Sermons on under the alter:

Courageous Women Under Fire

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 29, 2013

“Courageous Under Fire”? Is when you face the unknowns (and sometimes the known) and have no clue as to how the outcome will be. Yet, because of one’s trust and faith in God, the individual steps out in faith and pursue his/her god-given assignment.

I was having difficulty with this topic because of recent setbacks in my life. However, I’ve come to the conclusion that setbacks are God’s opportunity for setups! Amen! Circumstances do not stop what God has for His children: that’s you and me. This morning, I want to speak on ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing Up Under Adversity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2020

The LORD is always at work for His prayerful praising people.

BEARING UP UNDER ADVERSITY. Psalm 18:1-19. The superscription tells us that this is “a Psalm of David”, dating it to “the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul” (cf. 2 Samuel 22:1). This identifies it not only as ‘by David’, but also as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Under Pressure - Sardis Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 7, 2017

Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Styles and traditions can become so fixed that they continue and become empty of Holy Spirit power. Good works and a nice church format are not what God is seeking.

THE CONTENT CHURCH - SARDIS READING Rev 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Styles and traditions can become so fixed that they continue and become empty of Holy Spirit power. Good works and a nice church format are not what God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Enemy Is Under Your Feet

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 5, 2021

Observe, Joshua did not do that himself but he was instilling grit and guts in the hearts of his leaders.

The enemy is under your feet! Joshua 10:24 "Come near, put your feet on the necks of these kings." So they came near and put their feet on their necks.” This scripture is too awesome, I want you guys to really comprehend the spiritual truth behind this atom bomb verse and get ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

04. Strength Under Control Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 28, 2023

The Beatitudes continue with blessings for the meek and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We continue today with our study of the Sermon on the Mount with 2 more Beatitudes. These are foundational characteristics about what it means to be a citizen in God’s Kingdom. Matthew’s Gospel introduces Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-6

Denomination: Brethren

Under Jesus' Wings

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 14, 2022

Jesus invites us to come under his sheltering wings, but he cannot force us; we must be willing

Luke 13:31-35 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14). We hear in the Gospel that Jesus refers to Herod as "that fox" (Luke 13:32). This is a symbolic reference to 'the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35, Psalm 19:14

Denomination: Episcopal

Poverty, Yes, But Not Under Compulsion

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 11, 2022

Those who try to force others to be good are playing God without acting like God.

Thursday of the 19th Week in Course If you did a survey among Americans to ask them to name their favorite saint, I would guess with some confidence that it is St. Francis of Assisi. And for a female saint, we could choose his close associate, St. Clare of Assisi, whom we celebrate today. As our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:20, John 15:4-10, Hosea 2:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

Take Time Under The Tree

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 11, 2021

Reflecting on the mustard seed, we look at Paul's encouragement for the Colossians in their growth in grace.

6.13.21 Colossians 1:6 The gospel is bearing fruit and growing in the entire world, just as it also has been doing among you from the day you heard it and came to know the grace of God in truth. Throughout the Old Testament God warned the Israelites to withhold from worshiping the gods of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Under Different Opinions Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Aug 24, 2021

Without our knowledge, we adopt to live our lives based on the opinions of people. But is that what we are supposed to be?

Jesus asked His disciples in Matthew 16:13 - 19 What do people think about me? In other words.... 1. People's opinions about us: It is good to build our testimony among people and measure our lives as per the standard of social life. But do not be bound by the opinions of people. Which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30, Matthew 16:13-19

Revivals Under Deborah And Gideon Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 26, 2021

What can we learn from a revival led by a woman of strong faith? How did Gideon’s leadership reveal that it is God who gives the victory?

What can we learn from a revival led by a woman of strong faith? How did Gideon’s leadership reveal that it is God who gives the victory? Deborah is the main character in this revival, simply because Barak would not engage the enemy without her. The story starts off with a familiar theme: Israel ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revival Under Ezra And Nehemiah Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 8, 2021

Ezra and Nehemiah both took important roles in a revival of the Jews after their Babylonian captivity. What important lessons can we learn?

Ezra and Nehemiah both took important roles in a revival of the Jews after their Babylonian captivity. What important lessons can we learn? 1) Ezra’s Revival Is marrying within the faith an important decision if we want lifelong revival in our families? Revival among Jewish captives in Babylon ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Hearts Are Under Consturction

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 13, 2024

God is working to build character in our lives by changing our hearts.

Last week we started a sermon series on how our character is under construction. Last week, we talked about that there is a battlefield that is happening in our mind. We were challenged to change the way that we think. That it is important to think positively, and in a biblical way. This type of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23, Proverbs 27:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Babylon- Faith Under Fire Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2022

This is the 8th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Babylon".

Series: Biblical Cities- Babylon [#8] BABYLON- FAITH UNDER FIRE Psalm 137:1 Introduction: We are continuing in our study of Babylon. The city is the 2nd on the list of most mentions. Babylon is mentioned 286 times in the Bible. It means “the gate of god(s). Over the last few weeks, we have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1, Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

One Nation Under God!

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 14, 2023

In July of 1776, our founding fathers & 56 men of faith & courage signed "The Declaration of Independence". On that day, those 56 signers pledged their lives, their fortunes, & their sacred honor to birth the land of the free & the home of the brave.

What was America like in July of 1776? As our founding fathers and 56 men of faith and courage signed their names to "The Declaration of Independence," it was considered to be their death certificate, because king George most assuredly would have killed every one of them had they won the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Under The Sun, Above The Sun Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 27, 2023

Ecclesiastes might be the most depressing, hopeless book in the entire Bible. But it's also one of the most necessary. #25 in 66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through the Bible

Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Ecclesiastes 1. Ecclesiastes is pretty easy to find. If you open your Bible about in the middle, you are probably going to be in Psalms. Ecclesiastes is two books after Psalms—Proverbs, then Ecclesiastes. The other night Josh and I were watching the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist