Sermon Notes

Home Improvement | Week 2 | Pastor Kevin Kringel

Home Improvement
Week 2
Home Improvement: How to Give Your House Back to God

I. Introduction
  • Recognize the current brokenness in society:
Recent tragedies (stabbing, school shooting, Charlie Kirk murder)
Society's chaos, division, violence
  • Emphasize: "Something is broken in our house" (the world and our homes)

II. The Root Cause
  • Recent revelation:
Problems of hopelessness, sin, division don’t start externally but from within our homes
Scripture: "Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain" (Psalm 127:1)
  • The prophetic word:
“It’s time to give Calvary back to Jesus” — a command, not a request
  • Our misconception:
Believing we own our homes, families, lives (Colossians 1:16)
Everything belongs to God: "The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness" (Psalm 24:1)

III. The Origin of Brokenness
  • First murder and rebellion trace back to a family choosing independence from God
  • The family as the foundational institution created by God
  • Impact:
When homes are disconnected from God, societal chaos ensues
  • Personal response:
Start change by surrendering your home and heart to Jesus

IV. Giving Our Homes Back to Jesus
  • Declaration:
"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua 24:15)
  • Question:
Why are Christians often unhappy, dissatisfied, and without peace?
Is it possible that Jesus is not our house like we assume He is?
  • Revelation 3:20:
Jesus is standing at the door, knocking — waiting for us to open it
He doesn’t force entry; our willingness invites His presence

V. Practical Ways to Restore the Home
  • Love and Respect:
Ephesians 5:25, 33
Husbands love, wives respect — mutual honor
  • Self-Examination:
How are we treating one another?
Are we serving and honoring God inside our homes?
  • Invest in Family:
Spiritual development, character, education, health
Responsibility lies with parents, not the government or internet
  • Centering the home around God:
Worship, Bible discussions, living out faith
Model and teach talents, dreams, education — all to glorify God

VI. Singleness: Belonging to God
  • Singles: Your body is not your own (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
A single person is meant to use their singleness for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 7:32-35)

VII. Invitation to the House of Our Hearts
  • Call to action:
“Give your house back to Jesus”
  • Jesus’ promise:
If we open our doors, He will come in and dine (Revelation 3:20)
  • Communion:
Represents Jesus’ invitation and our welcoming Him into our homes and hearts

VIII. Closing/Altar
  • Invitation:
Receive communion and salvation
Open the doors of your heart and home to Jesus