Sermons on Souls Under The Altar:

Have You Set Your Altar?

Contributed by Robert Massey on Aug 27, 2002

Our relationship with God should be the most important relationship that we have. When we place that relationship as Priority One, there are effects that should be seen in our lives. This message demonstrates what those effects are.

We know that certain ones who were living in Babylon after Cyrus came to reign were touched by God to leave Babylon and go back to Jerusalem and rebuild the city that had been torn down seventy years before by Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon. God had prophesied of this over two hundred years ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Is Your All On The Altar Of Sacrifice Laid? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2021

If God hated human sacrifice, why would He ask Abraham to offer his only son as a burnt offering to Him? And what can this story mean to us?

CHILDREN'S STORY (I used a flannel graph display on the overhead) In the days of Abraham, one of the ways people showed their love for God by offering Him a sacrifice. A sacrifice is like a gift. It’s something you give to God to show Him you are willing to obey Him, even when it costs you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Laying Our Crumbs Upon The Altar

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Jun 14, 2016

Have you truly sacrificed the totality of your own life on God’s altar, committing to Him everything you have and everything you are... or are you giving Him your crumbs, your leftovers, hoping that it pleases Him?

Please turn in your Bibles to the book of Malachi, which is the last book in the Old Testament. If you find Matthew and then go back a few pages, you’ll be in Malachi. After God reveals His Word through the prophet Malachi, He is then silent for roughly 400 years until the events described in the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Altar & Lampstand (Exodus 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 5, 2024

How do the altar and lampstand look forward to Jesus and the new heavens and new earth? Let's look at Exodus 27.

In Israel’s ancient tabernacle, who does the altar symbolize as our supreme sacrifice? Who could the olive oil lamps symbolize? Is there a greater tabernacle in heaven? Let’s look at Exodus 27. Of what materials was the altar to be constructed? You are to construct the altar of acacia wood. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Tabernacle Part 4 The Brazen Altar Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 3, 2017

The word altat means to lift up. Here we see Jesus lifted up drawing all men unto himself Jn 12;23

THE BRAZEN ALTAR Ex. 27:1-8; 38:1-7) The word altar means "to lift up." Immediately we are reminded of Him who said, "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me" (John 12:32) Also, "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 27:1-8, Exodus 38:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Lead A Soul To Christ Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 15, 2017

Part one of a five-part worship series "Show the Need for Salvation."

How to Lead a Soul to Christ Part 1 “Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. 19 My brothers and sisters, if one ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Nation Under God? Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 22, 2003

As Americans, we should be thankful for our citizenship in this great nation under God. But, Christians have dual citizenship and have been incorporated into "one new humanity" in the church of Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION "One Nation Under God…" That phrase, One Nation Under God, which features so prominently in our Pledge of Allegiance has been the subject of much discussion and has become the scrutiny of many people over the last year. It all started last year when a self-avowed atheist by the name ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Positive Under Pressure

Contributed by Mike Mizell on Dec 11, 2002

Learn how to maintain when everything falls apart

Staying Positive under Pressure Exodus 14:13 For the past couple of weeks, the Lord has burdened me with the various needs in the body. I will say again as I have so many other times; I am excited about God’s presence and power being manifested week after week. Let’s continue to dare to dream ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13, Exodus 14:21-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Nation Under God?

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A look to the Godlessness of the nation and the past heritage that our nation did have.

One Nation Under God? “I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of The United States Of America and to the republic for which it stands One Nation Under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.” “America, America, God Shed his grace on thee, and crown thy good, with brotherhood from sea to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-23, 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Living Under The Shadow Of The Almighty

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 21, 2003

What a privilege and joy for the believer to live in the every day recognition of the presence of God in his or her life.

LIVING UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress: My God. In Him I will trust.” Psalms 91: 1-2 I. HOW THIS HIGH PRIVILEGE IS OBTAINED: Through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Is America Under God's Judgment?

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002

Did America make a covenant commitment with God? I believe the answer is "Yes." American pioneers made a compact with God. In this covenant, the people agreed to honor God. In return, they expected God to bless them, but I believe America has broken i

IS AMERICA UNDER GOD’S JUDGMENT? BY DR. JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Declaration of Independence is the greatest document (outside the Bible) in the history of mankind. Because it promises the greatest good. Because it has impacted the greatest number of people. Because it provided ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Under The Wings Of God There Is Hope Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 4, 2001

When life seems dark and dreary, God is still near. His nearness always ends in hope. Hope is faith under fire.

Under the Wings of God there is Hope Bible Background: This quiet tale of ordinary life stands in strong contrast to the war and strife of Judges, which relates to the same general period. No doubt many people lived just such a normal peaceful life during this time period. Although Israel’s ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Under Authority

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 5, 2001

This sermon deals with the Lordship Of Jesus Christ, and the connection between faith and authority by looking at the healing of the Roman Centurion’s servant.

I Am Under Authority GNLCC 8/5/2001 2 Tim 2:1-13 Psalms 8:1-9 Text Luke 7:1-10 Have you ever been in a grocery store and had the privilege of watching a child who could be described as a little brat. The mother would say, “put that candy back’, and the kid would say, “no”, and then rip ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Nation Under God

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 12, 2004

Independence day 2004.

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach the Gospel to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are downtrodden, to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord”. The second paragraph of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Staying Loyal Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 10, 2004

How do you remain loyal to the Lord when you are in the camp of the enemy? What causes loyalty failure and what can prevent it? We discover much about this in a closer look at Peter’s denial of Jesus.

The Lone Ranger and Tonto were being chased and had ridden their horses into a canyon with no way out when the Lone Ranger noticed that there were Indians all around them. Startled and out of options he said, “Tonto! Tonto! The Indians have surrounded us; we are in terrible trouble! What are we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:57-71

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ