Sermons on Battle Dress Equipment:

Baring It All

Contributed by Sean Dees on Apr 30, 2021

On the outside everything looks normal but on the inside you are bound up. You are still having trouble adjusting to being “freed”; you are trying to live the freed life by the “prison code of institutionalization”.

I. Genesis 3 is like cooking an egg you can have it scrambled, poached, steamed, over easy, or the other 100 ways to cook an egg. What I am trying to say is Genesis 3 has been preached just about every way it can be. So to find a new revelation can be difficult. A. The book of Genesis is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

In 2010, when the movie 2012 was released, I used it as a platform to discuss end time prophecy. I hold a pretribulation view regarding the rapture but understand that other BIblical views are held by very wise and godly men. My notes are scattered and

2012: The Rapture of the Church 7 things you can do if you get bored in church! 1. Slap your neighbor. See if they turn the other cheek. If not, raise your hand and tell the preacher. 2. Devise ways of climbing into the balcony without using the stairs. 3. Listen for your preacher to use a word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Makes Me Angry Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jun 16, 2022

The story of Nehemiah, the word charah, that is anger and how to deal with it.

This week I went to BJ’s. How many of you are members at BJs? Okay, a lot of you. I'm not a member of BJ’s. But I decided to walk around there and see what was all going on. As I was walking around BJ’s not being a member, I felt a little uncomfortable not being a member and walking around ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don’t Run For Gatorade - Matthew 6:28-33 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 6, 2024

How are promises of God's protection and provision comforting if all the things you are afraid of still might happen?

Matthew 6:25 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:28-33

Proper Garment For The Party

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

Every Christian is expected to wear the righteousness of Christ as a garment if one would enter into the kingdom of heaven.

I would like to bring to your attention that the parable of the wedding feast as read in Matthew 22:1-14 implies that there is a wedding feast / party awaiting all those who accept Jesus Christ as their lord and savior and there is a strict dress code for the feast, otherwise the master does not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chosen

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 8, 2020

Being "clothed with Christ" means changing the way we live to reflect Christ and His teachings in all we do and say. Living as God's chosen people means living God's way and not Our way!

Chosen Matthew 22: 1 - 14 Intro: Today’s scripture is about a wedding banquet. I have a story that I read recently that I want to share with you. A mother and daughter were attending the wedding of one of their relatives. The little girl had never attended a wedding and was very impressed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church's Worship Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

Chapter 2 teaches us that we should properly “worship” the one from whom the message comes.

THE CHURCH’S WORSHIP I TIMOTHY 2:1-15 Introduction: In Chapter 1 we learned that we should focus on the message. The message is about Jesus. Chapter 2 teaches us that we should properly “worship” the one from whom the message comes. Let me remind you that worship is not about the audience but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Worship Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

. In four chapters (11-14) there are three issues greatly affecting the family. All of them centered around their worship practices. It’s not about “me”, but “us”! Concerning the church and worship what should we know and do?

CHRISTIAN WORSHIP 1 CORINTHIANS 11-14 INTRODUCTION: If you want a little overview of Paul’s letter up to now consider this. Fix your focus. Forego your feuding. Face up to your foolishness. Forsake your filthiness. Figure out your freedom. Here it is function as a family. In four chapters ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Letter To Sardis

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

This will sit well with those who believe that you can lose your justification because of your actions. The belief of once saved always saved is clearly challenged in this letter. When one comes to be a disciple of Jesus Christ one must follow the words of Him.

The Letter to Sardis Revelation 3:1-6 Michael H. Koplitz The letter to the church at Sardis is a straightforward letter with very little symbolism. The one who holds the seven stars is Jesus Christ. We have read about this symbolism in earlier letters. The reference that is made to those who will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Passionate Service

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 13, 2014

A special service to honor the local firefighters. I used a variety of passage to highlight how the firefighters demonstrated the level of passionate service that Christ's followers should show.

Well, good morning. Today, we continue on with our four core values of worship, discipleship, outreach, and community. Today, we swing back around to the value of outreach. Implied in the value of outreach is this idea of service. Service basically means just being available to serve to take ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Christian Church

The Foundation Of Following Jesus, Part 2 - Studying The Word Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Part 2 of this series. This message focuses on different ways to study the Scriptures so God can use them to transform us to be more like Jesus.

The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 2 – Studying the Word 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 4:3-4 January 16, 2004 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of his message can be heard at www.aberdeeenwesleyan.org. Me: I was very fortunate in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Launch Sunday Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Sermon series from The Story from Randy Frazee and Max Lucado.

Launch Sunday September 5, 2010 I am so excited about today and what’s coming in the next 7 ½ months. I really believe the opportunity for spiritual growth by every person is going to surpass what we’ve ever imagined for our lives. This is going to be fun! We’re going to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Re-Birthday Presents Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 7, 2011

Each one of us needs the gifts of the others in the body for our own wholeness, as well as for the health and optimal functioning of the whole church. And all of these gifts are to be used in love.

How many of you can remember building things when you were little? At my house we had Lincoln logs and tinker toys and cedar blocks, and I could spend all day building houses. I always envied the kids who had Meccano sets, you know, the metal strips with holes in them that you could put together ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Seven Beatitudes Of Revelation (Part 1 Of 2)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 5, 2012

Seven words from The Revelation that stir God’s people to faith and faithfulness.

THE SEVEN BEATITUDES OF REVELATION (Rev. 1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7; 22:14) Big Idea: Seven words from The Revelation that stir God’s people to faith and faithfulness. INTRO We are all familiar with the beatitudes of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5). But did you ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Spiritual Disciplines - Bible Reading Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2021

Week 2 - Using Bible Reading to help us grow in Christ (Part 1)

Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading April 18, 2021 Psalm 119, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Do you remember the passage I read to you at the beginning of worship? I love that passsage! It’s all about praising God. That’s also what we should be about. So, why did I read that passage to you? Last week ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist