Sermons on Preparation:

Emmanuel - The Gift

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 24, 2007

A pre Christmas preparation, and encouragement to see ’The Gift’ rather than the gifts!

EMMANUEL - The Gift Christmas will soon be with us, and that thought can fill you with dread; or with excitement! The thought of all the wrappings that are now added on to the real Christmas is enough to make anyone feel a little dejected! The original idea of giving gifts to celebrate is still a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Did You Get The Memo? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Apr 13, 2010

Palm Sunday is the opportunity to prepare for Holy Week and the emotional roller-coaster it involves

A great story from a couple of years ago was reported by Robert Bazell of NBC News. After an attempted IED attack near Tikrit the hospital at Camp Speicher was down to 10% of its blood supply. Brian Suam, was first in line to donate blood when the call went out. His blood was going to be used for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living With The Power Of God In Your Life Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 20, 2009

Holy Spirit and discipleship prepares us to live a victorious and powerful life in the Lord.

11/8/2009 Living with the power of God in your life Acts 2:1-12 Introduction We are still in the series of B.A.S.I.C.. We have spent two weeks on discipleship, and this week will be looking at the Holy Spirit being active in your life. Turn to Acts 2:1-12, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-12

Denomination: Nazarene

A Faith That Rises Above Discouragement

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 28, 2009

A faith in a living Redeemer prepares us to rise above all the discouragements of life.

A FAITH THAT RISES ABOVE DISCOURAGE-MENT-- Job 19:23-27, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 19-22, 50-52, 57-58 Proposition: A faith in a living Redeemer prepares us to rise above all the discouragements of life. Objective: My purpose is to help people to put their total trust in Christ and let Him lift one ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Light At The End Of The Tunnel

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 27, 2007

Dealing with tests and trial prepares us for the challenges ahead in Gods plan for us.

“Light At The End Of The Tunnel” Enduring Tests and Trials In life, all of us will face hardships at one time or another. Some of us face the same hardships time and time again. These times are called “trials”. When we go through a trial we tend to ask ourselves questions. Questions like 1 Why ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Timing

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 7, 2008

I heard someone say once that the definition of “luck” was “preparation meeting opportunity.”

I heard someone say once that the definition of “luck” was “preparation meeting opportunity.” The point the speaker was making was that those people we consider “lucky,” having fallen into some overnight success, are really people who quietly and diligently prepared for an opportunity they ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will I Be Remembered By

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 30, 2010

A message prepared for Memorial day, with a call to discern what legacy you are leaving.

What Will You Be Remembered by? Matthew 26:6-13 * In 1915, inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields," Moina Michael wrote these words; “We cherish too, the Poppy red, That grows on fields where valor led, It seems to signal to the skies, That blood of heroes never dies.” * This is what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Love, It's Not An Option

Contributed by Steve Keeler on Jun 26, 2010

Jesus want's up to be prepared vertically and horizontally, to live right with God and with man!

Love, It's Not An Option! by Steve Keeler Scripture John 15:9-17 If you knew your death was coming soon what would you say to those you love? Jesus spoke to His followers not long before He was to be killed on the cross. This was His farewell speech to the disciples. John 15:9-17 "Just as the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meeting God Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

There are two ways to prepare to meet God—on our terms or on His terms.

1. How Israel tried to meet God on their terms a. They behaved on their own terms (4:1) b. They worshipped on their own terms (4:4-5) 2. How God persuaded Israel to meet Him on His terms a. God warned on His terms—His holiness (4:2-3) b. God persuaded on His terms (4:6-11) 3. The results a. The ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution Makes Perfect Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jan 8, 2010

Like Paul, we must be prepared to suffer to present others perfect in Christ

Colossians 1:24 – 2:5 Richard Wurmbrand was a Christian pastor in Romania in the middle of the communist era. In 1945 there was great conference run by the communists where one by one the church leaders of Romania got up and pledged allegiance to Stalin and the communist system. Although ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Psalm 20 - When A Nation Goes To War. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 21, 2018

Psalm 20 is a prelude to war; it tells how a nation should prepare for war.

April 30, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 20 (KJV) Title: When a Nation Goes to War. To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. 1 The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; 2 Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion; 3 Remember all thy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2017

Elisha was willing to obey the call, prepared to count the cost, and determined to make the commitment.

Elisha was one of the great prophet of God recorded in the Bible! • His name in Hebrew means ‘my God is salvation’ and his ministry would prove to be a testimony to the meaning of his name. • He was God’s choice. We read last week how the Lord asked Elijah to anoint Elisha to succeed him as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Waiting And Working

Contributed by David Leach on Feb 27, 2014

Waiting brings the needed strength for working-preparing us for joyful and unwearied work.

From the book God's plans for you by Andrew Murray (Previously published with the title: "How to work for God") Eph 2:10 For we are God's own handiwork, His workmanship, recreated in Christ Jesus, born anew, that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us that we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sword And Trowel Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 25, 2013

Prayer, preparation, and a passion for the cause of God are the keys to Israel's defense under Nehemiah.

We’re skipping over chapter 3, which consists of a roster of those engaged in the work effort. Nehemiah has his workers carefully organized to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for “rebuild” was also used for the healing of a wound. Nehemiah divides the work into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Congregational

The Leaders Who Missed Christmas

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012

Don’t be so busy preparing for Christmas that you miss Christ.

The Leaders Who Missed Christmas December 9, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t be so busy preparing for Christmas that you miss Christ. Focus Passage: Luke 2:21-38 Introduction: The leaders of the temple were so busy doing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Baptist