Sermons on Prepare The Way:

What Happens To Christians When They Die?

Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Jul 23, 2021

What Happens to Christians when they die? Is there an afterlife? How do one prepare for it? How is one certain of resurrection?

“PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS” (PS. 116:15) Death is the one thing we are most certain of, yet most ill-prepared. Is there an afterlife? How do one prepare for it? How is one certain of resurrection? All cultures have shown interest in life after death. Egyptians ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15, 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waddya Lookin' At?! Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

A series on the Life of David as God prepares him to be king by making over his heart. This sermon focuses on the heart of courage.

WADDYA LOOKIN’ AT?! EXTREME MAKEOVER: HEART EDITION (Episode 1) This series focuses on ten years of David’s early life staring with his “Call” in 1 Samuel 16 and ending with his first “Coronation” in 2 Samuel 1-2. David was a man after God’s own heart and this series focuses on the extreme ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:10-47

Denomination: *other

The Hidden Word

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 14, 2012

Knowing God's Word can make all the difference in our lives. A sermon delivered in preparation for Vacation Bible School.

The Hidden Word Psalm 119:9-16 July 11, 2004 As a child growing up in Chatham, Louisiana, summers were reserved for two things. Little League baseball and Vacation Bible School. Both were the extent of my summer activities because that was all there was to do. I went to church camp a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Methodist

Christian Relationships Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 19, 2012

The way we love and submit in the home, the way we work in our jobs, the way we treat our employees, are all a reflection of our relationship with God.

Illustration A young bride was at her wedding rehearsal and was visibly shaken and nervous; overwhelmed by the details that she had to remember. And the pastor realized this and pulled her aside after the practice and said, "This is all you have to do. When you come in for the wedding, all you have ...read more

Denomination: *other

Status Pending

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 9, 2014

there are some have made a decision about the way their going.. and they think it's the right way..even though it's the furthest thing from the right way imaginable..

Status Pending Illus. A mother was busy making supper in the kitchen, and needing a can of tomato soup, she asked her 5 year old son to go into the pantry and get one for her. But the light in the pantry was out and he didn’t really want to go in there. "It’s dark in there and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisely Balancing Our Relationships And Tasks

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 26, 2004

The Lord has a way of filling, controlling and coordinating our personality in a way that our task or relational style can be blended in to the body of Christ in the most efficacious way

Wisely Balancing Our Relationships and Tasks James 3:18 - "And the harvest of righteousness (of conformity in God’s will in thought and deed) is the fruit of the seed sown in peace by those who work for and make peace in themselves and in others, that peace which means concord, agreement and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Then Will We Have?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2008

Gaining authentic riches means embracing the way of life over the way of death. The way of life means constant companionship and reconciled relationships, all in the risen Christ.

They promised me an income of up to ten thousand dollars a week. It would come in the easiest of ways; all I would have to do would be to sit at home and wait for it to pour in. They said the money would mount up effortlessly. Up to ten thousand dollars a week, made by promoting certain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Listen Up Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 2, 2005

Part 2 of Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit. This is about how to find God’s will, comparing OT ways, with our modern ways, with the NT ways.

Psalm 25:1-5 – Listen Up The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who came down the line ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Already Not Yet Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 10, 2017

The events leading up to Christ's return are happening before our very eyes, and we must be prepared for his coming.

Already And Not Yet Text: Joel 2:28-32 Introduction 1. Tim Smith asks the question, "What do these dates have in common (1248, 1306, 1689, 1792, 1836, 1844, 1914, 1936, 1960, 1974, 1981, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1994, 2011)? They all represent the times in which people predicted that the second coming ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

For To Us A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 4, 2008

We are preparing for and celebrating the birth of the One whom Isaiah promises will one day rule in perfect holiness and righteousness for eternity.

FOR TO US A CHILD IS BORN Isaiah 9:6,7 Last Friday our Friday morning English class went to Chiba Prefecture to visit Pastor and Mrs. Wada. They have a nice home and they attend a home church. Pastor Wada said he is asked to preach at other churches, such as Nagarayama, Yashio, Koshigawa and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Never-Ending Adventure Sermon I: Jesus Calls Us Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 29, 2020

Folks who truly accept the invitation of Jesus to be born again and go on to become mature disciples of Christ discover the excitement of belonging to Jesus and the enthusiasm associated with following Him all the way.

THE CHRISTIAN’S NEVER-ENDING ADVENTURE Jesus Calls Us - Mark 1:14-20 During your lifetime and mine on this earth, few ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Read, Hear And Do The Word Of God Because The Word Of God Is The Will Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 8, 2018

3 WAYS TO BE BLESSED!

3 WAYS TO BE BLESSED! Revelation 1:3 (KJV) Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. I. Read the Word! A. Reading the Word of God is reading the Will of God! 1. If a loved one ...read more

How To Get Your Prayers Answered

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

Praying in the right way.

HOW TO GET YOUR PRAYERS ANSWERED Text: James 5:13-18 INTRODUCTION: There are some people who wonder why their prayers are not answered. We can not do as we please and obtain what we want. If we want what God had promised in His Word, we must do as He commanded in His Word. The Lord will keep His ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Biblical View Of Giving

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

Giving the Bible way.

1 COR. 16:1-4 “THE BIBLICAL VIEW OF GIVING” A) In 1 Cor. 15, Paul was talking to the Corinthians about the resurrection! * He closed the chapter with the teaching that one day, our loved ones who have died in the Lord will come forth victorious. * He said in v.55 “O death, where is thy sting? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Binding Jesus

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 28, 2006

Ways Jesus is bound

Binding Jesus 1 Corinthians 9:12 "If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather?" Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. Introduction: 1. Jesus is bound after the betrayal of Judas and led to Annas the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:12

Denomination: Baptist