Sermons on Be Prepared:

The Song Of The Angels

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

The song of the angels shows that God’s glory and God’s grace are to be grasped and to be given

As we’ve already seen the past two weeks and in our Scripture readings earlier this morning, angels are intimately involved in the Christmas story. In the past two weeks we’ve seen how Gabriel first revealed to Zechariah that he would have a son who would prepare the way for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To A Giving God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

God desires for me to give to Him in the same way He has given to me

This morning we come to a passage that has – in my opinion – been one of the most misused passages in the entire Bible. It has been used throughout church history to perpetuate what I believe, based on my understanding of the Scriptures as a whole, are myths. And to demonstrate that, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Of Dry Bones Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2013

The Walking Dead has survivors battling to survive during a zombie doomsday scenario.

Walking Dead Series (3 of 4) “The Valley of Dry Bones” Ezekiel 37.1-12 October 20, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Apocalypse of any kind is trending high right now. 1 Biological, chemical, nuclear, collapse of government/economy, zombie . ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sovereign Grace

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

SHOWING THE MATCHLESS POWER OF GOD AND HOW HE ACCOMPLISHES HIS WILL IN THE AFFAIRS OF MAN

Isaiah 54:1-17 – Sovereign Grace 1 "Sing, O barren, You who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, You who have not labored with child! For more are the children of the desolate Than the children of the married woman," says the LORD. 2 “Enlarge the place of your tent, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

A Fresh Vision

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 5, 2014

On the day of Pentecost Peter declared that Dreams and Visions would be part of the foundation of the church. This message looks at why vision is so vital for churches.

We are not drunk! Interesting way to start a conversation but that’s basically how today’s scripture begins. And if you are going to start a conversation by telling people that you aren’t drunk it’s safe to assume that at least some of the folks you are talking to thought ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pray, Together Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2015

A Message on the power of praying together.

Sermon for CATM - June 7, 2015 – Pray Together Over the last number of weeks we’ve been looking at some very intense moments in the life of the early church, when the Holy Spirit moved powerfully and the number of people who believed in and received Jesus was in the thousands. Often ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justified By Christ Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

tHIS IS THE SECOND PART OF A SERMON ON ROMANS CHAPTER 3. IT FOCUSES ON PAUL'S TEACHING ON JUSTIFICATION IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, AND THE POWER OF THE NEW COVENANT

JUSTIFIED BY CHRIST ROMANS 3:22-31 WHEN LAST WE MET, WE CONSIDERED HOW THE OLD TESTAMENT BORE WITNESS TO THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD. THE OLD COVENANT IS SIGNIFICANT IN THAT IT WAS, FIRST A TEMPORAL MEANS FOR THE ISRAELITES TO ATTAIN A RIGHTEOUS STANDING, AND SECONDLY POINTED TO A MORE PERMANENT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Ambition/Success - Jesus Style

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 17, 2015

Proposition: Jesus addresses the issues of ambition/greatness/success. He teaches and models to His disciples that true greatness comes when we decide to 1. Become true servants in habit and lifestyle 2. When we practice true servanthood daily.

Scripture: Mark 9:30=37; Psalms 1; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Theme: Ambition/Success - Jesus Style Proposition: Jesus addresses the issues of ambition/greatness/success. He does so by teaching His disciples that true greatness comes when we decide to 1. Become true servants 2. When we practice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Nazarene

The Man Who Went Home Justified Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

#2 in a series. A message about being justified and repentance and a part of getting there.

We’re continuing in this series called “Crossing Over.” I appreciate Brian kicking it off last week with the most important foundation for all of it: Believe. Let’s face it, if you don’t believe Jesus deserves to be the Authority in your life, none of the rest of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 24, 2015

To establish Jesus can make all who would come unto Him whole as he did the man at the pool of Bethesda. This lesson discusses the mercy and compassion of Christ to all who would call upon His name. Christ is able to make thee whole!

INTRODUCTION Outline 1. The Man’s Complaint 2. The Master’s Compassion 3. The Master’s Commission Remarks 1. The setting of the lesson is one of joy and celebration. The background of the lesson is, this was Jesus’ return to the city of Jerusalem after performing several ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love By Giving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 2, 2015

Love means sharing not only our time and talents but also our treasure

LOVE BY GIVING An American missionary was travelling across Korea by train. At a busy station an old man boarded and sat across from Him. The man was Korean and he addressed the American in his native tongue. The Missionary responded in the only Korean phrase that he knew which was "I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living In The Land Of Uz

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 16, 2015

A message of what to expect living a godly life in an ungodly culture.

Living in the land of Uz Introduction: Spurgeon once said “that church which the world loves best is sure to be that which God abhors.” One must decide 'Do I wish to please God or please man?' Even outside of church we must make daily decisions where we ask ourselves 'Do I wish to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Protecting The Fellowship Of My Church Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015

Jesus provides practical guidance to help His disciples maintain holiness within the body of Christ and thus protect the fellowship of the church

I love my church. I love my church because I love Jesus and Jesus loves the church. So that is why I’m so excited about our current sermon series. I want to share my love of the church with you in hopes that you, too, will fall in love with the church, either for the first time, or all over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Payback System Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 20, 2015

Trust Christ as your Savior and avoid God's coming judgment, which will be severe, suitable, and certain as it hardens people's hearts against Him.

Fred was a practical joker, who enjoyed pulling some crazy pranks at each of his three friends’ weddings. Then Fred got married, and he was worried. He was sure they would retaliate, but nobody interrupted the minister. Nobody sent naughty telegrams, and nobody hid his suitcases. There ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall - How Does God See Me?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 26, 2015

In sharing God's great commandment we must understand how to love ourselves and love others. By seeing ourselves in God's mirror we are better able to have a spiritual self love and thereby live a life of love for God and others.

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34; Psalms 146 and Hebrews 9:11-14 Theme: Seeing Yourself as God Sees You Proposition: In Sharing the Great Commandment, Jesus focuses on our love for God, our love for others and our love for ourselves. This sermon is designed to help us see ourselves as God sees us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Nazarene