SERMON THEME

# The Significance and Power of an Altar

Key Verse: Genesis 35:7

"...And he built an altar there and called the place El-Bethel..."

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## WHAT IS AN ALTAR?

An altar is a sacred place where sacrifices and offerings are made to God.

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Hebrew word:

Mizbeach (place of sacrifice)

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Represents:

A meeting point between the spiritual and physical realms

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## BIBLICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF ALTARS

Altars were central in worship throughout the Bible:

Noah (Genesis 8:20)

Abraham (Genesis 12:7)

Isaac

Jacob

Moses

Elijah

David

Solomon

They were used for:

Sacrifice

Worship

Thanksgiving

Atonement

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## IMPORTANCE OF ALTARS

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A place to meet and worship God

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A place of divine encounter

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Represents relationship with God

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Reminds us of God's grace

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Teaches the importance of sacrifice

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## THE POWER OF AN ALTAR

A well-maintained altar can:

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Break evil altars (Judges 6:25)

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Bring healing and strength

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Release supernatural empowerment

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Establish covenants and blessings

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Provide divine protection (Psalm 91)

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Serve as a spiritual memorial

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Speak on your behalf

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Open spiritual doors

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## KEY PRINCIPLES ABOUT ALTARS

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### Sacrifice activates an altar

Without sacrifice, an altar remains dormant

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### Prayer sustains it

Continuous prayer keeps the altar alive

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### Holiness preserves it

Righteous living maintains altar power

Without these, an altar becomes powerless.

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## FINAL MESSAGE

In the New Covenant, altars are spiritual. When we build altars in our hearts, we:

Commit to God

Seek His guidance

Surrender our lives to Him

Presented by:

Bishop Dr. Simon L. Sanare

Victory Cathedral – The Church of All Nations, Nairobi, Kenya