Dear ministers of Jesus: This issue of Equipper focuses on preparing us for ministry during the upcoming Advent-Christmas season when we’ll celebrate Jesus’ three comings: 1) his future bodily return in glory, 2) his coming now through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, and 3) his coming 2,000 years ago through his incarnation and birth. This season is a … Continue reading "From Greg: Go tell it on the mountain!" Read the article
Scripture readings: 2 Sam. 7:1-11, 16; Luke 1:46-55; Rom. 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-28 Sermon by Sheila Graham from Luke chapter 1, and 2 Samuel chapter 7 Jesus, a Promise Fulfilled Introduction As we come to the close of our celebration of Advent and look forward to Christmas Day tomorrow, we continue to look back and also … Continue reading "Sermon for December 24, 2017 (Advent 4)" Read the article
This November issue of “Equipper” (articles and sermons linked below) is focused on helping you prepare for the upcoming Advent-Christmas season. From Greg: Go tell it on the mountain! Greg Williams encourages us to use the upcoming Advent-Christmas season and every day to share with others the good news of Jesus. On Leadership: Go to … Continue reading "Preparing for Advent-Christmas" Read the article
This Kids Korner is from GenMin co-founder and Equipper editor Ted Johnston. This article excerpts a version published on the GCI.org website. Parents or guardians are usually the most important influences in children’s spiritual development. This reality presents both a responsibility and an opportunity. Concerning the responsibility, parents have the God-given assignment to teach their … Continue reading "Kid’s Korner: Using Christmas to teach children about Jesus" Read the article
Scripture readings: Isa. 61:1-4, 8:11; Ps. 126 1 Thess. 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 Sermon by Martin Manuel from Ps. 126 and John 1:6-8, 19-28 Baptism, Jesus and Joy Introduction We are in the midst of the Advent-Christmas season when, more than any other time of the year, joy is in the air—the joy we read … Continue reading "Sermon for December 17, 2017 (Advent 3)" Read the article
Scripture readings: Isa. 40:1-11; Ps. 85:1-2, 8-13 2 Pet. 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8 Sermon by Ted Johnston from 2 Pet. 3:1-15a (drawing on commentary from Warren Wiersbe in The Bible Expository Commentary and David Wheaton in The New Bible Commentary) Gospel-centered diligence Introduction Today on the second Sunday of Advent, our focus continues to be the … Continue reading "Sermon for December 10, 2017 (Advent 2)" Read the article
Scripture readings: Isa. 64:1-9; Ps. 80:1-7, 17-19 1 Cor. 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37 Sermon by Michelle Fleming from 1 Cor. 1:3-9 Expectant Waiting Introduction Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given … Continue reading "Sermon for December 3, 2017 (Advent 1)" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ezek. 34:11-16, 20-24; Ps. 100 Eph.1:15-23; Matt.25:31-46 Sermon by Martin Manuel from Matthew 25:31-46 Responding to King Jesus Introduction Today is Christ the King Sunday—the last Sunday during what the lectionary calls “ordinary time”—the time between Pentecost and Advent. Our readings today appropriately address the truth that God is the good shepherd, and … Continue reading "Sermon for November 26, 2017" Read the article
This sermon is for Thanksgiving Day (November 23). It could also be used for a pre- or post-Thanksgiving worship service. Scripture readings: Deut. 8:7-18; Ps. 65 2 Cor. 9:6-15; Luke 17:11-19 Sermon by Josh McDonald from Luke 17:11-19 Double Stranger—Double Grateful Introduction In Luke 17:11 we find Jesus, on his way to Jerusalem, traveling along … Continue reading "Sermon for November 23, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Judges 4:1-7 and Ps. 123 (or Zeph.1:7, 12-18 and Ps. 90:1-12) 1 Thess. 5:1-11; Matt. 25:14-30 Sermon by Lance McKinnon from Matthew 25:14-30 God’s Got Talent Introduction In our Gospel reading today, we’re taken to Matthew’s account of Jesus’ Parable of the Talents. Reading this parable on the Sunday before Thanksgiving is a … Continue reading "Sermon for November 19, 2017" Read the article
