Sermons on Potiphars House:

Works, Worship, Hypocrisy, Life!

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Mar 11, 2016

Jesus returns to the house of Mary and Martha. What He finds there is works, worship, hypocrisy, and life!

WORK, WORSHIP, HYPOCRISY, LIFE! John 12:1-8 It’s the final weeks of the life of Jesus on earth. • Jesus has gone back to the home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. • He went there, I believe, to find comfort and rest among friends before heading to Jerusalem to face His ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Essentials For The Home

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Matt.12:25 says, “Every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.

Matt.12:25 says, “Every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.” In that statement, Jesus is actually defending His authority before those who said He was working by Satan’s power rather than God’s. He was simply reminding them of this argument: if He were casting out a demon by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:25

Essentials For The Home

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Matt.12:25 says, “Every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.

Matt.12:25 says, “Every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.” In that statement, Jesus is actually defending His authority before those who said He was working by Satan’s power rather than God’s. He was simply reminding them of this argument: if He were casting out a demon by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:25

Guidelines For Parents

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 26, 2021

As four walls are the minimum essential in the building of a house, there are four disciplines essential in building a Christian home.

1. As the walls enclose the house, it protects the inhabitants. 2. These four disciplines hold the Christian home together and protects the family from many deadly temptations. 3. Christian parents must practice these disciplines and prayerfully and diligently seek to build them into the lives of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Fishers: The Call, Objection, Assurance, And Commissioning Stories

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 8, 2025

“You got it bad and that ain’t good. But there is a doctor in the house and his name is Jesus."

Robert Coles, a Pulitzer Prize winner who taught at Harvard, believes that “the characters in novels can be persistent voices reminding us of the constant temptation toward egotism, and self-deception to which the mind is heir,’ and exhorting us to live lives that are morally inspired.”1 For ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Daniel Part 2 Chapters 7-9 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 5, 2022

Notes from Marilyn Hickey / Arthur Bloomfield (The End of Days, Bethany House, 1961)

Vision #1 of the Four Beasts 7 In the first year of Belshazzar king (#3) of Babylon Daniel saw a dream and visions [a]in his mind as he lay on his bed; then he wrote the dream down and related the [b]following summary of [c]it. 2 Daniel [d]said, “I was looking in my vision by night, and behold, ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Chronos - 1 Corinthians 3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

Each Christian houses the Spirit of God so Christ can be known in every corner of the world

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Connections Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

We are called to be in fellowship with God and others, building a spiritual house together with Jesus as the master builder.

Today, we're talking about how we're all wired for connection and relationships. We're not meant to do life solo, we're built for community. Let's pray for a clear vision of what real friendship looks like and the guts to grow in our relationships. Think about a Lego set. Each piece, on its own, is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5, Matthew 16:18

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Fellowship, Christ's Teachings, Faith Development

Living Stones Versus Dead Wood

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003

Because Christ is the Cornerstone, we are to be living stones that build a spiritual house based on acceptable sacrifices.

Introduction: 1 Peter 2:4-10 "Psalm 122 - I was glad when they said to me, come to the House of the Lord. Where else in this world can you go to hear such a message of hope; You are chosen, You are special, You are the people of God - Opening Prayer Illustration: I have an interesting item to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4 - The Confessing Pillar Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 4, 2005

In this sermon we examine the confession part of our Christian life and how it fits into the House of Faith.

The House of Faith Part 4 – The Confession Pillar † SCRIPTURE READING Proverbs 18:21 21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” PRAYER † We’ve talked about spiritual warfare. We understand that God hasn’t left us without means here on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Bible Church

The Jesus Boat

Contributed by Jackson Snyder on Jun 22, 2002

The Jesus of Faith meets the Jesus of history in the discoveries of Peter’s House and the Jesus Boat in Capernaum.

The Jesus Boat one of 600 sermons by Jackson Snyder, June 20, 2002 http://jacksonsnyder.com/arc Mark 4:35-41 Today’s Gospel story is known as “The Calming of the Storm.” Jesus and the disciples are in a boat, crossing the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret). A great storm overtakes them and the boat is ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-18, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Methodist

"... A Tongue Rested ..."

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 14, 2004

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that THE GIFT of SPEAKING in TONGUES rested on everyone IN THE HOUSE.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: SPEAKING IN TONGUES IS A GIFT THAT SHOWED- UP ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST WITH THE POURING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. REFERENCES: Ezekiel 37:1-14 (Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones); 1 Corinthian 14:1-5 (Paul tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time To Build Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 21, 2004

FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS WE ARE GOING TO STUDY THE BOOK OF EZRA AND PULL OUT 17 PRINCIPLES THAT WILL AID US IN BUILDING THE LORD’S HOUSE... (part one)

"IT’S TIME TO BUILD" INTRODUCTION HAVE YOU EVER GOT INTO YOUR CAR AND JUST HEADED OUT ON A JOURNEY, NOT REALLY KNOWING WHERE YOU WERE GOING -- W/O A DESTINATION IN MIND , EXCEPT THAT IT WOULD PROBABLY BE A GOOD TIME. (NY JOGGING). ON JANUARY THE 18TH OF THIS YEAR I MADE THE FOLLOWING ENTRY INTO ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Dwelling Place For God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Jan 6, 2003

Ephesians Series #7. What does the House of God look like. He does not dwell in house made of wood and stone, but in our hearts and lives. Are we being deliberate about how we are building our Dwelling place for Him.

A Walk that is Worthy Part 7 “Building a Dwelling Place for God” Text Eph 2:19-22 Intro: This morning once again we are going to continue on with our series in Ephesians entitled “A Walk that is Worthy” The title of my message specifically is “Build a Dwelling Place for God” Illus: A vicar was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Forgiving Father

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 22, 2015

In this message, we will study the Parable of the Prodigal Son and learn some lessons about the father 's heart, the father's home and the father's happiness. God the Father has been waiting and watching for us to be restored in the relationship.

THE FORGIVING FATHER Today, we are going to talk about our model father - Our Heavenly Father. We will look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son and learn some insights on what it takes to be a good father. SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 15:17-24 (NIV) 17 “When he came to his senses, he said, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:17-24

Denomination: Nazarene