Sermons on Dynamic Equivalence:

Staying Awake In Church

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 1, 2001

How the excitement of the Day of Pentecost can continue in the church today.

Ever see someone fall asleep in church? It can be pretty funny. An evangelist friend of mine tells the story of an old man who fell asleep in church. The man’s mouth was wide open with his head tilted back. All of a sudden a fly flew into the man’s wide-open mouth. Naturally, this was an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth Chapter Four: "Open Your Life” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 8, 2012

In Ruth chapter four, we learn what possibilities can result when we open our lives up to God.

As has been mentioned before, the book of Ruth is one of the greatest love stories in all of the Bible. Not just because it tells of the love relationship that developed between Ruth and Boaz; but because it tells us about the love relationship our heavenly Father has with each of His ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Divisive And The Godly Minister

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 13, 2012

This is the very reason that this 3rd letter of John was written. There was a divisive leader in the church who was causing serious problems. In writing, John covers the traits of the divisive leader and he tells us how to handle him.

A divisive leader is one of the most serious problems to ever confront a church. When a church has within its ranks a divisive leader, the very life and ministry of the church are threatened. A divisive leader always carries a church through one of its most traumatic experiences. He usually ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Tell And Show Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

What kind of faith is God looking for in your life?

TELL AND SHOW James 2:14- Two country fellows that met on a back road one afternoon. One had a possum-hunting dog with him. The other said, “How much will you take for that dog?” The owner said he would take $100 for it. The other fellow pulled ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-22

How To Be Exalted By God Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at the need for humility and how God works through it.

OUR OWN BOOTSTRAPS: How often do we bring our plans to God as an afterthought? - Too often in church life and in our individual lives, we come up with our plans and then we bring them to God. - “Is this alright with You?” - “Please bless this.” - “God, make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

There's Room For Everybody!

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009

"When the day of Pentecost came, all of them were together in one place. Suddenly, a sound like the roaring of a mighty windstorm came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated, and

Wind and Fire - the two elements of Pentecost - and a dynamic duo they are! In my naivety I had thought until recently that these two elements were natural opposites that cancelled each other out, such as when you blow on a birthday candle and the wind puts the fire out. And then we all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Living Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 1, 2009

Real faith involves the whole man, & it must include the will. The mind understands the truth, the heart loves the truth, & the will must act on the truth for it to truly be faith.

JAMES 2:21-26 LIVING FAITH [Genesis 15 & 22] Biblical truths demand demonstration in daily life. Real faith, dynamic faith, results in a changed life. James used Abraham and Rahab as examples of dynamic saving faith, since both of them responded in faith to the message of God. Faith is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-26, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 9 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

verse-by-verse

Have you ever overcomplicated something? You know the old acrostic – K.I.S.S. which means keep it simple stupid. Sometimes we overcomplicate things and in the process miss the simple truth. [“He’s Just Not That Into You” movie illustration.] Tonight we’re going to be looking at a series of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-51

Denomination: Baptist

“the Heavenly King For A Common Thief” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 26, 2016

John 18 includes Jesus' interrogation by Pilate and the exchange of Barabbas for our Lord.

6 26 2016 “The Heavenly King for a Common Thief” John 18: 28-40 Today we are taken into the Courtroom of Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea and we witness Jesus’ interrogation leading to the order for Him to be crucified in John 18:28: “Then they led Jesus from ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Working On Your Walk Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 6, 2019

Paul commends and counsels the Colossians on spiritual maturity.

Last time, we made saw how Paul wrote to the Colossians to counter an error promoted by false teachers who denied the deity of Jesus. Paul describes Jesus with some of the loftiest language used in the New Testament, emphasizing His preeminence in all things. Because He is Lord over all, the life ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness Against Thy Neighbour

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 28, 2018

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS AGAINST THY NEIGHBOUR By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 28, 2018) “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour” [Exodus 20:16, King James Version, The Ten Commandments]. Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, My sisters and brothers, ...read more

Denomination: Friends

When God Messes With You Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

Does God mess with us, to help us grow? Joseph did not immediately reveal his identity to his brothers, and they grew through their struggles. Sometimes God refines his people through trials and hard choices.

WHEN GOD MESSES WITH YOU: Genesis 42-44 I never served in the military, so I never experienced boot camp. From what I hear, boot camp is stressful, by design. The physical and mental demands on new recruits are intended to force them to confront their weaknesses, build their character, and learn ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An American Reformation

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

An edited adaptation of material presented in History of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States of America by Abel Stevens (digital on-line edition by Holiness Data Ministry).

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) There have been many changes in interpretation of the New Testament over the centuries. Some of these changes in theological understanding led to massive political and social ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: United Methodist

When I Feel Alone Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2020

Social isolation is not the only cause of loneliness, there are many situations which cause us to feel alone. Jesus identifies with our loneliness and his sovereign grace gives us the ability to move beyond feelings of loneliness to a place of identity and purpose.

Jesus Is Still Sovereign Psalm 68:5-6 When I Feel Alone In these past 5 weeks have you said one of these phrases more regularly. “I feel isolated.” “I want to connect.” “I need other people.” “I feel alone.” There is no doubt that the situation we are faced with at the moment has caused a greater ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Fighters For Peace Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The peacemaker must take the same risks as the warmaker. It costs Jesus His life to be a peacemaker, and this is the price many have paid to bring peace between God and man, as well as between men.

One of the paradoxes of life is the fact that the peacemaker must be a fighter to be effective. Edwin Markham just before his death in 1940 remarked that his fondest hope had not been realized. He had wanted to write a poem that would dispense the armies of the world. Unfortunately, peace is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9