Sermons on Equipping Kids:

Jump-Starting Jabez

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 13, 2001

We have learned, thanks to Bruce Wilkinson’s writings, to treasure the prayer of Jabez; but what can we intuit that Jabez’ mother did for him: she honored his uniqueness, she owned her own pain and shared it with her son, and she move him toward faithful prayer.

You know how they say that behind every good man there is a good woman? Well, they used to say that. That is a pre-feminist proverb. Now they say that alongside every good man there is a good woman, like Newton’s Law, equal in force but opposite in direction! But I certainly find it true that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Blind Bartimaeus

Contributed by Tim Barrett on Mar 17, 2005

An evangelistic sermon that uses the story of Blind Bartimaeus to show our need to be shown mercy by God.

Blind Bartimaeus Luke 18:35-43 Big Idea: Christ is the promised son of David who shows mercy to those who respond to him. Introduction : lost story – is your life lacking direction? Good morning I’m thankful to be standing here in front of you this morning I drove up here myself, and this area ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Survivor 10: How To Grow Your Tribe Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Nov 18, 2002

This is the tenth and final sermon in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon a practical strategy for sharing one’s faith (11-07-02).

Topical / Instructional Message – Various Scriptures Introduction Did you know that a five-year-old can tell people about Jesus? There was a little girl named Lindsay. Her parents were amazed one day when they heard this five-year-old telling one of her little friends about Jesus. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement & Appreciation

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 26, 2001

This is a sermon for Pastor Appreciation Day in which the pastors express encouragement and appreciation for the congregation.

Encouragement and Appreciation 1 Samuel 25:1-13 Luke 17:11-19 Pastor Appreciation Day GNLCC 10/21/2001 When you ask for the name of a great apostle in the Scriptures, the two names that most easily come to mind are the Apostle Paul and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-13, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Storms Beyond Your Control

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008

An encouraging message about finding stability in the middle of the storms of life.

STORMS BEYOND YOUR CONTROL TEXT: Mark 4:35-41 Mark 4:35-41 KJV And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. [36] And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Story Of Jepthah

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 15, 2024

Looking at lessons we can learn from Jepthah as men.

Jephthah Judges 11 June 16, 2024 Back in 2010, just before Father’s Day, the July/August edition of The Atlantic hit the stands with this blazing cover story: The End of Men. That was 14 short years ago, and among the articles in the magazine was this one - - - - Are Father’s Necessary?: A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Father

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 15, 2001

In this message we will see what we can learn about fatherhood from the perfect father...

The Perfect Father "Be imitators of God...." Eph 5:1 Introduction "You, " said the doctor to his patient, "are in terrible shape you’ve got to do something about it. First, tell your wife to cook more nutritious meals. Stop working like a dog. Also inform your wife you’re going to make a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raising Spiritual Champions Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 25, 2008

Purposeful parents practice truthful love and loving truth.

Raising Spiritual Champions 2 John 1:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill 5/25/08 I received an invitation in the mail a few weeks ago with my name and address on it but it was obviously a mistake. They either had the wrong guy or there was a major mix-up. When I opened it up I was shocked to realize that there ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 9, 2001

Search for a way out of deadness.

Back to the Basics By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Psalm 1 Bill Bryson: “Tourism is an odd thing, You fly off to a strange land, eagerly abandoning all the comforts of home and then expend time and money in a futile attempt to recapture the comforts that you wouldn’t have lost if you hadn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Exercising Christian

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 28, 2004

We have been given so many wonderful gifts from God as believers. But Peter calls us to deepen our effectiveness as believers through practice.

Passage: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Intro: We see them standing on the 18th green with a trophy and a check, or on the stage receiving the grand prize, or at the net on center court with the prize. 1. wow, $1 million for playing a game. 2. but really result of prioritizing the development of a particular ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Unwrapping God's Love Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 2, 2004

THe first gift worth unwrapping is God’s love. We must understand the nature of God’s love being unconditional, limitless and available.

“Unwrapping God’s Love” December 5,2004 Intro: Remember as a kid the excitement of unwrapping Christmas presents. Was there a new GI Joe or the latest Barbie under the tree? Did Grandma get you that really cool remote control car or another supply of Fruit of the Looms? As you get older, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Is The Church Worth

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 2, 2002

Ephesians presents a picture of the glorious church and her value in the eyes of God.

Ephesians presents to us portraits of the church as the body and bride of Christ as perhaps no other book in the New Testament does. The church is also referred to as the family of believers, and pictured as the army of God fully protected in armor and wielding the mighty sword of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Move On

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 10, 2006

This is a sermon to look at where you are and a veiw to move on to where God is taking you and your church

IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON. Deut. 1:6-8 6 The LORD our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount: 7 Turn you, and take your journey, and go to the mount of the Amorites, and unto all the places nigh thereunto, in the plain, in the hills, and in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Call For Ministry

Contributed by Sion Duong on Dec 15, 2010

A powerful lesson for the young Christian generation who want to devote their life for ministry.

1. The way God calls his prophet. V 4. Now the word of the Lord came to me The first thing you will note is that this whole thing was God’s idea, not Jeremiah’s. “The word of the Lord came to me,” is how the story begins (v. 4). Jeremiah’s ambition, his sense of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by James Parker on Jun 18, 2011

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against

Last week we began a new series on Ephesians chapter 6. We talked a little bit about the fact that as christians we are in a battle, and if we are in a battle we should act as soldiers. Last week we read Ephesians 6:10-18, which speaks of the battle and the tools that God has given the christian to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist