Sermons on Equipping The Saints:

Unconquerable-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2020

4 of 4. Paul describes the reasons God's people are unconquerable! God's people have a telling disposition that betrays the fact that they are unconquerable. A disposition for being & remaining unconquerable is/shines thru...

UNCONQUERABLE-IV—2Corinthians 4:1-18 Attention: Undaunted/Unintimidated/Immovable No Stairs For You! An older lady lived on the third floor of a boardinghouse with no elevator. Unfortunately one day she broke her leg. Knowing her housing situation, as the doctor put a cast on the leg, he sternly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Private Worship Is Essential For A Healthy Relationship With God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 17, 2018

Though public worship is vital to the growth of a congregation, private worship must never be neglected. In fact, private worship is essential if we will worship corporately. The message explores by examining an incident in the life of Gideon.

“As soon as Gideon heard the telling of the dream and its interpretation, he worshiped.” [1] Pastors will not have spent much time in the pastorate until they learn the awful truth that preparing for worship is such intense work and so demanding that worship may often be ignored! It is a tragic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding The Good Deposit Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 25, 2015

The message explores what Paul meant when he urged Timothy to guard the good deposit. Preachers are point men in the battle to stand firm against error, but the congregation must join them in this task.

“By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.” [1] Servants of Christ demonstrate a dynamic interplay of divine sovereignty and human responsibility in the exercise of the ministry God has assigned each one. One writer, citing an old maxim of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

The New Experience

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jan 14, 2003

The disciples of Christ are instructed to wait for the Holy Spirit.

The New Experience Acts 1:5-8 I. Introduction a. The Holy Spirit is necessary in our Christian walk. He is the power source that drives us in our daily walk. It’s also the Holy Spirit that convicts us of our sins, and it is Him that draws unbelievers to Christ. One of the main rules of Scuba ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grow Up In All Aspects In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2003

"I want to, I need to, be more like Jesus." Thirty-four dimensions of maturity in Christ. When I became a man, I put away childish things -- including the fear of childishness and the desire to be grown-up.

The Problem of Becoming Mature in Many Aspects Ephesians 4:15-15 The word teleios is the Greek word used for maturity. It implies a wholeness, perfection and completeness. Growing up in all aspects in Christ is a life-long exercise in discipling ourselves for the purpose of godliness. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Abusers

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 24, 2010

Jesus warns against abusing His "little ones." The study of this saying becomes vital to the welfare of contemporary congregations.

“The disciples came to Jesus, saying, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, ‘Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Seated At The Table Of Brokenness

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 22, 2019

Is there purpose in my pain? Does God care when I hurt? By examining the life of the Apostle Paul, we can gain an eternal perspective of why God allows us to be broken by the trials of this life.

“I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into paradise—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows— and he heard things that cannot be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

28 - Paul’s Preaching, Plan And Plea For Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 13, 2021

This is the 28th of 30 Studies on the Book of Romans.

Romans 15:14-16 14 Now I myself am confident concerning you, my brethren, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. 15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written more boldly to you on some points, as reminding you, because of the grace given to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33, Romans 12:1, Isaiah 52:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back To Bethel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 4, 2021

Return to the Lord and let Him remind you of His commitment to you and renew your faith to face life’s sorrows.

There is an old West African proverb which says, “The man who tries to walk two roads will split his pants.” (Janet Weiss, Leesburg, Florida, heard in a conversation by her father, a missionary to the Maninka tribe; www.PreachingToday.com) That’s the way it is with those who try to live for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29, 2 Timothy 2:13, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fear To Faith

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 17, 2023

doubting leads from fear to strengthening faith

John 20:19-31 Welcome to ‘Low Sunday,’ the first Sunday of the fifty days of Eastertide. After all the jubilation, misery, and rejoicing of last week, nothing can hold a candle to Holy Week. If you take a few seconds, you can figure out why it is called ‘Low Sunday.’ This Sunday is also called ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Mark 3:18, Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:15

Denomination: Episcopal

Tag - You're It! Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 18, 2010

A study of chapter 33 verses 1 through33

Ezekiel 33: 1 – 33 Tag – You’re it! “1 Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say to them: ‘When I bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from their territory and make ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Governed By Descent

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2012

Certain traits are ascribed/attributed to/associated with Jesus by virtue of His descent. But What traits/attributes? 4 traits/attributes of Jesus that are His by descent. By virtue of Descent, Jesus has a peculiar...

GOVERNED By DESCENT—Luke 3:23-38 Attention: A middle school in Oregon faced a unique problem. A number of girls were beginning to use lipstick & would put it on in the bathroom. After they put on their lipstick, they would press their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of little lip prints. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Overseer’s Fitness-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 26, 2012

6 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-VI—1Timothy 3:1-7 Oversight of the local church requires a certain fitness. Need: Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive/unequivocal. ?What character traits define ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Holy Hug Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 4, 2013

The "holy kiss" was a common way to show love and acceptance in the early church. What was that "kiss" intended to accomplish for God and how can we (who often don’t do that) accomplish the same goals?

OPEN: For the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be looking at what the Bible says about kissing (pause). You know, the Bible is just FULL of kissing. There are stories where sons kiss their fathers. Friends kissing friends/ brothers kissing brothers. People kissing false idols. Kissing between a woman ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Your Time Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 7, 2014

To avoid appointing unqualified people to the eldership, the elders must take time to know these candidates.

“Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. (No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.) The sins of some people are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist