Sermons on Being Prepared:

Now, Send The Rain!

Contributed by Keenan Darnell on Jan 12, 2008

We often pray, "Lord, Send the Rain, Lord, send revival, Lord send a blessing", but are we really ready and prepared for it? Find out what it takes to prepare for the Rain.

Text Scripture Genesis 2:4,5 KJV 4. These are the generations of the heavens, and the earth when they were created, in the day the Lord God made the earth and the heavens,5. And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and evry herb of the earth before it grew: for the Lord God had not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritual Warfare - The Armor Of God

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Apr 26, 2025

We must be prepared for the attacks of Satan. To be prepared we much put on the "whole armor of God" and learn to use the weapons God gave us to thwart his attacks.

Prepare for Attack Ephesians 6:10-20 Intro. Over the last few weeks it seems like just about everyone is going through something. Something with health Something with finances Something this family Something with relationships I think we are under some kind of Satanic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, James 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Religiosity Or Spirituality

Contributed by Selvan John on Nov 8, 2010

To clarify the confusion between being religious and being spiritual.

We are very religious but not too sure, if we are spiritual, what is the difference? Are they the same? On the other hand, do they have different meanings to convey? We often confuse with both the terms, they have very different meaning to convey. In order to understand them better let us first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Reason For Hope Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

If someone were to ask you, 'Where do you find hope in life?' what would your answer be?

A Reason for Hope A study through Peter July 23rd 2023 If someone were to ask you, 'Where do you find hope in life?' what would your answer be? Is your hope for today and the future (because we cannot hope for the past) found in your investments (I hope my stocks are up!), the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Word Out Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Nov 19, 2006

For weeks, stores have been preparing for Christmas. As Christians we, too, need to go through the steps which are similar to a store in preparing for the Christmas season. Part of that is marketing our product.

Intro.: I remember when the movie Mr. Holland’s Opus first came out. 1.I was serving as the chaplain of a major hospital in downtown Sioux City, IA. It was a Tuesday night and it was my night to be on-call – but because I lived 45 minutes away, I had to spend the night in the vicinity of the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Responding To The Unexpected

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 10, 2018

Many Christians are not prepared spiritually for the attacks of the enemy. This message, taken from 2 Chronicles 20, gives six things we can do to prepare ourselves from the enemy's attacks.

Many of you are much too young to remember the 1965 title bout between the Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali and the man he defeated for the title, Sonny Liston a year earlier. Ali knocked Liston out in the first round with a right cross to his left temple that he never saw coming. Ali’s punch ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 11, 2005

Prepared originally for Pentecost Sunday, this is a message on how to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Be Filled with the Spirit --Ephesians 5:15-20 --Luke 24:44-53 --by R. David Reynolds Are you happy with you relationship with Jesus Christ? Is it fruitful, fulfilled? Are you “growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,” or does you spiritual journey with Him seem ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Greatness?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024

Jesus our God came to serve. And even to die, to give his life as a ransom for many! To die for us, to empty himself of divine power and authority and serve those in need. That is true greatness.

I recall a meme I saw online, it had a picture of a janitorial supply cart and it said, "Called to ministry? This will be your first pulpit." Truer words were never spoken. My first five years in ministry I mopped a lot of floors, and believe me, I expect more floors in the future. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Apr 3, 2011

EOLS: Jesus offers His body as bread for spiritual hunger; the source and sustenance of our spiritual being.

I AM the Bread of Life (first in the Easter Series I AM, and a pre-Communion Sermon delivered on April 3, 2011). EOLS: Jesus offers His body as bread for spiritual hunger; the source and sustenance of our spiritual being. John 6:25-35 Preliminary thought/context-this is first in the I AM ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Saved Or Are You Redeemed.

Contributed by Chris Summers on Mar 4, 2008

Being saved and being redeemed , is there a difference?

Are you saved or are you redeemed? Good morning. The question for today is, “Is there a difference between being saved and being redeemed? “ The answer is yes, and no. Let’s look at this for a bit. Being saved is one thing, most of us proclaim to be saved but being redeemed is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Starting Off On The Right Foot Series

Contributed by Ed Lucas on Aug 31, 2001

John prepares his readers by laying down the groundwork as to who Jesus is

Starting off on the Right Foot John 1:1-18 INTRODUCTION: When I arrived at the Gray Avenue Christian Church in Yuba City, the summer of 1990, as the new Youth Minister, I did not start off on the right foot with the youth. I don’t know why, I just didn’t. I had a great interview. I was chosen ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change Is On The Way

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000

Prepare yourself to move into the blessing God is pouring out in our day.

"Behold, the former things have come to pass, Now I declare new things; Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you." Isaiah 42:9 Last week, we looked at three things the Lord was speaking to the church concerning the present application of this passage. #1 God has already begun the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

No One Is More Understanding And Willing To Wait Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2015

To prepare to witness to others, we should engage in the practice of lectio divina.

Thursday of 20th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel The Book of Judges is not an easy read. The stories of the years between Joshua and the Israelite king Saul are full of blood and gore–mutilations, treachery, and repeated violation of the Law by the people He chose. Here we see ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:29-39

Denomination: Catholic

Revelation Fifteen Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 26, 2023

Heaven prepares to pour out the bowls of God's wrath

John sees another sign in heaven and its seven angels with seven plagues with which the wrath of God will be complete. We then see something like a sea of glass mingled with fire and those who have the victory over the beast, over his image, and his mark, and his name standing on the sea of glass ...read more

The Pastor Is The Church's Theologian

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 10, 2015

Pastor's are responsible to prepare themselves to present theology, making it a joy to the flock.

“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist