Sermons on Preparedness For Living:

We Have Hope Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the concept of hope in Christ's resurrection, emphasizing the importance of placing our hope in His plans and purposes for our lives, and seeking His guidance for righteous living.

Good morning once again, church! Thankful that you decided to join us today whether it is here in person or you are watching online. Last week, we kicked off a brand new series called He is Risen. This is a truth that we as followers of Christ hold onto not only during this time of year, but all ...read more

Topics: Resurrection, Hope In Christ, Righteous Living

Sermon Series: He Is Risen

Let's Go Traveling! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 25, 2017

1. The Road of Sin and Death 2. The Crossroad of God's Grace 3. Walking In Christ through His Holy Spirit

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 Theme: Let's Go Traveling! 1. The Road of Sin and Death 2. The Crossroad of God's Grace 3. Walking in Christ through His Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, from Jesus Christ our Savior and from the Holy Spirit who cleanses ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Reflection Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 3, 2025

As children of God, we are called to spread love, kindness, and compassion to those around us.

As children of God, we are called to spread love, kindness, and compassion to those around us. However, when our good deeds are met with negativity, criticism, or ingratitude, it can be disheartening and make us question our worth. The World's Reaction vs. God's Approval In Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:18, Galatians 1:10, Matthew 5:11-12

The Enemy Knows Your Schedule

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016

Christians have often been caught asleep when they should be awake. While on earth, Jesus stressed the importance of readiness, alertness, preparedness: “Work while it is day for the night comes when no man can work.” The enemy is watching you. Get busy.

THE ENEMY KNOWS YOUR SCHEDULE MATTHEW 13:24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away.26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Charismatic

A New Year's Example For The Church Of The Living God

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2004

This is a New Year’s Sermon using Ezra as a paradigm for the church

A New Year’s Example for the Church of Jesus Christ Text: Ezra 7:10 (KJV) 10For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Ezra 7:10 (Amplified Bible) 10For Ezra had prepared and set his heart to seek the Law of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Does A Citizen Of Heaven Live On Earth? Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Mar 8, 2004

In the end of the 3rd chapter of Philippians, St. Paul speaks of the two ways a person can live. This sermon is an encouragement to live the way that leads to our heavenly goal.

Lent 2 Philippians 3:17-4:1 What value do you place on your American citizenship? At first, this question might catch you off guard, because on an average day, you probably don’t think about your citizenship all that much. But I have thought about that very question a bit more in the recent past. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Living The Eagle Life And Other Chicken Stuff

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Apr 29, 2004

Learn how the principles of an eagle’s life can enrich our own spiritual lives.

Text: Isaiah 40:31 "But those who wait on the Lord (those who expect, look for and set their hope in Him) shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles (they will have the strength to live above their circumstances), they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word Has Power To Change Lives

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 14, 2004

This message tells about the transforming power of God’s Word to change lives. Ideas for this message were glended from the "Ezra Network."

God’s Word Has Power to Change Lives Hebrews 4:12-13 2 Timothy 3:16 God’s Word has power to change lives because it message is about Jesus the World and Person Changer. How important is the Word of God to you? Is it something you take for granted? Is it something you can do without and all you ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10, Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Staying Clean When Living In The Pig Pen Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 4, 2005

Peter gives us a way to achieve holiness in our lives as we live in a fallen world

INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE #1 „X How many times have you thought how easy it is to live for Jesus, to pray, to read His word, to treat others as He wants us to treat them, to live a holy life, WHEN YOU ARE IN CHURCH? „X Why is it so much easier to live for Jesus when we are at church than when we leave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trade In "Guilty Conscience" For "Guilt-Free Living" Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

Life is a series of trade-offs -- if you won’t make them, you can’t go to the next level. This is the first in a series describing trades you can make to be happy in 2005. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Trade-off’s for a Happy 2005. Everything plateaus when until you’re willing to make the trade-off. Trade in “Guilty Conscience” for “Guilt-free Living.” Don’t you hate people who always bring up the past? What if all your mistakes/things you’ve done wrong could be wiped out in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

Living Out God's Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 4, 2005

Do you have a LifePlan? Are you living the life God meant for you to live? This message helps you begin the development of a LifePlan.

Living the Life You Were Meant to Live -God has a plan for your life- Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Do you have a life plan? Do you have a life plan that takes you from where you are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Free Methodist

I Know That Nothing Good Lives In Me

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 20, 2004

PENTECOST 7(A) - I know that nothing good lives in me because sin is alive and well but sin is also to be defeated.

Romans 7:15-25a - July 18, 2004 – Pentecost 7 ROMANS 7:15-25a 15I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Live With Joy In A Stressed Out World Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 21, 2004

Three key phrases taken from this text give us the keys to living with joy in a stress filled world.

Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 11 Dr. John R. Hamby “How To Live With Joy In a Stressed Out World” Philippians 4:4-9 I don’t know how you felt as you came into the church this morning. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

We Live Our Faith Outside These Walls Series

Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 7, 2004

This is from a series Being the Church God Wants us to Be from the first few chapters of Acts. to Live our faith outside these walls, we must Respect the Message, Expect Opposition, And Accept Power from God. Includes outline which may be inserted into yo

I have researched sermoncentral as well as other sources for this message WE LIVE OUR FAITH OUTSIDE THESE WALLS September 5, 2004 Jay Robison ACTS 4:1-11 Which is more important; what we say we believe Or what we show we believe by our actions? Of course it is what we show we believe by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Shall We Live Any Longer In The Sin? Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Oct 4, 2004

This series is based on A. M. Hills book "Holiness in the Book of Romans."

In 5:20, Paul said, “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more.” It would seem that we should sin as much as possible to get as much grace as possible. There is some logic to that, and that is a great temptation for Christians. Read Romans 6. Paul covers a lot of ground in this chapter. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Wesleyan