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  • Preparing To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Randy Hamel on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,287 views

    Continuing with the Holy Spirit theme this sermon looks at the Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:17-27). Jesus asks us to dethrone the gods in our lives so our hearts are prepared to be directed by the Spirit.

    What we Believe Series Preparing to be filled with the Holy Spirit – February 17, 2008 Acknowledge Dr. Henry Schorr (Mark 10:17-27 NIV) o Were in series called what Christians believe about God the Father, Jesus the Son, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, Baptism and Spiritual gifts o Were focusing on ...read more

  • Prepare To Meet Thy God

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 1, 2023
     | 1,775 views

    Where is your walk with Christ? Do people see Christ in you?

    This is the story of Amos. He was a common man, sheepherder, a layman; dedicated to serving God and his actions spoke for him. God told Amos to warn the Israelites of judgment coming because of their disobedience, complacency, idol worship, they oppressed the poor, they were hypocritical, and they ...read more

  • Prepare To Meet Your God

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 30,369 views

    This sermon originally was prepared for a funeral homily for a person whose commitment to Jesus was uncertain, it could be used in any funeral setting or as a evangelistic message. It clearly outlines Go’s plan of salvation.

    Prepare to Meet Your God, a Funeral Homily --Amos 4:12 In times such as these when we loose a loved one to death we are reminded of our own mortality. Hebrews 9:27 calls upon us to remember the certain fact “. . . it is appointed for mortals to die once, and after that the judgment. . . .” My ...read more

  • Are You Prepared For Jesus' Return?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,366 views

    A short sermon which asks whether we are prepared for the return of Jesus. Are we like the 5 virgins (bridesmaids) who had plenty of oil, or like the 5 who were not prepared?

    As Jesus told this parable he was already well into a lengthy explanation of events surrounding his second coming (Matthew chapter 24). He spoke this before his death and resurrection, but it concerns his second coming. Jesus has said (Matthew 24: 14) that “this gospel of the kingdom will be ...read more

  • How To Prepare For Life's Changes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,788 views

    Change is inevitable but how we prepare to respond to it is a lifelong challenge. Let us learn how to make the most of life’s undulating cycles by learning all we can from the life of Joseph and Jacob. These two men experienced numerous ups and downs yet

    1. Change is inevitable but how we prepare to respond to it is a lifelong challenge. Let us learn how to make the most of life’s undulating cycles by learning all we can from the life of Joseph and Jacob. These two men experienced numerous ups and downs yet finished victoriously. Theme: Stephen ...read more

  • Prepared, Ready, Oiled Up Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 1, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,500 views

    We have to BYOB–bring our own brightness. Five prepared; five didn’t. Five were always ready; five figured they’d have time to get ready. Oops.

    Thirty-Second Sunday in Course reflections As we come to the end of this year of grace, a year with even more challenges of every kind than usual, the Word of God focuses on goals, on ends, on what a football coach would call the “last three minutes of the ball game.” And the first word to ...read more

  • Why Preparation For Prayer Is Important

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Aug 6, 2015
     | 2,455 views

    We need to make sure we are not heading into prayer with confused, deceived, and clutter minds.

    I. To clear away a deceived mind. - (Rev 12:9 And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.) - Sober means to have or show a very ...read more

  • God Knows What He Is Looking For Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,865 views

    This is the first in a series on the life of David. After giving some background, this lesson focuses on how God chooses and prepares His servants.

    Introduction A. Happy New Year church family! Welcome to 2009 – the last year of the first decade of the 21st century! Hard to believe. B. Have you chosen any resolutions for the new year? 1. I heard about a man who announced that he was starting a diet as the new year began. 2. His friend ...read more

  • Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Gary Eller on Jan 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,707 views

    Getting ready for The King

    PALM SUNDAY 2016 LUKE 19 VS 28-40 Luke 19:28-40 (NKJV) 28 When He had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when He came near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain called Olivet, that He sent two of His disciples, 30 saying, "Go into the village ...read more

  • Éxodo 15. Entrénate Para Ser El Mejor Series

    Contributed by Pastor: Jose Luis Dejoy on Feb 1, 2020
     | 3,142 views

    La gran mayoría de nosotros los seres humanos queremos ser los mejores, bueno posiblemente no todos hay casos de casos y es muy posible que alguien diga yo no quiero ser el mejor.

    La gran mayoría de nosotros los seres humanos queremos ser los mejores, bueno posiblemente no todos hay casos de casos y es muy posible que alguien diga yo no quiero ser el mejor. Para los que queremos ser los mejores, no podemos pretender ser los mejores sin esforzarnos o entrenarnos. El ...read more

  • Tomorrow I Will Do Wonders PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 46 views

    Trusting God at life’s obstacles, we consecrate ourselves in prayer and obedience, expecting His presence to lead us and perform wonders beyond our ability.

    Some of us walked in today with a river in front of us. A challenge that feels swollen and strong, a problem that pushes against the banks of our courage. Maybe it’s a diagnosis that rattles you, a relationship that drains you, or a decision that confuses you. You’ve stood at the edge, heart ...read more

  • Preparing For What Lies Ahead Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,261 views

    God prepared Joshua for the conquest ahead by allowing him to meet the man with the drawn sword who is the Theophany of Christ. In the same manner, we need to prepare for what lies ahead by looking intently to Christ as the Commander of the Lord's Army.

    SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 5: 13-15 (NIV) 13 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, “Are you for us or for our enemies?” 14 “Neither,” he replied, “but as ...read more

  • Preparation For Promotion Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,591 views

    Our growth in Christ

    Preparation For Promotion Part 2: Test of Security Scriptures: Deuteronomy 8:2; Luke 4:1-4; Ephesians 4:13-15 Introduction: In my message last week, I shared with you that God has a desire to promote us, to bring us to a stronger place within Him so that He can fully utilize us for the work ...read more

  • Preparing For Battle Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 9, 2009
     | 3,826 views

    We are in a war, our family is at stake. Are we prepared to fight and win this war?

    Battle Plan Part 1 Ephesians 6:10ff Imagine going into battle and not having the proper equipment. How effective could we be in that battle? Armor is for protection, in order to help us "fight" we have to guard what we have so we can battle more effectively. In today’s society, we are in a ...read more

  • Preparing To Be Holy (Exodus 19)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2024
     | 397 views

    What do we consider holy today? Let's look at Exodus 19.

    How did God prepare Israel to receive the covenant? Would this covenant make them a holy nation? Do we treat some things as holy today, our marriages, our honesty, our prayer time? Let’s look at Exodus 19. Did Israel approach the mountain and camp there? In the third month after the sons of ...read more