Sermons on Equipping The Saints:

First Things First

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

What is the first thing one must do to insure his or her spiritual growth? Paul told Titus something that may surprise you.

FIRST THINGS FIRST Titus 1:1-5 Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount, “Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect,” (Matt. 5:48). That’s a rather tall order, wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-5

Mission Sunday 2017

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Missions opportunities are all around us local, regional, national and international. Is God calling you to a mission field of some kind. Be open to His call and let the love of Jesus fuel your faith to serve.

Mission Sunday 2017 1 Peter 1:17-23 "Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do What You Are

Contributed by John Roy on Feb 22, 2001

God has called and equipped us to do what we are.

DO WHAT YOU ARE Once upon a time the animals decided they should do something meaningful to meet the challenges of the new world. So they organized a school. They developed an activity curriculum of climbing, swimming, running, and flying. To make the administration easier all the animals took all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-4

Denomination: *other

Facing A Difficult Assignment From God

Contributed by Rick Johnson on Dec 1, 2000

When God calls a leader He equips him to be successful in the task.

Joshua was facing the greatest crisis of his life. It was two-fold: (1) following Moses as the leader of the nation - 1:1, and (2) facing a great task in leading the people - 1:2-4. The former dealt with possible rejection and the latter with personal inadequacy. God will stretch you in your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: Thrilled By A Thriller Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on May 17, 2006

Decontructing Brown’s conjecture to equip believer’s to share the truth.

The DaVinci Code – Fact or Fiction Thrilled by a Thriller – 1 Pt. 2:1-3 Insert: Unlocking the DaVinci Code Intro Video Clip Intro: Treachery, religious fanaticism, murder, an ancient conspiracy, secret societies, erotic spirituality and feminism are just a few of the plot lines in the 2003 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Specific Jobs? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 5, 2018

God calls people to work but equips them to do godly work!

God calls people to work but gifts and also calls for rest and instructs! Part of God's plan for everyone is to do work using what God has given each person BUT also calls every person to rest in God and listen to His instructions! Are we putting God’s gifts to work? Are we resting God’s Way? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Ways Are Higher!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 25, 2013

His ways are higher! He would equip you well for the job!

His ways are higher! Isaiah 55:9 " For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.” I desperately needed God to release help for me; with truckload of work, I had very few hands to do it. Top priority was one more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Daring To Commit Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

As believers in Jesus we must be committed to exalting, embracing, equipping and extending

DARING TO COMMIT When was the last time to went to an all you can eat buffet? It is funny to watch people in line. They stand in front of the salad area they and think, I really don’t want to fill up my plate; there might be something better later on. Then they go down a little bit further to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Never Guides Where He Doesn't Also Provide Series

Contributed by Bob Reccord on Aug 7, 2006

Theme: God guides and provides for your mission one step at a time. (Principle 7 from Made to Count)

Theme: God guides and provides for your mission one step at a time. (Principle 7 from Made to Count) Introduction: Carpe Diem! A life of adventure. A life of significance, not merely success. That’s what we all really want deep inside our hearts - even if the first part of our life has been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006

This is the seventh in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

CHANGING THE CLIMATE – PART 7 OF 8 The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit As you know I have been preaching a series based around Changing The Climate that we live in – changing the environment that we work in rather than the other way around. Jesus said in ACTS 1:8, "But you shall receive power when the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gifts And Growth

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 21, 2023

In these verses we learn that our Lord Jesus Christ has given spiritual gifts to each believer. And that there is a purpose for the gifts. Too often many believers do not use the spiritual gifts that have been given to them. Surely our Lord does not want us to waste them.

Alba 5-21-2023 GIFTS AND GROWTH Ephesians 4:7-16 Last Sunday was Mother's Day and my wife, Janine, was given several gifts. One of the gifts was a pre-paid card for a restaurant where we sometimes go. Guess what, we went there this past week and she intended to share, but when I paid, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fit Man - A Study Of The Garments Of Aaron - The Linen Coat Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

The significance of Aaron's linen coat and its connection to the NT saint.

Exodus 28:1-8 KJV And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. [2] And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith, Part 4 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 24, 2011

Part 4 of 6 in a series on exploring "Faith". This message focuses on understanding that in our faith we must come together at the church for one purpose -- to continue the Earthly ministry of Jesus Christ by introducing others to the Father.

The Purpose of the Church (Faith Series, Part 4) Various Scriptures - Always been varying opinions about the functions of the church - This morning, we are going to look at its four highest priorities - As we seek to grow in faith, we must continue to grow towards God - When things continue to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Said ...... Pt 2 Come And Follow Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Apr 26, 2009

The Red Bits, what follows Jesus said are the most powerful life altering words you ever hear. you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

I want to encourage us as a Church to spend time in the “red bits of the Bible.” The “red bits” are generally preceded by the grammatical necessity “Jesus said.” What follows “Jesus said” are the most powerful words ever spoken in human history and if received by faith they can have life changing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is The Church Like A Box Of Crayons?

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

Before the service, take a box of crayons and pass a few of them out. [to be picked up during the message] Forrest Gump may have said that life is like a box of chocolates BUT I believe the church is like a box of crayons.

Before the service, take a box of crayons and pass a few of them out. [to be picked up during the message] Eph 4:11-16 NKJV - 11 And He Himself gave some [to be] apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist