Sermons on Premarital Preparation:

Uncertain - The Collapse Of The Condo Complex In Surfside, Fl

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jun 26, 2021

I prepared this message after the collapse of the condo complex in Surfside, FL

Uncertain James 4:13-17 Intro. Have you been following the news of the building that collapsed in Miami this week? It has weighed heavily on my mind and heart all week. Details. - At about 1:30 AM on Wednesday morning a 12 story condo just crumbled to the ground in Surfside near ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Mountain Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 30, 2025

Moses leads the people of Israel to Mt. Sinai to prepare to receive the Law.

The Story of Moses : Exodus 19-20 The Mountain Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-29–2025 Awesome! In this culture, we overuse words to the point they lose their power. One of those words is “awe.” When Pete Crow-Armstrong makes an amazing catch for the Cubs, we say it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Cry Of Praise

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 21, 2023

The first way you prepare for battle is to engage in praise and worship of God.

TITLE: THE BATTLE CRY OF PRAISE SCRIPTURE: II SAMUEL 22:4 Would you agree with me that this world is full of traps and snares. • You know sin brings negative consequences to your life • You know you are going to face temptation to sin every day • You probably even know what some of those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:4

Denomination: Baptist

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

Fighting Spiritual Battles

Contributed by Mike Molenaar on May 4, 2001

Not only do we need to be prepared defensively against spiritual attacks but we must also counter attack with a great offense.

John 14:1-14 After Jesus showed his love by washing the disciples feet he said, "I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. We are blessed if we know the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Ready

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Nov 27, 2004

This sermon takes us from the preparations for Christmas to God’s preparations for the incarnation. It is an Advent sermon forcusing on what God did in the fuillness of time and how God is getting us ready today.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone Advent I November 28, 2004 Is. 2:1-5, Mt. 24:36-44 ¡§Getting Ready¡¨ I was in Kmart yesterday and was pleased to see a giant heap of boxes of candy canes. I was pleased because I like to have a box of them on hand in my study for when people come to see ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent : Are You Awake ?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 30, 2008

As the season of Advent begins, many people are preparing for Christmas. That’s good, but ...we are primarily being called in this sermon to be alert, to watch, to be awake, preparing for the return of Jesus. So, are YOU awake ?

I came across a suggested prayer for all preachers this week, and it goes like this: “Lord, fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff and nudge me when I’ve said enough.” Well, here we go! Are you ready? Are you prepared? Put your hands up if you are ready and prepared ... did you get done yesterday ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

Go For The Big Life

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 22, 2014

Many Christians are living far below the blessed life that God has prepared for them, it's time to break out and break through into the life God has prepared for us.

Joshua 14:7-13 KJVS Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadesh-barnea to espy out the land; and I brought him word again as it was in mine heart. [8] Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt: but I wholly followed the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Wait Until It's Too Late

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 13, 2017

Even the most tragic effect of catastrophe can be avoided or minimized by proper preparation. But the sad thing in life is that many people can only realize the importance of preparation when it is already too late.

DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE Even the most tragic effect of catastrophe can be avoided or minimized by proper preparation. But the sad thing in life is that many people can only realize the importance of preparation when it is already too late. Delaying is a problem of almost everybody. Here is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Gone Bad

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

In preparing this sermon this week I found myself in somewhat of a quandary in regards to how to approach today’s sermon topic: love and romance.

In preparing this sermon this week I found myself in somewhat of a quandary in regards to how to approach today’s sermon topic: love and romance. The reason for my distress is that today is Valentines Day. For some it’s a great and wonderful day because you are in love with somebody. For others ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Desire To See Jesus - O I Want To See Him

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 23, 2022

Now, the signs are over, the parables are finish and Jesus begins speaking in plain language. The shouts of the Triumph entry are quiet, and a banquet has been prepared. The setting of the text is a beautiful banquet prepared in Jesus’ honor.

Sermon - The Desire To See Jesus John 12:20-28 Joh 12:20 20 Some Greeks who had come to Jerusalem for the Passover celebration 21 paid a visit to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee. They said, “Sir, we want to meet Jesus.” 22 Philip told Andrew about it, and they went together to ask Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-28

Denomination: Methodist

Rejoice And Be Glad! - Matthew 5:12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 7, 2024

Jesus’ warnings about persecution were extremely earnest. If we are not prepared ahead of time, we will not be able to endure and remain faithful when serious persecution comes. This message will show you how to prepare.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:12

Requirements For Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 19, 2025

Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people. Many talk about heaven, sing about it, and even desire to go there, but only those who meet God’s requirements will gain entrance.

REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:21-23 Supporting Texts: John 3:3, Hebrews 12:14, Revelation 21:27, Titus 2:11-13, 1 Peter 1:15-16 INTRODUCTION: Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people. Many talk about heaven, sing about it, and even desire to go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wise & The Foolish

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 8, 2005

The parable of the ten bridesmaids tells us: 1. You must be spiritually prepared. 2. No one can do it for you. 3. There is a day called "Too Late."

In April, 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was also a skydiver. He had jumped from a plane along with several other skydivers and filmed the group as they individually dove out of the plane and opened their parachutes. As the video was being shown of each member of the crew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 25:1

Denomination: Methodist

Comfort Ye

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 19, 2013

Comfort in the certainty of God's Word.

COMFORT YE… Isaiah 40:1-11. We have before us a passage which may well be very familiar to us: yet please do not allow its very familiarity to breed contempt. This is a little Gospel, a sort of proto-Gospel written by the prophet many years before the event. Our task is to ask Isaiah concerning ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational