Sermons on Sweat Equity:

Spiritual Warfare: Belt And Breastplate

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 10, 2009

Paul has clearly communicated the great riches we have in Christ. That is our identity. Then he communicated the walk we should have in Christ that is activity. Now he speaks of the spiritual reality of war with an enternal enemy Satan. Realize the rea

Intro: Ephesians is a book of identity. It is a book that can be split into two parts believe and behavior. You can say that in many ways. Identity who we are in Christ, activity how we act as Christ followers. Watchman Nee breaks Paul’s letter into three parts, sit, walk, stand. Paul has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Prayer Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 2, 2007

2 of 3 messages on the Last Hours of Jesus. This message is about Jesus Prayer in Gethsemane

The Last Hours April 1, 2007 – Palm Sunday The Last Prayer When God says “No” What do you do when God says no? Some people get mad. Some stomp their feet and rage at the forces of the world. In the movie Forest Gump, Lt. Dan hauls his legless body up the mast on a rope and bosun’s chair in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:35-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bringing Out Your Best Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

How Joseph of Arimathaea was changed by coming face to face with Jesus

Bringing out your best Face to Face / July 22nd 2007 Intro: One of my favorite things about God is His ability to transform a person’s life. He beautifully sets people free from sin and bondage and firmly establishes His character into their lives. He brings out your best Those interactions ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Fall To Pieces Together

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 30, 2006

When tough times come and we fall to pieces, we will nto survive unless we gather around each other to comfort, support, love, and model Jesus.

Let’s Fall to Pieces Together Luke 22:39-46 January 22, 2006 There is a medium sized city in Indiana which has a Methodist Church in the heart of the downtown area. Members of the church include some of the leaders of the community: Business owners, entrepreneurs, city politicians, doctors, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Methodist

Laws For Living

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Apr 10, 2006

The 10 commandments and their relevance to today.

Laws for Living Exodus 20:1-17 March 19, 2006 One of the worksheets the Pastor gave Deb and I to do as we sat in his office for pre-marital counseling was to make a list of expectations that we had for each other and our upcoming life long marriage. We were to fill out a sheet of paper listing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time For A Faith Lift

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 29, 2005

How to respond when we face seemingly insurmountable challenges.

TIME FOR A FAITH LIFT Genesis 18:1-15; Luke 1: 5-25 1. There’s a company on the Internet called Face Lift, aggressively marketing their non-surgical rejuvenating product. Their web page states: • Think about it . . . you can look younger in just 15 minutes. Simply apply our formula, and lift 10 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

I Thirst

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 3, 2010

A thirst must be satisfied.

John 19:28 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Loved Me Any Way

Contributed by Ray Williams on Jul 15, 2011

How do I know that God loves me?

He Loved me any way. John 15:9 (NKJ) How do I know that God loves me? John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have A Ton Of Stuff And A Ounce Of Faith?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 1, 2017

Life can tend to become a trap of habits and thinking patterns that define us. We have opportunities before us. Leave your comfort zone and do more than you ever dreamed... Bend your back and get to work.

DO WE HAVE A TON OF STUFF WITH AN OUNCE OF FAITH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:30-34, Matthew 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Seeing Jesus In The Day Of Atonement” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 12, 2017

All kind of significance can be seen in the observance of the Day of Atonement.

“The Day of Atonement” is the English translation for the Hebrew, “Yom Kippur.” “Kippur” is the Hebrew word “kaphar” meaning “to cover.” Specifically, atonement refers to God covering our sin. Yom Kippur fell on the 10th day of Tishri, the seventh Hebrew month, and was observed between the Feast of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

Feet? I Feel So Sorry For My Self!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 23, 2023

Asaph's feet were slipping he was watching other people.When we lose our focus we are doomed for trouble.

FEET? I FEEL SO SORRY FOR MYSELF? ARE WE SO EMPTY THAT WE CAN NOT UNDERSTAND? SO BLIND WE CANNOT SEE? SO DEAF WE CANNOT HEAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part lesson) As children we sang: Watch your feet, watch your feet where they go. For the Father up above is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-3, Ephesians 6:15, Exodus 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anxiety (Part 1): Understanding Anxiety, Its Symptoms, Types, And Cases In The Bible Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 7, 2021

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. That is why we need to understand what anxiety is, its symptoms, various types of anxiety, and the factors that cause it before we learn to deal with it biblically.

Intro: A pastor in the countryside was retiring after 35 years of serving in the church. As he came to clear out his bedroom, he found a small bowl with five eggs and $1,000 in it. Baffled, he called his wife, "Honey, what is this little basket under the bed with five eggs and $1,000 in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:10-11, Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:6, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ultimately Love Is Salvation

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Aug 6, 2023

His love endures forever. God loves all people created by Him. God feeds and sustains us with the Bread of Life. Jesus is the demonstration of the Father's extravagant love. God is love.

Psalm 100 Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. 3 Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter into His gates with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:34-37, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 7:9-10, Luke 15:1-7, 1 John 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

"What Is Truth?” Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Apr 1, 2004

In the midst of a cynical world; cynical about politics; cynical about moral values; cynical about religion; we need a foundation of truth to sustain us.

 200416.ser “What Is Truth?” CLBC March 28, 2004 a.m. Subject: Truth Theme: Living in Truth Passage: John 18:28 - 38 Text: John 18: 38 Do you hear the note of cynicism in ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38, John 18:38

Denomination: Baptist

Joy To The World! Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 7, 2004

Christmas is about the joy found in Christ

(adapted from Bob Russell) SERIES: “CHRISTMAS CAROL THEOLOGY” TEXT: PSALM 98 TITLE: “JOY TO THE WORLD” INTRODUCTION: A. Christmas can be quite stressful --planning parties, buying just the right gifts, preparing elaborate meals ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ