This message builds around the line *“ He was in the house”* and explores what happens when **God’s presence is truly among His people**. The preacher emphasizes that Christ Himself is life, power, and transformation—and when He is genuinely “in the house,” things cannot stay the same. He describes three major effects: **healing**, both physical and spiritual, as seen in the paralytic who was lowered through the roof; **reproving**, where Jesus cleanses and corrects what’s out of order, just as He overturned the money changers’ tables; and **glory**, the overwhelming presence of God that filled the tabernacle in Exodus and brought rest, strength, and renewal. The sermon challenges believers to recognize that God’s presence in the church begins with His presence in their own hearts and homes—cleaning out hidden sin, surrendering control, and making room for Him to dwell. When He is truly in the house, conviction returns, worship deepens, and His glory moves freely. The message ends as a call for personal and corporate revival by letting God “take over the house” again.

Fairview Union Church- Whitwell TN