Sermons on Dynamic Equivalence:

My Family Is A Hot Mess Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

When dealing with family chaos, we need to trust God, love our family members equally, and practice forgiveness.

You know, when your little brother won't stop annoying you, or your parents just don't get it? Yeah, we're going there. Let's start with a quick prayer. God, thanks for our families, even when they drive us nuts. Help us to trust, love, and forgive each other, just like you do with us. God, thanks ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:4, Genesis 18:9-12

Topics: Trust, Family Dynamics, Forgiveness, Unconditional Love

Bible Reading - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 23, 2021

A Look at spiritual disciplines to help us develop habits which draw us closer to Christ. Part 2 of Bible reading.

Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading - 2 April 25, 2021 When I was in school I used to look at every book I had and figure out what the average length of the chapters were. I actually still do that today. I look at the size, the chapters and go from there. Anyone ever do that with a book? In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Prayer (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 8, 2008

God shakes the world through our prayers.

Scripture Introduction A man asked his friend, “What color are your pastor’s eyes?” He answered: “I don’t know. When he prays he closes his eyes, and when he preaches, I close mine.” That has little or nothing to do with today’s sermon; I simply liked it. Dr. D. A. Carson, professor at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Prayer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 23, 2008

God shakes the world through our prayers.

Scripture Introduction One mark of a church filled with the Holy Spirit is devotion to prayer. We considered this last Sunday; it certainly is worthy of addressing again. I concluded last week’s sermon with this challenge from Leonard Ravenhill, a pastor well known for decades of fruitful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Dynamic Faith Lesson 5: Today Counts

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006

As you come to understand God’s unique calling for your life, you will be asked to exercise your faith and vision along the way.

A. WHAT’S YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE? 1. Salvation. “The Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (I Peter 3:9). 2. To grow spiritually. “For this is the will of God, your sanctification” (I Thess. 4:3, NASB). 3. To properly use your spiritual gifts. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Bulding Dynamic Faith: Lesson 1: Developing A Dream

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006

“I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places plain, and the cracked places made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together” (Excerpt

A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand the difference between a biblical dream and a passing fancy or fleshly desire. 2. Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. 3. Write down a concise dream statement for your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Dictionary definition: “To conceive ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Building Dynamic Faith: Lesson 3: The Prayers Of Many

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 15, 2006

The Christian life is relationships: first with God and second with people.

A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. That two people praying together is both powerful and practical to get answers to prayers. 2. To get a burden to begin praying with a prayer partner who challenges you to pray for even bigger things. 3. Apply the power of agreement-prayer to see God actively work ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Building Dynamic Faith: Lesson 4: Thinking The Unthinkable

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 23, 2006

God has promised to do the impossible in response to prayer. Let us recognize that throughout life, God has already done the humanly impossible. Realize God wants to do exceeding and abundantly beyond all that we ask or think.

A. STATEMENTS ON PRAYER BY JERRY FALWELL (as taught by Jonathan Falwell). 1. Prayer can do anything God can do . . . and since God can do anything, prayer is omnipotent. 2. “Nothing of eternal significance ever happens apart from prayer.” 3. “Faith begins where man’s power ends.” 4. There are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

“the Dynamic Impact Of A Good Deacon”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 19, 2014

In Acts 6, we see what kind of positive impact the effective ministry of the deacon can have on a local church.

The early church was experiencing phenomenal growth, marvelous miracles, pulsating power, and unlimited blessings. Then, right in the middle of this success story, dissension arose. The Greek speaking widows were being neglected in favor of the Hebrew speaking widows. The Apostles said that they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 30, 2013

We know from whence our help comes...

WAITING FOR GOD. Psalm 40:1-11. “Waiting I waited” (Psalm 40:1) begins the Hebrew of this familiar and much loved Psalm. This gives rise to the Latin title, itself a dynamic equivalent, which translates “Expectantly I expected.” This appears to be not so much anxious hope, as some have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believe Week 13 - Bible Study Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 16, 2015

Believe week 14 focuses on Bible Study.

Believe - 13 - Bible Study January 11, 2015 Psalm 1:1-3 Most Americans don’t read very much. One poll states that in the past 12 months 41% of the people had not read a fiction book. 42% had not read a non-fiction book. And 28% have not read 1 book. I won’t ask for a show of hands, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Obedient Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 17, 2023

Is there a difference between works of the law and works of faith? Many Christians confuse the two as one, but they are not. Let's let the Bible answer the question.

A false equivalence is bad logic. It occurs when we believe that the same word in different contexts means the same thing. This happens in Christian discussions of the word works. We solve the confusion by asking what kind of “works” is being discussed. Is it works of the law or works of obedient ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 27, 2015

Using Paul's words in a different way... to talk about fighting a good fight (argument) with family and how you can preserve the family.. because we do have fights!!

Fighting the Good Fight 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 8 And now the prize awaits me— And the prize is not just for me... (but for my whole family) I want to start with a disclaimer today... This may not be the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Tale Of Two Sons Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 18, 2013

The story begins with, "A man had two sons." However, we call it the Prodigal Son. What about the other brother. This family dynamic is not foreign to behavior today.

Sermon, The Layman’s View September 22, 2013 Tale of Two Sons An Educational Psychologist was on a flight to Florida and was happy to have the time to prepare notes for one of the parent-education seminars she was leading. The elderly woman sitting next to her explained that she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

The Transformation Of Struggling Disciples

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 20, 2006

Consider the four dynamics that will change struggling disciples into dynamic disciples.

Introduction- Have you ever had a duh moment in your faith walk? Duh is a new word that has come into use in recent years. Duh is a slang term of sorts. It is used to tease someone who misses something that is obvious. Such as, if you were to fall and break your arm and I were to ask “Does it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist