Sermons on Be Prepared:

Ready Or Not

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 9, 2018

On the whole being prepared isn’t a bad thing. In fact it can be downright crucial! Most people I know that have had a very difficult life, it is not that they could not have done much better in life, it was simply a lack of preparation.

TITLE: READY OR NOT SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 25:1-13 I remember with great fondness growing up and spending weekends and holidays with my grandparents in Keyport, NJ. Both sets of grandparents lived just blocks from one another. One of my grandparents lived right next to the City Cemetery. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On The Lord In Tarsus (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 12, 2013

The apostle Paul had to go through a “waiting” time period. After fleeing Jerusalem in Acts 9:30, Paul was sent to his hometown of Tarsus. Why did Paul have to wait patiently in Tarsus? What was God’s purpose?

Waiting on the Lord in Tarsus (Part 2) Acts 10 Introduction: 1. One of the hardest things in life to do is to wait. Our fleshly human nature despises waiting. 2. Yet, waiting is a vital part of the Christian life. Over and over again we see examples of this in the Bible. Here are just a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Bible Church

John's Journey To Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon explores the intertwined stories of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ, highlighting their roles in God's redemption narrative and their impact on our faith.

Welcome, beloved friends, to another beautiful day of fellowship and worship. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, under the banner of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are united in our shared faith, bound by the love of Christ, and propelled by the Spirit of God to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Topics: Preparing, Way

Let Us Prepare To Receive God! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon explores honoring God's dwelling place, embracing Christ's presence, and preparing for God, as illustrated in Jesus' cleansing of the temple.

Welcome to our time of worship and the study of God's Word. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in His name, to seek wisdom and understanding from the Scriptures? Isn't it a joy to know that we are not alone in this quest, but are joined by countless others, past and present, who have sought and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Topics: Prepare, Receive

Prepared For Good Works

Contributed by Gary Griffith on Sep 27, 2001

How do we prepare ourselves to do good works?

Prepared for Good Works Text: Titus 3:3-8 Proposition: The Christian must be ready at all times to do good works. While serving in the Persian Gulf, our entire battalion discovered that we were unprepared because of deficient gas masks. I believe that many believers are like that, unprepared ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparation And Guidance Of God

Contributed by Jimmy Davey on Dec 28, 2001

God speaks to us and uses events in our lives to prepare us for what He wants us to do.

Ten Plagues: The Lord Prepares Us Exodus 3:4 then 4:11-14:31 I. Is it okay to question something God wants to do or already has done? II. Lord calls on Moses, Responds faithfully here I ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Preparing Or Procrastinating?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 29, 2001

Jesus tells us to be watchful, to be ready, for his second coming.

Matthew 24:37-44 Are You Preparing or Procrastinating? Our lives are filled with the unexpected. The events that took place in September were unexpected – very sad events. Our lives are filled with unexpected good things as well – maybe a surprise birthday party, or a surprise bonus from your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Lutheran

"Preparing For A Consciousness Of God.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 24, 2002

March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Psalm 95 Title: “Preparing for a consciousness of God.”

March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Psalm 95 Title: “Preparing for a consciousness of God.” This psalm would have been appropriately sung as pilgrim worshipers approached the Temple for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Prepare For Easter

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Mar 13, 2002

A different kind of Palm Sunday message, one that looks forward to Easter

How to Prepare for Easter Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Matthew 21:1-11 We all prepare for things in our own ways. For example, Gary Manka exercises 6 days a week for about ninety minutes. His routine starts with prayer, followed by a lengthy set of stretching exercises. He says sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacrifice In Preparation For The Sacrifice

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 9, 2008

What is the true meaning of sacrifice?

Sacrifice in preparation for the sacrifice Leviticus 2 One of the things that makes Leviticus hard to read is the incredible detail written into rituals that are to us now obscure at best and cryptic at worse. We may understand some of what went on at a Tabernacle sacrifice with great patience ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Prepare Thy Chariot

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jul 27, 2007

If we are to have a great move of the Holy Spirit, then we must make preparations for it to happen.

PREPARE THY CHARIOT by: Pastor Donny Granberry Tonight we will look at the fact that we must prepare ourselves if we desire to have a great move of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit was given purposefully on the day of Pentecost, not accidentally. He still comes upon the church to those who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparing For God's Glory

Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007

We need to prepare for the Glory of the Lord by beginning to understand the aspects and concepts of the Glory of the Lord.

Preparing for God’s Glory Isa 40:3-5 A voice of one calling: "In the desert prepare the way for the LORD ; make straight in the wilderness a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparing To Build - 2

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007

Choosing the Builder - Jesus Christ

Preparing to Build, Part 2 Choosing the Builder Last week, we started a brand new series entitled, Preparing to Build, Seeing the Vision, Living the Dream. This series is focused on our vision, our passion for the future. We talked about where we are heading as a church, what we are trusting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Build - 3

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007

In Order To Build Up, You Have To Dig Down!

Preparing To Build, Part 3 In Order To Build Up, You Have To Dig Down! Today, we continue our series about building. Two weeks ago, we started talking about building. Talking about the importance of building our church for God and building our lives for God. Our theme verse for this series is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Build - 4 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007

Consulting the Blueprints before Buying the Nails!

Preparing to Build, Part 4 Consulting the Blueprints before Buying the Nails! Today we continue our series, PREPARING TO BUILD…SEEING THE VISION…LIVING THE DREAM! This series is focusing on what we need to do to prepare our lives and to prepare our church for what God has in store. We are so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist