Sermons on Preparation For Ministry:

Always Be Prepared!!!

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Feb 24, 2002

Jesus gave us all warnings about his return. Are these the end times?

As I read this passage, it kept reminding me of something. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it, but there was something very familiar about it! I know that I have read this somewhere else, other than the bible. But where? Maybe I read it in a book. Maybe I read it in the Left Behind series? That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Prepare For Persecution

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 29, 2002

Have you ever noticed how much the Bible teaches about suffering for the cause of Christ? Are you ready to walk with Jesus through the valley of suffering in order to receive a crown of life? Let’s get ready.

Preparing for Persecution A couple of years ago we had a bad wind storm and afterward, as Jenny and I walked around our block we saw where a huge tree had fallen on top of a neighbor’s van. The van looked like a new one, but it was totaled by the tree. There were lots of other big trees in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing With Excellence Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 6, 2002

This teaching describes the importance of waiting on proper direction, and the fulfillment of God’s calling to excellence.

5/1/02 PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK II PREPARING WITH EXCELLENCE GAL 1:13-24 BY PASTOR RUSS WITKOWSKI “Excellent” - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, beyond (out of) measure; “Way” -journey, high-way. Definition of Spiritual Excellence: To live the journey ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-24, Proverbs 22:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing The Soil Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

There are things that hinder the soil of our heart from being truly fruitful, and things that help our soil to be fertile, let’s have good soil!

1 Peter 2:1-3 VCC August 16, 1998 Preparing the Soil Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) He has exhorted the Christians to personal holiness in chapter 1 After encouraging personal holiness, he commanded them to have sincere love for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, Matthew 13:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For Trials Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 8, 2002

Knowing that trials are coming and understanding the reason for them is half the battle for the Christian.

I Peter 1:6-12 “Preparing for Trials” Intro—As we were looking at the Book of First Peter last week, we focused on the rewards, if you will, of becoming a Christian—and we said that Peter tells the churches he’s writing to that the Christian receives a Second Birth—and that as part of that Second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Prepared For Destiny

Contributed by John Slythe on Mar 6, 2003

Are we ready to fulfill what God has instore for us. Three basic attitudes are necessary. God shows them to us in one verse of scripture.

Prepared for Destiny! Exodus 12:11, “This is how you are to eat it: with your cloak tucked into your belt, your sandals on your feet and your staffing your hand. Eat it in haste; it is the Lord’s Passover.” When you become a Christian one thing we need to have is readiness. Readiness because ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:11

Denomination: Christian Church

Living In Preparation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 4, 2003

This is the 10th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at being prepared when Jesus returns.

LIVING IN PREPARATION 1 Peter 5:1-14 As we finish our study in 1 Peter we are encouraged to live our lives in preparation for the return of Jesus Christ. God has left us here for a reason. We are to serve God by using the spiritual gifts and talents He has given us. Our text gives us three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Pride

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 5, 2003

Can you relate to Peter’s overconfidence that led to failure? Let’s find some red flags so we can eliminate some opportunities in our lives to fall.

Tell your neighbor, “My God knows!” Look to you other neighbor and tell them, “My God knows all about my sins.” Tell the person behind you, “My God knows all about my sins, and He has forgiven me and loves me.” If you don’t hear anything else today, hear that! A newly promoted colonel had moved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For The Cross

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 11, 2003

God took the vilest, ugliest, most sinful thing and by His love, transformed it into something that we would wear around our necks, or place in a our sanctuaries. Is there something in your life that He could do the same to?

Tell your neighbor, "There is a message in the cross and you need to know what it is!" Then look at your other neighbor and ask, "What is the message of the cross?" Chris was explaining basic Christian theology to Jen when they were quit a bit younger. He said, “You see Jen, it was Jesus’ job to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Christmas Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 29, 2001

Before we can truly celebrate Christmas we must be prepared!

Preparing for Christmas Selected Passages December 2, 2001 Introduction This is the time of year when everyone starts getting ready for Christmas. The stores are packed with people buying gifts. Elevators are filled with instrumental Christmas favorites. Those boxes packed away months ago are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Preparing The Soil

Contributed by John Vella on Dec 5, 2001

As with all relationships we have to prepare ourselves for a deeper union with Jesus.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 1, No. 2 Second Sunday of Advent - Year A Decxember 9, 2001 Readings: * Isaiah 11:1-10 * Romans 15:4-9 * Mt. 3:1-12 Preparing the Soil Removing Obstacles Creating something new often requires that we first remove any obstacles to that new creation. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

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

Prepare The Way

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

We are prepared for Christ’s coming through faith, so let us stay in the Word to keep that faith.

Imagine this: the President of the United States, Bill Clinton, has decided to visit the great city of Anchorage, Alaska. But the day before he is scheduled to arrive, a big snow storm hits. What does the city of Anchorage do to prepare for his visit? Well, for one, you’d probably see snow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepare For Battle Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

A description of the Armour of God

It seems that we are constantly being barraged with images of battles being fought around the world. There hardly seems to be an evening that goes by without the news telling us of an armed conflict that is being fought over real estate, religion or resources. And we hear about it so much that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 11, 2000

We need to make our hearts ready for Christmas.

Introduction A. All over the world people are getting ready for Christmas. 1. Shopping 2. Decorating 3. Christmas Cards B. If we take such great care to prepare for Christmas physically, then why don’t we take as much care to prepare for Christmas spiritually? I. WE NEED TO TELL OTHERS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist