Sermons on Under The Alter:

We Died To The Law Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 16, 2019

When a person is a Christian they are dead to sin and they are also dead to the law. In Romans 7:1-6, Paul explains why Christians are no longer under the law of Moses. What a blessing to be under grace not law.

A. The story is told of an old preacher who was dying. 1. He sent a message for his banker and his lawyer to come to his home, both men were members of his church. 2. When the lawyer and banker arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. 3. As they entered the room, the preacher held out his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Placed Highly Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 7, 2023

Psalm 91 is a psalm of fortress and joy. He places us highly when we are under his mighty arms. He honours, he satisfies and places highly if we are under his control.

Psalm 91:14-16 “I will set him on the high places.” This Psalm has three things to communicate about this man of God, Firstly he knows God, Secondly he loves God, Thirdly, he calls on God. Therefore, God said that “I will rescue him, honor him and satisfy him with all the blessings and eternal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

An Outline Of Acts 15

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 9, 2022

Acts 15 is an important chapter. Once and for all, the Church, under the Holy Spirit's leadership, made it plain that Gentile believers were not to be under the Law of Moses. The chapter closes with a pair of departures.

Introduction: This chapter covers the first Church Council meeting in Jerusalem, and the decisions reached after all sides presented their statements. The result was a request for Gentile believers to stop doing four things which Jewish-background believers, and possibly unbelieving Jews, would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Bottom Line Choice Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2002

Some of the decisions that we make in life are not that earth shattering, history will see little difference in the cereal you chose to eat for breakfast, but there are choices in life that important, even life altering. These are choice made by every hum

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 12 “The Bottom Line Choice” Joshua 24: 14-28 This week I listened as on the popular singers of our day (Alanis Morrisett) was interviewed about her work. When asked to characterize her music she ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Working Together As One Body – Part Iii Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

Part 3 in the series pertaining to working together as one body under Christ.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ways Of God Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

The faithfulness of God is seen in the new era of Israel under Joshua’s leadership.

The Ways of God Joshua 1,3, 4 (Scripture reading is from Psalms 77:11-15). Over the past several weeks we’ve been pushing our way through the book of Joshua, looking closely at some of the ways that God works in the lives of His people. This week I decided it was time for us to step back, take a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Barabbas And The Gospel

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 12, 2002

Barabbas becomes a type of all mankind under the sentence of death. A sermon for Easter

There was a man in Palestine who appeared on history’s scene just briefly, then vanished again. We know very little about him, except that he was arrested by Roman authorities for insurrection (which is rebellion against a government authority), and murder. Now it is probably fairly safe to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Orthodox

Suffered, Dead, And Buried Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The fourth phrase of the Creed: "Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried"

SUFFERED, DEAD, AND BURIED TEXT: Matthew 27:27-31; Isaiah 53:1-9 So far in our look at the Apostle’s Creed, we have hit a lot of controversial lines. We have waded into the debates about God as “Father,” about the divinity of Jesus, and the Virgin Birth. This week, however, the phrase we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-31

Denomination: Methodist

God's Guiding Light

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jun 1, 2008

The heart that comes under the influence of God’s word will bear the image of Jesus

God’s Guiding Light Topic: The heart that comes under the influence of God’s word will bear the image of Jesus Illustration: Imagine that you are in the woods late at night, and it’s moonless and pitch black. You’re failed to make it back to camp before sunset and now it’s so dark you can’t see ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:109

Denomination: Church Of God

Searching For Significance Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 17, 2008

Life will be empty and meaningless under the sun until we come to faith in the Son.

Searching For Significance Ecclesiastes Rev. Brian Bill 2/17/08 I want you to know that I took a lot of grief last week for skipping around, or should I say selectively skimming, through the Song of Songs. I know of at least one small group that had a lot of laughter at my expense as I tiptoed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All That Jesus Did Is All That I Need

Contributed by Rick George on Mar 19, 2009

We’re no longer under the reign of the enemy - Christ is victorious through the Cross.

The devil wants us to be spiritual couch potatoes. He wants us to be satisfied and content with mediocrity. He doesn’t want us to dream radical dreams, to think revolutionary thoughts, to think of the impossibilities becoming possibilities. The devil wants us to pursue prosperity, security and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep The Sabbath Holy Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 26, 2009

Discusses the 4th Commandment and if and how the sabbath applies under the New Testament.

Keep the Sabbath Holy The Sabbath in the Old Testament The Sabbath was given to man as a Blessing The Sabbath was given for man to imitate God’s rest The Sabbath was given to man as a sign of the Old Covenant The Sabbath was given for man to imitate God’s Mercy The Sabbath in the Gospels Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recipe For Success Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012

This is part 2... Joseph is our example of how to be successful under trials and temptations

Recipe for Success Genesis 39:7-10 Last week I started a two part sermon series called Recipes from The Book… the Bible The Bible is truly God’s recipe book for happiness, success, joy, purity, eternal life, etc Last week we looked at the Recipe for Disaster, and our example was King ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sword And Trowel Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 25, 2013

Prayer, preparation, and a passion for the cause of God are the keys to Israel's defense under Nehemiah.

We’re skipping over chapter 3, which consists of a roster of those engaged in the work effort. Nehemiah has his workers carefully organized to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for “rebuild” was also used for the healing of a wound. Nehemiah divides the work into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Congregational

“do You Want To Be Blessed?”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 18, 2013

God has provided for us to be released from the curse and to live under blessing.

As I begin this message today, I want to ask you a question, “Do you want God to bless you?” You might think, “What a silly question!” Not really, Jesus asked this same question, and He wasn't trying to be silly. He was deadly serious. (READ TEXT) Note the scene here. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist