Sermons on god prepared:

Prepare For Peace Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2007

Paul delivers some closing exhortations to the Philippian saints which will result in God-given peace. He tells them that if they engage in proper prayer, proper ways of thinking and follow his teaching and example, they will experience peace.

1. The first preparation for peace is looking to the right source (6-7) 2. The second preparation for peace is living with the right mind (8) 3. The third preparation for peace is learning from the right man (9) PHILIPPIANS 4:6-9 Have you ever just had one of those days? Maybe you can relate to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For The Cross

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 11, 2003

God took the vilest, ugliest, most sinful thing and by His love, transformed it into something that we would wear around our necks, or place in a our sanctuaries. Is there something in your life that He could do the same to?

Tell your neighbor, "There is a message in the cross and you need to know what it is!" Then look at your other neighbor and ask, "What is the message of the cross?" Chris was explaining basic Christian theology to Jen when they were quit a bit younger. He said, “You see Jen, it was Jesus’ job to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Always Be Prepared

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 28, 2012

God wants us to be available and to use the gifts, time and talents He has given us to serve Him and grow His church. We do not need a Seminary education or special training, just a willingness to follow His lead.

Exodus 3:1-14, 4:1-3 and 10-13 1st Peter 3 v.9-17 (esp. v 15) SERMON – Always be prepared to give an answer Every page in the bible contains good advice and that contained in 1st Peter 3 is no exception, and I would like to concentrate on one verse in particular: v.15. People notice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For Revival

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 10, 2006

The single greatest need in our land today is heaven-sent revival! Revival comes at the sovereign, gracious decision of God to send a fresh movement of His Spirit among his people… (but) Revival will not come unless it is desired. It is an invasion from

PREPARING FOR REVIVAL (February 2006 - Sunday am at Bible Fellowship) KEY TEXTS ON REVIVAL: “Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You?” (Psalm 85:6). “O Lord, revive Your work in the midst of the years!” (Habakkuk 3:2). There are two kinds of revival in the Bible: 1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: *other

Your God Will Be Mine

Contributed by John Bartol on Nov 22, 2012

The book of Ruth unfolds a beautiful example of the Providence of God in response to sincere faith. This story is also part of God's preparation for the birth of Christ, the promised Messiah.

Your God Will Be Mine The book of Ruth is one of the shortest in the Bible but it is certainly one of the most beautiful. If you have never read this book I would urge you to do so. It only takes about 15-20 minutes and I feel sure that you will not be disappointed It is found between the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Behold The Lamb Prepared

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 3, 2012

God kept on because He had promised to send a Lamb into the world to die for sin.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Dec 9th, 2012 Luke 1:26-38 BEHOLD THE LAMB PREPARED Way back in the dawn of time, man violated a sacred trust and fell into sin. • At that time, God promised man that there would come One Who would balance the scales • Defeat evil and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-56

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared To Suffer

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Introd.: motto of Boy Scouts = "Be Prepared" God's message to Joseph in Egypt = help the nation to be prepared for 7 years of famine doctors take much more time today than they used to to make sure patients understand and are prepared for the operation Illust.

Introd.: motto of Boy Scouts = "Be Prepared" God's message to Joseph in Egypt = help the nation to be prepared for 7 years of famine doctors take much more time today than they used to to make sure patients understand and are prepared for the operation Illust. of not being prepared: Peter wants his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:13-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Prepared - Serve Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 17, 2007

Even when we are faced with struggles in our Christian faith, God assures us of his presence and his movement in our lives and world. He also invites us to look beyond our struggles and involve ourselves in the ministry of spreading the kingdom

Matthew 11:2-11 “Be Prepared—Serve” INTRODUCTION 2007 has been a year full of surprises—both good and bad. I was reminded of this when a member of Desert Streams sent me an E-mail that contain this thought, “I have noticed that as a group we have faced many challenges of late—roadblocks to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepared For Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 4 in our exposition of Nehemiah observing Nehemiah's personal preparation for the time when God would answer his prayers.

Chico Alliance Church "Prepared for Answered Prayer" REVIEW We have been reading the diary of a devout Jew employed in exile as cupbearer to the Persian King Artexerxes. Even though Nehemiah had probably never seen Jerusalem or knew many people in the city, they were on his heart because they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Preparing For War

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

THere is the war which is fought physically. We can see the enemy, we can plan attacks and counter attacks. But there is an enemy unseen, he has been at war with God since the beginning. He has picked his fight with us. Are we prepared for war?

Preparing for War 2 Chronicles 20:1-19 Listening to the news these days can be very confusing. Listening to this newscaster or this editorial, or this broadcast it is hard to see who is right and who is wrong. One time Mother Teresa was asked to join an anti-war rally, being a peace-loving ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For The Success

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 22, 2006

Our introduction on your outline is: ON YOUR MARK. GET SET. GO! and this applies not just to racing but to life. The more we are prepared for what we have to face in life, the better we’ll be able to run the race that God wants us to run.

PREPARING FOR SUCCESS Nehemiah Chapter 2 INTRO: ON YOUR MARK. GET SET. GO! Runners are you ready? (Runners shake arms and legs to loosen them up). On your mark! (One runner gets down in position. The other, who was standing behind gets distracted by a better view of the crowd and remains ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Prepared Not His Heart

Contributed by Greg Irby on Feb 28, 2009

It is necessary that we prepare our hearts to seek the Lord. If no care or effort is made in doing and making the heart right, it will go wrong.

HE PREPARED NOT HIS HEART 2 CHRONICLES 12 Text: 2 Chronicles 12:14 2 Chronicles 12:14 14 And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the LORD. Introduction: In your study of the Word of God you have probably noticed that as a general rule, at the end of each king’s reign ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Prepared Are We, Really?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2020

In the parable of the 10 virgins, the whole point is being ready - truly ready - for coming face to face with Jesus - either when He returns or when we go to Him. This message, which relies heavily on William Barclay for context and content in the first part, explores this theme.

How Prepared Are We For Jesus? If we look at this parable with western eyes, it may seem an unnatural and a "made-up" story. But it actually telt tells a story that could have happened at any time in a Palestinian village and which could still happen today. A wedding was a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

So our highest priority as Christians is to give glory to God, to exalt him by giving Him worship. We are created and called to worship. That’s the reason we gather here today and every Sunday. So how do you prepare for worship?

Preparing for Worship Psalm 24, James 4:8a When you read the Old Testament, you cannot help but see the importance of worship in the lives of the people of God. Abraham worshipped. (Gen. 22:5) Jacob worshiped (Herews 11:21), Moses worshiped (Ex. 34:8), Joshua worshiped (Josh 5:14) and David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-7, Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Methodist

Prepared For The Rapture Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2008

God knew that He was going to destroy the world soon and He only sought one man – Enoch. A man who lived amidst a perverse environment, sinful world but stood head and shoulders above everyone else. We are not talking about being saved but the RAPTURE.

Opening illustration: Video clip of ’Left Behind.’ What is being ‘caught up?’ * To Seize ~ act of grasping suddenly * Rapture * Biblically it pertains to meeting the Lord in mid-air * The Rapture is a concept in Christianity relating to the return of Jesus. * Paul cites "the word of the Lord" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational