Sermons on Equips:

Break The Cycle Of Spiritual Osmosis

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jun 4, 2011

Don't let anyone deceive you. Associating with bad people will ruin decent people. The Bible gives us a good indication about the effects of associating with what is called “bad people”. Some kind of Osmosis happens.

1 Corinthians 15:33 (God’s Word Translation) Don't let anyone deceive you. Associating with bad people will ruin decent people. (New Living Translation) Don't be fooled by those who say such things, for "bad company corrupts good character.” (International Standard Version) Stop being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leadership Part 13: A Life Of Significance Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 27, 2011

God has called us to lead a life of Sacrifice. But before we reach there, we should be able to lead a life of significance, so that we can influence others.

Servant Leadership Part 13 A life of Significance All of us sitting here this afternoon, know that God has called us to be set apart. However, many of us struggle with the thought of how do we really set ourselves apart. I hope the thoughts that I share during the next 45 minutes will help us in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Living Example

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Young believers are to set an example for others to follow

A Living Example 1 Timothy 4:12-13 Series: You Pick July 14, 2013 Morning Message Series introduction: We are starting a new series of messages based on questions and topics collected for Teens and Young Adults within the church. Young leaders from the Bible David – a teenager when he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Men Of God Spoke And Holy Spirit Moved Them To Speak

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016

To show that GOD brought home His WORDS to us by using holy men of GOD and they were moved to speak by the HOLY SPIRIT GOD's WORDS to us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you speaking GOD'S WORDS? Yes. I memorized a lot and I speak it out whenever the circumstances need it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD brought home His WORDS to us by using holy men of GOD and they were moved to speak by the HOLY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Men Of God Spoke And Holy Spirit Moved Them To Speak

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD brought home His WORDS to us by using holy men of GOD and they were moved to speak by the HOLY SPIRIT GOD's WORDS to us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you speaking GOD'S WORDS? Yes. I memorized a lot and I speak it out whenever the circumstances need it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD brought home His WORDS to us by using holy men of GOD and they were moved to speak by the HOLY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called, Commanded, And Commissioned By God Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Sep 9, 2016

Expository sermon from the gospel of Mark

The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 11: "Called, Commanded, and Commissioned by God" (Mark 6:7-13) June 7, 2015 Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor All of us are uniquely, distinctively, and purposely made by our Heavenly Father. He knows ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking The Best For Others Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 19, 2016

The virtues of goodness and kindness do not come to us naturally and just like the other virtues of Jesus we need to be taught them. Imagine if you will two small children wanting the same toy at the same time. You get the point. We have to be taught.

Seeking the best for others Kindness and goodness 1 Peter 3:8-18 8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Bitter Cup ►part 1◄ Series

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Jun 29, 2015

Jesus asked, "Are we willing to partake of the bitter cup He partook of. Are you willing?"

Bitter Cup (Part-1) Word from The Lord: Thus says the LORD LORD... PREACH THIS WORD TO MY PEOPLE. TELL THEM TO BE READY TO DRINK OF THE BITTER CUP. THUS SAYS THE LORD Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as My Father hath sent Me, even so send I you. ~John 20:21 In these last days, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Apostolic

The Study Of Sound Words Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015

The Study Of Sound Words

The Study Of Sound Words 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: "Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Growing Through Focus And Forgetting Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

Focus our lives allows us to forget and move forward.

GROWING THROUGH FOCUS AND FORGETTING PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14 NOT THAT I HAVE ALREADY OBTAINED IT OR HAVE ALREADY BECOME PERFECT, BUT I PRESS ON SO THAT I MAY LAY HOLD OF THAT FOR WHICH ALSO I WAS LAID HOLD OF BY CHRIST JESUS. 13  BRETHREN, I DO NOT REGARD MYSELF AS HAVING LAID HOLD OF IT YET; BUT ONE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Laser? Consider Stupidityas A Lack Of Focus

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 11, 2016

I use a candle, a flashlight, and a laser. We studer George A. Custer's mistakes that lead to 275 needless deaths. The lesson is priorities and focus.

LASER? CONSIDER STUPIDITY AS A LACK OF FOCUS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I use 3 items at the close of this lesson... 1. A CANDLE 2. A FLASHLIGHT 3. A LASER HAVE WE EVER CONSIDERED WHAT WE ARE BUILDING? AND HOW WE ARE BUILDING? Use to lady's would sew dresses and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ready And Watching Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016

Advent is a season of preparation. Be ready and watching for Christ’s coming.

In October 2003, a string of Southern California wildfires eventually claimed two-dozen lives. The flames moved at a speed faster than people could flee. Responding to complaints that some residents did not receive enough warning, Sgt. Conrad Grayson said, "We are begging people to leave, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Other

Love Yourself Series

Contributed by Rodney Barlow on Feb 29, 2016

We are commanded to love God with everything we have and we are commanded to love our neighbor, but tucked in between that thought is to love ourselves. This lesson will help you love yourself in Godly fashion.

Love Yourself Mar 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. Mar 12:31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joshua Meets His Namesake

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 13, 2017

There are two Joshuas in the Bible.

Joshua Meets His Namesake Joshua 5:13-6:5 When Moses died, the Lord had appointed Joshua to take his place. Joshua had proven himself a man of courage. He and Caleb were the only two spies who had given a good report about Canaan 40 years earlier. The other spies agreed the land was good, but the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"On Eagles" Wings

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2015

A reassuring message from a long-silent God to all who need hope.

For some people, life is drudgery, and then you die. What are we resting our hopes and dreams on? Where is our peace in life and our security for eternity? The prophet Isaiah proclaims to our great relief that we can rest in God's care--now and forever. This is a wonderfully reassuring chapter, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Congregational