Sermons on Set Your House In Order:

When Jesus Comes Into The House

Contributed by James May on Oct 24, 2004

When Jesus is in the house, the devil has to flee and the presence of the Lord will draw men and women into a place of repentance and victory.

When Jesus Comes into the House by Pastor Jim May Mark 2:1-12, "And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lost Art Of Fatherhood

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 15, 2021

Tips on fatherhood from scripture

The MOST HIGH our GOD is our FATHER. HIS NAMES, character and descriptions show this. This generation does not understand fatherhood. Fueled by Satan, Jezebels and Ahabs, individualism and unachievable, temporary, utopian ideals, the human race races on hell bent on destroying the male identity and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Glass Houses: Inside And Outside Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 18, 2019

We judge sin from our own sinful presuppositions

We will be looking at two pieces of scriptures. They come from the gospel of John in the 3rd and 4th chapters and tell the story of two individuals from the different sides of the economic and cultural divide. Often these stories are preached separately but when compared and contrasted they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 8:1, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual House: Peter And The Stones Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 27, 2007

We don’t rid ourselves of vices to build a spiritual house, God has cast aside that old life, that’s old news. You are being built into a holy place, not as a guest, but as a worshiper.

Os Guinness tells a story of an experience in a Pyrenean village. A farmer had tied an enormous load of wood onto the back of a donkey. However hard the farmer whipped the animal, it could only stumble along, getting progressively slower and slower, until it sank down in exhaustion under the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is The Church A Lighthouse Or A Club House?

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

This sermon helps the congregations see the difference between being and inward focused church and an outward focused church

Introduction: Illustration “The Guiding Light” I. What is a lighthouse? A. A lighthouse provides light to anyone in need B. A church that is a lighthouse understands that the source of light is Christ. - Joh 1:4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. - Joh 1:5 The light shines in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Building The House With The Right Materials

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 23, 2011

I'm bringing in the dynamics of the church of God and hopefully showing how that is the people of God, and that the things of which we need are available if we will just receive them.

BUILDING THE HOUSE WITH THE RIGHT MATERIALS 1 Cor 12:7-13 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Ain't Yo House

Contributed by Tobey Benitez on Apr 20, 2007

This house is temporary

THIS AIN’T YO HOUSE 1 CORINTHIANS 6:19-20 WHAT? KNOW YE NOT THAT YOUR BODY IS THE TEMPLE OF THE HOLY GHOST WHICH IS IN YOU, WHICH YE HAVE OF GOD AND YE ARE NOT YOUR OWN? FOR YE ARE BOUGHT WITH A PRICE, THEREFORE, GLORIFY GOD IN YOUR BODY, AND IN YOUR SPIRIT, WHICH ARE GOD’S. FOR THE NEXT LITTLE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Check Your Ego At The Door

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 8, 2004

To receive what Jesus came to give, all pride and arrogance must be left behind. When you enter into God’s house, check your ego at the door.

March 7, 2004 — Second Sunday in Lent Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 13:31-35 Check Your Ego at the Door Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Dear Friends for whom Christ Suffered, Died, and Rose Again: Restaurants, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Bread In My Father's House

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on May 30, 2002

A different look at the story of the prodigal son from the perspective of the minimum he saw his father’s house offering him compared to the maximum prepared by his father.

BREAD IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE INTRODUCTION A preacher was once invited to an old aged home to conduct a service for the residents. He spent some time agonising over what he was to speak about. He finally settled upon a topic. The talk was focused upon bringing comfort to the hearts of these dear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Apostolic

"Unless The Lord Builds The House"

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 20, 2017

The opening line of Psalm 127 emphasizes a theme that runs through both Psalm 127 and 128 – without God’s direct and crucial involvement in its building and protection, no house, city, or family will survive.

Note: I have developed a few slides in PowerPoint that I used in delivering this sermon. They're not fancy, but if anyone is interested in them I will send them to you directly by Email. Send your request to sam@srmccormick.net with the word Slides in the subject. “UNLESS THE LORD BUILDS THE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-23, Isaiah 66:1-2, Galatians 4:9-11, Matthew 15:7-9, Psalm 128:1-6, Psalm 127:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is The Church A Lighthouse Or A Club House?

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

The church has a mandate to be the light of Christ

Introduction: - the Guiding Light illustration - Today I want to speak of what a lighthouse is and how that applies to the church I. The Light of Christ (v.18) A. The light is Christ’s light - Joh 1:4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. - Joh 1:5 The light shines in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 19, 2024

When the Israelites stopped working on His House, God turned off the Blessings. It's time Christians got back to work on the Church of God. If we do, He promises He'll bless us!

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS Haggai 1:4-15; 2:18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE FAILING TELEMARKETER 1. I heard that leading up to Christmas, telemarketing companies were giving away Christmas Hams and having good reactions from those they called, except one telemarketer, named Larry. 2. He was given a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Setting A Good Example (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 1, 2018

Paul was a good example. Paul said in 1st Cor. 11:1, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." How did Paul set a good example?

SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE (part two) In life there are good examples and there are bad examples. We need to set a good example for the lost to see and be drawn to and for the church to see and want to follow suit. Recap: Jesus was a good example of humility and service. When he washed the disciples' ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Philippians 3:12-17, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Corinthians 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bread In My Father's House

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Nov 6, 2015

A fresh look at the story of the Lost Boy of Luke 15


BREAD IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE
 Lk 15:11-24 
 
A preacher was once invited to an old aged home to conduct a service for the residents. He spent some time agonizing over what he was to speak about. He finally settled upon a topic. The talk was focused upon bringing comfort ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Getting Along In God's House Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

Avoiding the things that divide us.

GETTING ALONG IN GOD’S HOUSE – 15:1-13 BEN FRANKLIN: As I look over a congregation like this I feel like he must have felt when he saw lightning and thought, ‘Oh if I could ever harness that energy’ Church could become an unstoppable army but for three things. Gideon’s army in Judges 5 was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13