Sermons on Preparedness:

Engaging The Enemy, Part 1

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 27, 2018

Today we will look at the weapons for our good warfare.

A. Opening illustration: Priscilla Shirer story of the lack of invite to the critters under the boat. MacArthur list B. Background to passage: Interestingly enough, this is the church at which Timothy was dropped off. Paul has laid out a theological foundation for salvation, and practical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Engaging The Enemy, Part 2

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 27, 2018

Today we will look at the weapons for our good warfare

A. Opening illustration: Priscilla Shirer story of the lack of invite to the critters under the boat. MacArthur list B. Background to passage: Interestingly enough, this is the church at which Timothy was dropped off. Paul has laid out a theological foundation for salvation, and practical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Armour Of God And Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025

As intercessors, we are called to stand firm in prayer, fully equipped with the armour of God. Each piece of armour is vital in protecting us and empowering us to pray effectively against the forces of darkness.

THE ARMOUR OF GOD AND PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 10:4, Hebrews 4:12, James 4:7, Isaiah 59:17 INTRODUCTION: The Christian walk is filled with spiritual battles, and as intercessors, we must be equipped to stand firm in the face of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Hebrews 4:12, James 4:7, Isaiah 59:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Watch The Oil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage Christians to always be prepared, keep their faith strong, and remain focused on Jesus Christ, as we do not know the day or hour of His return.

Good morning, church! I'm thrilled to share God's word with you today. We're going to dive into Matthew 25:1-13. In this passage, Jesus illustrates the kingdom of heaven through the Parable of the Ten Virgins. Five of them were wise and five were foolish. As we walk through this passage, we'll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Readiness

Biblical Accountability (Part 2) PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 25, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for the future, using our gifts wisely, and being accountable for our actions.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're diving into a part of Scripture that Jesus used to teach us some crucial lessons about being prepared, using what we've been given wisely, and the importance of being accountable. We'll be exploring Matthew 25, where we find the Parable of the Ten ...read more

Topics: Accountability, Jesus Parables

Fire Next Time PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024

This sermon explores Revelation 18, urging us to heed God's warnings, prepare for Christ's return, and understand the consequences of spiritual unpreparedness.

Good morning, beloved family. It's such a joy to see each one of you here today, gathered in unity and love, as we seek to understand the Word of God more deeply together. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of Revelation, specifically chapter 18. A chapter filled with imagery and ...read more

Topics: Second Coming, Christ

Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by James Lowe on Dec 28, 2006

New Year’s sermon

Where do we go from here? • Joshua 1: 1-9  1 ¶ Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying,  2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Couldn't We? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 27, 2005

Part of series "Miracles in Matthew." Answers the the question, "why don’t we see miracles today?"

Every preacher has heard many varieties of this same question: “Why don’t we see miracles today like they saw in the Bible?” It’s a good question, especially since Jesus promised in John 14:12 that we could do greater things than those which He had done. Well, low and behold, the disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revival And The 'normal Christian Life'

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 19, 2004

If God were to offer you a blank cheque/(check)- what would you write on it? Revival? What should we be expecting for and asking God for? (written after a ’word’ was given to our city that was almost like a ’blank cheque’ from God.)

“Revival and the ‘Normal Christian Life’”. Acts 2:32-47 WBC 21/3/4am INTRODUCTION: “measuring you for blessing” I guess there are 23 main reasons for me tackling this subject, this morning: 1) My introduction back to faith in 1982 - lots of us came to faith at the same time in B/S - 40 of us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Messy Mephibosheth

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002

Readiness for the King’s return

“Messy Mephibosheth” II Samuel 19:24-30 & Mark 13:33-37 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Nearly every time Jesus spoke about His second coming, He stressed the importance of being prepared. In Mark 13 He warns, “Be on guard! Be alert! You do not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:24-30, Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Congregational

Prepared For Good Works

Contributed by Gary Griffith on Sep 27, 2001

How do we prepare ourselves to do good works?

Prepared for Good Works Text: Titus 3:3-8 Proposition: The Christian must be ready at all times to do good works. While serving in the Persian Gulf, our entire battalion discovered that we were unprepared because of deficient gas masks. I believe that many believers are like that, unprepared ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Prepared

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2002

2nd Sunday in End Time - Saints Triumphant A sermon that encourages us to be prepared for Jesus’ 2nd Coming

Matthew 25 1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise, however, took oil in jars along with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing For Tomorrow…today

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 23, 2002

As Christians we find ourselves in the position of waiting for the return of our Lord. How do we maintain an attitude of expectancy while in this position of waiting. The parable of the ten virgins teaches us a few things.

Preparing for Tomorrow…Today Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: The title of my message tonight is “Preparing for Tommorow…Today” Now now matter what the title sounds like this is not an will planning clinic…and then again maybe it is! Illus: The story is told of a man who dreamt one night that an ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Who Comes To Deliver Us From Fear

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 4, 2003

“And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men’s hearts failing them from fear…Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your h

Theme: Christ who comes to deliver us from fear Text: Jer. 33:14-16; 1 Thess. 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36 God never hides from His people what He is about to do on earth. Instead He always sends some signals or signs that are designed to warn us and get us prepared for what He is about to do. Before the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gauging Your Grief-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2009

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Paul explained that Grief, for the Thessalonian Christians, was qualitatively different from that of unbelievers. How is grief a gauge of spirituality? Grief Is a gauge of godliness when...

GAUGING YOUR GRIEF-II—1Thessalonians 4:13—15:11 Grief Set Free—Grief Relief—Grief as a Gauge of Godliness Need: Grief over the loss of other brothers & sisters in Christ can be a gauge of your relationship with God. Paul explained that Grief, for the Thessalonian Christians, was qualitatively ...read more

Denomination: Baptist