When God Builds a House

When God Builds a House

Speaker: Pastor Lee Cummings
Date: February 23, 2025

Kicking off our latest series, In His House, Pastor Lee Cummings delivers a profound truth: God's house isn't a physical place—it's a spiritual reality. The Household of God is built on the cornerstone of who Jesus Christ is: Savior and Son of God. If we get Jesus wrong, we get the Church wrong. Who do you say that He is?

Here's a 5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on this sermon:

Day 1: The Church as God's Dwelling Place

Reading: Ephesians 2:19-22

Devotional: Just as a house is built stone by stone, God is building His Church with living stones—each of us. Today's passage reminds us that we are no longer strangers or aliens but fellow citizens with God's people. Reflect on your place in God's household. How does knowing you are a crucial part of God's dwelling place change your perspective on your role in the Church? Consider how you can contribute to building up the body of Christ, using your unique gifts and experiences as a "living stone" in God's spiritual house.

Day 2: Christ the Cornerstone

Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Devotional: Jesus is described as the cornerstone—the foundation upon which everything else is built. In your life, is Jesus truly the cornerstone? Or have other things taken that central place? Examine your priorities, decisions, and daily habits. Are they aligned with Christ as your foundation? Remember, any attempt to build our lives on a different foundation will ultimately fail. Pray for God to reveal areas where you may have shifted away from Christ as your cornerstone, and ask for the strength to realign your life with Him at the center.

Day 3: Called Out of Darkness

Reading: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Devotional: The word "church" (ekklesia) means "called out ones." We have been called out of darkness into God's marvelous light. Reflect on your own journey from darkness to light. What specific areas of your life has God illuminated? Are there still dark corners that need His light? Thank God for calling you out of darkness, and ask Him to continue shining His light in every area of your life. Consider how you can be a light to others who are still in darkness, sharing the hope and love of Christ.

Day 4: Overcoming in Christ

Reading: Romans 8:31-39

Devotional: Jesus promised that the gates of hell would not prevail against His Church. This assurance of victory is echoed in today's passage. No matter what challenges, persecutions, or hardships we face, nothing can separate us from God's love in Christ. Think about the battles you're currently facing. How does the promise of ultimate victory in Christ change your perspective on these struggles? Take time to declare God's love and victory over every area of your life, trusting that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.

Day 5: Unity in the Body of Christ

Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Devotional: The Church is described as the body of Christ, with each member playing a vital role. Today's passage emphasizes the importance of unity and diversity within the body. Reflect on your own place within your local church. Are you actively using your gifts to build up the body? Are there ways you've undervalued your contribution or the contributions of others? Ask God to help you see yourself and others as He does—essential parts of His Body. Pray for unity in your church, celebrating the diverse ways God works through each member to accomplish His purposes.