Sermons on Preparation For Eternity:

Prepared For Power

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

We must prepare ourselves for the power of God, God is wanting to manifest himself but very often there are things in our lives that are hindering him, Lets learn how to prepare ourselves for his power,.

*The desired and determined end = The revelation and the manifestation of the glory of God. *The requirements (The preparation process). We have too long just assumed that God will do what he wants to do regardless of our participation, The truth is God’s purpose and desire will ultimately be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing The Way Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

Preparing our hearts for the Savior through genuine repentance.

TRUE REPENTANCE HATES THE SIN, AND NOT MERELY THE PENALTY; AND IT HATES THE SIN MOST OF ALL BECAUSE IT HAS DISCOVERED AND FELT GOD’S LOVE. BILLY GRAHAM, WHO HAS BEEN CONSIDERED BY SOME TO BE PLAYING THE 20TH CENTURY ROLE OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, HAD THESE COMMENTS ABOUT THE SINFUL DISEASE RUNNING ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Preparing For Easter

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 20, 2011

Leading up to the crucifixion and death of Christ on the cross is perhaps one of the most important events to study in the Christian faith. But ... even with this knowledge, Sunday is STILL coming!

Preparing for Easter Luke 23:44-56 Introduction - Up to this point, we’ve seen several key events that surround this sacred time -- We’ve seen our Lord and Savior fulfill Zec 9:9 and ride into Jerusalem -- We’ve seen one of the 12 betray Him for 30 pieces of silver; the wage of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For The Light Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2011

This year, Christmas will fall on Sunday. This year people will be faced with a decision of whether Sunday worship will be a matter of "convenience" or "cost." What can we learn form the ministry of John the Baptist that will help us to make the right dec

Several years back a life-style management consultant surveyed about 1000 people about how they prepared for Christmas. What he found was this: · The average person spent up to an hour and 10 minutes a day during the last week of December bickering over holiday related plans such as what parties ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010

May this message help us reflect on the purpose of Christmas and how we prepare for this season of Christ!

CHRISTMAS FROM THE FOUR GOSPELS – Part 1 Prepare The Way Mark 1:1-8 INTRODUCTION: A. Planning and Preparation is something we all know something about. 1. From about the age of 5, sometimes younger, we each start thinking in terms of organization 2. Let me give you a few ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Malachi 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Blessing

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jul 27, 2008

God doesn’t intend for us to knock ourselves out in our little difficulties of life. He is well able to handle them for us. Elisha said, “This is but a light thing in the sight of the Lord.” It’s just a miracle! That’s the business God is in.

Mesha, king of Moab owed Ahab 200,000 sheep. Ahab died and his son, Jehoram, took over. Mesha decided that since Ahab died, he shouldn’t have to pay. Jehoram, the new king of Israel, got Jehosophat, king of Judah, and the king of Edom together and went to make war against Moab. An urgent need ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Well Of Preparation

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 19, 2010

God prepared Moses to do His will.

Intro. We have a dehydrated Christianity today. Dryness has overtaken most. So we must draw water out of the Lord’s well. It is only for the redeemed! Isa 12:2 "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Gift Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 19, 2010

This is week two of a four part series and looks at the preparations that had to happen in order for the first Christmas to happen.

The Gift of Christmas 2 The quest for the perfect gift. Some of you know what I mean and others, you haven’t got a clue. There are some folks who every gift is a challenge, to get not just a gift but to get the right gift. The gift that says just the right thing at just the right price. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prepare For War

Contributed by Brian Mann on Jan 4, 2011

Brothers & Sisters there needs to be a battle cry going forth from all the churches in the world today. And it must originate in the hearts of the Pastors, and it must be sounded aloud from the pulpits across this land! We must prepare the battle station

~Prepare for War~ Mark 9:14-29 (New King James Version) 14 And when He came to the disciples, He saw a great multitude around them, and scribes disputing with them. 15 Immediately, when they saw Him, all the people were greatly amazed, and running to Him, greeted Him. 16 And He asked the scribes, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparing To Run Series

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jan 12, 2011

A person don't just decide the day before a Marathon to run! They have to train, keep their focus, and not look back. The Christian has to have the same desire to train and RUN!

Introduction Define Marathon: An endurance race that pushes a runner to their limits. READ I CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 I. Ready to Train (v.24-25) A. Some Christians view the Church as a spectator sport! We get comfortable and watch the show. B. Others believe God will train ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For The Best Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 31, 2011

In this lesson, we cover the principles for living for Christ, so that we may received the best blessings, even in the worst of persecution.

Introduction: A. I like this picture – Don’t you know that that car never saw it coming! 1. In some respects life is unpredictable and we need to learn to expect the unexpected. 2. When it comes to the Christian life, there is not much that is unexpected. 3. Jesus tried to prepare us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Economic Preparation .

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 13, 2009

❶ Dismal News ❷ Sad News ❸ Reflective News ❹ Biblical News ❺ Action News

❶ Dismal News - Labor Department – In Nov. 533,000 jobs were lost – the most in any month since 1974. - (Reuters Jan 7) - If the US Congress does not pass an economic stimulus plan soon the country will lose another 3 million jobs in 2009 - US News & World Report 1/7/09 - US government ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Prepared?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 7, 2008

Jesus gives some "scary" pictures of the end of the world. We don’t need to be scared! Jesus will make sure that we are prepared for whatever He asks us to face.

-When Linda saw that there were tornadoes heading this direction on Wednesday night, we cancelled our evening plans, we moved a few valuable and sentimental items to the basement, secured a few items outside and settled down in the basement and let the storm move on through -Before 31 December ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepare The Way

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 5, 2008

Many times we have those days when we are really busy,and we get over whelmed with large quantities of mail. Then we have to sit down and sort this mail out, and because we are so busy we go through and throw out what we think is junk mail or mail that

Prepare The Way Luke 3:1 6 How do you sort your mail ? Many times we have those days when we are really busy,and we get over whelmed with large quantities of mail. Then we have to sit down and sort this mail out, and because we are so busy we go through and throw out what we think is junk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Preparing The Way Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009

Beginning today we are going to engage Christ’s intent for bringing change… fundamental change to life… as it unfolds in the Gospel of Mark.

This morning beginning a series that the pastoral team has been wanting to take up for well over a year… and together we felt that this was the right time. Series in which we focus on the dynamic sense of breakthrough that Christ has ushered into our world… and wants for our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational