Sermons on Premarital Preparation:

History's Greatest Victory Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019

The last message of a series for preparation for Easter.

THE ROAD TO THE RESURRECTION HISTORY’S GREATEST VICTORY TEXT: Luke 24:1-12 Luke 24:1-12 (KJV) Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. [2] And they found the stone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parable Of The Serving Master.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 13, 2023

Be prepared for the return of Jesus at an unexpected time.

PARABLE OF THE SERVING MASTER. Luke 12:32-40. Jesus reminds His “little flock” that “it is the Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32). The imperative of Luke 12:33, rightly understood, becomes a marker of where our heart lies (Luke 12:34). We must hold the things of this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three P's Of Manhood

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Example of godly husbands actions demonstrated through action, exemplified by Christ. preparation for deacon selection.

Background to passage: this passage is the first combination of the Spirit-filled life and the “household codes” in scripture. We begin our process of deacon nomination this week, and I always remind you of the qualifications required of deacons, usually in 1 Tim 3. This year I decided that since ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The 10 Virgins/Bridesmaids Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 16, 2008

Jesus is coming back and we are called to be prepared for that return? Those who are not prepared face a finality of judgment that no one wants to face!

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 16, 2008 Date Preached: September 17, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the 10 Virgins Sermon Text: Matt 25:1-13 (NKJV) 1 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Message Of Comfort To The Disciples Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

What could be more comforting knowing that Jesus is preparing a place for us. Not only is He preparing, He is coming back for us.

Verse 1, Jesus Christ the Son, and God the Father are one. Verse 2, Promise of an eternal home. A Prepared place. Verses 3-5, Return and rapture. What Jesus would do had never been done by any great leader. Verse 6-7, Space between guilty sinner and God is spanned. Verses 8-11, The Father, and Son ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Practical Faith For Real Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 6, 2002

Jesus was out to prepare His disciples for their greatest trial, His crucifixion. But He was also giving us direction to prepare for the realities of life.

A Practical Faith for Real Life (Matt. 26:31-35, John 13:33-38, Mark 14:27-31; Luke 22:31-38) 1. Students at Bible College/seminaries…lose track of the real world…There used to be an old saying, "It takes 10 years to get over seminary…" 2. In our church, we try to encourage an "honest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:35-38, Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Story Of God: The Exodus/Christ Event

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 3, 2008

The foreshadowing of the passover, and the true passover are amazing. Explore this interesting parallel in the story of God as he prepares his people for the preparation of all people.

THE STORY OF GOD: THE EXODUS/CHIRST EVENT TEXT: EXODUS 12:21-27 THEME: THE PASSOVER EVENT FORESHADOWING THE CHRIST EVENT. Most of us have never experienced slavery. We have no understanding or comprehension about the degrading act of slavery. But Frederick Douglass does. The son of a slave ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Must All Appear Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 5, 2012

You would think that the most certain appearance of our lives would be the one we would prepare for the most but the truth is that many are not prepared.

Life is filled with certain events that we want to make sure we don’t miss: jury duty, court appearance for a speeding ticket, April 15th. There will be tremendous consequences if we choose to ignore important appearances. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-14

Behind The Scenes Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 24, 2012

Ancient spiritual disciplines, when incorporated in to our lives, prepare us for the coming of Jesus and enable us to prepare the world for the coming of Jesus.

Luke 4:16-30 "Behind the Scenes" INTRODUCTION There are times when pithy statements stick in my mind, and I keep reflecting on them. One such statement is "If you don't know where you're going, you'll always get there." I see the reality of this statement every day. Most of us, I believe, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Day? The Hour? It's A Secret!

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 15, 2018

End times... Being prepared for the return of Jesus, Watch and beware of the signs. Illustration: California fires....signs were present... were they prepared?

In Jesus Holy Name November 19, 2018 Text: Mark 13:32-33 “The Day? The Hour? It’s a Secret” For days we Californians have been amazed, astounded, transfixed to our television and youtube videos because of the fires. We see streets lined with burned out vehicles. We watch people video ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-33, Mark 13:1-27

Denomination: Lutheran

End Times For Advent, Want Can We Do, How Can We Prepare?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 29, 2021

Advent is a time to celebrate both the past and the future, as we remember when Jesus. End times prophesy can be horrific, and the last thing we want to hear at during advent. But there is hope, and people need to hear it.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th November 2021; a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 33:14-16 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Psalm 25:1-9 Main Reading: Luke 21:25-36 Prayer: My I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Episcopal

Go! And… Walk In The Good Works God Prepared For You - Ephesians 2:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 13, 2025

God has made us His masterpiece in Christ — not to hide us away, but to display His glory and for us to live out the good works He prepared for us before the foundation of the world.

Go! And… Walk in the Good Works God Prepared for You - Ephesians 2:10 Ephesians 2:10 — “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” (NLT) Introduction – The Masterpiece and the Mission Imagine for a moment an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Genesis 1:27, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Titus 2:14, Matthew 5:16, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Acts 16:31, Ephesians 2:1, Romans 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage As It's Meant To Be Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005

Context is always important when we study the Bible. Genesis 1 gives us a complete narration of creation; Genesis 2 retells the story in order to fill in the details concerning the creation of man and the construction of marriage.

Marriage as it’s Meant to Be Genesis 2:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 11/13/05 Two weeks ago we established that singleness is good, it’s a gift, and it can be used to bring glory to God. Last week we were reminded that if you’re going to get married, make sure there is a spiritual match. It might seem ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Stood Still

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

Jesus stands still where ever desperate sincere faith reaches him, and when he stands still miracles happen.

Jesus Came to Jericho and left Jericho (This is an illustration of what I said this morning, that if we do not prepare ourselves for his presence, He will come and go, and We will not receive anything. One blind man by the name of bartemaeus was willing to reveal his emptiness, He was willing to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Things Haven't Turned Out The Way You Expected

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 8, 2010

A look at John the Baptist's astonishing admission of doubt about who Jesus is and why we often have similar doubts.

OUR COMPLAINT: “This is not what I signed up for.” - Matthew 11:2a – John in prison. - I cannot read the mind of John, but I can’t help but believe that a prison cell was the last place he expected to end up. - He is the great prophet of God, the forerunner of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist