 8:10-11, Job 19:25-27, Romans 8:35-39

A Foundational Parable Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 8, 2020

Why is it so important to understand the Parable of the Sower?

1. Jesus indicates that if you do not understand the parable of the sower, you will not have the foundation upon which to build your understanding of other parables. 2. The parable of the sower contains four basic elements that are essential to understanding the kingdom of God: A. Sowing – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Luke 8:4-15, Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessary Foundation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 16, 2018

The analysis of the concept of submission in Ephesians 5:21 teaches us what God expects of his new society.

Scripture Today we are beginning a new sermon series in Ephesians 5:21-6:9 that I am calling, “Focus on the Family.” In our previous study (of Ephesians 5:18-21) we saw that Paul gave two commands, one negative and one positive. Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:18: “And do not get drunk with wine [that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Foundation For Favor Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 24, 2021

Often events and circumstances in life take us by surprise. At times life is going according to plan, and then without warning, difficulty arrives. Thankfully, God is omniscient, knowing all things. He is never taken by surprise and always works according to His divine will.

The Foundation for Favor Esther 2: 19-23 As we take a moment to consider our lives, we discover they are made up of varied series of events. Often one event serves to prepare us for a future event. At times, several events tend to blend together and create a major event. Viewing life from this ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Foundational Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 22, 2015

Today, it appears the Thanksgiving season is open season to make merchandise of the Gospel with the purpose of making money. To use the Thanksgiving season as an prelude to touching the Holy things of God with unholy hands is an insult to the Lord who has given us the blessings we enjoy

Foundational Thanksgiving Understanding Our For Fathers Heart Introduction: The tradition of Thanksgiving in America and it's focus on God and His blessing date way back, such as: "The main thrust of celebrating Thanksgiving here in America, is from the familiar story of the Pilgrim's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fortifying The Foundation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 9, 2016

Jesus is the foundation of the Church. A unified church fortifies that foundation. How do we avoid causing division? How do we handle the divisive person? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

(This is a sermon by our associate Scott Jewell concluding our sermon series "God's Blueprint For His Church") Jeff started this series a month ago telling us about an episode of “This Old House”. It was about a young couple who purchased a 1906 church building in San Francisco to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ