Sermons on Set Your House In Order:

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

# 11- Sanctification~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 26, 2012

Sanctification comes about in three stages: sanctification of "spirit," "soul" and "body;" they are the objects upon which the work of sanctification is performed, and together they make up the believer's human nature.

# 11- Sanctification~ BIBLE DOCTRINE 9-22-12 Today if the Lord be willing our thought will be to do with "sanctification". That's a big bible word that many of us don't know a lot about. >>"Sanctification" is that relationship with God into which men enter by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:18

Denomination: Baptist

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

Judgment Begins At The House Of God

Contributed by Andrew Craig on Jan 20, 2026

1 Peter 4:17 - “For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it first begins with us, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?” God's correcting work doesn't begin "out there" in the world. He starts right here—with His own people.

JUDGMENT 2017 Judgment Begins at the House of God The idea of "judgment" can feel uncomfortable. It doesn't begin "out there" in the world. God begins His correcting work in the house of God—with His own people. We picture a fearful final courtroom scene, where God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17

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

Meet At God's House For Thanksgiving

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 23, 2014

God's place is a joyful place of thanksgiving and praise... when we prepare to make it so.

Title: Let’s Meet at God’s Place for Thanksgiving Text: Psalm 100 Thesis: God’s place is a joyful place of thanksgiving and praise… when we prepare to make it so. Introduction In that we do not have family nearby Bonnie and I are pretty intentional about where we will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Your Treasure Is Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 17, 2008

Christ gives us instruction concerning our money and possessions. A right order in our lives must be maintained in regard to our wealth. We must put Him first; period.

Where Your Treasure Is Griffith Baptist Church – 1/20/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:19-24 Key verse: Matthew 6:21 The Introduction One of the better known treasure hunts in modern times is the quest to find the rumored wealth known as the “Beale treasure.” The hunt began when an eccentric ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Build The House

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 17, 2009

This is a sermon about building up the church

2 Chron 2:1-6 2:1 And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. 3 And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

When To Set Boundaries And To Block A Toxic Family Member Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 7, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore what the Bible says about removing a family member from your life and provide few signs that may indicate God is telling you to block a toxic family member.

As Christians, we are called to love and forgive others, including our family members. However, there are times when setting boundaries or distancing ourselves from toxic family members is necessary for our emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. In this sermon, we will explore what the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:51-53, Matthew 7:6

The Psalms: House Vs Home Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 22, 2025

So, the question I want to look at and what I want to ask of everyone is this? What does it mean to build a home that honurs God.

Well good morning newlife, and welcome to the back-to-school week as I like to call it. Man, I saw so many photos on Facebook on the first day, first day at school, first day at work, a lot of firsts has happened already in just the first couple of days, some of you are wishing for the first salary ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5, Ephesians 2:20, Proverbs 3:5-6, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A House Is Not A Home Without Jesus Series

Contributed by Mason Davis on Oct 23, 2025

God's house

A House Is Not A Home Without Jesus By: C. Mason Davis Today’s Scripture Joshua 24:15, "But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD," establishing the family's commitment to God as the foundation of the home.” What does the phrase “a house is not a home without Jesus” mean to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Run Your Own Race PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

Explores the Christian journey, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, individual purpose, and handling distractions in the race set by God.

Good morning, beloved family. It's a joyous day to gather together in the house of our Lord. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us has a place, a purpose, a mission, a race that has been set before us by our gracious God. And today, we are going to unwrap the beauty of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Topics: Staying Focused