Sermons on Equips:

Bible Study Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

The Bible is more than a book; it is God’s Guidebook for Life.

Focus Passage: II Timothy 3:14-4:4 Supplemental Passage: Rom 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Introduction: During Superbowl XXXVII, (2003) FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Work: Spiritual Growth Is Not An Accident

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 8, 2009

Paul challenges Timothy to focus like a soldier, train like an athlete, and work like a farmer.

HARD WORK: Spiritual Growth is Not an Accident July 5, 2009 In a time of economic crisis, many people today would love some hard work! We also need to work hard spiritually. Ministry and spiritual discipline is often hard work. 2 Timothy 2:1-10 Our salvation is based on grace, not works, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Common Call

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 9, 2016

The LORD knew His plans for Jeremiah, and had a particular end in view (Jeremiah 29:11). The same is true for us: both as Christian individuals, and as Church.

A COMMON CALL. Jeremiah 1:4-10. Throughout history both the Church in general, and churches in particular, have published books of Common Order, Common Worship, and Common Prayer; common lectionaries, common liturgies, and joint statements of faith and mission. This is not necessarily a bad ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glory Of The Messiah

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 1, 2014

We sometimes need to step aside from the busyness of life for more intimate communion with God. The will of Jesus is that all those given to Him by the Father should behold His glory.

THE GLORY OF THE MESSIAH. Matthew 17:1-9. The One who referred to Himself as the ‘Son of man’ had just been acknowledged as the Son of God (Matthew 16:16). Jesus demonstrated the necessity of the Cross, and looked forward to His Second Coming. The Lord also promised a preview of the coming of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relevance Of The Christian Youth

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 30, 2016

THE CHRISTIAN YOUTHS MUST BE POWERED UP TO BE ABLE TO RESIST THE ENEMIES AND TO BE ON FIRE FOR THE LORD EVEN IN THIS END TIME

THE RELEVANCE OF THE CHRISTIAN YOUTH IN THE 21ST CENTURY TEXT- 1 TIMOTHY 4:12-13 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. These ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Set Your Heart

Contributed by David Mende on Jun 5, 2018

What are you setting your heart on? We must set our hearts to study the Word so that we can do it and teach it. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. I’m sure that many of you are excited as today is the last day of exams. No studies, no assignments, no exams, no work duties until the opening service of the 2nd semester. However, as you go for your ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sacramental Gifts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 27, 2018

Every denomination has its own take on sacrament, and some deny that there are any sacraments, even Baptism, that are normally required for salvation. But Scripture helps us solve the problem.

Thursday of the 4th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The forty years that King David ruled over Israel were looked upon in later centuries as a kind of golden age, one that extended into the early years of his son, Solomon. David was chosen by God through the prophet Samuel because he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13, 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

A Set Free Mindset

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 16, 2020

God did what the law could not.

A SET FREE MINDSET. Romans 8:1-5. “Then-now-no” begins the Greek of this wonderful chapter of God’s Book. This firm negation placed right at the beginning of the sentence serves to emphasise the absolute impossibility of there ever being any “condemnation” - to whom? “To those in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Using All Your Resources? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jul 31, 2019

Our God who is not bound by space or time has closed every gap there is by sending Jesus, his only begotten Son to this fallen place; just so we'll have every resource we could possibly need in order to conquer all obstacles. Either we are for the Lord or we are not! It is as simple as that!

God did not make us to be a part of this demanding lifestyle, to struggle through it and to be swayed by its complexities, and to be buried eternally without even a trace of our spiritual identity. If this is what we think life is all about; we really don't know a thing about God's ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 16:2

Renewed Strength For The New Year

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Jan 2, 2021

The year 2020 has been the year of the unexpected which has left many in distress and discouragement. As we begin the journey this year , we need a renewed strength from the Lord.

TOPIC: RENEWED STRENGTH FOR THE NEW YEAR TEXT:ISAIAH 40:31. " But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint." The year 2020 has been a year of the unexpected, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Short, Sweet And Ignorant

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 19, 2016

There is common phrase that is often heard from people who have attended weddings, baby dedications and other religious ceremonies, "That was short and sweet, just like I like it."

Short, Sweet and Ignorant The Consequences of Not Wanting To Hear From God The Bible says, "Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil." (Ecclesiastes 5:1) There is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glory Of The Messiah. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 9, 2023

We sometimes need to step aside from the busyness of life for more intimate communion with God. The will of Jesus is that all those given to Him by the Father should behold His glory.

THE GLORY OF THE MESSIAH. Abridged. Matthew 17:1-9. The One who referred to Himself as the ‘Son of man’ had just been acknowledged as the Son of God (cf. Matthew 16:16). Jesus demonstrated the necessity of the Cross, and looked forward to His Second Coming. The Lord also promised a preview ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Awake And Prepare!

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 12, 2023

This is a parable spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ, a story that holds timeless truths that resonate with the core of our faith. The Parable of the Ten Virgins.

Today, we gather to explore the profound wisdom hidden within the pages of the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verses 1-13. This is a parable spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ, a story that holds timeless truths that resonate with the core of our faith. The Parable of the Ten Virgins. As we dive into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Transformed By Truth: Overcoming Temptation 1 Corinthians 10:13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 18, 2024

1 Corinthians 10:13, a verse that provides profound insights into overcoming temptation through the truth of God's Word. Join me as we explore the promises of God, understand the transformative power of truth in the face of temptation, and discover the pathway to victory in Christ.

Transformed by Truth: Overcoming Temptation Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative words of 1 Corinthians 10:13, a verse that provides profound insights into overcoming temptation through the truth of God's Word. Join me as we explore the promises of God, understand the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Peter 2:9, Psalm 119:11, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 John 4:4, Romans 8:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Flight Into Egypt And The Massacre Of The Innocents. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2022

Out of Egypt have I called my Son. Matthew 2:15.

THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT AND THE MASSACRE OF THE INNOCENTS. Abridged. Matthew 2:13-23. MATTHEW 2:13. Joseph was called into exile. It is important that we do not linger in the place where we have been, but continue to follow the leading of God in our spiritual walk. After all, wherever God places ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational