Sermons on Preparation For Eternity:

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

Ready Or Not, Here He Comes

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 6, 2012

Advent is about preparation for the celebration of the coming of our Savior. In Isaiah we can see three ways to prepare for the coming of the Messiah.

Ready or Not, Here He Comes Isaiah 40:3-5 Intro. An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her kids and grandkids Christmas presents, so she decided to send them a check with a card. She chose a special card for each one of them and wrote them a little note and ended all the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The End

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 6, 2013

How to prepare for the end

The End How To Prepare Matthew 24:1-51 True or false: spiritually and morally ... Things are worse today. than they have probably ever been! Probably 99.99% of you would say ... True! True or false: When our grandparents established a home it was more secure with a better chance oflasting. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Backside Of The Desert

Contributed by Michael Jakes on Jun 15, 2014

Sometimes the Lord needs to remove us from what we know and expect in order to prepare us for a greater work. This is where the 'backside of the desert' comes in-that strategic and sometimes obscure place where the Lord places us in order to prune us.

'The Backside of the Desert' Exodus 3:1 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. I. Moses Story Moses went from humble beginnings to privilege, prestige and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Miss This Opportunity

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Dec 8, 2013

Secular observance of the pre-Christmas season focuses primarily on the First Coming of Christ that occurred 2,000 years ago. As Christians, our focus is on preparation for the Second Coming, which in turn readies us to remember Christmas.

Don’t miss this opportunity. Throughout the year, we get mailings from stores telling us of some special sale or event where they will save us tons of money on whatever it is that the stores tell us we need. It seems that quantity increases tenfold or more during the Christmas shopping time. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Wrestling With God Submitting The Devil

Contributed by Michael J Mcinally Jr. on Aug 8, 2015

This was my first time preaching, I shared this message with the young adult group at our church I pray that someone will find it useful and it helps you grow closer to God.

Wrestling with God Submitting the Devil Before I was saved, I definitely was living for the world. I was trying to make as much as I could so I could get as much stuff as I could. The more I got the more I wanted and but I never was truly satisfied. I spent a lot years living for me but with no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, John 1:14, Psalm 68:19, Psalm 61:8, Isaiah 58:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010

Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

B-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-II—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 8 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010

Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

B-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-IV—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 11 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010

Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

C-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-VI—Acts 1:9-14 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are Acts of... 1. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

On The Grow Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 4, 2012

This lesson introduces a study in the book of James. This study will focus on how to "Be Prepared" for living in our current world.

1. Author Jack London made some observations from his adventures in the Canadian Yukon. One thing he observed was that beginners on the Yukon trail attempted to carry with them all of their conveniences which belonged to their old way of life. Packs would begin to get too heavy and the trail would ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 10, 2012

This message looks at the importance of being ready when Jesus comes. Being almost prepared is not being prepared at all.

The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Matthew 25:1-25:13 The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It 12/04/2012 Eccl 9:1o-12 Matthew 25:1-13 Text Matthew 25:1-13 Let me introduce you to Tyrone. Tyrone was 25 years old and for the first time in his life, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What To Do When You're Sunk

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 5, 2015

Peter did exactly what he said he would never do, & right then the rooster crowed. Remembering Jesus’ words, Peter ran into the darkness & wept bitterly. He had failed Jesus. This brash & boastful fisherman had failed.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Have you ever failed at something that meant a lot to you? Have you ever had that sinking sensation in the pit of your stomach that comes when your hopes & expectations are crushed? Now maybe there is someone here who has never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Sufficiency Is Of God

Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 21, 2010

This is a message that was to a young miniters class in our church.

Our Sufficiency Is Of God Pastor Ken Crow 2 Corinthians 3:5-6 (King James Version) 5Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; 6Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Get Your Life Off Of Hold

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

Get out of your cave and give Him praise.

1Sa 22:1 David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: (refuge) and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him. 1Sa 22:2 And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Now Is The Time

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

A look at how God has prepared us for such a time as this.

This is what the Lord says to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of to subdue nations before him and to strip kings of their armor, to open doors before him so that gates will not be shut: I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-3, Isaiah 45:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God