Sermons on Dynamic Equivalence:

Christmas Day: Meet With Jesus Today!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 19, 2005

A challenge to every listener to want to meet with Jesus, even on Christmas Day! (Especially with ’not-yet christians’ in mind)

[Aim: For the congregation to want to meet Jesus, who came into the world in poverty.] Introduction The births column of the Bethlehem post reads: "FUTURE KING IN BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION - At 1pm this morning BMT - (that’s Bethlehem Mean Time) - the future King of the Jewish Nation was born ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Free Indeed: The Occult Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 22, 2009

When Christians play around with the occult, they set themselves up for spiritual attack and oppression.

“The Occult” Free Indeed #1 1. Illus. of Patricia • I knew a precious Christian once named Patricia. Married to a great husband, had a precious little boy. • Referred to me by another Christian young woman. She had many of the symptoms of spiritual oppression. • Fear and anxiety would overwhelm ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Character And Time

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 31, 2013

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IS TIME INTENSIVE.

CHARACTER AND TIME INTRODUCTION: THE LIFE OF JOSEPH IS A MODEL STUDY OF PERSEVERANCE AND DOING THINGS RIGHT. POORLY TREATED AND SOLD INTO SLAVERY BY HIS BROTHERS, HE ENDING UP IN PHARAOH’S COURT IN EGYPT, THE PHARAOH ULTIMATELY PROMOTED HIM TO THE EQUIVALENT OF A PRIME MINISTER OVER ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:43

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Service - Failure To Respond To A Call (10) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

Encouragement for kingdom workers

Failure to respond to a call Failure to respond to serve YAHWEH is equivalent to destruction. Failure to respond to YAHWEH’s call to accept YAHSHUA CHRIST as LORD is eternal damnation of your soul. What more can be said about this. This is actual disobedience to YAHWEH. HE will not allow ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21

Couples Guide 2 -Evil Situations Among Christians (3) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

A guide for couples wanting to serve GOD in marriage

-Engaging with sexual acts to  obtain favor, money or other things This is equivalent to idolatry and prostitution -Dressing or behaving in a manner to attract sexual or other types of attention In this era, both men and women need to be morally dressed. Its not about long dresses, some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

An Appeal For Mercy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 2, 2024

A prayer that God might honour His own great name.

AN APPEAL FOR MERCY. Psalm 79:8-10. God’s people can sometimes see their afflictions as the outworking of their own rebellion against Him. Our failure to keep the LORD’s covenant may often be the cause of our problems, but our repentance brings us to the final court of appeal: His “tender ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commanded To Love Each Other Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 16, 2016

As disciples we are called to love one another, that is a command that is easier to say than actually do, for us to live in a way that the love of God is fully demonstrated requires real effort in our daily lives.

Disciples who Love Straight to the question: If you could only use one word to describe God what word would you choose? Would it be Almighty? Omnipotent? Creator? It’s Valentines Day and the word I am looking for is Love! The bible tells us simply and clearly that “God is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real Faith For Real Life (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 24, 2013

This five part sermon series explores the book of James, which is all about where the rubber meets the road, and discovers what real faith looks like in real life. Each sermon is expository and alliterated. Power point is available.

Real Faith for Real Life: James Two Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/7/2012 You’ve probably heard it a hundred times. It’s one of the oldest preacher stories around. But one day long ago, a world-renowned tightrope walker came to Niagara Falls and stretched his ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-25

Denomination: Christian Church

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2006

Jesus proclaims that his is both God, and that he moves in our lives to sustain us and fulfill us.

John 6:25-42 “I Am the Bread of Life” INTRODUCTION There are many ways to obtain information about a person. We can interview family and friends. If the person is famous enough, we can read the books that have been printed about him or her. Perhaps the best way is to listen to what the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Are You Going?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 8, 2003

What is God’s vision for your life? Do you know?

How many of you know where you are going today? Some of you probably feel like you pass yourselves coming and going, don’t you? Today we are going to talk about having a vision for our life. Our background passage today comes from Proverbs 29:18: Where there is no vision, the people perish: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin Of Mediocrity

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Mar 31, 2001

Outlne from Rev. 3. The danger of churches and/or individucals falling victim to complacency

Revelation 3:14-22 The sin of mediocrity Truett Cathy, founder or Chick-fil-A shows he knows what Jesus Would Do. Since 1948 he has lost millions of dollars because he will not have the restaurants open on Sunday. He has cared for children by developing the foster home system called WinShape ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

History Repeats Itself Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 15, 2017

We can anticipate knowing people who once claimed to follow Jesus but then later decided to disavow Him. How do we account for this?

History Repeats Itself (Hebrews 6:4-12 with Numbers 13-14) 1. Many people today are walking away from the Lord. How do we account for this? Many compliant but unconverted. Some may come to Christ later. 2. Many of those are not denying that Jesus is the Son of God; they just don’t care. 3. Some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rooted In Love

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 26, 2021

What's the organizing principle of the Christian's life? Paul explains in Eph. 3.

Rooted in Love 2021 Summer Series / Ephesians 3:14–21   • Road trip, packing. So “dad proud” of the initial packing job in the Tahoe. • Less proud after 1st night’s stop. Not nearly so compact and efficient. • Trip home - tired, more junk we picked up while away. Nothing fit like it was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible Vs. Rome PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of faith, its biblical foundation, and how it liberates believers from the constraints of religious legalism.

Dear beloved, gather round, as we come together in fellowship, in unity, and in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment, drawn together by the Spirit of God, to consider the profound power of faith. It is the golden thread that weaves through ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11

Topics: Rules, Faith

¡vida En El Año Nuevo!

Contributed by Jorge Alvarez on Dec 29, 2002

Hace algunos años, una señora se suicido. Ella dejo una nota que decia: ¨He decidido, que si no vale la pena vivir la vida, dejare de vivirla.¨ Este mensaje poderoso llevara a su oyente a darse cuenta que existen ladrones de la vida, que hay un dador de

Vida En El Año Nuevo Jn. 10:7-10 Introduccion: Diciembre 29, 2002 (servicio matutino) en Ebenezer, Union City, CA Hace algunos años, una señora se suicido. Ella dejo una nota que decia: ̈ He decidido, que si no vale la pena vivir la vida, dejare de vivirla.̈ Cuando se trata de ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-28

Denomination: Baptist