Sermons on Under The Alter:

Faith Under Fire – Attacks On Christians In The U.s.

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 13, 2025

In recent days, America has been shaken by the assassination of Christian leader Charlie Kirk. Following Jesus publicly will invite spiritual resistance, but the Church must face hostility with truth, holiness, and courageous love.

Faith Under Fire – Attacks on Christians in the U.S. Text: John 15:18–20; 1 Peter 4:12–14; Romans 12:21 (KJV) John 15:18-20 (KJV) If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14, John 15:18-20, Romans 12:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Life Under Oath - Matthew 5:33-37 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 17, 2024

Everything you ever say is under oath, as if you swore by God himself that it’s true. This message will help you grasp how important truthtelling in every detail of life is. It also explains the legitimate purpose of formal oaths.

Matthew 5:33-37 "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

How To Deal With Mean, Ugly, Back-Stabbing People

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 2, 2008

King David’s experience with his son Absolom and his counselor Ahithophel from Psalm 55 provide the backdrop for this message.

Charles W. Holt Community of Grace Church (An Assemblies of God Fellowship) cholt@gt.rr.com HOW TO DEAL WITH MEAN, UGLY, BACK-STABBING PEOPLE Psalm 55 I want to begin with a trivia question. Question: Who was Spike Jones and the City Slickers? I remember them as a musical hodge-podge band ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Us Go, Let Us Go To Heaven Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 1, 2019

The Church continues the mission of Jesus Christ as one Body and is able to do so because of the prayer of that same Christ.

Tuesday of the 7th Week in Easter 2019 Sometimes it helps us to understand that the Roman world in the first century did not speak Latin all over, or write in Latin all over the place. Most of the writing was done in Greek. And the Bible that they used was the Old Testament, because the New ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11, Acts 20:17-27

Denomination: Catholic

Persecuted Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023

This morning, we come to our last beatitude in Jesus’ Great Sermon on the Mount. Though this is the last one, we are going to split it up into 2 Sundays.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION IT’S A POP STAR CONSPIRACY We live in a world filled with conspiracies about what is real and what isn’t. Everything from Elvis still being alive in a gas station in Minnesota to the Loch Ness monster and Bigfoot. Musicians cannot escape their own conspiracies it seems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10, John 15:18-23, Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lamp Under A Basket: How To Be A Light-Shining Kingdom Agent Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2022

A candle can't be hidden under a bed. Let your light shine brightly

While I was on vacation in Cancun we were swimming in the ocean everyday and it was simply wonderful and beautiful and really fun. The first few days the waves were very low, you could just sit out there in the waters and it was so calm and peaceful. But then slowly a hurricane began forming south ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

We Believe In God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives Beliefs in and around churches go by various names such as doctrine or articles of faith. No matter the name, beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives.

Series Overview Today, I begin a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. Why Is This Series Relevant? The reason for this series is that beliefs matter. Beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives Beliefs in and around churches go by various names such as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Angels Prepare To Sound Their Trumpets Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 17, 2017

In Revelation, “trumpets” primarily announce impending judgment. The “trumpet judgments” are of greater intensity than the “seal judgments,” but not as destructive as the final “bowl judgments” will be (16:1-21).

By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/2/2016 Title: Seven Angels Prepare to Sound Their Trumpets (Revelation 8:2-6) Revelation 8:2-6 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

Abram builds alters for God and demonstrates to us what is true worship.

• Many years ago, a very poor holy man lived in distant country. He became known for his devotion to God. Every day before his time of meditation, in order to show his devotion, he put a dish of butter up on the window sill as an offering to God, since food was so scarce and butter was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Metanoia - The Greek Word For Repentance - Meaning And Significance Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 18, 2021

Repentance is rightly an alteration of our thought process. People can sometimes control our actions, but our thoughts are totally under our control and as our thoughts are hidden from others, we often don’t give much importance to controlling our thoughts.

Metanoia - The greek word for repentance - Meaning and significance Matthew 3:1-2,“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (RSV) Matthew 4:17, “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Other

Prophetic Lessons From The Tabernacle - Part 1 - Brazen Alter - Laver - Veils - Holy Place - Table Of Shewbread Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 17, 2023

The Tabernacle occupies a prominent place in the Bible. It is essential to learn the meaning of its structure to understand the books of Hebrews and Revelation to help teach spiritual truth and explain the ways of God.

The Tabernacle is 'mishkan' in Hebrew and means 'dwelling-place' where God chose His Shekinah Glory to dwell. The word 'Shekinah' comes from the Hebrew word 'shakan,' which means to reside or permanently stay. The Tabernacle was a portable tent/sanctuary in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8-9, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Fruits & Delights Of Summer

Contributed by William Meakin on May 26, 2024

As the welcome signs of spring transmogrify into summer, the flowers alter their appearance into a new delight.

Henry Theodore Tuckerman, an American writer and essayist once remarked: “To analyze the charms of flowers is like dissecting music; it is one of those things which it is far better to enjoy, than to attempt to fully understand.” Song of Solomon 2:12 reminds us: “The flowers appear on the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:17, Genesis 8:22, Amos 8:1, Galatians 5:22-23

What Do I Do When My Faith Is Under Attack? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 28, 2022

Daniel faces the greatest challenge of his life by relying on his faith in God.

Introduction The year is 2022, and our faith is under attack. It should not surprise us because all throughout the Bible men and woman of faith have come under attack. Noah as he worked on building the Ark probably his faith in God suffered great ridicule by those around him. The Bible describes ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Says The Teacher Everything Is Meaningless

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2014

A sermon introducing a series on Ecclesiastes (Outline and material adapted from Eugene Peterson's book, Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work, chapter 4 The Pastoral Work of Nay-Saying)

HoHum: There’s a guy who's looking for the meaning of life, and he goes to India to finds a guru, and he climbs the mountain, and there on the top in his cave, sitting cross-legged, is the guru, and the man says, "I've come from America to ask you the meaning of life." The guru says, "Ah yes, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Pray For Our Government Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2018

Pray for government: 1. That protects the innocent. 2. That is patient securing justice. 3. That is prompt in admitting mistakes. 4. That performs in obedience to the law. 5. Not paralyzed by partisan strife. 6. Led by godly people.

How to Pray for Our Government The Book of Acts - Part 80 Acts 22:22-23:10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 29, 2015 *Church: We need to pray for our government. We need to pray for our leaders. That's what the Apostle Paul urges us to do 1 Timothy 2:1-6. There, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:22-30, Acts 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist