Sermons on Art Of Preparation:

Holy Insomnia

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023

God wants our major priority to be his kind of people even when he’s not looking.

This is a hard week for many of us here. I think all of you must have read of the murder-suicide that took place in our town just a week ago. By itself, it is one of the most tragic incidents to occur among our midst in quite a long time - certainly since I arrived. Two young men in their prime, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith That Follows Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Nov 8, 2025

Faith That Follows reminds us that real faith doesn’t just believe—it moves. Like John the Baptist, we’re called to embrace our role in God’s mission. When we follow where the Holy Spirit leads, even ordinary moments can become divine appointments that change lives.

Live Volume 3: Get Going — Week 2: Faith That Follows Text: John 1:19–34 (NLT) Theme: Faith That Follows reminds us that real faith doesn’t just believe—it moves. Like John the Baptist, we’re called to embrace our role in God’s mission: to prepare the way, stay the course, and point people to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking Thru A Thunderstorm

Contributed by Jeff Putman on Jul 22, 2004

What a Great Big God we serve. A sermon that plays off 2 themes.Jesus walking thru a thunderstorm, and the history behind "How Great Thou Art"

WALKING THRU A THUNDERSTORM Text: Mark 6 : 45-52 Intro: Carl Boberg - penned the hymn- How great thou art , after walking thru a thunderstorm and marveling at the glorious God we serve. I. GOD IS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

Requesting Or Demanding? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 20, 2009

Even when we feel like demanding or presuming, we have to be careful to do what is right. Thus we must develop the art of making ethical requests.

Requesting Or Demanding? (Philemon 8-22) 1. I remember a woman raising a stink at the downtown post office. She complained that her mail was not in the box, and it was past 8:30 AM. She mentioned that her dad had worked at the Federal Post Office, and that he would have never allowed such ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Chameleanity

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 20, 2016

Chameleanity is Chameleon Christianity, the art of blending in with the world in order to avoid detection, persecution and ridicule. This is a message about Christians coming out of the closet and living our faith in the open.

Chameleanity Introduction: In one of Aesops fables he tells of the Miller, his Son, and his donkey. The two of them were riding their donkey to a nearby fair to sell him. They hadn't got very far when they met with a group of women that were chatting around a well, they began laughing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And By The Word Of Their Testimony

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 14, 2016

Witnessing is almost a lost art among Christians, but Biblically, it's vital to our faith and obedience. One benefit to those who testify is victory over the world and the devil.

“AND BY THE WORD OF THEIR TESTIMONY” Rev. 12:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SLEEPING PREFERENCES 1. Three college students -- one from India, one a Jew from Israel and the third a Yankee from New York University -- were having trouble finding a room for the night. After much searching, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have You Met Your Lion And Bear As Yet?

Contributed by Bishop Perry Newton Sr on Apr 2, 2012

A story which seeks to challenge the believers to be prepared for huge temtations as they are being prepared for greater work in the Lord's Service

Have you met your Lion, Bear and uncircumcised Philistines? This morning, I want to share with you a truth which, you may or may not have considered. This truth is that God has a special assignment for you and he has a purpose for your life. Oh that word Purpose; I heard that word somewhere before. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1

Denomination: *other

The Parable Of The Diligent Servant

Contributed by James Snyder on Jul 15, 2013

If I am going to be faithful to the Lord in my service, I must be adequately prepared and the preparation is my responsibility.

Everybody in the world has been fascinated by the court case here in Florida. The whole world is focused upon this case anxiously awaiting the outcome. The attorneys on both sides have laid out their case for the jury to make a decision. You can be sure that the lawyers on both sides vigorously ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Come To The Table"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002

The significance of the special meal God has prepared for us.

“Come to the Table” I Corinthians 10:14-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Someone sent me a cartoon this week. It shows a mother and son walking home from church, and the mom says, “The next time Pastor Bob ask you what the sermon was about, don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Congregational

A M Other's Legacy

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 12, 2006

A Godly mother prepares her children for this life and the next.

A Mothers Legacy Text: Ruth 1:1-18 Introduction 1. Read Ruth 1:1-18 2. Illustration: When the will of Henry J. Heinz, wealthy distributor of the famous ’57 Varieties’ line, was read, it was found to contain the following confession: ’Looking forward to the time when my earthly career will ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

I Want To Live

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 20, 2008

Revival preparation message looking at the Valley of Dry Bones in Ezekiel.

I WANT TO LIVE Ezekiel 37:1-14 Sunday, October 19, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Nearly thirteen years ago I hopped on a plane and rushed into a hospital room to be at the bedside of my mother as she struggled to catch her breath. She was dying and she knew it. I remember distinctly the only two ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Responding To The Unexpected

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 10, 2018

Many Christians are not prepared spiritually for the attacks of the enemy. This message, taken from 2 Chronicles 20, gives six things we can do to prepare ourselves from the enemy's attacks.

Many of you are much too young to remember the 1965 title bout between the Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali and the man he defeated for the title, Sonny Liston a year earlier. Ali knocked Liston out in the first round with a right cross to his left temple that he never saw coming. Ali’s punch ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready For Christmas?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

John the Baptist told people to make preparations to meet Jesus that were very different from our preparations for Christmas.

I hope we are all making some progress towards being ready for Christmas. We know the drill, decorations, shopping, Christmas cards, wrapping presents, cooking, and so on. Today we meet John the Baptist, who gives us a very different list of things we need to do to be ready to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-14

"what Shall We Do? Restoring Joy In Advent"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 14, 2024

As we immerse ourselves in the Advent season, we find ourselves in a time of preparation—preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ.

Introduction: As we immerse ourselves in the Advent season, we find ourselves in a time of preparation—preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ. This season also invites us to reflect on what it means to have joy. Today, we will explore two powerful scriptures: Luke 3:7-18 and Zephaniah ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

Facing The Giants In Life

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses”

Facing the Giants in Life Text: I Tim. 6:12 “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses” Introduction: IN EASTON’S BIBLE DICTIONARY Giant symbolize Violent or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Church Of God