Sermons on Preparing For Future:

In Worship As In Life, Part 3

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 30, 2001

Biblical Ingredients from the Songs of Ascents to Prepare for True Worship of God.

Psalms 121, 123, 124, 126, 127, 131 (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit www.danachau.com for a free online course.) For two Sundays, we have been reminded that in worship as in life, preparation makes the difference between success and failure. Whether we are competing ...read more

Denomination: *other

Starting Off On The Right Foot Series

Contributed by Ed Lucas on Aug 31, 2001

John prepares his readers by laying down the groundwork as to who Jesus is

Starting off on the Right Foot John 1:1-18 INTRODUCTION: When I arrived at the Gray Avenue Christian Church in Yuba City, the summer of 1990, as the new Youth Minister, I did not start off on the right foot with the youth. I don’t know why, I just didn’t. I had a great interview. I was chosen ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Worship As In Life, Part 4

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 3, 2001

Biblical ingredients from the Songs of Ascents to prepare for true worship of God.

Some of us have seen the poster with two pictures. On the right is a man in rags sitting on the sidewalk with a cup in his hand. On the left is another man in rags sitting on the sidewalk with a cup in his hand. The caption reads, "One failed to prepare; the other prepared to fail." The outcome ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: *other

Pay Attention To The Details

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 24, 2000

We are given instructions that prepare us for God movement in our lives.

"Pay Attention to the Details" (Gen. 6:9-22, 7:15-16) - Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church “Make yourself an ark” were the words given to Noah. God gave this feeble old man blue prints for building a floating “tay-bawh” which is the original Hebrew word for this ark ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22, Genesis 7:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Beginning Of Christmas

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 7, 2000

A sermon about the good news we have in Jesus and being prepared

The beginning of Christmas. Mark 1 - 1 - 8 Ever got a puncture and found that the jack handle is missing? Ever tried to undo a nut and found you don’t have the correct spanner ? Ever set out to bake a cake and found you don’t have any eggs? I once turned up at a track meeting only to find I’d ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Change Is On The Way

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000

Prepare yourself to move into the blessing God is pouring out in our day.

"Behold, the former things have come to pass, Now I declare new things; Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you." Isaiah 42:9 Last week, we looked at three things the Lord was speaking to the church concerning the present application of this passage. #1 God has already begun the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Foundations For Renewal Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 18, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 7:1-53 about the preparations for Revival by Nehemiah

Text: Nehemiah 7:1-73, Title: Foundations for Renewal, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/21/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Dr. A. T. Pierson says that there has never been a revival in any country or locality that did not begin with united prayer…Jeremiah Lampheer began a small prayer meeting in Manhattan. The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Will You Serve?

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on May 23, 2007

God’s people are created to serve, called to serve, and prepared to serve.

INTRODUCTION The month of May is a month where we celebrate and pay tribute to those who serve. May 10th was Military Spouse Appreciation Day where we acknowledged the sacrifices made by our spouses as we serve with long periods of separation. The military life is hard on a family. Last ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

What I Know About The End Times

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 17, 2006

Deals with what the Christian should do to be prepared for Christ’s coming

“What I Know About the End Times” 11/19/2006 “As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples came along and wanted to take him on a tour of the various Temple buildings. But he told them, "All these buildings will be knocked down, with not one stone left on top of another!" "When will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-25

Denomination: Holiness

Time To Be Circumcised Again Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Preparing ourselves for a new year of service by circumcising our lives inwardly

Luke 2:21-26 – Time to be Circumcised - AGAIN With the new year now upon us, we enter an interesting time where people begin to think about making a new start. New Year’s resolutions crop up all over the place. Listen to these New Year Resolutions from a cat … Cat’s New Year Resolutions o I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Death In The Eye

Contributed by Billy Short on Oct 6, 2005

We will all face death. How do we prepare for it.

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Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

A look at how to prepare for the coming of Jesus from the teachings of John the Baptist.

I was in Wal-Mart a few months ago with a mission. It was the end of the summer season, so I went to the lawn and garden section to check out the sales on all the stuff you use to keep your yard and property looking nice. I went there with the intention of buying a weed eater if the price was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Is Revival?"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 28, 2007

A sermon on the subject of revival designed to prepare the church for an upcoming revival meeting.

What is revival? This is a good question for us to ask in light of our upcoming revival meeting. Some say that a revival is exactly that: a meeting, one that we have in either the Spring or the Fall. Some are scheduled for a weekend, some for half a week, or, though it is rare nowadays, an entire ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Christian's Cup?

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 29, 2007

Challenges the Christians to look at his/her "cup" and prepare to drink it ALL.

What is the Christian’s Cup? Matthew 26:36-42 August 22, 2004 Parkersburg Baptist Church What was this cup that Jesus talked about with His Father? It was a cup that contained all the sin of the world. It was a cup that contained the rejection of His Father. It was a cup that contained a horrific ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Storm Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 5, 2004

God disciplines his Children and we must be prepared for times of hardship.

Hebrews 12:12-17 INTRODUCTION The book of Hebrews is an encouraging word to Christians that contains strong warnings against falling from God’s grace. In the first part of Hebrews 12 the writer encourages them to put off everything from their life that would hinder them in their Christian ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ