Sermons on Equiping:

Fully Convinced

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Jul 18, 2009

Everyone is given a measure of faith and it is up to us to use it correctly

Fully Convinced There is something powerful about being convinced… I mean fully convinced. I was thinking about my life and how it has evolved as it has and I realized I have done what I have done, and I do what I do because I am fully convinced without a doubt that God has a plan for my life. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Alive

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 25, 2009

For many the Bible is just an old book to collect dust on a shelf, press flowers with, or in which to collect obituaries and wedding clippings – but the Bible is so much more – It’s Alive!

IT’S ALIVE! HEBREWS 4:12 Introduction: A collector of old books ran into an acquaintance of his who had just thrown away an old Bible that had been in his family for generations. He happened to mention that Guten-somebody had printed it. "What? Not GUTENBERG?" gasped the book collector. "Why, yes, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

God Judges The Inside, Not The Outside Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 18, 2008

God chose David for his heart, not his appearance

1 Samuel 16:1-13 – David is anointed August 10, 2008 For the rest of the summer, and possibly into September, I’m going to preach through some stories of King David. But, I think that to get to David, you have to start back a little further. Hannah and Samuel 1 Samuel 1:1-2 There was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: *other

Jude 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 14, 2008

A message on Apostasy in the Church focusing on legalism, Balaam’s error, and Korah’s rebellion.

Dakota Community Church September 14, 2008 Jude 2 Read Jude and Quickly Review Last Week: Jude begins with the standard greeting and then launches into the reason for his writing. 4For certain men whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

If You Give The Church A Penny...

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 15, 2008

This stewardship sermon is a play on the children’s book, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." Main idea of the sermon is tithing our TIME.

If You Give the Church a Penny… 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Laura Joffe Numeroff is the author of a beloved pre-school classic entitled, “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.” Now, some of us may be quite familiar with the book, but others may not… So, let me begin this morning by reading this classic to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul's Prayer For The Colossians Should Be Our Prayer For One Another

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 13, 2009

Paul was writing down details of how he was praying for the young Colossian Church. It is a great guide as to how we should be praying for our fellow believers.

Welcome to week two of our study of St Paul’s letter to the Colossian Church, probably written between 52 and 56 AD – at least that’s when Paul’s letter was written – not my sermon! Last week we considered the ‘gospel [that] is bearing fruit and growing’ (1:6). Those of us who were here took home a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

Faith To Fight Satan Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 21, 2009

Just share Jesus with an unbeliever? That’s how he becomes converted? Yeah, it sounds about as foolish as marching around a fortress and expecting its walls to crumble. But then again it’s God’s plan so...

The International Ice Hockey Federation recently picked it as the #1 hockey story of the century. The “Miracle On Ice,” as it became known, was a 1980 Olympic medal-round match between the top-ranked Soviet Union and a group of amateur and college players from the U.S. No one thought the Americans ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Focus On Your God-Given Role In Marriage

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 19, 2009

Focus on Your God-given Role in Marriage 1) Wives submit to your husband. 2) Husbands love your wife.

I don’t suppose it’s easy coaching peewee football. Every kid who shows up for tryouts wants to be quarterback or running back. No one wants to play on the offensive line where you’ll be treated like a human bowling pin and for what? Offensive linemen rarely score touchdowns. But of course if you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Armor Of God #2 Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 26, 2009

A sermon on the shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit (Illustrations from Betty Lukens, opening illustration from John Gillmartin)

Sermon for 10/25/2009 The Armor of God #2 Introduction: Go over pieces of football protection- just mention a few WBTU: A. From John Gillmartin- Somehow, the young man found himself standing directly in the path of an oncoming car. The driver hit her brakes. Before either of them could do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Prays For His Believing Church

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2009

Easter 7(C) - Our Savior Jesus Christ prays for his believing church to be united in his love so that it may share God’s glory.

JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS BELIEVING CHURCH (Outline) May 24, 2009 -- EASTER 7 -- John 17:20-26 INTRO: In the verses preceding our text Jesus prays for his disciples (cf. *Gospel). Our text states that Jesus prays for “them”. “Them” refers to Jesus’ disciples. Jesus prays for his disciples. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Engaged Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 4, 2009

In the spiritual battle against the enemies of your soul, you are either engaged, AWOL or siding with the enemy. What does it mean to be engaged as a Christian soldier.

ARE YOU ENGAGED? 2 TIMOTHY 2:1-4 There is a spiritual war that has raged through the ages. This spiritual warfare is the seemingly never ending battle between God and His kingdom and Satan and his forces. Ephesians 6:12 describes it this way: “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Challenge And Blessing To His People

Contributed by Greg Addison on May 19, 2009

This message was delivered at the Williams Baptist College commencment ceremonies for 2009. It is applicable for all christians. It is GOd’s instructions to His people challenging them to live as His people and the blessing that follow thata choice of fai

GOD’S CHALLENGES AND BLESSINGS FOR BELIEVERS Text: Deuteronomy 11: 26-32 Introduction Life naturally involves passing from one stage of life to another. Today as graduates, you are moving from one significant life stage into another. As you leave college, you are finally entering into the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Light Into The Darkness

Contributed by Jerry Hoffman on May 25, 2009

Message on John 1:1-12

I am a person who enjoys words. When I study a passage of scripture I like to look up the origin of words and see what they mean in the original language. I like to put words together to convey my thoughts and often write them down in poetic form, so the first chapter of John really intrigues ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Places, Things, Traditions Or People

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 29, 2009

Looking at what is important via they eyes of God...what is our mission?

Places, things, traditions or People Matthew 28:18-20 Since Easter we have been attempting to look through the eyes of God, using scripture to help us to have his vision for each of us and for the church. Last week we listened to Peter’s description of believers as being a Royal priesthood. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus: Tempted In Every Way Just Like Us Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 1, 2009

This message examines the significance of Jesus’ temptations.

Contrary to the message of many popular television preachers, the Bible does not promise health and prosperity. What we are promised is that we are engaged in a spiritual battle. Perhaps it would be better stated this way; we are involved in an all out war. Satan our archenemy is actively involved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ