Sermons on Be Prepared:

Celebrating Womanhood!

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 12, 2021

hat a study of the characteristics Biblical Womanhood will grant us an avalanche of reasons as to why we can celebrate the crowning jewel of God’s creation called – Woman!

Genesis 1 (NIV) 26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” 27 So God created mankind in his own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Familia Redimida: Abuso Y Maltrato

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on May 29, 2021

El abuso y el maltrato encuentra su esperanza de restauración en Jesucristo

Estamos terminando hoy nuestra serie de sermones: familia redimida. Todo el mes hemos tocado temas actuales sensibles y que pueden incidir en nuestras familias. Hemos hablado de la prioridad y valor que tiene la vida desde la perspectiva bíblica al hablar en contra del aborto y del suicidio. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Silent Night Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 18, 2022

A message to be delivered on Christmas day. Christ has come, and he will return. This is the promise of the season. Amen.

“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2021

Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born and then give up. Hope is essential for the mindset of mankind and for vision for the future.

Video Transition: From Wingclips.com - Apollo 13 - Jim Lovell commander of Apollo 13 “finding hope” In the midst of crisis - He talks about how he found his way home when everything went wrong! I used today’s historical story to highlight “How we find hope in times of crisis.” In our clip today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7, Psalm 62:5-6, Hebrews 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle Is On! Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 24, 2022

A message about the temptations of Jesus.

The Battle Is On! Matthew 4:1-11 Good morning MGCC… OKAY – we are in week six of our study of Matthew’s Gospel, “The King and His Kingdom” our text in Matthew 4:1-11 LET’S – get to it. Matthew 4:1ff Then (after His baptism in the Jordan River by John the Baptist) Jesus was led by the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welcome Jesus Into Your Boat Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

There's a sense of peace that we are called to in our Christian lives. It's part of our calling that we see and God has given us this calling in regards to our peace.

Over 100 people have signed up for Grace Groups. And those of you who are in those Grace Groups already know what we're going to talk about today because you've already prepared yourself. You've already studied what's going to take place in John 6. It's a story about a storm. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Need 50/20 Vision - Genesis 50 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

Every one of us has past events that have the potential to rob us of vibrant life.

Every one of us has past events that have the potential to rob us of vibrant life. Now I'm going to say that again. Every one of us has past events in our lives that have the potential to rob us of vitality in our lives. I'll just give you some examples. You can put in what you need for ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leading By Example Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 24, 2021

Effective Gospel Ministry must be 1) Committed to God’s Mastery (Titus 1:1a), 2) Committed to God’s Mission, Message and Means (Titus 1:1b-3), as well as 3) Committed to God’s Members (Titus 1:4)

Titus 1:1-4 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness. 2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began. 3 and at the proper time manifested in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Other

Listo Para Cualquier Cosa (Parte 1: Guerra Espiritual) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 11, 2024

Los cristianos deben permanecer alerta y vigilantes. Esta exposición de Efesios 6:10-18 llama a los creyentes a protegerse de las estrategias de Satanás y a estar preparados para la próxima buena obra que Dios quiere hacer a través de ellos.

Introducción ¿Estás listo? ¿Estás listo para cualquier cosa? Un tema importante en las Escrituras es la preparación. Segundo Timoteo 2:21 habla de estar “dispuesto para toda buena obra”.i A veces Dios abre una puerta a una persona, pero la persona no está ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 10:12, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Hebrews 2:3, 2 Corinthians 11:13-14, 2 Timothy 2:1-4, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Do We Believe Him? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 1, 2021

If we take responsibility for ourselves at the Lord's Table, it will not be necessary for Him to discipline us. Let us approach Him with reverence and awe as we worship.

“Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Rock And Role: Another Brick In The Wall - 1 Peter 2:4-5a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 9, 2024

You won't understand the purpose of your life very well until you have a thorough understanding of the nature of the Church.

1 Peter 2:4 As you come to him, the living Stone--rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For in Scripture it says: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Men Have Forgotten God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 11, 2025

God must judge the sin of societies, and He does so even now. In the midst of judgement, He shows mercy to all who look to Him.

“The joy of our hearts has ceased; our dancing has been turned to mourning. The crown has fallen from our head; woe to us, for we have sinned! For this our heart has become sick, for these things our eyes have grown dim, for Mount Zion which lies desolate; jackals prowl over it. But you, O ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

James 5:7-12 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 20, 2025

In the face of suffering, we are called to be patient, get ready, stand firm, stop grumbling, never give up, enduring hardship, and tell the truth

James: Practical Faith  James 5:7-12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  01-19-2025 Pearls When an oyster gets a grain of sand, parasite, or food particle in its shell, there is no way to get rid of it. It irritates the inside of the oyster. The oyster probably prays, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Difference?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 1, 2025

God is sovereign. God is just, and He is merciful. Your view of God dictates how you treat mankind.

“The word of the LORD came to me: ‘What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, “The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge?” As I live, declares the Lord GOD, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. Behold, all souls are ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Your Culture Is Destroying Itself

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 10, 2024

Western culture cannot sustain itself if it continues as it has during the past several decades. How shall those who follow Christ respond when the culture in which we live moves inexorably toward self-destruction?

“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For ...read more

Denomination: Baptist