Sermons on prepares:

A Storm Is Coming

Contributed by Clarence Bolton on Nov 15, 2012

All of us on this planet will face storms in our lives – regardless of who we serve or how well we serve who we serve

A Storm Is Coming Matthew 14:22-27 Sandy began as a little disturbance somewhere in the open seas. She grew to the point that she caught the national weather service’s eye. She grew from a little disturbance, to a tropical depression, then a tropical storm to a full-fledged hurricane. As she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Of Joshua And Acts-Part 1 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 2, 2012

To glean lessons from the amazing similarities that exist between the Books of Joshua and Acts in this 2-Part Series.

Of Joshua and Acts -Part 1 Amazing thing about the Bible is that several things which occurred in the New dispensation of grace were either prophesied directly or portrayed through symbolic events in the OT times. Take the prophecy of "Redeemer" Moses ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: *other

Advent And Christmas: A Key Message For The World

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 10, 2012

This very short talk makes use of a brilliant video made by Igniter Media, and focuses on the fact that the message of Jesus is a Key message for the whole world

Would you agree that Christmas is a time of year when a very important message to the world can easily get buried or missed? Would you agree we can get so excited about 1: Mince Pies 2: Mum’s Christmas Turkey 3: Marks and Spencer’s food 4: Mulled Wine and – most of all 5: My ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Anglican

Doomsday Preppers

Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 26, 2013

This sermon reflects on what the John the Baptist says about Christ's coming and how we should prepare, and what Jesus says about when the end of the world will occur.

Well, according to my count, we have about 12 days left until the world ends. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’ve probably heard all about the Mayan calendar and how some say it predicts the world will end on December 21, 2012. Apparently, a stone tablet discovered in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-14

Denomination: *other

Exercise - Physical And Spiritual

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 25, 2013

America is crazy with physical fitness and wellness in this life, but, what about fitness for a godly life here on earth and the continuation after death?

What a crazy week this has been! The terrorist bombing in Boston during the Boston Marathon leaving 3 dead and nearly 200 injured. The fertilizer plant explosion in the town of West, TX. Up to 15 dead and an unknown number injured. In the past week there have been as many as four earthquakes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Small But Significant Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 9, 2013

Each animal represents a contrast which refers to wisdom triumphing over weakness, or lack of worldly significance or strength. We should not think that size means defeat or insignificance. Size does not count nearly as much as wisdom. Within each creatur

PROVERBS 30: 24-28 SMALL BUT SIGNIFICANT Ants, badgers, locust, and lizards....Sounds like we're on a nature walk - or an advertisement for a new animated movie. Well, we will be letting these animals of God's Creation teach us, and I hope they help our message tonight come alive. Man can draw ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Two Sticks

Contributed by Ken Crow on Apr 2, 2011

Many life experts may try to convince you and I that there is other ways to have a full existence in this life but truly the only way is to be prepared for life through accepting what Jesus Christ accomplished on the cross at Calvary.

Two Sticks Pastor Ken Crow 1 Corinthians 1:18 (King James Version) 18For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. This morning we will refer back to our text from last Sunday found in 1st Kings chapter 17 concerning the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Answering The Scoffers Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 3, 2011

In this sermon, we discuss Peter's answer to the scoffers who said that Jesus was not coming again. We learn about our need to be prepared always for His return.

Introduction: A. The story is told about a preacher who was preaching to a packed church about the second coming. 1. He wound up to a fever pitch and quoted Jesus’ promise, “I am coming soon!” 2. He preached some more and said even more loudly, “I am coming ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resolve To Finish

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

There are literally 100’s of 1000’s of people who have had great starts but only a very small percentage of those people have a great finish. Jesus was only 33 years old when he finished his mission. He said, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me.

Resolve to Finish Nehemiah 6:1-9 Clip of River City miracle http://www.cdol.com/saints/miracle.html The New Orleans Saints had just scored a 75-yard touchdown on one of the wackiest plays in NFL history Sunday, then next-- just as unbelievably -- John Carney missed the extra point with no time ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Children's Sermon: Seeing Jesus

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 22, 2009

To encourage the children to look to Jesus and to point others toward him during this season of Lent.

Children’s Sermon Seeing Jesus John 1:20-21 Sermon Objective: To encourage the children to look to Jesus and to point others toward him during this season of Lent. Sermon Object: Binoculars Good morning!!!! It is sooooooo good to see you today. But, I know a way that I can see you even better … ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Facts Of Christian Life - Proverbs 2:20-21

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2011

Holiness is our fear of God. Facts Of Christian Life - Proverbs 2:20-21

Facts Of Christian Life - Proverbs 2:20-21 Proverbs 2:20-21 Thus you will walk in the ways of good men and keep to the paths of the righteous. For the upright will live in the land, and the blameless will remain in it; I. Walk The Ways Of Good Men II. Keep In The Paths Of The Righteous III. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Day Has Come

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

God brought the children of Israel into the Promised Land and all things were made new. There was a time of preparation prior to that for the Israelites to go through.

A New Day Has Come – Joshua 3:14-17, 4:18-5:12: Preparation, Progression, Possession The children of Israel find themselves on the precipice of possessing the promise. Everything that they had ever heard throughout their lives was within their grasp. The only problem was that Moses – their ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Boot Camp Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 22, 2008

57th in a series from Ephesians. When we become a follower of Jesus, we enlist in a spiritual war so we need to be prepared for the battle.

When we began our journey through the Book of Ephesians about a year and a half ago, I described Paul’s letter as our basic training manual. I also observed that since we are in a spiritual battle, we all need to be prepared for that battle by going though the spiritual basic training that is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

In Control Of Chaos

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on May 18, 2008

From the chaos before Creation through the chaos of today’s world, GOD is in control

In the beginning the world was in chaos. There was no form, no function, no order, "Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness covered the surface of the watery depths." GOD was not pleased with what He saw and created the heavens, the earth, and all living things. "GOD said, “Let there be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Leadership Traits Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 8, 2009

What do you picture when you think of a leader? What traits do you think a leader should have? Our passage today tells us what Nehemiah’s leadership traits were, and they might surprise you.

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ It’s time for us to rethink our picture of leadership in the church. And, by the way, when we talk about leadership in the context of Nehemiah, we’re not talking specifically about pastoral leadership. If anything, Ezra is the model for pastoral leadership. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist