Sermons on Upbuilding:

Take Your Time Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 7, 2014

To avoid appointing unqualified people to the eldership, the elders must take time to know these candidates.

“Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. (No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.) The sins of some people are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Won't Let This Giant Live Any Longer!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 20, 2019

We who follow the Christ face giants with stunning regularity. Studying David's bold fight with Goliath will suggest the manner in which we must conduct battle against these giants.

“When the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine. And David put his hand in his bag and took out a stone and slung it and struck the Philistine on his forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:48-51

Denomination: Baptist

Controlling Your Tongue - Philippians 4:5a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 3, 2022

The virtues that lead to unity

Philippians 4:5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. Introduction David’s brothers were all at the front lines of the battle, fighting for King Saul against the Philistines, and David gets sent to bring some food to his brothers. When he arrives, he asks what’s going on, and his brother ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5

The Prayer God Will Always Answer

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 10, 2021

Praying with confidence requires us to know God and to know what He has promised. Then, when we present the requests prompted by God's promise, we must defer to Him so that He is honoured in us.

“In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, by descent a Mede, who was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans—in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, perceived in the books the number of years that, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, must pass before the end of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

"unlocking The Nine Spiritual Gifts & Understanding Their Operation."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 24, 2022

This message offers insights into the nine spiritual gifts within the body of Christ, helping us recognize their misuse and highlighting their transformative life-changing power when aligned with the Holy Spirit.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Corinthians 12:1-3) (1) "Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant." (2) "Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-16, 1 Corinthians 12:7, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Ephesians 4:7-13, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Ephesians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

[bible Declaration Promises] Prayers Book By (William R. Nabaza) - Aka. Pinoy Weblord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2019

It was made using E-sword version 11.0.6 and e-sword Tooltip v. 2.78 I only use GOD'S WORD to declare before GOD, angels and men.

I. Introduction: [Bible Declaration Promises] Prayers Book by (William R. Nabaza) - aka. pinoy weblord It was made using E-sword version 11.0.6 and e-sword Tooltip v. 2.78 I only use GOD'S WORD to declare before GOD, angels and men. For this to be effective you need to pray this out loud ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Psalm 57:2, Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy To The World! Why God’s Glory Demands A Global Choir - Psalm 67 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 16, 2025

You pay taxes because you have to. You eat banana splits because you want to. Make it your goal to make your commitment to missions more like your commitment to banana splits than like your commitment to paying taxes.

Introduction: Making missions a delight I am on a quest in my spiritual life at this time to convert more and more of the things I do from mere discipline to the expression of or pursuit of joy. The man who can’t stand being around his wife but who forces himself to take her out on dates anyway ...read more

The Book Of James In 11 Lesons Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007

This series of teachings covers the book of James, and is adaptable to adult of teen groups. It has been used with succes for both the adult Home Fellowships of Hosanna Church and the Grades 9 & 10 Bible class of Oxford Hills Christian Academy.

THE BOOK OF JAMES A BIBLE STUDY IN 11 LESSONS 2005: Pastor Eric J. Hanson 77 Oxford Street South Paris, ME 04281 207 890-5979 evenings 207 539-2295 daytimes ehanson1@verizon.net THE BOOKOF JAMES A HOME FELLOWSHIP STUDY Lesson 1: Introduction By Eric J. Hanson (Please look up ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational