Sermons on Equipping Kids:

I Hate My Marriage And How To Get Out! - Pt. 2 - Steppin' Out Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 26, 2018

White picket fences. 3 cars. 2 1/2 kids. A dog. Perfection. That is what we all think our relationship will be. We place ourselves in every romance movie we have ever seen. In our minds we expect no problems, no pain , no tears, no fears and no reality!

Pt. 2 - Steppin' Out I. Introduction It's a nice day for a white wedding! He had hand picked her. Unlikely couple to say the least. The preacher and the prostitute. Sounds like a movie title you would be likely to avoid doesn’t it? Directed by God, Hosea selects a prostitute by the name of Gomer ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Hate My Marriage And How To Get Out! - Pt. 3 - Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 26, 2018

White picket fences. 3 cars. 2 1/2 kids. A dog. Perfection. That is what we all think our relationship will be. We place ourselves in every romance movie we have ever seen. In our minds we expect no problems, no pain , no tears, no fears and no reality!

Pt. 3 - Can You Hear Me Now? I. Introduction Franklin Roosevelt knew it was true in politics. Legend has it that as each dignitary would file by to shake his hand he decided to prove it. As he grasped each hand and the guest would lean in to exchange pleasantries Roosevelt would say “I murdered my ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-9, Hosea 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Hate My Marriage & How To Get Out! - Pt. 4 - I Love You But Don't Like U! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 26, 2018

White picket fences. 3 cars. 2 1/2 kids. A dog. Perfection. That is what we all think our relationship will be. We place ourselves in every romance movie we have ever seen. In our minds we expect no problems, no pain , no tears, no fears and no reality!

Pt. 4 - I Love You But Don’t Like You! I. Introduction It is one of, if not the, most complicated and messy relationships you can read about in Scripture. An up and coming preacher is instructed by God to go visit the red light district. Can you imagine how that conversation went over with the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mother's Request

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 12, 2025

Today, we are going to look at the mother of James and John, those two who were in the inner circle among the followers of Jesus. Their mother was a mom and like any other mom. She was looking after the best interest of her children. All she really wanted was for her kids to do good.

Alba 5-11-2025 A MOTHER'S REQUEST Matthew 20:20-28 A little boy was talking with the girl next door. “I wonder what my mom would like for Mother’s Day.” The girl answered, “Well, you could promise to keep your room clean and orderly. You could go to bed as soon as you’re told. You could brush ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

P90x For The Soul - Bible Study Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 6, 2010

Paul tells Timothy that Scripture is useful for several things that are required in our life so that we can be equipped for every good work. What are those things and what can we do to put ourselves in a place to receive those things in our life so that

P90X for the Soul Bible Study 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Series Introduction P90X promo Slide after video Bring it! I had to show some of the promo for P90X because I find it pretty funny and a bit over the top. P90X or Power 90 Extreme, is an extreme home fitness workout program that has sold over 2.5 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fleeing Sin The Right Way

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 10, 2013

The world is obsessed with cleanness. Everywhere you look you see people with different hand cleaners and antibacterial soaps and lotions. We must have an even greater desire for purity of heart. In 2 Timothy 2, we see some great keys to equip us.

The world is obsessed with cleanness. Everywhere you look you see people with different hand cleaners and antibacterial soaps and lotions. People want cleanness outwardly, but purity in heart? That is not the case. Everything that we see in this world is saturated with all kinds of impurity; TV, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Via Dolorosa – The Universality Of Suffering (5/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Jun 17, 2020

Suffering is universal. Everyone experiences it. None escape it. It is part and parcel of the human condition. Many Evangelicals love to focus on “health/wealth/blessings” forgetting to teach the other “side of the coin”. As such people are ill-equipped to deal with life’s many harsh blows.

Message by Pr. Eddie Fernandes Introduction Hold On Video (lights off…video begins…video ends…lights on…Eddie & Marta on stage) Hold on! How many of you need to take hold of God’s hand this morning because you are struggling? Life hasn’t been easy. Perhaps you’ve lost your job. Maybe the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Armor Of God: The Helmet Of Salvation And The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 23, 2022

If we are going to win the battle, we must know the enemy possesses the power. We must also understand that Satan is a vanquished foe and we have the equipment to fully protect ourselves. This week we will study the last two pieces of spiritual armor that God provides.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/156328 Introduction It comes as a shock to the new or the uninformed believer that the Christian life is a battleground and not a playground. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Brethren

Modern Day Miracles, Do They Happen As You May Think They Should?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 6, 2025

We read of Jesus, and his disciples too, performing great miracles, and so, after studying Christianity for years, you would think that there would come a point … where we should be equipped to perform some kind of miracle … and we do not, so why?

“Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14). Introduction: Although this morning’s gospel reading is very familiar, if we look closely, it is a reading that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-11, Luke 10:16-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Receive Your Compassionate Shepherd’s Care

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 22, 2024

May the Holy Spirit work in us a deeper understanding of one of the ways our Good Shepherd provides compassionate care for us. He does that through the shepherds he sends to us. He does that to equip us for the life of service he calls us to live.

“The LORD is my shepherd.” “I am the Good Shepherd.” “I am Jesus’ little lamb, Ever glad at heart I am.” Generations of believers have loved those kinds of descriptions of God’s love for them and of their relationship to God through faith in Jesus. Shepherd and sheep. Sheep and shepherd. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8, Hebrews 13:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Myspace Or Hisspace Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 2, 2006

A decade ago we were told, “If you wanted to get to really know a kid and what’s going on their life then go look in their bedroom.” Today I’d tell you to look at their MySpace page. MySpace.com is a portal into the world of today’s student and young adul

ON-STAR SERMON SERIES MAKING MYSPACE A SAFE PLACE PROV. 4:23 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2006) “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) Introduction: A decade ago we had a student pastor who told us, “If you wanted to get to really know a kid and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

This I Gotta See! Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 26, 2007

This sermon looks specifically at how Jesus shows us the grace-filled, loving, character of God, and how he does for us what we can not do. Preached at Christmas time during "Family Sunday." Hence, a bit more kid friendly and ad-libbing. (text: 2:11, 3:4

There are a few things I think it would be cool to see: • A train ride across our grand nation, in one of those double decker cars with the glass panorama roof • The inside of a huge submarine • The sunrise and sunset on a remote Pacific island • Even, maybe, • Baseballs “hidden ball trick,” ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Lord Change Me"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 10, 2017

There comes a time, where a person has to draw a line in the sand and say, enough is enough, I can't do it on my own, I'm not going to kid myself anymore, I'm going to lay it all down and trust Jesus for every, single, solitary thing from now on...

Lord change me! 1 John 2:3-6 Voice 3 We know we have joined Him in an intimate relationship because we live out His commands. 4 If someone claims, “I am in an intimate relationship with Him,” but this big talker doesn’t live out His commands, then this individual is a liar and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our God Is Hallelujah Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 25, 2020

Do you remember the VBS kids song, that was a two-part action song? One half would stand up and sing "Hallelu!, Hallelu! and then sit down, and then the other half would stand and sing, "Praise Ye the Lord!" Well its all about giving God the praise.

Our first experience of hearing the word comes of days in VBS and Church camp singing the action song, :Hallelu! Praise ye the Lord. One of the favorite songs today by the popular singer and song writer is by Leonard Cohen called "Hallelujah". The song talks about a broken hallelujah in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Better Choices Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015

A comment my mother made frequently when we were kids with this: “a woman’s work is never done.” My mother worked in a doctor’s office all day, took care of our home and paid most of our bills on her own.

“Making Better Choices” Luke 10:38-42 A comment my mother made frequently when we were kids with this: “a woman’s work is never done.” My mother worked in a doctor’s office all day, took care of our home and paid most of our bills on her own. So she had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-41

Denomination: Baptist