Sermons on Preparing For Future:

Fit To Fight

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 6, 2001

As Christians, we are constantly in a Spiritual battle against evil and Satan. We had better be prepared to go to war for the Truth of Jesus.

There is a story of a military officer stationed in Korea. She was in the Army 2nd infantry and the division she was in had an unofficial motto: “Fit to Fight.” She said that she was amused at how each unit twisted this motto to fit their duties. She said that the aviation battalion changed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Exceeding Grace In Giving Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 1, 2003

Paul’s part two on giving where from promises to preparation to participation to prayers and praises, God is glorified and we are blessed!

God Grants Grace in Giving 2 Corinthians 9 I saw a single frame cartoon once that had two men standing outside after church services. They were standing there in their underwear and one says to the other: “That was the best sermon on giving I ever heard!” Today we will see part two of Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make Way! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 5, 2002

This sermon details how John-the-Baptist prepared the way for Christ and how we can do the same at Christmas time.

Christmas in John 1 Make Way! John 1:6-9; 19-37 December 8, 2002 Intro: A. [Illustration] One Sunday, the Minister was giving a sermon on baptism and in the coarse of his sermon he was illustrating the fact that baptism should take place by sprinkling and not by immersion. He pointed out some ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path Of Life

Contributed by Mark Temperato on Sep 25, 2002

It is about walking on a path that God has prepare for His children. It is a path of blessing, but knowing how to deal will the devil along the way.

The Path of Life Psalms 16-11 – You will show me the Path of Life. In your presence is the fullness of joy and at your right hand there are pleasures for ever more. 1 Peter 2:9 – You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His special (peculiar) people, that you may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Is This Sacrament Different?

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 7, 2007

This sermon was prepared for World Communion Sunday in 2007. The title reflects the Four Questions asked by the youngest child during a Passover Haggadah.

Why Is this Sacrament Different? --Luke 22:14-23 We all know that our sacrament of Holy Communion derived from the Last Passover observance Jesus conducted with His disciples on the night He was betrayed. Oftentimes I have observed an authentic, Messianic Passover on Maundy Thursday evening in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Your Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

A look at the lifestyle a Christian should have and how the church has such a tremendous role to prepare us for the world and it’s ways.

ILLUSTRATION: JUDGE NOT . . . A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first potential juror to the stand in a trial -- a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Williams, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Bryant. I’ve known you since ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Whats Next ?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008

Jehovah God has a great plain, He has carried out many great things in preparation for the rapture of His Saints.

ISAIAH 54:1 IN THIS CHAPTER WE SEE the joyful announcement of Yahweh’s salvation and the invitation for all to participate in it. Joy and invitation are the result of the atoning work of the SERVANT, what HE accomplished back in chapter 53:, where we have the suffering & ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1

Denomination: Baptist

Shutting The Gates Of Hell.

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Aug 11, 2008

The sermon is prepared with the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to open the eyes of the blind Christians. It is a deliverance message that is relevant for all situations and valid for life.

A family of five was desperately in search of a house to buy in a new location following the transfer of the head of the family. It was very difficult for them to find a suitable house at a reasonable price. All the houses they preferred were very expensive. However, they continued to search and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons On Asking Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Sep 2, 2008

Nehemiah did four things right in preparing to lead Judah to rebuild. What can our church learn from him?

Lessons on Asking Nehemiah 2:1-9 In the second chapter of Nehemiah, we have a great lesson for our church today. Setting: Nehemiah, a Jew, has risen to the important job of cupbearer to the King. As we studied last week, God has been working for four months to prepare him to be a leader. He has ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

In The Valley Of Praise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2007

Jehoshaphat and Judah should not have won this battle... under ordinary circumstances. How did they prepare to be used by God in this momentous confrontation?

OPEN: (We played Don Francisco’s Song "Jehoshaphat" after reading the text... it’s worth buying his CD just for personal enjoyment) One of the oldest books on warfare was written by Sun Tzu. It’s called the Art Of War and in its 13 chapters, Sun Tzu laid down some basic principles of how to wage ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Season

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 25, 2008

Help to prepare people when wntering new seasons of life. I preached this as we were about to start a building project.

A New Season A New Season Brings Changes A New Season Brings Challenges A New Season Exposes Champions Slide 1 I love the fall. I enjoy the cool weather. I Love sleeping when I have to snuggle up in a blanket. In the cool of the evening you can have a fire in the back yard. It is great ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Cleverly Invented Stories

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 7, 2008

This clear sermon outline can help you prepare a fine apologetically fit message on the resurection of Jesus Christ and the claims of the Gospel.

No Cleverly Invented Stories II Peter 1:16-21 (Resurrection Sunday: April 4, 1999) Pastor Eric J. Hanson The Gospel of Jesus Christ rests upon a firm foundation of eyewitness accounts of His resurrection and ascension. There are no cleverly invented stories either. These witnesses paid a huge ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Search The Scriptures! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 27, 2009

God’s desire is that we would be like the Bereans: That we would prepare our heart, receive the Word, and search the Scriptures.

SUPERNATURAL #17: SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES! INTRO TO TOPIC: As we come to the end of the year, there is the hope and expectancy that a New Year brings. What resolutions will you make for 2010? The top 5 resolutions people make last year were: 5. stop smoking 4. make more money 3. improve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-12

Denomination: *other

Yashua - The Salvation Of God

Contributed by Obioha Uriel Amanze on Jun 5, 2010

This will help you understand the way and how God has prepared for anyone who decides to be saved in order to inherit eternal life.

If you have seen the latest Mel Gibson film—the Passion of the Christ—you would notice that the name Yashua was used instead of Jesus (Joshua, during the Great Exodus, shared the same name). Yashua is the original name which means, the salvation of God; that is to say the redemption of God. God has ...read more

Scripture: John 12:48-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Lose Friends And Anger People Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 10, 2010

God prepares his people for persecution so that we will not fall away when proving that there are things in life worth dying for.

Scripture Introduction Dale Carnegie pioneered work in public speaking and was famous for helping others become successful. In 1936 he published How to Win Friends and Influence People; since then it has sold more than 15 million copies. Two of his most famous maxims are, “Believe that you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed