Sermons on Be Prepared:

Strong Drink Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Jesus knew about strong drink. His whole life was but a preparation to drink, not a jigger, but a full cup down to the last dregs.

Introduction Some people questioned me about the title of this sermon, “Strong Drink.” How much do I know about strong drink? Actually, nothing; not because of virtue so much as repulsion. Those shows that show a guy tossing down a jigger of whiskey, then shaking his head and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Last Supper Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 22, 2012

Jesus will take the occasion of this significant meal to demonstrate how God has prepared his body for the sacrifice he will soon make.

Introduction We come to another meal, this one in which Jesus participates in the planning. It is the Passover meal. Mary took the occasion of the previous meal to honor her Lord, and, as Jesus interpreted her act, to prepare his body for burial. Now he will take the occasion of this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Love Freebies

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 24, 2012

To help get us prepared for our free market as we give freely our material items, food, and time to the community.

Next Saturday we will be hosting a fantastic all day event that I am sure will be a blessing to our community. We are hosting a Free Market!! Who doesn’t like to hear the word fee? For most of us, the word free is almost a magical word that has power over us. It seems to draw us near and captivate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35

Denomination: Other

The Not-So-Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 14, 2014

Jesus is preparing for His final week of earthly ministry. In this section, He rides the colt of a donkey fulfilling scripture as the coming messiah.

Countdown to Calvary The Final Week of Jesus’ Earthly Ministry Mark 11:1-11 The Not-So-Triumphal Entry 1 Now when they drew near Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples; 2 and He said to them, "Go into the village opposite you; and as soon ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Soil Solutions For Spiritual Success!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 29, 2014

In order to be fruitful productive Christians, we need to have our heart properly prepared by the Holy Spirit to be wholly receptive to the Word!

And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable: A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Search The Scriptures! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 27, 2009

God’s desire is that we would be like the Bereans: That we would prepare our heart, receive the Word, and search the Scriptures.

SUPERNATURAL #17: SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES! INTRO TO TOPIC: As we come to the end of the year, there is the hope and expectancy that a New Year brings. What resolutions will you make for 2010? The top 5 resolutions people make last year were: 5. stop smoking 4. make more money 3. improve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-12

Denomination: *other

How To Lose Friends And Anger People Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 10, 2010

God prepares his people for persecution so that we will not fall away when proving that there are things in life worth dying for.

Scripture Introduction Dale Carnegie pioneered work in public speaking and was famous for helping others become successful. In 1936 he published How to Win Friends and Influence People; since then it has sold more than 15 million copies. Two of his most famous maxims are, “Believe that you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Yashua - The Salvation Of God

Contributed by Obioha Uriel Amanze on Jun 5, 2010

This will help you understand the way and how God has prepared for anyone who decides to be saved in order to inherit eternal life.

If you have seen the latest Mel Gibson film—the Passion of the Christ—you would notice that the name Yashua was used instead of Jesus (Joshua, during the Great Exodus, shared the same name). Yashua is the original name which means, the salvation of God; that is to say the redemption of God. God has ...read more

Scripture: John 12:48-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gates Of Hell No Longer Have A Hold On You!

Contributed by James Bohrer on Apr 8, 2015

An Easter Message that takes a different slant on Christ preparation of the disciples. It calls us to boldly embrace and share the power of His resurrection.

The gates of hell no longer have a hold on you! Matthew 16:13-19 Easter Sunday 2015 Dr. Jim Bohrer Gates are all around us. Some gates protect a garden, a yard, perhaps a store. Some gates have beware of dog. Those gates keep you out and hopefully keep the dog inside. And some gates keep you in. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

End Times

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Nov 17, 2010

Jesus talks about the end of the world. But the focus is not on fear and trembling; but on faith and trust in him, and preparing for it through right living now.

End times I was ordained on a November day six years ago. The ordination was at my home parish, and prior to that I was still finishing my study of Theology in another city in India. Of course the ordination was a huge celebration, and needed a lot of preparation. Since I was away, most of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Catholic

A Famine Of The Will Of God

Contributed by Tom Carpenter on Jan 4, 2014

Jesus' meat (food) was to do the will of God. Today we have a famine of the will of God, but the Lord has prepared a feast, if we will but be obedient.

Matt 6:9-13 (KJV) (9) After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. (10) Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. (11) Give us this day our daily bread. (12) And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. (13) And lead us ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 51: Preach Impromptu Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 13, 2018

Occasionally a preacher is required to give a sermon with only a few minutes notice and completely without preparation. Here's how to do it.

Lesson Goal Learn how to preach without notice. Lesson Intro 2 Timothy 4:2 tells preachers to always be ready to give a sermon. There comes a time when you will show up at a church service only to be asked to pinch hit for someone else who had been scheduled to speak. Perhaps you are on vacation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Influence Of Passion & The Promise Of Ministry

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 29, 2023

This is the final message in a month-long series preparing the congregation to take a course called Network: Ministry gifts and Passions by Bruce Bugbee.

The Influence of Passion & The Promise of Ministry Have a look at this: "Vocation is the place where our deep gladness meets the world's deep need." - Frederick Buechner. We’ll come back to it. When I was a very young Christian, just beginning to sort out myself and developing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, John 15:4-5, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Judgment Seat Of Christ: Our Good Works Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on May 21, 2023

Preparing for the Judgment Seat of Christ by doing good works I give permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God

PREPARING FOR THE JUDGMENT SEAT – OUR GOOD WORKS PART I Please open your Bible to 2 Corinthians 5 as we continue our series on Eternal Rewards with today’s message, “Our Good Works.” As we have already discovered, every Christian will stand before Jesus Christ at His Judgment Seat. The big question ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 6:7-8, Colossians 3:23-24, Colossians 1:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Can Endure The Day When He Comes? The One Who Sees Himself As He Is, And The One Who Sees The Lord As He Is.

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 3, 2021

Malachi prepares us for the Final Coming, as he points for to John and Jesus, and shows us what Jesus does as the refiner of silver.

12.5.21 Malachi 3:1–7 (EHV) 1 Look! I am sending my messenger! He will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord, whom you are seeking, will come to his temple! The Messenger of the Covenant, in whom you delight, will surely come, says the LORD of Armies. 2 But who can endure the day ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran