Sermons on House Divided:

A Family Affair

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Proper 5 (b) Born again of the spirit, we are born anew by the blood of Christ, and so members of the family of God, and of His house and kingdom forever.

Mark 3:20-35 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “A family affair” In the Gospel today we see two scenes. First, a little background from the verses before our reading. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Lutheran

David Gathers A Band Of Outcasts In The Cave Stronghold Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 27, 2023

Two houses are being built, one is solid, the other is brittle, and caving in on itself. These are the two paths, one of David, the man of God, and Saul, the man in rebellion.

Two roads are beginning to form, two roads in two starkly different directions. We’ve both been on these roads. Maybe not to this extreme, but we have. We’ve seen where God’s path leads, to hope, to challenges, to victory, and yes, the valley of the shadow of death too, dark times, but, we’ve also ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Cornerstone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

To emphasize that as believers, our identity is in Christ, who is our cornerstone, and we are built on Him, forming a spiritual house where we serve as a holy priesthood.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are here today to explore the amazing truth of our identity in Christ. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "To be in Christ is the ground of the believer's security; it is the source of the believer's life; it is the pinnacle of the believer's glory." We are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Topics: Building On Christ

Hey Zach, Let's Go Home

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 30, 2025

Jesus stops under our tree, calls us by name, enters our desolate house, and fills our deepest loneliness with restoring, transforming grace.

Part One — The Ache for Home There is a painting by Norman Rockwell that I have loved for years. Even before I knew why it gripped me, it spoke to something deep inside — that universal ache, that timeless yearning we all have for home. Not simply a house or a street address, but the place where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Revelation 3:20, Isaiah 43:1, John 15:4, Ephesians 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Cleansing The Temple PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' righteous anger in John 2:13-22, emphasizing His deep love for His Father's house and His intolerance for sin.

Welcome, dear friends, to another beautiful day of fellowship and worship. As we gather here today, let's remember that we are not simply in a building, but in the very presence of our Lord and Savior. What an overwhelming thought that is! We are here, in His presence, to learn, to grow, and to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Topics: Anger

I Will Raise It Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of revering God's house, defending our faith, and truly knowing God to energetically serve, boldly share, and find contentment in Him.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the common ground of faith, united in the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are blessed to gather in His name, to seek His wisdom, and to learn from His teachings. Our focus today is drawn from the Gospel of John, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Topics: Reverence, Worship, How We Live

Possessing The Land - Part 2: Stop But Don't Stay Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 1, 2007

Part 2 of a series about God moving Christians into a deeper experience of Himself

Possessing the Land - Part 2 Stop But Don’t Stay - Read: Joshua 4:19-24 1. Introduction Let’s recap two important principles from the book of Joshua: a. Nothing happened until they put their feet into the river (3:15) (Faith starts it all!) * Leadership is not a title, it’s a characteristic, a ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does It Mean That The Holy Spirit Has Been "poured Out"? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 10, 2025

God promised that He will "pour out" His Spirit upon the house of Israel. It's a rich and evocative phrase. What does that mean for Christians today?

A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM: Today in America we often see a powerless Christianity. - We see a church in America that is by many measures in decline. - The numbers attending have been decreasing for many years. - We have many churches that are closing and many more that are on life support. - The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 39:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Hulk: Don't Go Down Without A Fight Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon about the enemies worth fighting: division, defeat, discouragement and distraction.

VIDEO: Wing Clips, "Got to Try", and Hulk vs. Abomination INTRO: * Bruce has found a way to control the rage that turns him into the Hulk * His dreams are about to come true. He is going to marry the girl of his dreams * But there is an enemy (Abomination) (explain) * Who is on the loose and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

United Leadership - A Message To The Leaders Of The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 31, 2020

One of the effects the Covid-19 virus has is causing faith leaders to wonder about their spiritual and civil responsibilities. Currently we find ourselves trying to stand on faith yet be responsible and obedient to the laws and those that have rule over us.

United Leadership A message to the Leaders of the Body of Christ. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Prelude: - My heart is concerned about somethings I saw happening within the Body of Christ of this past weekend. Governmental order has established social distancing forcing the closure of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Getting Along With Weak And Strong Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 12, 2005

Are opinions dividing the fellowship? God has a few words to say about that. Actually, most of what God says in the New Testament is about how we come together in Christ to work and worship and call others.

This is the third week since we have entered the practical part of the Roman letter beginning in chapter 12. The heart of that chapter told us: 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bi Vocational Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 20, 2010

One of our problems in life is that we divide everything into the sacred and secular. We are great at compartmentalizing things: over here is the secular, and over there is the sacred. The reality is that we spend the majority of our hours every day in th

Bi Vocational Luke 5:1-11 On Sunday afternoon, Tommy Grace and I were hanging out and he said, “Tomorrow’s Monday isn’t it?” Yep, I said. “I hate Mondays.” And I said to Tommy, “I was thinking something entirely different:. I can’t wait to get to work ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

How To Kill A Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2009

The angel at the tomb said, ‘why seek the living among the dead?’ And many are finding it true as they seek a church. Corinth was a defiled, divided, and thus disgraced place, but there was hope! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

How to Kill a Church I Corinthians 1:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/KillChurch.html “Jesus, yes! The church, no!” That was a popular slogan in the 60s...or so I’m told. And it seems to be a revived notion today as many are put off by organized religion. I believe that could have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Result

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2017

Satan’s strategy did not succeed in dividing the church, but the very opposite occurred; peace settled over the assembly as the deacons took charge of some areas of service formerly falling to the apostles. The gospel was preached throughout Jerusalem....

December 22, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.D.3.c: The Result (6.7) Acts 6.7 (KJV) 7 So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

What Causes A Person To Compromise?

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

Elijah had it right. He defined compromise for us in a biblical fashion – to be divided in opinion, and action. To compromise on belief is to compromise on relationship. This morning I would like to address four causes of personal compromise. Then ton

WHAT CAUSES A PERSON TO COMPROMISE? 1 Kings 18:21 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. INTRODUCTION: Elijah had it right. He defined compromise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Baptist