Sermons on Be Prepared:

The Time Has Come Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2011

In our text, Paul gives us the lowdown on death; when and what to do. 1- Death reaches all 2- Death requires preparation 3- Death reveals our future

INTRO.- People say there are only two certainties in life. What are they? Death and taxes. ILL.- A woman named Shirley from Beverly Hills had a heart attack and was taken to Cedars Sinai hospital. While on the operating table, she had a near-death experience. She saw God and asked, "Is this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Be A Moron (Like Me) And Miss The Banquet!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2011

A first-person narrative on the Parable of the Ten Virgins.

Your pastor thought of giving me a name like Marsha or Morgan but it’s better that you just remember me as “moron” for that is what Jesus called me and that is what I am. Because of my short-sightedness and sloppy preparation I wound up missing a scrumptious wedding banquet. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Passion For God And The Church

Contributed by Jack Smithwick on Dec 6, 2011

This sermon demonstrates the value of study and training to be effective in church ministry

A Passion For God 2 Tim 2:15 There was a man who lived in the Los Angelus area. He was out of work at the moment and he often sit outside watching jets and other airplanes land at the Los Angelus airport. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Nazarene

Ready Or Not

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

Following up on His teaching in Matthew 24, Jesus gives an illustration from normal life about being ready for His coming or not.

Passage: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: The crisis in Japan has kind of faded into the background for us, though not for them. 1. fears of “the end of the world” have faded, as they invariably do. 2. other disasters, like tornados in SE. 3. but when we think about the end of the world, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

It’s All About The Shoes! Series

Contributed by James Parker on Jun 18, 2011

This morning we are going to learn something that some women already know, It’s all about the shoes! Let’s look at this as we have with the other pieces. we will determine first what Paul is speaking about. What are these shoes that the soldier would wear

We have spent the last few weeks taking some time to study the whole armour of God. This spiritual armour is given to us because we are in a battle. It is not a battle of flesh & blood, it is a spiritual battle therefore the equipment we need is not of aphysical, but a spiritual nature. Paul who is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 29, 2010

Getting ready for Judgment Day? How do I do that?

Mark 13:32-37: ARE YOU READY? NIV Mark 13:32 "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 29, 2010

Getting ready for Judgment Day? How do I do that?

Mark 13:32-37: ARE YOU READY? NIV Mark 13:32 "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

A Man With Two Wives

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Jacob marries Leah & Rachel. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 29 Ill: • For the romantics among you; • Let me remind you that it in 20 days time it will be St Valentines Day: • A day when traditionally we send a card to our loved ones; • And maybe something extra e.g. a red rose or a romantic meal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-35

Denomination: Brethren

Foundational Thoughts Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

We all know Christ is coming. This series deals with what we should be doing in anticipation of His return.

PREPARING NOW FOR OUR FUTURE WITH CHRIST Foundational Thoughts Joshua 24:14-16; 1 Thess 5:2 Joshua 24:14-16 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Learn To Face Solemn Days

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 13, 2017

There are 3 solemn days we all face... Are we ready to face these difficult times?

LEARNING TO FACE SOLEMN DAYS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SOME THINGS IN LIFE COME BY INSTINCTS? BUT MOST OF LIFE IS LEARNED BEHAVIOR? Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 28, 2018

Our hope is in His comfort. Our hope is in His preparation. Our hope is in His presence.

Advent: HOPE Isaiah 40:1-5 Advent ( Latin adventus, Greek parousia) : appearing, arrival or official visit. Romans 15:13 Psalm 33:20-22 Isaiah 40:31 Our hope is in His comfort vv.1-2 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 If God’s comfort is not enough for you, then no one else’s will be either. Our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Or Not !!

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 18, 2016

This is a sermon to get people to think about the return of Jesus Christ. Hopefully it will help us realize that Jesus will return whether we are ready or not.

Tell a childhood Hide & Seek Story Read Scripture (Rev. 22:12-17, 20) There are more than 50 passages in the Bible that tell us that Jesus is going to return. In the short passage of text that was just read Jesus says twice that He is coming back and that He is coming quickly. Trust me when I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unexpected!

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 7, 2015

John the Baptist was an unexpected person bringing an unexpected message at an unexpected time. A communion sermon for Advent.

Every one of us has certain expectations at Christmas. We expect to buy gifts and we expect to receive gifts. We expect the lights and the colors and the sights and the sounds of the season. We expect to eat a lot! We expect long lines in the department stores, and apparently this year more than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Exemplary Exemplar

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 15, 2017

Yours truly focuses on how our Lord diligently fulfilled the two commandments (Love God and Love your neighbor) as an Exemplary Exemplar Himself in each phase of His life, so that valuable lessons gleaned thereof can be applied in our own life too.

THE EXEMPLARY EXEMPLAR!!! Welcome to an account which would make the first pages of Ripley's Book of Believe it or not!!! Dr. Evan O’Neil Kane was the chief surgeon at Kane Summit Hospital in New York City. He was 60 years old and had ...read more

Denomination: *other

"Thank God I'm A Prep-Per"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 18, 2017

Todays message allows every beleiver not to be alrmed for the Day Of The Lord becasue we have prepared for that day I am a Prepper are you?

Thank God I am a Prepper 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 1. Paul begins by saying "you know" Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. • his audience is not in the dark when it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist