Sermons on Glass Houses:

The Gate Of Your Life

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 22, 2010

A gate is a very important part of a building or house. A gate is for security and protection. In the Bible, the gate was a focal point of power. Business was conducted at the gate. Military strategy was planned at the gate. Judgment and punishments we

This week, we are looking at the message entitled, “The gate of your life.” Genesis 28:12 says, “And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.” According to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:12-13, Genesis 28:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Holistic Salvation; Or, "Where Are All The Christian Tree-Huggers?”

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

God has left us in charge of creation. Taken on a global scale, we are not being very good caretakers. It is more like we have moved in, and trashed God’s house.

An Holistic Salvation; or, “Where Are All The Christian Tree-Huggers?” Col 1:15-22 July 24, 2005 Intro: It is nine days ago, 4:30 – am. I wake up, hearing the rain falling outside my window, and I remember where I am – out on a floating fishing lodge on the Pacific Ocean, the west side of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

They Came And Did Work Series

Contributed by Greg Irby on Jul 12, 2007

Because of the work on the Temple had ceased, God sent a preacher with a message. God message was that their concerns for their own houses was inappropriate which resulted in undesirable consequences. Haggai closed the message with a challenge for them

They Came and Did Work Haggai 1:12-15Text Verse: Haggai 1:14 Haggai 1:14 And the Lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Saying Lord Lord Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 20, 2016

Jesus calls us to reflect on the the depth of our connection with Him by getting us to assess the choices we are making regarding the road we walk, the fruit we produce and the house we build.

Message Matthew 7:13-27 Saying “Lord, Lord” Is Not Enough Imagine a scene in heaven. It is the day of judgement and you are confident about the outcome. You are standing before the Judge - “Why should you be allowed to enter an eternity of heavenly joy?” Because I prophesied in your name. Because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

His Mother And Brothers Seek An Audience Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 4, 2017

Jesus addressed the crowd, on this day, regarding subjects which drew the resentment of the Scribes and Pharisees. And while He was speaking, His mother, Mary, and His brothers arrived at the house where He was at.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Capernaum Lesson: His Mother and Brothers Seek an Audience Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:31-35, Luke 8:19-21 -Matthew- Matt 12:46-50 (KJV) 46 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. 47 Then one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:31-35, Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Now! The Fire Will Tell!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 9, 2017

Now, now faith? The fire is going to reveal the real truth. The fire is coming. Our society and much of the church has lost the fear of God. Seems we love to build cardboard houses?

NOW: ONE DAY! THE FIRE WILL TELL!!! THE PENDULUM SWINGS: WE HAVE LOST THE FEAR OF GOD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HOW IMPORTANT IS NOW? ONE DAY THE FIRE WILL TELL? Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. NOW: The ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Demands Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 18, 2017

When it comes to winning the lost, God wants His house filled; but when it comes to discipleship, Christ thins out the ranks and wants only those who will die to self and live for Him.

Jerusalem Lesson: Demands of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 It is easy to be part of the crowd and follow a popular Jesus, but that is not true discipleship. He calls you away from the crowd to take up your cross and follow Him. When it comes to winning the lost, God wants His house filled; but when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Accept & Rejoice Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord as long as I live. This verse compels us to do: stop, look and listen.

April 9th Psalm 23:6 Accept & Rejoice Opening Song Welcome/Highlights 2 songs—OFFERING---prayer The past 2 weeks we’ve been immersed in the beauty and splendor of the 23rd Psalm. Stand and read 23rd Psalm (on screen) Week 1 we contemplated the words: “The Lord is my shepherd; therefore ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Failure Of Zebulun Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 14, 2018

Included in Zebulon’s inheritance was Beth-lehem, the “house of bread,” not to be confused with the birthplace of Christ. This Beth-lehem is located just west of Nazareth. Thus, it was of the utmost importance that Micah, in his prophecy of the birt . . .

Failure of Zebulun [Judges 1:30] Scripture 30 Neither did Zebulun drive out the inhabitants of Kitron, nor the inhabitants of Nahalol; but the Canaanites dwelt among them, and became tributaries. Commentary Zebulun (See Article 1.7; Zebulun, Tribe of) faced the same, problem that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cleansing The Temple Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 9, 2018

As Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly, He entered the Temple, considering what He saw. Being displeased with much that was going on, He returned on Monday to set His Father's house in order.

Cleansing the Temple Mark 11: 15-19 In our last study we discussed Jesus cursing the fig tree as He made His way to Jerusalem. While this was a physical act, it had spiritual implications. Jesus cursed the fig tree as He and the disciples were headed to the Temple on what most agree was Monday ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 12) A Short Study On "the Creation” Or God, Satan, Angels And M Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 10, 2018

Sometimes science and religion clash. Galileo was under house arrest when he discovered that the Earth was not the middle of the universe, but it was a planet going around the sun. Pre-Adam studies can be the same way.

A STUDY ON “THE CREATION” or GOD, SATAN, ANGELS AND MEN INTRODUCTION: A. New explanations sometimes cause misunderstandings, fears, etc. B. Two things to think about: 1. We must be careful when the Bible and Science cross paths. The Bible is accepted by and based on faith which ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:21, Ezekiel 28:14, Isaiah 14:13-15, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 9:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Destroying The Wall Of Hostility Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 10, 2020

Peter shared the works of God in saving the Gentiles in Cornelius' house. This is the will of God. It brings challenges the church will have to grapple with, but the truth is, God will make the Jews and Gentiles one in Christ.

Good morning. Glad to be able to meet up again and remember our Lord together as a Body of Christ. We celebrate God’s goodness and lovingkindness despite the challenges. • Let us praise God with Psalm 47 before we look into Acts 11. 1 Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18, Galatians 2:11-14, Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Haggai: Rebuilding The Temple Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The book of Haggai presents a progression in the attitude and condition of the people as the prophet spurs them on to complete what they have started so that “GOD’S HOUSE” can once again be filled with His glory.

A. Have you ever started CONSTRUCTION on a project and never FINISHED? ILLUSTRATION: You decide to build a DECK or a FENCE or add a ROOM to your house, so you go out and buy the LUMBER and all the MATERIALS needed for the PROJECT. The DAY you decide to start, something comes up and you put it off ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning - The Church’s Construction - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 11, 2023

A great imagery is that of the Church being a Building, a spiritual house for God. The most vital part of the construction is the CORNERSTONE. We look at Christ the Cornerstone and the laying of the foundation of the Church. We are the continuing living stones.

SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING - THE CHURCH’S CONSTRUCTION - PART 6 THE CHURCH’S CONSTRUCTION The Church is entirely a New Testament concept though as we saw, it is seen typically in the Old Testament. In this section I want to look at the formation of the Church, and its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:11, Psalm 118:22-24, 1 Peter 2:6-8, Ephesians 2:20, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:4-8, Psalm 18:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Carols (2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 19, 2019

The tradition of singing carols at Christmas time can be traced all the way back to the very beginning. The Nativity story, as told in the first two chapters of Luke, actually contains 4 short songs. In Luke 1, Zachariah sings about a horn, a house, and holiness.

Christmas Carols (Zechariah) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christians Church: 12/6/15 We all have our favorite Christmas traditions, don’t we? Maybe it’s decorating the tree, visiting with family, baking cookies and setting a plate out for Santa, or just driving around town to check out all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:64-75

Denomination: Christian Church