Sermons on Equiping:

The Weapons Of War

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 19, 2005

The battle is spiritual -- it is against the devil and, his hordes of demons, the powers of darkness and sin. We will all be tested -- everyone of us marked with the sign of the cross and confessing Jesus Christ as Lord are ENEMIES of the devil.

One of my favorite movies is “The Godfather” by Mario Puzo. This movie, about a family involved in organized crime,contains some very powerful lessons about the twisted thinking of those whose lives are controlled by Satan. One memorable scene shows a meeting called to make peace after a war ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Reconstructive Surgery On The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 22, 2007

I believe today the church is more divided than at any time since the day of Pentecost when she had her birth. This is a sickness, and the patient is close to terminal!

If I were allowed to be the one to make the choice of what the church, the entire body of Christ, should have as the main focus, I would choose surgery – reconstructive surgery to put the body back in a healing mode. I believe today the church is more divided than at any time since the day of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Part 5 - Teaching, Leadership And Exhortation Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 23, 2005

Part 5 of our Spiritual Gift Series examines the gift of Teaching, leadership and exhortation.

Spiritual Gifts Series Part 5 – Teaching, Leadership and Exhortation Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We’re continuing our series on the Spiritual Gifts this week. We’ve already looked at some of the Spiritual Gifts listed in Romans, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Bible Church

Band Of Believers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 23, 2005

Are you in the battle? Can God and His Band of Believers depend on you?

Band of Believers Our youth group left Father’s Day to go to Minnetonka Christian Camp (http://www.minnetonkacamp.com/) and this year’s theme was a take off of the mini-series Band of Brothers. I had a different sermon planned for the evening service but after seeing the T-Shirts I knew I had a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-16, 1 Corinthians 12:13-31, Acts 4:10-13, Luke 14:34-35, Luke 10:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Finish Line

Contributed by James May on Nov 5, 2006

The time of our departure is at hand. Will we cross the Finish Line alone, or will we bring others with us?

THE FINISH LINE Sunday, November 05, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May 2 Timothy 4:1-8, "I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Women In The Church 2

Contributed by Neil Briggs on Dec 30, 2004

the role of women in the church today

1 Timothy2:9-15 The Film ‘King Arthur’(Walking on the ice) We saw last week how the role of women has changed over the years, we looked at the role of women today. We looked at the position of women in society in the centuries before and leading up to the coming of Jesus, we saw from scripture ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real War

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004

I want to talk about the real war we’re in. You hear a lot on the news about the “War on Terror” and the possible “War with Iraq” but there’s another war that’s far more important that’s happening right now. It’s the spiritual warfare for the eternal so

“The ‘Real’ War” Text: Ephesians 6:10-24 INTRO: Show clip from Matrix movie “What is real?” “Welcome to the desert of the real.” Tonight I want to talk about the real war we’re in. You hear a lot on the news about the “War on Terror” and the possible “War with Iraq” but there’s another war ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Catch The Wind

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

CATCH THE WIND Energized by the Power of the Holy Spirit Notice Jude shows us three ways we can build ourselves up in the faith. Our faith is developed as we [1] pray in the Holy Spirit, [2] stay in the center of God’s love, and [3] keep open and ready

CATCH THE WIND Energized by the Power of the Holy Spirit Jude 1:20-21 • Jude 1:20-21 (MsgB) [20] But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit, [21] staying right at the center of God’s love, keeping your arms open and outstretched, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Remain Faithful To Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 21, 2006

Learn two secrets to remaining faithful in the midst of trials.

How do you remain strong and faithful in your faith walk when challenges raise their ugly heads? We have been involved in a series of studies from I John. Our study brings us to a place that has some vital lessons about remaining strong and faithful. Look at I John chapter 2 verse 18. This verse ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009

Jesus call is not always gentle. The discipleship He calls us to could seem a bit extreme, but what does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?

6. Spiritual Disciplines Series May 10th, 2009 Discipleship A few weeks ago my parents came down to visit for Easter and I got to relieve another childhood memory. My parents stayed at a hotel on Saturday night. Sunday after church we ate lunch and were hanging out before they had to start the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: *other

Right Back At Cha

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 7, 2006

Why do we judge and condemn the conduct of others and go so easy on ourselves? What does God have to say to us about this peculiar tendency?

Sermon for CATM - May 7, 2006 - Right Back At Cha "Don’t condemn others, and God won’t condemn you. 2God will be as hard on you as you are on others! He will treat you exactly as you treat them. You can see the speck in your friend’s eye, but you don’t notice the log in your own eye. How ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Food For A Spiritually Fit Life Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005

To be physically fit requires proper nutrition. The same is true spiritually. The proper nutrition for us as believers is the Word of God.

“Get fit.” That’s the lead story in this month’s Cleveland magazine. Are you in shape spiritually? “If God had intended for us to touch our toes, He’d have put them on our knees.” “I’m in shape – “Round” is a shape, isn’t it?” But getting fit is really not a joking matter. I like the idea in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Gospel

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 5, 2010

A sermon based on the manifesto of Jesus from Luke Chapter 4

A minister managed to run out of fuel in his car just 100 metres from a petrol station. He looked in the boot only to realise that he’d left the petrol can at home. All he could find was his baby’s potty. So he took it, walked the 100 metres to the garage, filled it with petrol and returned to the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Article 19. The Threefold Function Of The Law Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 13, 2010

This sermon unpacks the threefold function of the law: Natural universal function, its Evangelsitic diagnostic function and its didatic function.

THE THREEFOLD FUNCTION OF THE LAW OF GOD LAW IS A PHENOMENON THAT APPLIES TO ALL DIMENSIONS OF OUR LIVES: PHYSICAL LAWS OF NATURE- POSITIVE LAWS OF SOCIETY - IMPERATIVES OF HUMAN MORALITY - AND EVEN DIVINE LAWS OF REVELATION. THESE LAWS ALL HAVE FIXED FUNCTIONS WHICH INTERACT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Grow!

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Every Christ follower must be intentional in growing in relationship to others and God. And the church must be intentional about helping you to grow in your faith. That happens primarily through small group Bible Study and Sunday School

Our Strategy: Grow John 13:34-35 In this series, we’ve been looking at our strategy to accomplish our mission of “Connecting diverse communities to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus.” The first step in our strategy is “Celebrate.” We celebrate because worshiping God is the purpose of our life. People ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Methodist