One of the most important thing to do as a worshiper of God is to build an altar, personal altar or congregational altar.

Do you have a personal altar yet?

An altar could be a room or table.

Sermon:
“Building An Altar For God”
Text – Gen. 35:1-7, I Kg 5:1-5

- What Is An Altar?

- Ingredients of an Altar Building

- The Benefits of Building An Altar
What is An Altar?

- An Altar is a place that is designed or
separated for worship unto God; a place of
fellowship with God.

- It is a place where praises and prayers are
rendered unto God.

- An Altar symbolizes holiness and represents
the presence of God; a higher place where
untarnished (spotless, blameless) services are
offered to God.

- Altar is a place of refuge and comfort from
the troubles of this world.

- An Altar could also be a place where
intercession is being made for the well being
of others inspired by the Holy Spirit.
An Altar could be a part of a building or a
room. For instance the church serves as an
Altar where Christians meet and fellowship
with God. Men of God in the Bible built Altars
for God after He had done things for them like
Moses (in Exo. 17:15) Abraham, Isaac,
Solomon e.t.c.

Altars, in the olden days are built with or out
of stone where worshippers seek God’s face
and offer sacrifice of animals but now our
sacrifices are of praise, thanksgiving and
prayers through our Lord Jesus Christ unto
God.

Classification of Altars –
Altars could be classified into three; mainly

i) Personal Altar- As the name implies is a
personal means of communication and
fellowshipping with God. It is otherwise called
‘Quiet Time’. This is a time you have
assigned/committed/set aside for God to meet
with Him on ‘one-on-one’ level or basis. It
comes with a specific time at which you seek
the face of God through worship, praises,
thanksgiving and prayer. It is better early in
the morning when there would little or no
disturbance from any quarters. The essence is
to hear and talk to God; it ensures a direct
link with God. Lk 5:16

ii) Family Or Home Altar – a place where
family members meet for the purpose of
communing, fellowshipping, praising,
worshipping and praying to God. It comes with
a specific time of meeting

iii) Church Altar – The Church itself is an
Altar. It serves as a unified place of worship
for Christians or individuals coming together
to pour out their hearts to God. Heb 10; 25
Others include: -

Corporate Altar- The coming together of
Individuals from different denomination or
churches to pray, worship and render praises
unto God.

Note – An Altar is not a place where you
place your Bibles, Anointing Oil, Symbol of
Cross, Holy Book and any other Christian
items. Altar is a thing of heart. Jer. 29; 12-13
Factors That Are Necessary For An Altar
Building

- Genuine Salvation Ps 24: 3-4

- Passion / Hunger for presence of God. I kg 5:
5 Solomon did what is fore-fathers Could not
do.

- Faith- Heb.11; 6 you need faith to erect an
altar.

- Holiness – Altar is sacred that is why you
need to be holy to build a holy place for God.
I Peter 1:16 ; Ps 99:9
Why Is An Altar Necessary?
Þ To Worship, praise and communicate

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with God. Ps 99; 9, Gen.13: 4 ‘If the people who are called by name shall humble themselves & pray & seek my face turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven & will forgive their sin and will heal their land’ – II Chro. 7:
a For thanksgiving – Ps 100:4
b To make vows and consecration unto God.
c To live a victorious life Rom.8 ; 37
d A blessed and satisfied life. Ps 24. 5, II Corin.9: 11
e To meet God for divine intervention and breakthrough.
Others are – Healing, Deliverance, Provision, Breakthrough e.t.c.
Conclusion- For you to get closer to God and have an intimate relationship with Him; to know and understand Him better, then you need to build a befitting place of worship (House of grace needs to be put into proper shape) for God by contributing your own quota to Church building through cash, kind and prayers. And you could also build one in your heart and home now! An Altar brings you closer to God and there is a constant flow from God to you.