Sermons on Lord Builds The House:

2 Final Tests

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 1, 2024

A series on I John.

Title: “Two More Tests” Script: I John 4:13-21 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 8-4-24 Intro: After John Wesley had been preaching for some time, some one said to him, “Are you sure, Mr. Wesley, of your salvation?” “Well,” he answered, “Jesus Christ died for the whole world.” “Yes, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doing Life Together Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 19, 2024

Be intentional about connecting with others because we are made for community.

Doing Life Together Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 Rev. Brian Bill August 17-18, 2024 In May 2023 the U.S. Surgeon General released a report titled, “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.” In it, he detailed the effects of loneliness on the American population, claiming that “lacking social connection ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Self Control Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 22, 2023

There are really two halves to today’s message. First, I want to speak on the importance and need for growth in a believer’s life, and second is the importance of self-control.

Do you have everything under control? I mean everything within you – do you all of you in control? Let me just get real serious, real quick here: what is the one item in your life you have trouble controlling? Do you have total self-control in the area of food? Drink? Sex? Your tongue? Today, I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, Colossians 1:10, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 16:27, Mark 13:28-31, Matthew 25:14-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

20-20 Vision

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 21, 2023

The reward of knowing the mind of God, the reward of living in the will of God, is freedom. Fear of people keeps us imprisoned; fear of God sets us free.

At the Alpha conference I went to a few weeks ago I had a very interesting conversation with a colleague on the more liberal end of our denominational spectrum. It was particularly interesting in that the Alpha program is for evangelism, and I was surprised to see someone on the other end ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Corinthians 2:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

See The Hidden Glory Of God’s Son

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 25, 2023

Let’s leave behind our pride and our thoughts about ourselves and witness the glory of the One and Only—God’s Son—who became human to give us life, and light, and hope. The baby in the manger wants us to have these blessings. May we see the hidden glory of God's Son!

You can still go to Bethlehem. Even though it has been over 2000 years since the first Christmas we could get on an airplane and fly to Israel and travel to the town where Jesus was born. And we can even go to the place that for centuries has been considered the actual location where Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Hebrews 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is The Gospel? (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2023

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 teaches us what is the gospel.

Scripture The text we have been considering for our 2023 Passion Week is 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Let us read 1 Corinthians 15:1-11: 1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How A Roman Centurion Became A Believer

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 10, 2023

The Roman centurion had a front row seat in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus and all that he saw and heard led him to concluded that "Truly this man was the son of God." In this sermon, we consider what led him to that conclusion and how it can lead us to the same conclusion.

A. Once there was a Sunday school teacher who had given her class an assignment to read Isaiah chapter 9. 1. The next Sunday, she asked the class how many had remembered to read the chapter and every hand went up. 2. “Wonderful!,” she said, “And I’ve got a piece of candy for everyone who can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37-39, Matthew 27:50-54, Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do I Live As A Christian In This World: 10 Areas We Might Not Normally Think About

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2024

The desire of my heart is to live as a true Christian, in a world that is broken. How do I do that? How do I live it out during my daily life? Let's look briefly at ten areas of our lives that we might not have thought about before.

The desire of my heart is to live as a true Christian, in a world that is broken. How do I do that? How do I live it out during my daily life? Let's look briefly at ten areas of our lives that we might not have thought about before. Group Dynamics / Social Climbing - In our friend group, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Call Him - Mark 10:49 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2024

Do you need more motivation to share your faith beyond just feeling compassion for the lost? This brief message will help.

This passage shows Bartimaeus taking initiative in coming to Jesus. That is a valid way to look at salvation, teaching us that free grace doesn’t come easy. How that fits with divine sovereignty is a mystery. Mark 10:46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus was leaving the city with his disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:49, Matthew 20:32, Luke 18:40

Living Well Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 10, 2024

Looking at the question "Are we serious about God?"

The Clue to Living Well February 11, 2024 Last week I told you I had something big to tell you this morning . . . and I do! I’ve wrestled all week with how to present this so I don’t have to say it over and over again and hope you get what I’m saying. What I’m going to say may not even be as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all parables?

; THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER SERIES; The Parables Of Jesus (Mt 13:3-9 ;Mk 4:3-9; Lk 8:4-8) Mathew 13:3. And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; 4. And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: 5. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8

Parables Of The Kingdom Part Iv - The Hidden Treasure And Pearl

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 17, 2024

This is the fourth of a series on Christ's parables on the KOH in Matthew 13

Title: “Parables of the Kingdom” Part IV Script: Mt. 13:44-46 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 2-17-24 Intro: Facebook’s $1 billion acquisition of Instagram was a watershed moment for Big Tech. It demonstrated just how much wealth and power the industry holds — and how it could be wielded. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parables Of The Kingdom Part 5 - The Dragnet

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 24, 2024

This is the fifth in a series of sermons from Matthew 13.

Title: “Parables of the Kingdom Part V – The Dragnet” Script: Mt. 13:47-50 Type: Series/expos. Where: GNBC 2-25-24 Intro: If you were a child in the 1960’s you most likely remember the tv series that introduced the world to Sgt. Joe Friday and his faithful assistant, officer Bill Gannon. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Living Hope!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 10, 2021

'A Living Hope.' 1 Peter chapter 1 verses 1-12 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We Have a Living Hope (vs 3). (2). We Have a Permanent Inheritance (vs 4): (3). We Have Divine Protection (vs 5): (4). We Have a Developing Faith (vs 6-7). (5). We Have an Unseen Saviour (vs 8). (6). We Have Guaranteed Deliverance (vs 9): SERMON BODY: Ill: • Countdown is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 17, 2021

So, let’s push aside everything we have read on the internet about faith, put the secular books down that make an attempt to define Christian faith, and let’s take hold of a different understanding of faith from what the world describes.

After taking a week off from our series last Sunday to celebrate Mother’s Day, we return today. I hope all our mothers had a wonderfully blessed day and I hope your family showed their love and appreciation to you on your Special Day because you are so special to us. Today’s Holy word is FAITH. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Baptist