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Preparing For Trials Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 8, 2002

Knowing that trials are coming and understanding the reason for them is half the battle for the Christian.

I Peter 1:6-12 “Preparing for Trials” Intro—As we were looking at the Book of First Peter last week, we focused on the rewards, if you will, of becoming a Christian—and we said that Peter tells the churches he’s writing to that the Christian receives a Second Birth—and that as part of that Second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For Battle Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

A description of the Armour of God

It seems that we are constantly being barraged with images of battles being fought around the world. There hardly seems to be an evening that goes by without the news telling us of an armed conflict that is being fought over real estate, religion or resources. And we hear about it so much that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prepare The Way

Contributed by Tim Gesicki on Nov 9, 2000

Preparing the way for the establishment of God's Kingdom rule in the life of the believer

Prepare The Way Mal. 4:4 “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord. And he will turn… There were 500 or so years between the closing of the Old Testament in the book of Malachi until the ministry of John the Baptist. All of Israel ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing To Grow

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

Some of the myths about spiritual growth, some facts, and some tips.

How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? Let me give you a short quiz to test your intelligence and reasoning ability. Q. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? A. Open the refrigerator, put the giraffe in and close the door. Simple. Don’t try to make things more complicated than they ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prepared For Destiny

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

I believe that God wants you and me to come to be ready to fulfill a great destiny. However, we must be prepared/ready for that destiny. Just as the people of Israel had to eat the Passover Lamb with a certain physical posture about them, so we too must t

Text: Exodus 12:11 (NASB) Introduction: When you become a Christian, one thing we need to have is readiness. Readiness because the work in you that has been performed means a complete change in venue for your life. You are not the same in any way shape or form. Your plans that you may have laid ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prepare The Way

Contributed by Greg Mclarty on Mar 9, 2007

Preparing the way for God’s visitation...

Prepare the Way Isaiah 40:3 A voice of one who cries: Prepare in the wilderness the way of the Lord [clear away the obstacles]; make straight and smooth in the desert a highway for our God! God wants to move in and amongst His people. To see lost saved, deaf hear, blind to see. He wants to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Always Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007

Be ready for his return!

Theme: Book of Luke Purpose: to live on purpose, be watchful and ready for his return • A teacher asked the children in her Sunday school class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get into Heaven?" "NO!" The children all answered. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48, Luke 12:35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prepare For Peace Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2007

Paul delivers some closing exhortations to the Philippian saints which will result in God-given peace. He tells them that if they engage in proper prayer, proper ways of thinking and follow his teaching and example, they will experience peace.

1. The first preparation for peace is looking to the right source (6-7) 2. The second preparation for peace is living with the right mind (8) 3. The third preparation for peace is learning from the right man (9) PHILIPPIANS 4:6-9 Have you ever just had one of those days? Maybe you can relate to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For Christmas

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 27, 2004

Are you prepared for Christmas? It takes more than a tree to find the real joy in Christmas.

How to Prepare for Christmas 1. Attention ILL>> One of my favorite Christmas movies is the Christmas Story. It is the one where the little boy wants a Red Rider B-B Gun. His mother said, “You will shoot your eyes out, no you can’t have a B-B gun”. Even Santa said, “You will shoot your eyes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007

THe very nature of advent, either his first or his second

Paul’s Joy… Established Hearts.. Dec 3 – 1st Sunday of Advent 1Thess. 3:9-13 † In Jesus Name † The gift of peace is yours, from God the Father, through the Lord Jesus Christ! The fires threaten…. Yet the Valley is safe… With the great winds blowing the remaining ash into the air, you could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepare For Christmas By

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 12, 2002

Don’t let yourself get too distracted this Christmas. Remember who you are, and what it means to be a witness for Christ.

John 1:6-28: PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS BY “LOOKING THE RIGHT WAY” What is the number one cause of car accidents today? There are lots of causes. Obviously, weather and drunk driving are causes. Cell phones. Eating. Adjusting the radio or CD player. Some people shave, or do their hair, or read, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing The Heart Series

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Dec 13, 2002

What it is to Prepare for the Incarnation and return of Christ

Last week, we took a look at that which we are preparing for. I mentioned the obvious – that we look back as we prepare once again to celebrate the birth of the messiah, of Emmanuel, God with us – come to save us from our sin and death. We look all around and we see the world preparing to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing The Way

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 17, 2002

Just as we prepare for guests to come to our house, we must also prepare ourselves for Jesus to come.

Preparing for guests to come: clean and straighten the house, cook food, prepare drinks, dress appropriately Jesus is coming soon. How are you preparing for his arrival? John the Baptizer was sent to prepare the people of Israel for the coming of the Messiah. He called people to repentance. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing For The Christ

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 8, 2005

Pre-Christmas encouragement from the Word of God

THE PREPARING FOR THE CHRIST I. THE PROMISED REDEMPTION Gen 3:15 “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel." Gen 22:7 & 8 Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, "Father?" "Yes, my son?" ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparation Principle

Contributed by Brian Eatock on Dec 14, 2005

God has prepared us for a ministry. Why do we think God has prepared us our entire life to fail? Won’t He be with us along the journey?

Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a picture of a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor became so exasperated that he went to the artist’s home to demand an explanation. But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Holiness