Sermons on Under The Alter:

Under New Management

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 25, 2019

Rebuilding you through Christ.

Close Your eyes and repeat after me. Lord you are welcome in this place. Now say it like you mean it. Let's put the bad things from our week at the door to His house John 4:24 "God Is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and Truth." Worship Him This is my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 2, 2004

Sermon 5 of 7 in series on Personal Change

Seek First To Understand, Then to be Understood Proverbs 4:7 This is powerful because it is right in the middle of your Circle of Influence. Many factors in interdependent situations are in your Circle of Concern - problems, disagreement, circumstance, other people’s behavior. And if you focus ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Book Of Revelation In Poetic Form!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 28, 2025

Yours Truly in this exercise is inspired to encapsulate the Mysterious (not often read) Book of Revelation in Poetic Form!!!

REVELATION The final book in the Bible is called The Revelation It is all about many a vision John the apostle received while being exiled at Patmos Dealing mostly about the future of the cosmos In Chapter 1, it all begins with a vision of Jesus Christ in awesome majesty As opposed to His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:26

Denomination: *other

3 Defining Moments - How To Alter Life's Direction

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2005

Life’s direction can be changed by understaning our past, present & future

- PowerPoint upon Request - PDF fill-in-the-blanks bulletin insert outline upon request 3 Defining Moments - How To Alter Life’s Direction Eph 2 There was a man the side of the road hitch hiking on a very dark night in the middle of a storm. It was late at night and no cars ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Putting My Heart Upon The Alter.

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Sep 1, 2002

I’m Putting My Heart Upon the Alter. Give Him your best.

I’m Putting My Heart Upon the Alter. HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Sept 1, 2001 Sometimes you can love or desire something so much that it could cloud your vision and focus for God You start to focus on an object or a person, your eye becomes fixed on it, and we lose sight of the Lord You can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Under The Sun V. Life Under The Son

Contributed by James Vilgos on Dec 17, 2004

In Ecclesiates Solomon writes of the futility of life under the sun. Contrast this with life under the Son, Jesus, God the Son

Life “Under the Sun” v. “Life Under the Son” Chaplain James Vilgos Scripture Reading Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Life “under the s-u-n” v. life “under the S-o-n” When I was young a song titled Richard Cory was popular it was based on a poem of the same title, the lyrics state in part: They say that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Being Jesus To The Under Resourced Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Moral wisdom and instruction about our money: get the right perspective, wealth is a passing, lowly, risky and received thing, get the right response, and get the right outcome.

United Being Jesus to the Under-resourced 1 Timothy 6:17-19 In 2015, over 290,000 people in Tarrant County lived in poverty income: $23,850 for a family of four 1/3 of Hispanic and African American children live in poverty in Tarrant county; in Arlington the percentage is 19%. This in a city, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Under The Wings Of God Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 21, 2001

Finding refuge close to God’s heart.

As we left off last week, we saw how God had brought Naomi and Ruth through some very trying times. They had lost their husbands and were on a perilous journey back from Moab to Bethlehem. The lesson we looked at last week was that we have to come to the end of ourselves in order to find the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courage Under Fire

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Apr 22, 2001

This sermon covers the theme of courage as it relates to the example of Peter and John’s close relationship to God discussed in Acts 4.

Members of the 4th grade class at Spring Hill Elementary School in McClean, Virginia were asked the question: "What Is Courage". Their answer was: "Having faith. Being brave. Doing something when you’re scared of it. Doing something when you think you can’t. Trying something that you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

The Family Under Attack

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001

This sermon shows how Satan works to control the family and then the rest of the world.

Scripture: Gen. 1:22 Title: “The Family Under Attack” Introduction: The Attack on the “World Trade Center” was very visible. Everyone has been alarmed and angered by this “WICKED” act. We have viewed it over and over on Television. The results of this awful attack has been devastating. Multiple ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Revival Under Samuel

Contributed by Lamar Denby on Oct 18, 2000

Intro. A.

Intro. A. The absence of the ark of God. B. The sin of idolatry. C. The Philistines gathering. D. The call for Revival. (v.3) I. THE REPENTANCE OF ISRAEL. (v. 6) The pouring out of water before the Lord was a symbol of: A. Helplessness without God. B. Surrendered hearts. C. Repentance. (2 Chron. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-14

Grapes Under The Gavel

Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Nov 3, 2001

We no longer have to be grapes under the gavel but can be the sweet fruit of God.

Grapes under the Gavel Isaiah 5:1-17 Introduction: Have you ever heard of the comedian Gallager? He smashes watermelons and other foods with a large wooden mallet. The bigger the object getting smashed often bigger the mallet/hammer. He gets the audience all wet. Many come, especially those in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-17, Revelation 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Leaders Under Construction

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001

We are leaders under construction by the Lord, for the purpose of leading people from here to eternity. We will always be learning through life experiences, and through mistakes.

Leaders Under Construction Thesis: We are leaders under construction by the Lord, for the purpose of leading people from here to eternity. We will always be learning through life experiences, and through mistakes. Statistics reveal that we need Servant Leaders in the Church: 80 % of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Under Control Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 22, 2001

Getting a grip on what I say, so I can be a positive influence for Christ.

Power Under Control (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly In a Godless World) James 3.1-12 February 25, 2001 Nancy Stoffregen¡¦s grade school daughter, Emily, fidgeted nonstop during the new pastor¡¦s first sermon. After 20 minutes of sighing and wiggling, she turned to her mother and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Under The Sun Or With The Son?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 12, 2002

This sermon was delivered in a baccalaureate service and later adapted as a graduation address.

Imagine that God handed you a piece of paper and said, “Write down whatever you think will make your life happy and I will give it to you.” What would you choose? Wealth? Power? Fame? A long life? The Bible tells of a young man who was once given this opportunity. His name was Solomon, king ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1, Luke 12:19-21

Denomination: Baptist