Sermons on Life Preparations:

Rev. #71~20:1-3 Preparation For The Kingdom Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 9, 2010

We’re not told the name of this angel. Evidently the Holy Spirit didn’t think it necessary, but be that as it may, this angel was sent from heaven with the authority and power to cast Satan into the pit and placed this chain on him to keep him there f

Rev. #71~20:1-3 PREPARATION FOR THE KINGDOM 9-18-10 Today we’ll continue on with Chapter 20: there’s much here to talk about, listen as I read chapter 20: 1-3 to get us hooked back up. 1And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Storm: Prayers Of Incense, Seven Angels Prepare

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 17, 2025

The silence in heaven breaks as seven angels prepare with trumpets. A golden censer rises with our prayers: warning, worship, and wonder unfold before the coming storm of God’s judgment.

The Coming Storm: Prayers of Incense, Seven Angels Prepare Introduction In the book of Revelation, we encounter some of the most profound and mystical imagery in all of Scripture. Today, we turn our attention to a passage that depicts a moment of divine preparation: a holy pause before judgment, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:2-6, Revelation 8:2, Isaiah 30:18, Revelation 8:3-4, Psalm 141:2, Romans 8:26-27, Revelation 5:8, Luke 18:8, Revelation 8:4-5, Leviticus 16:12-13, Hebrews 9:11-14, James 5:16-18, Revelation 8:6, Nahum 1:3, Matthew 23:37, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Psalm 103:20, Matthew 24:31, Hebrews 7:25, Ezekiel 1:4, 2 Peter 3:9, Habakkuk 3:2, John 16:33, Revelation 22:2, Psalm 46:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Boasting About Tomorrow

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Boasting About Tomorrow (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: James chapter 4 verses 13-17. Ill: • IN a 24 hour period, if you’re an adult of average weight, • Here is what you accomplish: • Your heart beats 103,689 times • Your blood travels 168,000,000 miles • You breathe 23,040 times • You inhale ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Brethren

Getting Prepared (Advent 2) December 5, 2021

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2021

There are people like those in Malachi’s audience in every generation. They don’t make preparation a priority. These were covenant people who were side-stepping their covenant.

GETTING PREPARED Text: Malachi 3:1 - 4 Malachi 3:1-4  See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts.  (2)  But ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Don’t Miss The Bus (Living Between The First Advent And The Second Advent)

Contributed by Reg Watson on Dec 29, 2009

We live in between the first advent (Jesus’ birth) and the second advent (Jesus’ second coming). During this in between time we have the opportunity to make our hearts and lives ready for Jesus’ return.

Don’t Miss the Bus 2 Peter 3:3-4 & 8-15a December 27, 2009 When I lived in Kansas City attending seminary, I worked as a school bus driver. Now I’ve got to tell you, if the Discovery channel wanted to do a real Reality Show, the producers should have ridden around on my bus with me. Some of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-15

Denomination: Holiness

B - Be Ready Series

Contributed by Oliver O. Suarez on Jul 2, 2016

train yourself so that when opportunities come, you are enthusiastically available and able.

There are no accidents in life. Everything happens for a reason. Others may say, life is unfair but it never was, it never is, and never will be unfair for those who understand the purpose of living. Everything that comes your way is part of God’s way in preparing you for the great work you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Provision In The Wilderness

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 7, 2001

GOD WILL MAKE SUPERNATURAL PROVISION IN OUR LIVES TO ENSURE WE SURVIVE IN THE WILDERNESS

GOD’S PROVISION IN THE WILDERNESS PSALM 23:1-6 (5) I. PALM 23 A. David seems to be drawing from various experiences in life and reflecting on God’s faithfulness B. This psalm recognizes the fact that sheep weren’t always in fenced areas of safety and protection C. Sheep spent much of their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

A Sad, Sad Ending Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 16, 2009

As we look at the death of King Saul we are confronted with the reality of our own death and the need to be ready. We also are reminded of the grieving that results from all losses.

Introduction: A. If you bring up the subject of death and you will get many different reactions from people. 1. Some can easily and readily talk about it, and others cannot. B. When you ask children about death, they say some interesting things. 1. A 7 year-old boy named Alan said this, “God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Immanuel - A Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2022

Funerals remind us to prepare for our meeting with Christ.

Funerals are Universal and Important Funerals remind us of: a. The Certainty of Death (Ecclesiastes 9:5) b. The Shortness of life (James 4:14) c. The Shortage of life (John 10:10) d. The sovereignty of God and Reality of Eternity e. Our need for God and others – in fact, grief leads us to God and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Signs & Traps

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Nov 29, 2009

Fist Sunday of advent, exhortation to watch and pray

Of Signs and Traps Aim To Alerts the congregation to the signs or the return of Christ& to encourage them to avoid the traps on the way To introduce Advent Introduction – Advent Happy New Year. That may sound like a strange thing to say just before Christmas, but the season of Advent is the start ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Anglican

Hey You Have A Call

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 3, 2010

God calls all men to repent but not all except.

HEY YOU HAVE A CALL John 11:20Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house. 21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 22 But I know, that even now, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-29

Denomination: Baptist

Behold, The Bridegroom Cometh

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 6, 2016

Jesus reveals a parable of the Ten Virgins - each having their own lamp, but only five had oil in their lamps. When the call sounded to meet the Bridegroom, only five were ready. We must have oil in our lamps when the call is sounded to meet the Lord.

Behold, the Bridegroom Cometh Matthew 25: 1-13 We have read another of Jesus’ parables. Parables were used of our Lord to communicate a heavenly truth through an earthly illustration. This parable was given to the people of Israel, but there is application and instruction for each of us. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Part I of 2 about being prepared for spiritual battle

Over the years, I have talked to many Christians that are down and out, or perhaps better put, down for the count. In other words, I have met many defeated Christians. Hey, let's be honest; we all have our "down moments", our "weak times", those times when we struggle in the faith. I guess the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Bible Church

Heaven

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010

Funeral Sermon for a dear saint of the Lord

Heaven John 14:1-3 A little girl asked her slightly older sister why Grandma read her Bible so much. The reply, “I think she is studying for her final exams.” Wiser folk think about heaven sooner rather than later. Life has no guarantees! You see heaven is a prepared place for a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Illegal On Earth...and In Heaven

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Feb 1, 2025

In this era of deportations......

The illegal on earth...and in heaven Matthew 22. Beloved, read the whole chapter and let us focus on verses 11-14. Matthew 22 gives the parable of the wedding feast. In it there is a wedding.The initial invitees give all sorts of excuses on why they cannot attend the wedding of the son of one of, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37