Sermons on Preparation:

The Potter, The Clay, And The Church Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008

We know the role of the Potter and the role of the Clay, but what is the role of the Church? A revisit of the well known story as well as a study of the purpose of the church!

INTRODUCTION SERIES: “The Purpose of the Church” – Part 2 Part 1: Luke 14:25-35 “What Is the Cost of Discipleship” - All believers are called into Discipleship - There is a cost for discipleship - All called but b/c of cost, many are not willing or (prepared) to pay the price - Saw that One ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What It Takes To Have A Great Harvest

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 19, 2011

God has commanded us to work in His field, the world, to produce a great harvest of people brought into His kingdom. He said the harvest is plenteous. But what does it take for us to have a bounteous harvest?

What It Takes to Have a Bountiful Harvest Matthew 9:35-37 God has commanded us to work in His field, the world, to produce a great harvest of people brought into His kingdom. He said the harvest is plenteous. But what does it take for us to have a bounteous harvest? I. We must envision the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

28 The Divine Deliverance Again Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 27, 2021

This devotion is about God's deliverance to Jonah from the scorching sun in rebellion to God's mercy on the people of Nineveh. This is the 28th of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah.

# 28 - The Divine Deliverance Again Jonah 4:6: ”And the LORD God prepared a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that it might be shade for his head to deliver him from his misery. So Jonah was very grateful for the plant.” “Then the Lord God provided a plant that it might come up over Jonah…” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6, Ephesians 6:10-18, Romans 12:1, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sleepers Awake!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2019

The church is asleep, even dead. Who will rouse them before it is too late?

Sleepers Awake! Romans 13:11-14 We come to the first Sunday in Advent. Many think that this is a season of preparation for Christmas. We are getting ready for the baby Jesus to arrive. We sing our Christmas Carols to prepare room in our hearts for the Christ child. The music of Christmas is indeed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Antidote For My Enemies Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

God’s path will never lead me where the grace of God will not preserve me

Living as a Christian in the United States in the year 2016 is certainly not an easy thing to do. Once you identify yourself as a disciple of Jesus and you commit to live your life according to His purposes, plans, and ways, you are going to immediately face both physical and spiritual enemies in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

Time For A Reality Check

Contributed by Michael Tinney on Apr 6, 2017

The interaction between Jesus and His disciples in this passage illustrates present realities in our lives as His followers.

Intro - Reality is what the Bible declares is true, not what others think or what I feel. Jesus is Truth Jn14:6 1-The Reality of Pursuit - I must choose to follow Jesus, it was following Jesus that led the disciples into the garden of Gethsemane and the drama that ensues. (and they came to a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Turbulence Calmed Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon dealing with how Jesus comforted disciples in their disappointment and revealtion concerning heaven.

Turbulence Calmed Fortifying the Foundations # 32 John 14:1-14[1] 4-11-04 “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Jesus spoke those words to his disciples at a time when there were some good reasons to be troubled. This is the night before the crucifixion. Jesus has told them that he is going ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus: The Name You Can Trust Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 20, 2025

That’s the image Jesus chooses—God isn’t placing you down the street, He’s building you into His house. This isn’t an apartment, a tent, or a hotel, but a home – a permanent home. This is a place where you belong. God’s children live in God’s house.

Anxiety in our culture is pervasive. Anxiety is now the most common mental health disorder in the U.S. About one in five people you’ll see on any given day deal with anxiety.1 Find John 14 if you will. In a time where there are rising crime rates, rising costs of living, international crises, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Excited For Eternity?

Contributed by David Anderson on Jun 28, 2001

Is heaven bigger to us than this tiny planet? If so, does our belief in heaven make a difference in our life?

Sermon: “Excited for Eternity?” Rev. David Anderson John 14:1-13 I’d like to read for you a few verses from the fourteenth chapter o St. John’s Gospel. Our Lord says to His disciples, and that includes mst of us ere, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Worshiping The Right Way

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

What Samuel teaches us about worship

Worshiping the Right Way” 2 Samuel 6 Intro: Have you ever been dissatisfied with a worship service? I’m sure not here, but maybe somewhere else. Well, this morning we want to talk about the “right” way to worship. But lest you get me wrong, I’m not talking about the method. There is no one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Marriage Made In Heaven Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Isaac’s Marriage is a type of our own journey to build the bride of Christ (The church) through evangelism.

After this morning’s message ("Why shouldn’t Happy People Get married") I thought it a good idea to switch back to marriages that are good and right for this evening. I’d like to took at a marriage made in heaven, but not every marriage made in heaven has a Hollywood existence and ends with (Or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Live Your Last Days On Earth

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 1, 2003

Learn four Christian responses for times of upheaval in life and in the world

Many of us have probably been watching the news about the war in Iraq. Maybe some of you are anxious about the possibility of a terrorist retaliation. Others of you may be wondering, if only in passing, whether this war brings us one step closer to the return of Christ. These concerns should ...read more

Denomination: *other

Here I Come, Ready Or Not! Spiritually Asleep!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 14, 2006

Jesus is coming back for His church. Are we ready and waiting? Let us look at some characters in the Bible that had trouble with spiritual sleep.

HERE I COME READY OR NOT! BE READY --- MAKE PLANS --- BE VIGILENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. READY: With preparation. Easily secured. Complete, in a fit state. Willing, inclined to resolve, within reach. A plan, prepared, vigilant, alert, urgent. I. THERE IS A PREPARED PLACE FOR A PREPARED ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“awaiting You In Heaven” Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 6, 2010

God and Jesus Christ want you to have the same revelation that King David had when he lost a son. He said, “I will go to him, but he will not return to me.” (2 Samuel 12:23)

Funeral for Ryan Allen Lentz (Died at Birth) Title “Awaiting You In Heaven” Introduction: On behalf of the family, I want to extend a thank you to all who have in some way made time to minister to Ryan Allen’s family. We are thankful for the nurses at the Norton County ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Down To The Path Of Egypt Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

It is sad that many believers are taking their steps back again to the world of sin, regardless of how the Lord blesses them. But like Abraham, they will soon find out that the path to Egypt is not the right path, but it is troubled path.

Theme: Going Down the Path to Egypt Text: Genesis 12: 10-20 Introduction: A. Good morning everyone. Praise God, again we have come together to express our love, our trust, our appreciation and gratitude to God. I missed one Sunday here but I pray that all of us are doing fine through the grace of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational