Sermons on House Built On Sand:

But Nails Hurt! Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003

Nails were distributed to the congregation, so that they could test: if you wish to endure, you have to endure some pounding. Holes may be punched in you, too. But if you persist, ultimately you will be built up.

If you really want to grow, it’s going to cost you. If you truly expect to be built up, there will be some pain involved. No growth ever takes place without pain. That’s a law of life. That’s not negotiable. No pain, no gain. No hurt, no growth. No rough edges, no building up. If you truly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Right Posture To Hear From God

Contributed by Samuel M on Apr 5, 2025

In God’s tabernacle or house, the Lord speaks with a loud voice rather than a small still voice and it is similar to the shepherd’s voice. If you want to hear the Lord speak loudly, come to God's house. This voice is so loud that it can awaken you from you spiritual sleep, famine, or dryness.

And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. So he arose and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you did call me.” Then Eli perceived that the LORD had called the boy. 9 Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down; and it shall be, if He calls you, that you must say, ‘Speak, LORD, for Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:8-9

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

Seeking Sinners Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 6, 2014

Jesus associated with sinners because their repentance brings great joy to heaven. The parables’ drama is built on the tension of an attempt to find what is lost. If the lost were important to Jesus, they should be important to His disciples.

LUKE 15: 1-10 [PARABLES IN LUKE] SEEKING SINNERS [Jesus, Friend of Sinners] Why seek sinners? Chapter 15 contains three linked parables that explain why Jesus associates with sinners. Jesus associated with sinners who recognized their need of salvation and because their repentance brings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation: Real Love Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2004

Compares real love with "Britney-love" (the 55-hour-marriage in Las Vegas" kind of love) to discover the differences. What does the Bible say is the foundation of built-to-last relationships? *HANDOUT*

1Co 13:1 ¶ Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

The Temple God Did Not Need Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2014

God did not need the Temple Solomon built for Him... but He used it anyway. What lessons can be learn about our church buildings from the prayer that Solomon offered up the day the Temple was dedicated?

OPEN: I want to set the stage for the text we’re going to read this morning. All of Israel has gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the completion of the Temple Solomon had built for God. This was a time of great excitement and the festivities lasted for 14 days and made sacrifices of 22,000 ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Okay, We Got The Presents, Now What? Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 20, 2005

God gives us gifts; so what do we do now? We prepare God’s people for service so that the church may be built and we gain maturity.

Title: Okay, we got the presents, now what? Text: ephesians 4:12-13 Author: Larry C. Brincefield Author’s Website: www.pastorlarry.net Introduction 1. Everyone loves to get presents!! • Last week, we looked at some of the “presents” that God gives us… • He gives us His grace… • That’s an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Rev. #51~15:+16:1-7-Pt 1 The Bowls Of Gods Wrath Poured Out Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 15, 2010

The total rebellion and independence of the earth dwellers to their Creator. Because of the callousness and hardening built up in the hearts of these earth dwellers, these judgments will result in anger and blasphemy from the heart and mouths of men ra

Rev. #51~15:+16:1-7-pt 1 THE BOWLS OF GODS WRATH POURED OUT Today we’ll read verses 5-8 in chapter 15 in order to get our thought line back on track and then we’ll move on to chapter 16: where we left off at last time. The Bible, contains the story of man losing his lordship over the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Holy Rock Makes A Holy Church Series

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 3, 2007

3rd in a 4 part series. When we proclaim faith in Jesus Christ we begin to build a life in faith and a ministry to others. That faith is the rock the church is built on.

When I first started in the summer seminary program back in the summer of 1992, I had a professor named Dr. Rodney Roberts, who was a United Methodist preacher from New Mexico. I had him for two different classes. Both of these classes were interesting, but the most enlightening was a class in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

"You're Just Like Your Father” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 5, 2007

# 26 in series. Three truths about faith. 1) faith is more than religous hertiage 2) is revealed by our actions 3) is built on what you believe about Jesus

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 26 “You’re Just Like Your Father” John 8:31-59 Whether we like it our not we are all products of the influence of our parents. We may claim it is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-59

Denomination: Baptist

Extra Ordinary Jesus - Origin Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 27, 2011

As Jesus is the center of our faith, the foundation upon which our lives are built it is important to know who He is and in this series of studies I aim to look at this extra ordinary man, Jesus.

Today we will begin our study looking at Jesus called 'Extra Ordinary Jesus'. I have spelt and pronounced 'extraordinary' like that because I want to emphasize as fully as possible that Jesus is far, far, far beyond ordinary and usual to man. And I want us to focus fully on Jesus because, well, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Four (B’s ) Truths Of Our Faith !

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 22, 2019

In my outline Bible Study I list four truths that our Christian faith is built upon. There are other Bible truths, but without these 4 we would be without hope and salvation.

THE FOUR B’S OF OUR FAITH ! In my outline Bible Study I list four truths that our Christian faith is built upon. There are other Bible truths, but without these 4 we would be without hope and salvation. I. BOOK (The book of course is the Bible) A. The Bible is a window in this prison-world, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, 1 John 1:7, John 3:3, Titus 2:13

Hope In God The Source Of All Comfort Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 21, 2018

God is meant to be the source of our comfort, the source of our strength in adversity or trouble. Is God your comforter in all things or have you built yourself your own comfort zone?

Hope in God The Source of all comfort We continue in our series on Hope Found Here and this month our focus is on Hope in the Comforter. Listen to the words of 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shaping Your Legacy Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

Jacob's blessing of his sons provides an opportunity for hearers to think about their legacy. A legacy is built by choices. Our legacy does not control us. In Christ, we create a new legacy.

SHAPING YOUR LEGACY—Genesis 49 Have you thought about what kind of legacy you will leave for your descendants? I’m not talking about wealth or property, but about the impact we have on the lives of others. We have all inherited a legacy. (Note to preacher: Personalize this!) I am a cheap ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Up To The Name (Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, July 24, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 23, 2022

Paul reminds us that we are to be rooted and built up in Christ so that we live up to the name of what it means to be a Christian within and influential in our witness of Christ to others on the outside.

LIVING UP TO THE NAME Text: Colossians 2:6 – 19 Colossians 2:6-19? As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, ?(7)? rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. ? (8)? See to it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist