Sermons on Preparing For Public Ministry:

The Parable Of The 10 Virgins Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 19, 2024

The Parable of the 10 Virgins; 5 Wise, 5 Foolish

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins June 16, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD Matthew 25:1-13 For the last five days, we have spent the evenings here looking at the doctrines of Jesus' imminent return and the signs that are happening in the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

The Voice Speaks

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 1, 2020

The Voice of God cries out to humanity I forgive, I love you, I give you Hope, I offer Peace to all, and I give joy to all humanity.

“The Voice Speaks” Isaiah 40:1-11 1. Today is the second Sunday of Advent (Second Coming) today there is a Voice that Cries out • The Voice we hear is God. God voice says, “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem “Tell her I forgive her of her wrongs, her sins, her forgiveness has freed her she ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Facing A Pandemic New Year Is Not A Problem

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Jan 7, 2021

How can we start a New Year in the midst of a pandemic? This sermon will try to exhort us on how to face the New Year with global pandemic and crisis.

Intro: Christmas is over and we are welcoming the New Year 2021 with questions in mind, with hesitations whether we will make it this whole year or not in terms of our economy, political situations, calamities or even what we are still experiencing – pandemic. We knew how to celebrate Christmas ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, Matthew 2:13-15, Matthew 2:19-21, Luke 2:25-49, Joshua 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joseph: Tempted By Potiphar’s Wife Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 10, 2022

With the blows that Joseph received you would think he was down for the count. No matter wherever Joseph found himself he would make the best of a bad situation. Joseph would always prove faithful with the little and prove trustworthy to be faithful with much.

When we think of people who made it to the top we might forget their failures. Abraham Lincoln, who is considered by many as the greatest and most loved president failed his way forward. Twice he failed at business. He had seven major defeats in politics. Abraham Lincoln was defeated for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

When God Disrupts Our Plans And Interrupts Our Life

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 3, 2022

There is an old saying that goes “If you want to make God laugh then tell Him your plans”. Well let me just say God is not maliciously sitting on the throne in heaven laughing at every plan we make. The Bible says in Proverbs 16:9 “A man’s heart deviseth his way but the Lord directeth his steps”.

When God Disrupts our plans and Interrupts our Life By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There is an old saying that goes “If you want to make God laugh then tell Him your plans”. Well let me just say God is not maliciously sitting on the throne in heaven laughing at every plan we make. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1, Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 16:33, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Ephesians 4:26, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

We Need Your Fire Lord! Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Mar 20, 2018

Preparation of the altar before the fire falls is important.

Elijah Manifests the Power of God. 1 Kings 18:37-39 37Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. 38Then the fire of the Lord fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13, 1 Kings 18:30-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learn To Have Confidence To Battle Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 13, 2015

Learn from the confidence of David as he decides to tackle Goliath

Two weeks ago we started our study of the famous story of David and Goliath. We noted the right and wrong things to do in preparation for battle. And for us Christians, we are in a spiritual battle till our Lord Jesus takes us to heaven. Therefore, we must not only know the right things to do to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:21-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Vision Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 21, 2015

Peter's vision reveals that all people from every nation are acceptable in God's Kingdom

Acts 10:1-17, 34-35 “The Vision” INTRODUCTION Recently a relative visited us for a few days this past year. She’d been to Surprise a few years ago and she was astonished at how Surprised had changed. Surprise had to change in order to accommodate increased population and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sower And The Soil

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 2, 2025

Parable of the sower

The sower and the Soil Mark? ?4?:?1?-?20? ?NASB1995?? “He began to teach again by the sea. And such a very large crowd gathered to Him that He got into a boat in the sea and sat down; and the whole crowd was by the sea on the land. And He was teaching them many things in parables, and was saying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: *other

Divine Guidance

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jun 2, 2025

There are times in life that the pressures of life make you just want to get away for a bit. Want to take a vacation . Wish you could just escape.

There are times in life that the pressures of life make you just want to get away for a bit. Want to take a vacation . Wish you could just escape. I remember a season in my life their was so much pressure, and trouble that for me to go to sleep I would have to find a happy place in my mind, I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:3-12

Denomination: Other

Ready Your Hearts Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the responsibility of Christians to prepare their hearts and live ready to share the hope they have in Christ with gentleness and respect.

Welcome back, church, for another wonderful weekend of worship. Whether you are with us in person or watching online, I want you to know that God has something to say to each one of us today as we continue in our series, Live Ready. Last week we talked about how we must be ready for some tough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Proverbs 4:23, Luke 6:45

Topics: Heart Preparation, Sharing Hope, Gentleness And Respect

Sermon Series: Live Ready

He Was Silent Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the superhuman acts of Jesus during the final 36 hours leading up to Easter, focusing on the fulfillment of major prophecies, starting with His silence and refusal to defend Himself.

We have three weekends between now and Easter, which is the most important day on the Christian calendar. So we are preparing ourselves by looking at the things Jesus did that weekend that were superhuman. They were against all odds. During week one, I walked us through the 24 prophecies Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7, Matthew 27:12-14, Mark 15:3-5, John 3:16

Topics: Silent Sacrifice, Easter Preparation, Fulfilled Prophecies

Sermon Series: Against All Odds

He Was Counted Among The Rebels Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will explore the prophecy in Isaiah 53, focusing on how Jesus, the Messiah, willingly submitted to death, was counted among rebels, and bore the sins of many, as a preparation for Easter.

We have two more weekends before Easter, which is the most important day on the Christian calendar. So we are preparing ourselves by looking at the prophecies Jesus fulfilled in Isaiah 53. The final verse of Isaiah 53 describes the unlikely circumstance that the Anointed of the Lord would find ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:12, Matthew 27:15-26, Matthew 27:37

Topics: Easter Preparation, Isaiah 53, Jesus' Sacrifice

Sermon Series: Against All Odds

The Diaconal Call To Service Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2012

The plan of God for all of us, especially clergy, is a call to service and understanding, not tyranny.

Solemnity of the Epiphany 2012 Diaconate Vocation Spirit of the Liturgy “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?” the Magi said to Herod. It was a straightforward question to the wrong guy. There are times to be subtle and times to be blunt. I recall many years ago when I was a sales ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Endurance Through Struggles: The Final Victories Of Paul's Ministry

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 10, 2021

The Apostle Paul lived on the edge of death, that’s for sure. As he traveled from here to there, throughout his ministry he planted many churches.

“In ancient Rome, crowds by the tens of thousands would gather in the Colosseum to watch as Christians were torn apart by wild animals. Paul Rader, commenting on his visit to this famous landmark, said, "I stood uncovered to the heavens above, where He sits for whom they gladly died, and asked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:23, Acts 21:10-11

Denomination: Salvation Army