Sermons on Equipping:

Potential Or Productivity

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 30, 2005

With all your potential, why are just sitting on the church pew?

POTENTIAL OR PRODUCTIVITY 07/31/05 AM I believe this morning that within this assembly lays the potential to do great things for God. I believe sitting on these pews, are people with the potential to be great preachers, teachers, peoples with great witness abilities, care ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beginning With The Word

Contributed by Kevin White on Jun 12, 2004

A sermon to indicate our purpose as we begin a new pastorate.

Beginning With The Word SUMC 06/13/2004 Good morning! Stephanie and I are so glad to be here serving as your pastors. Since the day we told the D.S. we would be happy to take this appointment, I have stewed over this message. I feel like this is a very important message. We need ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Isaiah 55:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

If I Had Wings, I Would Fly Away...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 19, 2003

We look at flight or fight, and the tendancies to avoid problems. We look at dying dreams vs. birthing dreams.

IF I HAD WINGS, I WOULD FLY AWAY ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1. I START THIS LESSON WITH A GALILEO THERMOMETER IN EASY SIGHT. A Galileo thermometer works a little different from most thermometers. There is a series of glass bulbs floating within the cylinder of fluid. All ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:6, Romans 7:19-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Armor Of God #1 Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 19, 2009

A sermon on the armor of God from Ephesians 6:14-15 (Introduction adapted from Sermons4Kids and illustrations adapted from The Christian’s Armor by Betty Lukens)

Sermon for 10/18/2009 The Armor of God Part #1 (Ephesians 6:10-15) Introduction: Have the children come up front and sit on front pew. Have at least two teenagers help demonstrate skateboards and protective gear. Let’s pretend that you have just gotten your first skateboard and you are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grow Up! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2009

We are to be growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, and we are to be moving towards maturity in the faith. This sermon looks at this teaching more closely.

Grow Up! Text: Ephesians 4:13-16 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Nostalgia is a powerful thing. Have you ever noticed that when some people talk about the past they refer to it as the “Good ole days?” TV commercials have picked up on this. I remember seeing the commercials for Life cereal where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

Spiritual gifts are given to prepare God's people for service and for building up the body of Christ.

Understanding Spiritual Gifts The spiritual gifts can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Romans 12:6-8 - Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Samson's Mum Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 3, 2008

The are many characters in the Bible whose name is not even mentioned, but they are there for a reason, and we can still learn from their lives.

Little Known Characters #2 – Samson’s Mum 2nd March 2008 am Who can tell me who Samson’s mother was? There are many characters in the Bible whose name is not even mentioned. However, we have already seen that there are no mistakes in the Bible and even though their name is not mentioned, their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Itruths: Iknow

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Sep 10, 2007

Our responsibility is always to make sure that we are basing our lives on the truth.

iTRUTHS: iKnow Life Lessons for the iPod Generation, part 1 Fact versus fallacy. This is something that we deal with every single day. We try to determine what is real, what is genuine in our lives…and what is not. And, in our world today, these types of distinctions are not always as easy as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Where To Serve God

Contributed by Babatunde Bello on Aug 8, 2011

SERVICE TO GOD

At churches globally, there are various Departments which cater for the different sectors of the ministry i.e. an avenue to serve God. Ushering Department The ushering department is responsible for ushering members of the congregation into designated seats or areas in the auditorium. They are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:12-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How We Got Our Bibles Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 8, 2012

A study of the book of 2 Timothy chapter 3 verses 15 through 17

2 Timothy 3: 15 – 17 How We Got Our Bibles 15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Chosen For Fruitful Living

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 17, 2015

The purpose of our salvation and commission is to produce fruits that will bring glory to God. Faithfulness in bearing fruits will attract the blessings of God and commendation, while unfruitfulness will attract the wrath of God and eternal condemnation.

CHOSEN FOR FRUITFUL LIVING Study Text: John 15: 1 - 16 Joh 15:1 I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. Joh 15:2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away. And every one that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bring forth more fruit. Joh 15:3 Now ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ascension Of Elijah: An Exposition Of 2 Kings 2:1-12

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2021

There is profound meaning in Elijah being taken up to heaven in a fiery chariot.

The Ascension of Elijah: An Exposition of 2 Kings 2:1-12 It has been said: “No one leaves this world alive.” Everyone knows what this means. Everyone is going to die. But what does one do with this knowledge? Some would turn the saying into “You only live once; so go for all the gusto you can.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12, Mark 9:2-9, Acts 1:1-11, John 10:41, Malachi 4:5, 1 Corinthians 15:53, Luke 9:54, Mark 9:1, Mark 9:10-13, 2 Kings 2:1-2, 2 Kings 2:6-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mere Stones/Reminders-7 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 2, 2017

7 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

MERE STONES/Reminders-VII—Joshua 4:1-24 Reminder, Recall, Memorial, Symbol, Post-it notes, String on finger Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. What are some ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Calling Of The Twelve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 10, 2017

Jesus called twelve men to serve as disciples. These men came from different backgrounds, varied occupations, and unique personalities. Jesus used ordinary men in extraordinary ways. That should challenge and encourage every believer.

The Calling of the Twelve Mark 3: 13-21 Surely you would agree that our study thus far has revealed a very busy, and often difficult time for Jesus. His ministry had gained momentum and immense popularity among the common people. Everywhere Jesus went, He was met with large crowds of people, all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Days

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 24, 2020

Only someone who is completely out of touch with reality would dispute the fact that we are living in the last days. The question is... What is the church going to look like in the last days? What can we expect to see through the church?

The Holy Spirit witnesses to us concerning the last days, and he tells us what to expect. He tells us the attitude and the spirit that will prevail in the hearts of the wicked. (2 Timothy 3:1-5 ) KJV “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. [2] For men shall be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal