Sermons on Tool:

"What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us Stronger" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

This message looks at God's toolbox to find the tools that God uses to craft us into a more mature believer.

The Road to Spiritual Maturity “What Doesn’t kill us makes us Stronger” James 1:1-12 Let’s begin this morning with a few brief facts we need to know about the book of James. 1. It was written sometime prior to AD 62. 2. It was written by James, the brother of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Authority And Power Should Not Lead You Astray

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 11, 2018

Authority and power should be tools in our hands for the fulfillment of the ultimate plan of God and not to lead us astray

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: AUTHORITY AND POWER SHOULD NOT LEAD YOU ASTRAY Acts 28:7-12 King James Version (KJV) 7 In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously. 8 And it came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:7-12

Denomination: Charismatic

I Will Be A Unifying Member Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

Satan's greatest tool in undermining the work of the local church is disunity. The church is called to be unified in purpoose and passion.

Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Be a Unifying Member” Ephesians 4:1-6 Open Last week, we started a six week series based on Thom Rainer’s book I Am a Church Member. I said that this will be a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Drawn Unto Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 3, 2018

As we are drawn unto Jesus, we have to become tools to draw many more unto Him

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: DRAWN UNTO JESUS John 12:31-33King James Version (KJV) 31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. 33 This he said, signifying what ...read more

Scripture: John 12:31-33

Denomination: Charismatic

The Priority Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 21, 2016

Thankfulness is a critical tool in the believers toolbox, one highly valued by God Himself. It should become an addiction.

The Priority of Thankfulness (Ephesians 5:18-20, Colossians 3:16-17) 1. The idea of being Thankful is often left open-ended in our day. TO GOD. 2. Harriet was an atheist. One morning she & a Christian lady-friend stepped out into the glories of a beautiful fall morning. As Harriet saw the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

But God Gave The Increase Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 10, 2020

We are tools in the Hands of God. We do nothing good in the eyes of God unless He is in it.

Throughout this series, we have looked at where God interjects, or otherwise interferes with the course of human events. Because if left up to our own ways and devices, we would flounder and fail. But God knows our hearts, and despite the wickedness of our hearts, God gave us Jesus, “while we were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

By Sharing Your Testimony, You Expose The Devil's Lies And Declare God's Victory. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 2, 2024

As believers, we have a powerful tool at our disposal to combat the devil's schemes and lies.

As believers, we have a powerful tool at our disposal to combat the devil's schemes and lies. our testimony. Our personal experiences of God's redemption, grace, and transformation are a testament to the devil's defeat and God's victory. Lets explore what the Bible says about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-31, Isaiah 61:7, Psalm 96:3, Mark 5:19-20

When Persecution Comes Calling

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on May 13, 2024

The Church has been missing a valuable tool in fighting oppression. The authority of Christ remains on our lips.

For anyone that has been following the news there are a growing number of stories that speak of the persecution of Christians. For many, such articles seem surreal, they remain so far removed from our current peaceful existence that we find no reason to try and relate, let alone guard ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6-7

Denomination: *other

The Dangers Of Abusing Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025

Spiritual gifts are holy and precious tools from God. When they are abused, they bring dishonour, judgment, and destruction.

THE DANGERS OF ABUSING SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:18-21 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Romans 11:29, Jude 1:11 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are divine endowments given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy In The Midst Of Trouble PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024

Encourages embracing trials with joy as they are divine tools for shaping us into Christ's image through faith and perseverance.

Welcome, beloved family, to this place of peace and purpose. We are here, gathered in the warmth of fellowship, to delve into the depths of the Word and to draw from its wellspring of wisdom. We are here, not by accident or coincidence, but by divine appointment. For the Lord has a word for us ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Topics: Testing Of Faith, Patience

“don’t Judge!” Satan's Tool To Shut You Up!

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 24, 2014

The issue of Gay Marriage has become a focal point of controversy in America and Christians who've attempted to join the national conversation are told to "Stop Judging!" Is it "judging" to say what God says?

“DON’T JUDGE!” Satan's Tool to Shut You Up! Mt. 7:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the Redneck who called Butterball’s Thanksgiving Turkey Talk-Line to tell the operator he’d cut his turkey in half with a chain saw and wanted to know if the oil from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building Community - Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

We need to encourage one another, because encouragement is a powerful tool to help one another persevere in faith.

Lately, we’ve been discussing what it means for the church to be a community, and how we can build and maintain a sense of community in the church. Why is this topic important? In our country, social bonds have been steadily eroding for the last forty years. People are less connected, less ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Smoke & Mirrors

Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2001

Satan has many tools of deception and he knows how to use them against saint and sinner alike.

SMOKE AND MIRRORS James 1:22 -25 “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: for he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cares Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jun 27, 2007

Series start to learn about how to stand when others fall to trials of life. Cares are a tool of the Devil.

Standing In the Storm(Cares) There is a parable in Matt.7 and Luke 6 about two houses. One is built on a rock and another was built on sand. This is a great lesson about the way ALL PEOPLE face storms in life. One house stood while the other fell. This is the way people do when faced with all the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:13-19, Mark 4:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How A Man Loves His Wife & Children

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 12, 2011

This sermon deals with the challenge of men seeing their family as God's tool to make men holy rather than happy.

How Does A Man Show Love For His Family God has placed within every man the potential for greatness when it comes to being a leader in his family. One can be a great husband or a great father regardless of the amount of money he has in the bank, regardless of the color of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed