Sermons on Preparation For Service:

Pack Your Bags (Pp) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 12, 2009

Pack your bags, be ready for His return!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever had a dream trip that finally was going to be a reality for you? Maybe you wanted to take that take a trip to Europe, or Disney World? • For me the first dream trip for me was going to be a trip to Busch Stadium to watch the Cardinals play. • I was in 5th ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Day Of No Return

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Feb 20, 2009

OUR SCRIPTURE TEXT TODAY SUMMARIZES THE LOST PERSON’S FATE, IN PLAIN AND SIMPLE LANGUAGE. IT POSES A QUESTION: “WILL YOU BE IN THE BLESSED BOOK OF LIFE, OR THE BURNING LAKE OF FIRE?”(MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION YOU WILL EVER BE ASKED) REVELATION CHAPTER 20

A DAY OF NO RETURN TEXT: REVELATION 20 VS. 11--15 INTRODUCTION: OUR SCRIPTURE TEXT TODAY SUMMARIZES THE LOST PERSON’S FATE, IN PLAIN AND SIMPLE LANGUAGE. IT POSES A QUESTION: “WILL YOU BE IN THE BLESSED BOOK OF LIFE, OR THE BURNING LAKE OF FIRE?”(MOST IMPORTANT ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - Genesis 14:1-16 - Buzz Likeyou To The Rescue! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 15, 2010

Abram is no wimp. He quickly mobilizes "318 trained men who had been born into his household." (Genesis 14:14). The fact that they were trained means that Abram was always prepared for battle. I need that kind of preparedness.

Part 1 - Genesis 14:1-16 - BUZZ LIKEYOU TO THE RESCUE! My grandson hits the ground running in the morning. He will come in at 5am while I am having my quietime and startle me by saying "Pa, you be Zurg!" and thrust into my hands an action figure with horns, piercing eyes and cape. My grandson ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Of The Lord - #2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 22, 2010

The Day of the Lord will be terrible and dreadful - Who can endure it?

Words of Warning – Prophecy of Joel #2 - The Day of the Lord Joel 1:15-2:11 * (Read Text) The last 2 line of verse 11 are worth having burned into our memory for recall (at any given moment). It says, “The day of the Lord is terrible and dreadful—who can endure it?” It is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Propósitos De Todo Año Nuevo

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Mar 23, 2010

5 propósitos vitales para tener una vida de victoria

Mayor Gerardo Balmori El Ejército de Salvación Propósitos de todo año nuevo Mateo 22:37-40 Hechos 1-8 El día de hoy deseo compartir con ustedes, 5 propósitos vitales para tener una vida de victoria. I- (Primer propósito) Debemos amar al Señor con todo nuestro corazón. Nuestro primer y ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Get Ready - #3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 25, 2010

Be prepared for the things to come

Words of Warning – Series on Joel Get Ready Joel 2:12-17 * Billy Graham was preaching the funeral of former U.S. President Richard Nixon before five U.S. presidents and a worldwide audience, & he said as he pointed to Nixon’s casket, "Every one of you will be there one of these days. Are you ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010

Funeral Sermon for a dear saint of the Lord

Heaven John 14:1-3 A little girl asked her slightly older sister why Grandma read her Bible so much. The reply, “I think she is studying for her final exams.” Wiser folk think about heaven sooner rather than later. Life has no guarantees! You see heaven is a prepared place for a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The 1000 Year Reign Of Christ

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010

A discription of the event coming in the future. For the believers, Jews, satan, antichrist and false prophet

The 1000 Year Reign of Christ Text: Rev 20:4 4And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tug Of War

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 30, 2009

Some of us might feel like we are in a tug of war, not knowing what the outcome will be. Plant your feet, stand your ground and pull for the things of God like never before. You are on the winning side.

Tug Of War Jeremiah 1:1-10 1 The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin: 2 To whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign. 3 It came also in the days of Jehoiakim ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trojan Horses Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

Being aware of the sneak spiritual attacks

SNAKEBITES & STOMPING Part 3 Trojan Horses Joshua 7 Sunday, October 11, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee First week’s Fighter Verse James 4:7, “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” Last week’s Fighter Verse: I John 3:18, “Dear children, let us not love with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas Is Coming To Town!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 9, 2009

Preparations necessary for Christmas celebrations.

Introduction: A pastor received a Christmas card with a note in it, from a lady in his congregation. He said she was very complimentary about his preaching and compared him with Chuck Swindoll. She finished by writing, "I think you are one of the really great preachers of all time." Later that day, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Fullness Of Time

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 23, 2010

Jesus came at the right time

Galatians 4:1-7 One man sent his parents a microwave oven one Christmas. Here's how he recalls the experience: "They were excited that now they, too, could be a part of the instant generation. When Dad unpacked the microwave and plugged it in, literally within seconds, the microwave ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Preparandonos Para La Vida

Contributed by David Pin on Jul 27, 2011

La vida nos prepara para ser ciudadanos y no personas, para entender las cosas que existen a nuestro alrededor pero no a nosotros mismos, para ser tolerantes con los demás pero no con nuestra propia familia

Preparándonos para la vida Texto Base Exodo 24:1-12 “El Señor le dijo a Moisés: “Sube a encontrarte conmigo en el monte, y quédate allí. Voy a darte las tablas con la ley y los mandamientos que he escrito para guiarlos en la vida” Introducción Las sociedades de hoy preparan al ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Christian's Armour

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 26, 2008

The real meaning of putting on the whole armour of God and what we as believers need to be doing.

The Christian’s Armour Ephesians 6:10-18 The story has been told of a mental hospital that many years ago came up with an unusual test to determine when their patients were ready to go back into the world. They brought the patient who was ready for release into a room where a water faucet was left ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wise And The Foolish

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

It's a common enough topic. Some people know how to invest, and others don't. But the result of each is critical. Especially in the lives of our children.

Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 Intro: We have talked a lot in the last few weeks about being “ready” for the return of Christ. 1. might wonder what that means. 2. “PJ, it’s Mother’s Day!!!” 3. absolutely, and mothers in specific and parents in general can take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free