Sermons on Preparation Of Hearts:

Sitting When You Should Be Standing

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003

There are many times we fail our Lord by sitting when he wants us standing, prepared for battle.

1)Peter sat down at the wrong time a)time of temptation b)when Jesus was being persecuted c)when he should have been praying 2)Peter sat down with the wrong crowd a)with unbelievers b)with those who were sinners c)with those who hated Jesus 3)Why did he sit down? a)because he was following along ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Oct 20, 2003

The coming of the Lord is imminent. We must do some things to prepare so as not be be ashamed when He comes.

INTRODUCTION: · Christ’s coming is 24 hours closer than it was yesterday at this time—“Now is our salvation nearer than when we believed”—V. 11 · We are wasting precious moments—“The night is far spent”—V. 12 · Christ could come today—“The day is at hand”—V. 12 · Wake up and smell the coffee!! · We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Muslim Maze, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2004

Learn the truth about the maze of Muslim theology. This series will properly prepare anyone to discern Islam’s errors.

“The Muslim Maze”, Pt. 1 Galatians 1:6-9 This study is not an attack on the Muslim, but a way to address the maze that a Muslim is put into once he or she submits to Muhammad’s so called revelations! We will expose their system of belief and unravel the tangled web that makes up Islam! To Begin ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Crisis Managers

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007

How often are we caught unawares by circumstances out of our ignorance. Are we prepared for the Lord’s coming?

CRISIS MANAGERS LUKE 12:39-40 “But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he could not have let his house be broken into. You must also be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” A member in the church was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:39-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Friday: An Ot Remembrance

Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 21, 2005

This message was prepared for a community luncheon on Good Friday. It points to the OT adumbration of both the crucifixion of Christ, and His resurrection.

Last night, our parish observed Maundy Thursday, the first of three Holy Week observances relating to the events surrounding Christ’s passion. Maundy Thursday marks the occasion of the last Passover Christ observed with his disciples, as well as the first Eucharist. And, while a Maundy Thursday ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 29, 2005

What a shepherd we have in Jesus! He is a personal shepherd, a providing shepherd, a protecting shepherd and a preparing shepherd.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD Psalm 23: 1-6 I. A PERSONAL SHEPHERD v.1 A. “The Lord” B. “my shepherd” C. “I shall not want” II. A PROVIDING SHEPHERD v. 2 A. “green pastures” is a picture of abundance B. “still waters” is a picture of calmness, serenity, peacefulness III. A PROTECTING SHEPHERD v. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Lap

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Feb 23, 2009

The most important part of the race is the last lap. You can win or lose depending on how well you are prepared for it

THE LAST LAP Opening Hymn Scripture Reading: 2 Tim. 4:1-8 Closing Hymn James was excited as he turned the two hundred mark heading towards home. Two and three –quarter laps had gone and he was still in the lead. His one and only goal was to win this race and he was full of confidence that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

High Noon Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001

Honoring God in all the areas of his life had the unexpected result of uniquely preparing David to kill the giant Goliath.

And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field. 1 Samuel 17:44 It was as if the sheriff had never come back to fight the battle in “High Noon,” and a local had saved the town. Contrasts in Character: David and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Seed, Soil, Sower, Rain

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 27, 2014

We need to pay attention to the condition of our soil, but we also need to spend time daily preparing and sowing.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course 2014 Seed, Soil, Sower, Rain Today’s OT reading went by so fast that you might forget its importance. That’s not the lector’s fault: the Church gives us only two verses. Let’s listen to the Word of God in the longer version beginning four verses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Catholic

Impact And Impotence Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 2, 2008

A changed heart doesn’t guarantee that you will change the world.

If you’re like me you’ve been keeping up with the federal government’s attempt to bailout failing housing and financial markets this week. I found an article from Reuters in which the blame for this economic slump has been traced to a decline in Christian influence in our nation. DALLAS ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reading The Signs Of The Times?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 2, 2019

This is start of a series on the second coming, I have placed a lesson of the summary of 60 signs of the second coming to prepare for these lessons.

**READING THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 24:40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 42 Watch therefore: for ye know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:40-44, Matthew 25:12, Luke 21:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Doors Are Open

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 22, 2011

A message prepared to launch into National Back to Church Sunday Campaign. The message is adapted from the Back to Church Sunday Resources

Our Doors are Open Luke 15:1-10 National Back to Church Preparation Message September 4, 2011 Morning Service (Adapted from the National Back to Church Sunday sermon resources) When was the last time you had to search for something? People misplace things every day. We lose our keys. We forget ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Make Me Selfless, Simple, And Sincere PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon explores living selflessly, simply, and sincerely for God, as exemplified by John the Baptist's humility and dedication in preparing the way for Jesus.

Hey, good folks! It's a joy to be with you today, sharing in the love and fellowship of our Lord Jesus Christ. We're going to be chatting about a few things that I reckon will really resonate with you - and hopefully, they're going to help us all grow a little bit closer to God and each other. You ...read more

Scripture: John 1:22-23

Topics: Remove Clutter, Invite Christ

The Weeping Prophet

Contributed by Colin Bain on Feb 24, 2007

Describes and contrasts the hearts of the Pastor, the People and God, leading to reconciliation.

Heart of the matter Have you ever tried to buy something in an electronics store recently? I don’t know which training program they are using, but it seem that they work on the principle that if the salesman talks long enough about stuff the customer doesn’t care about, then the customer buys ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Fullness Of Christ

Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 19, 2008

As a Christian is your heart for people, walk with Jesus and see how he reached out with a heart for people and lets learn to be more like our Lord everyday.

A prayer for all believers in Christ Before we explore John 5: 1-11 can you walk with me for a while and consider our hearts? I would like to start by asking what fills your inner being, what defines you? It’s a difficult one to answer, if you are like me many things can fill my inner being most ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational