Sermons on Shaking Foundations:

Investors Lose $1 Trillion In One Day (Can We Lose?)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 11, 2011

When we place our trust in Christ, should we worry that God would have enough strength to keep us? When we sin does that shake the foundation of our salvation?

This was the headline in a news story I saw this week. (NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Investors lost $1 trillion in the stock market Monday as the debt crisis in Europe, lackluster economic news and a downgrade to the U.S. credit rating spark fears of a double-dip recession) Investors placed their wealth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

8. Pillars And Pray-Ers Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2022

The church's foundation is Jesus, who is the truth. The church is made up of people, who are the pillars that the people of the world see. To show Jesus in our lives, we must have God's power which comes from the right kind of people praying the right kind of prayers.

PASSING CHRISTIANITY DOWN AN EXPOSITION OF FIRST TIMOTHY Sermon 8 PILLARS AND PRAY-ERS E. The Faith Practiced 1. By Praying, Growing People 2:1-8; 3:14-16 Chapter 2 begins a new section running all the way to the end of the letter. It deals with the people of the faith, God’s children, and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Two Builders, Two Houses, One Foundation Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 19, 2023

Jesus powerfully concludes his Sermon on the Mount.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are drawing the closing words of Jesus’ in our study of the Sermon on the Mount. Next week I have some concluding thoughts. Of the 36 messages I preached from these 3 chapters in the Gospel of Matthew, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Brethren

It's About God's Truth, Not Our Own PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Explores the transformative power of God's truth found in the Bible, emphasizing its role in providing spiritual freedom and guiding faithful living.

Welcome, beloved friends and family in Christ, to our gathering today. It is a joy, a privilege, and an honor to be here with you, standing on the sacred ground of our shared faith. Together, we are a mosaic of God's children, each of us a unique piece, yet all of us connected by the mortar of His ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Topics: God's Truth, Foundation, Life

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 22) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 24, 2020

Today we finish the series with Jesus talking about those who put his words into practice and those who don't. Those who build their house on the rock and those who build their house on the sand. He describes the outcome of each when storms come.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 22) Matthew 7:24-29 1) The house on the rock. Matt. 7:24-25, “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29, Psalm 40:1-4, Psalm 62:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Many Hues Of Personal Prayer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 8, 2018

Prayer is conversation with God. By examining and implementing the various hues of prayer, we can add variety, interest, and intensity to our prayer lives. Let’s look at some prayer terms, grouping them into families.

Note: I only made it through point 3 in my 30 minutes slot. I will do part two next week, but will probably post it as a separate sermon. I intend to add more illustrations to what is here points IV to VII. So you might want to look it up. The Many Hues of Personal Prayer (topical) 1. What ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Triumph Of The Humble King

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 12, 2014

The shaking of the spiritual realm. The inheritance of the meek.

TRIUMPH OF THE HUMBLE KING. Matthew 21:1-11. Jesus approached Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover with His disciples - and to present Himself as the ultimate Passover lamb (1 Corinthians 5:7). Yet it has to be clear from the beginning that Jesus was coming as the rightful heir to David’s throne ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Singed Christians"

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 24, 2015

Paul tells the Corinthian Christians and us that in order to keep from standing before the Lord singed, we must build our Christian life on things that are valuable or we will stand before the Lord, singed. We will look like we walked through fire.

SINGED 1 Corinthians 3: 10-16 (NLT) Intro: Back in 1997, there was a movie that came out that was very popular with the youth and young adults at the time. It was called “Austin Power, International Man Of Mystery”. It was a spoof somewhat of the James Bond movies. It was a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Building Fit For God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2016

Resting on the sure foundation of the proclamation of the Cross of Christ, as opposed to worldly wisdom.

A BUILDING FIT FOR GOD. 1 Corinthians 3:10-11; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23. The Apostle Paul refers to the church as God’s ‘building’ (cf. 1 Corinthians 3:9). This applies not only to the church at Corinth, but to ‘all who in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord’ (cf. 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unshakable

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jun 18, 2009

You can have an unshakable future despite what may be going on if your future rests in Jesus Christ

Intro: We face some uncertain days earthly speaking. But there is no reason to panic for the child of God. Earthquakes give little or no warning. In 1972, December 23rd, an earthquake hit Managua, Nicaragua and thousands died. A city was completely changed, as well as a culture. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Communication: Building A Foundation Of Trust (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

It is through the language we speak in our homes that we shape and mold our family into what God desires it to be or into what God gets disappointed by.

Communication: Building a Foundation of Trust (Part 1, Building a Stronger Family) Text: Proverbs 3:1-6 (READ) This morning I want to issue you a challenge. I want to challenge you to put what we are going to talk about this month into practice. We will be looking at biblical foundations for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love: The Foundation Of All Virues (2 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Apr 1, 2003

Everyone would agree that love is a core virtue. Everyone would agree that a society built upon love will be one that is strong and pleasant to live in. The problem is, we have differing understandings of what love is. For love to be the foundational virt

Love: the Foundation of all Virtues Part 2 The Core Virtues of the Christian Life Galatians 5:22-23 Jeff Armbrester (Due to the damands of ministry, this sermon is being transcribed from the tape and the complete version will be added soon.) Every building has to have a foundation. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Methodist

2 Gates, 2 Trees, 2 Foundations Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 29, 2007

The entry points of faith, the results of the faith choice, and the solid and enduring life that is built on faith.

Options, choices, alternative, opportunities! The richness of life is found in these. Part of what makes a trip to the ice cream shop a delight is choosing between cinnamon drop vanilla, chocolate fudge swirl, and oreo crunch mint for your ice cream cone. Everyone of us makes dozens of choices ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Foundation Built On Man Through Christ Jesus

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 2, 2008

A message that challenges the religious mindset as we know it. This message challenges us to believe that Jesus is the primary foundation and man is the secondary.

A Foundation Built On Man Through Christ Jesus There are three type of people in the church 1) Coming out of a storm 2) Going to a storm 3) In a storm Storms are not purposeless but rather purposeful The purpose of a storm is to come to test the quality of three Areas. Test the quality of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundations - The Resurrection, Cold Theology Or Hot Reality Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

Why do you believe in life after death. Your reason may tell a lot about your confidence in Jesus

OPENING: "Do you believe in life after death?" the boss asked his younger employee. "Yes, sir." "Well, then, that makes everything just fine," the boss went on. "About an hour after you left yesterday to go to your grandfather’s funeral, he stopped in to see you." APPLICATION: Do you believe ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ