Sermons on Preparation:

Run To Win! (Jose Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 27, 2007

God is preparing us to accomplish His vision for the Church

Run To Win! 1Co 9:25 Everyone who enters an athletic contest practices self-control in everything. They do it to win a wreath that dies, but we to win one that never dies. 1Co 9:26 That is the way I run, with a clear goal in mind. That is the way I box, not like someone punching the air. 1Co ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sound And Blameless

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 9, 2005

How should Christians live in preparation for the coming of the Christ?

Sound and Blameless – 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 - 28 Intro: It has been particularly difficult getting ready for the Christmas holidays this year. Usually, I have the Christmas trees up by the week after Thanksgiving. That didn’t work this year because we were having new carpet installed. --- So ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sickening's Best Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2005

This is the 8th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#8] SICKENING’S BEST Revelation 3:14-22 Introduction: [Video Clip "The Family Outing"] [Stand on the rail in the choir loft and have someone on each side pulling my arms.] Do you work hard at keeping up appearances? Do you find yourself being pulled in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover Heaven Edition Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 14, 2005

This is the 9th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared?"

Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#9] EXTREME MAKEOVER: HEAVEN EDITION Revelation 4:1-11 Introduction: Reality shows have become extremely popular over the last couple of years. One of these reality shows is called “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”. In this show a construction team ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover Trials Edition Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 14, 2005

This is the 11th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared?"

Series: Are You Prepared? [#11] EXTREME MAKEOVER: TRIALS EDITION Revelation 6:1-8 Introduction: As we come to this point in our series, I had to ask the Lord to show me how to preach this sermon in a way that would be applicable to our lives and yet at the same time not take away from the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover On Location Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 14, 2005

This is the 12th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared?"

Series: Are You Prepared? [#12] EXTREME MAKEOVER: ON LOCATION Revelation 6:9-7:17 Introduction: I want everybody to get your belongings and stand up. Now, I want every body in the front 2 sections to move to the back 2 sections and those who are in the back 2 sections to change sides. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Home Is Waiting

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Sep 16, 2005

The preparations we need to make in order to go to Heaven

A NEW HOME IS WAITING John 14:1-6 When we are getting ready to move, and are re-locating to a new home, we want to know something about where we’re going to, and we’d like to know what its gonna be like.....We’re gonna need to make some changes...... Like our address and our bank accounts ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Revival Possible Today?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message encouraging church members to get prepared for revival.

IS REVIVAL POSSIBLE TODAY? Acts 2:1-8, 37-47 INTRO: The year was 1726. It began with two men. Frelingheysen and Gilbert Tennant. Later joined by Jonathan Edwards, revival spread across the whole New England area, until 150 communities were involved. Later, John Wesley, had a similar experience in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Prayer-Directed Spirit

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

Preparing our hearts through prayer for combat with evil

As we gather this morning we do so at a unique time in our lives.. a time in which our nation is preparing for war… perhaps a war that will unfold in a more drawn out manner… but still with a call to ‘readiness’ that is fitting of war. The National Guard has been called up. Reserves… possible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pay Attention Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#1] PAY ATTENTION! Revelation 1:1-20 Introduction: I want to thank the church for allowing me to take Tharon and Tyler to Scottsdale, Arizona last weekend for the South Western Regional Swimming Meet. We really enjoyed the meet (not the drive), and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday's Best Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#2] SUNDAY’S BEST Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: Through the years when I have been asked to dress in nice clothes for something at school, work, etc…; I was often asked to wear my “Sunday’s Best”. Although my generation has seemed to change this a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Savior's Best Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#3] SAVIOR’S BEST Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction: Why do bad things happen to Christians? Why does evil people seem to prosper? When bad things happen is it because of something I have done wrong? I have heard these questions asked many times. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Secular's Best Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#4] SECULAR’S BEST Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction: The church in Pergamum is the 3rd of the 7 Churches. By now you have probably noticed the pattern repeated in each of these 7 letters. First, Jesus identifies and says some things about Himself. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Settler's Best Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#5] SETTLER’S BEST Revelation 2:18-29 Introduction: Satan called a worldwide convention of demons. In his opening address he said, "We can’t keep Christians from going to church. We can’t keep them from reading their Bibles and knowing the truth. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Best Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#6] SATAN’S BEST Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction: May I confess something to you that God has revealed to me? In the attempt to see Bel Aire Baptist Church grow in the Lord; I have become angry, frustrated, and dissatisfied. God reminded me of my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist