Sermons on Mind Preparation:

Live Coal

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Nov 29, 2008

Isaiah was humbled when he found himself in the presence of God. The seraphim touched his lips with LIVE COAL, and the experience exposed him, purified him and prepared him.

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III LIVE COAL Isaiah 6:1-8 (emphasis 6) Prepared for Delivery at the Southwestern Christian College Annual Lectureship, Terrell, Texas Wednesday Evening at 7:15, November 26, 2008 Graham-Kennedy-Farmer Auditorium PRELIMINARIES President Evans, Vice Presidents Maxwell, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Being Tenacious And Standing Firm In Our Service To God

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 20, 2024

In a world filled with distractions, challenges, and uncertainties, it is crucial that we remain steadfast in our faith.

Ephesians 6:10-18 (KJV) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Galatians 6:9-10, James 1:2-4, 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 6:13, Philippians 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Basics For Starting A Church.

Contributed by Hans Manaka on Jan 6, 2014

This is for the preparation of those who believe that there is a call of God in their lives to start a church or ministry. It is made to make them see the possibilities of starting what God has call them to do.

Ministry always starts with the leading Minister [the sent one] who delivers God’s word and few new converts. That is how the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ started, with only 12 it mushroomed into a great Organisation. For us to get the same result we can also follow the same route. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20, Amos 3:3, Ecclesiastes 4:10, Mark 8:1-3

Denomination: *other

Things God Will Not Tell Us

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 19, 2020

God permits His people to think His thoughts after Him. However, our finite minds are unable to discover all that can be known of God and of His work in the lives of people.

“The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.” [1] You should always be suspicious of the one who claims superior knowledge. Should he claim to know the deep secrets of God, RUN! ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Good Life Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 1, 2016

This is a sermon about the fruit of Spirit - Goodness. 1. MASTER Your Bible 2. GUARD Your Mind 3. DEVELOP Convictions 4. DARE To Be Different 5. FELLOWSHIP With Other Believers

Fruit of The Spirit – Goodness Living The Good Life We have been working our way through the virtues of the Fruit of the Spirit. Our focal verse for this series is from the book of Galatians where it says: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Born For Such A Time As This!"

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 26, 2007

Living out God’s purposes for our lives is going to involve taking up the gaunlet and being prepared to stand up, serve others and sacrifice self, for Jesus sake.

Mark.15:42 -47. “Born for such a time as this” being born for uch a time - February 1980 the US Olympic ice hockey team slipped its foot into a glass slipper and walked away with a gold medal at Lake placid, New York. Beating The world best Russian team and then beating Finland in the final. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

I Want The Mountain!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 24, 2016

You are wonderfully made, you are my workmanship, my pride and joy! I have prepared this event for you and have well-equipped you to walk right in and seize the moment!

I want the mountain God has promised me Illus. A small congregation in the foothills of the Great Smokies built a new sanctuary on a piece of land willed to them by a church member. Ten days before the new church was to open, the local building inspector informed the pastor that the parking lot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law Of Timing

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 9, 2005

JOHN MAXWELL DECLARES THAT SO MUCH WHICH HAPPENS IN LIFE, HAS LITTLE TO DO WHICH FORTUNE, AS IT DOES WITH PREPARATION AND TIMING. HEAR WHAT SOLOMON ALSO HAS TO SAY . . .

ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8 THE LAW OF TIMING JOHN MAXWELL – 21 IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF LEADERSHIP BORROWS FROM SOLOMON WHO DECLARED IN ECCLESIASTES 3 THAT THERE IS A TIME FOR EVERYTHING AND A SEASON FOR EVERY ACTIVITY UNDER HEAVEN, WHEN ESTABLISHING WHAT HE REFERS TO AS THE LAW OF TIMING. IN MAXWELL’S LAW OF ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News From The Graveyard

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017

GRAVEYARDS ARE NOT USALLY ASSOCIATED WITH JOY AND HOPE BECAUSE IF YOU ARE DEPRESSED AND FEELING BAD ONE OF THE LEAST LIKELY PLACES IN WHICH YOU WOULD CONSIDER FINDING RELIEF AND A PEACE OF MIND IS THE GRAVEYARD

Matthew 28:5-8 (KJV) 5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

How God Talks To You Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 9, 2010

God speaks through His Word, the Bible. He uses teachers to educate and guide. He also speaks through impressions He leaves in our mind and the pain of life experiences.

[Adapted from the free sermons by Rich Warren] We started the series on "Conversing with God" last week, on ‘How to hear God speaks”. • We talked about the importance of our attitudes, because whether we get the message or not depend very much on our attitude. • Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of Discernment Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 29, 2008

How do we as Christians prepare our hearts so we can accuragely discern what is happening in the unseen realm. (Material taken from The Three Battlegrounds by Francis Frangipane)

Discerning of Spirits- The Gift of Discernment (Taken from- The Three Battle Grounds- Francis Frangipane) Monte talked- last week- about the importance of the creeds and the reasons for which they were written He talked about … the Old Roman Creed, the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Eliminating False Discernment Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 6, 2008

How do we as Christians prepare our hearts so we can accuragely discern what is happening in the unseen realm. (Material taken from The Three Battlegrounds by Francis Frangipane)

Discerning of Spirits- Eliminating False Discernment Introduction Last week, started a series on- Discerning of Spirits. We looked specifically at the Gift of Discernment. This week- safe guards against false discernment. What is Spiritual Discernment? Spiritual discernment is the grace to see ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Charismatic

Rebuilding Faith - Believing God’s Faithfulness - #3 Series

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 5, 2012

The "Rebuilding Faith" series focuses on seven steps to experiencing a renewal of faith. Using the REBUILD acrostic, each steps prepares the audience for taking one more step in their journey of faith.

Session Three: Believing God’s Faithfulness Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 4 A Word to Session Leaders This third session is all about the faithfulness of God. At the same time, I want to take an opportunity to speak from one teacher/pastor to another as I express my gratitude for your own ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Unknown Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 19, 2017

None of us know with certainty what lies ahead after we are gathered to Christ. However, Paul encourages believers to look forward, preparing ourselves for what is surely coming.

“We know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Asking For Revival

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 4, 2003

The Holy Spirit won’t force Himself on you. He wants you to ASK for Revival ... be PREPARED for Revival ... be ready for a CHANGE in your Christian heart and life.

“Asking For Revival” INTRODUCTION: Next Sunday begins our Revival Services! I don’t know about you, but I’m EXCITED about what I believe God has in store for us. God is just WAITING to pour out His blessings. This morning, I want us to prepare our hearts to RECEIVE all that God has for us. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:3-5

Denomination: Baptist