Sermons on Prepare The Way:

Unity, Peace And Love

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 5, 2023

Unity, Peace and Love are the way of Christ. That is one of the missions.

Unity, Peace and Love Christmas 2023 Matthew 1:18-25 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus 1Christ was as follows: when His amother Mary had been 2betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was bfound to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 And Joseph her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Touching Jesus

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 9, 2024

Prayer and Fasting is a biblical way to seek after God.

Touching Jesus Tonight, I want to continue with where Pastor Joseph has ben taking us for a couple of weeks. Prayer and fasting are important disciplines we are called to participate in as believers. And as we’ve heard Pastor say, it is not just some spiritual exercise that we go through to gain ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Arming Myself With The Truth Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

The best way to guard against lies is to be armed with the truth

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

8 Principles For Personal Prosperity In 2008

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 28, 2008

Rarely does anyone stumble into success! Success comes when one plans, prepares and is persistent about it! Learn how to be personally prosperous in your walk with God!

Tomorrow night at 11:59 pm, over one billion people all across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. That got me to wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” and what I discovered was intriguing: • The 1st “time-ball” was installed on top of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Our Eyes On The Unseen

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 3, 2005

Do not be discouraged. Keep looking at (1) that which is unseen, and (2) that which is ahead. That is the unseen work of God in our lives, and the heavenly home the Lord has prepared for us.

Paul says, “Do not lose heart.” It is amazing to find Paul having such a cheerful heart, after all that he has encountered in life. He went through a lot of hardships. We know that because he tells us personally in 2 Cor 11:24-27, “Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Kindness, Our Need For Repentance Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 5, 2025

Romans chapter 2 is a clear warning against judgementalism. God is the true judge, and we need to prepare ourselves for the coming judgment of God and share the love of Christ to others.

Have you ever heard a Christian describe themselves as one beggar telling the other beggars where he found bread? If you have then good for them. That attitude is so important because we are not to be judgmental, but we should humbly acknowledge we are all sinners. We were saved by grace, and we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Look On Their Lives And Death. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

The Bible does not give us a record about the ways in which the apostles died, other than James, -- We must rely on early church historians and secular historians as well, but both seem to be in agreement and both are concidered reliable.

#3~ THE APOSTLES 12-21-13 Today we'll continue with our study to do with the apostles, and bring a few thoughts on their lives and death. -- James the son of Zebedee, and brother of John, is the only apostolic martyrdom recorded in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness 101

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 4, 2013

Holiness is an action word. It is what God does in us and what happens to us when He does it. Peter tells the church to "prepare our minds for action."

Holiness 101 2 Peter 1:13-1:21 Introduction- I want to look at holiness for a minute and I know that the word holiness strikes fear in some because it plays to our weaknesses and draws attention to our failures. If I asked you in three words to describe yourself, what would it be? If before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus - The Light Of The World

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

This looks at seven ways in which Jesus blesses us as being the Light of the world.

Technology has come so far so fast during the last 100 years. Even in my lifetime, I am amazed at the advances that have been made. I am equally amazed at how much we take for granted modern technology with all of its benefits and conveniences. One technology which we take for granted is the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Testament Obedience Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 13, 2020

This exposition of Philippians 2:12-18 focuses on what New Testament obedience looks like. The dangers of legalism and antinomianism are addressed. Preparations for an uncertain future are discussed as well.

Intro Our lives have changed significantly since the beginning of 2020. The big question is what changes lie ahead. Will things settle down and stabilize? Or will events become even more volatile? Will the coronavirus subside, or will infections escalate? Will the political divide in this country ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27, Hebrews 3:13, Matthew 12:25, Romans 8:32-33, 2 Timothy 1:7, Matthew 10:28, John 18:36, 2 Corinthians 5:10-11, Matthew 15:3-9, Colossians 2:16-21, Matthew 26:41, Hebrews 10:25, James 2:14-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Not Of This World

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 19, 2012

Jesus is preparing us for the worst to comprehend just how ugly, destructive and brutal sin is and why it should have no place in our lives or in God’s Kingdom.

Not of this World Readings:NIV John 8:23 23 But he continued, You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. John 14:1-11 1 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Fathers house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Is So Important For A Church

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 6, 2009

A church must remember that prayer is so important in preparing His people to live for Christ and to share His love with others as we carry out His Great Commission.

PRAYER IS SO IMPORTANT FOR A CHURCH Colossians 4:1-18 Proposition: A church must remember that prayer is so important in preparing His people to live for Christ and to share His love with others as we carry out His Great Commission. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah's Request Series

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Apr 27, 2006

Nehemiah knows what to request because he did his homework. During his time of waiting he used it to prepare for God’s purpose in his life.

Nehemiah 2 (Third message in our stody of Nehemiah) Background: Nehemiah – a cupbearer for King Artaxerxes is upset over the destruction of his homeland in Jerusalem. We left Nehemiah last week doing something that is very brave and edgy. He went before the king with a sad face. Which is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother On Mission

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 12, 2003

What are a Mom’s real priorities? Paul’s ministry review with Timothy reveals the good job Eunice and Lois did in raising a child prepared to live for the Lord

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- 2 Timothy 1.1-5, 3.15-17 May 11, 2003 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Genuine Accountability Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 29, 2005

Genuine Accountability starts our acronym of GRACE. Using the Shepherds Covenant which is prepared for pastors and ministry leaders but expand them to everyone desiring a Christ-centered life

THE LIFE OF G.R.A.C.E. August 28, 2005 “Genuine Accountability” Intro: Today we are going to begin a series of talks designed to help us understand grace in a new way. We are going to be taking the letters of the word grace and over the next few weeks dissecting them to look at our own lives and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-7

Denomination: Baptist