Sermons on Preparing For The Future:

How To Become Man / Woman Of Courage

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 17, 2012

If we are to claim our symbolical Promise Land, then we should be prepared for the spiritual battle and be the MEN AND WOMAN OF COURAGE in our own generation.

HOW TO BECOME THE MEN AND WOMEN OF COURAGE I don’t know what kind of challenging or discouraging situation you are facing today. But whatever it is, God’s message from scripture today is surely for you. He is telling you to BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! Our text is the Book of Joshua Chapter One. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sitting When You Should Be Standing

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003

There are many times we fail our Lord by sitting when he wants us standing, prepared for battle.

1)Peter sat down at the wrong time a)time of temptation b)when Jesus was being persecuted c)when he should have been praying 2)Peter sat down with the wrong crowd a)with unbelievers b)with those who were sinners c)with those who hated Jesus 3)Why did he sit down? a)because he was following along ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Follow Me

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

Did you know that God that is moving and doing things right now to prepare His Kingdom for you and I?

Text: Luke 9:57 thru 62 Prayer: This morning we have Good News. God is still on the Throne. Jesus is seated at His right hand, ever interceding on our behalf. Jesus will soon return to earth to declare His righteousness and take us to our new home in heaven. What a wonderful place that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Oct 20, 2003

The coming of the Lord is imminent. We must do some things to prepare so as not be be ashamed when He comes.

INTRODUCTION: · Christ’s coming is 24 hours closer than it was yesterday at this time—“Now is our salvation nearer than when we believed”—V. 11 · We are wasting precious moments—“The night is far spent”—V. 12 · Christ could come today—“The day is at hand”—V. 12 · Wake up and smell the coffee!! · We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dinner Is Served

Contributed by Larry Bergeron on Aug 15, 2001

God has prepared a banquet for His people. The question then for us is, How hungry are we for the things of God?

DINNER IS SERVED By Dr. Larry A. Bergeron Matthew 5:6 Red Bay COG / June 10, 2001 / PM INTRODUCTORY REMARKS The title of the message this evening is DINNER IS SERVED. How many of you know that God has prepared a banquet table, full of the things of God? Listen again to 2 Peter 1:3 3His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, 2 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Muslim Maze, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2004

Learn the truth about the maze of Muslim theology. This series will properly prepare anyone to discern Islam’s errors.

“The Muslim Maze”, Pt. 1 Galatians 1:6-9 This study is not an attack on the Muslim, but a way to address the maze that a Muslim is put into once he or she submits to Muhammad’s so called revelations! We will expose their system of belief and unravel the tangled web that makes up Islam! To Begin ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 29, 2005

What a shepherd we have in Jesus! He is a personal shepherd, a providing shepherd, a protecting shepherd and a preparing shepherd.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD Psalm 23: 1-6 I. A PERSONAL SHEPHERD v.1 A. “The Lord” B. “my shepherd” C. “I shall not want” II. A PROVIDING SHEPHERD v. 2 A. “green pastures” is a picture of abundance B. “still waters” is a picture of calmness, serenity, peacefulness III. A PROTECTING SHEPHERD v. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Plain Talk On Evangelism

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Aug 6, 2002

We need to prepare our hearts and our minds. There is great need in the world today for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Plain Talk on Evangelism HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Aug 4, 2002 Communion Sunday With our 911 Program coming up in a few weeks we need to prepare for the event to the best of our ability One as a group or a Church…. and two as individuals We need to prepare our hearts and our minds There ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crisis Managers

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007

How often are we caught unawares by circumstances out of our ignorance. Are we prepared for the Lord’s coming?

CRISIS MANAGERS LUKE 12:39-40 “But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he could not have let his house be broken into. You must also be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” A member in the church was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:39-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going The Distance

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 5, 2010

We can go the distance and finish well, if we will prepare ourselves and keep the right focus throughout the race.

GOING THE DISTANCE Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Mission: Not For The Faint Of Heart

Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 30, 2009

This sermon is in preparation for a large evangelistic campaign we did in 2005. It’s an encouraging, motivational message on faith.

OUTLINE THIS MISSION: Not for the faint of heart Preparing for HGHF March 5, 2006 – Pastor Tom Bartlett When Courage And Faith Collide Ask: 1. Lord is this what you really want? • Know that God will always confirms His Word. Joshua 5:13-15 (NLT) “When Joshua was near the town of Jericho, he ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipatory Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 15, 2008

Christians may experience pain and suffering just because we are Christians... and knowing that, we prepare for it.

Title: Anticipatory Pain and Suffering Text: I Peter 4:12-19 Thesis: Christians may experience pain and suffering just because we are Christians. The Series: This is the sixth message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I want to know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Boil A Live Frog

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 28, 2005

Preparing to celebrate Christ’s coming in a hostile world. Five key principles that should characterize our lives.

HOW TO BOIL A LIVE FROG 1 Peter 3: 13-17 1. An “urban legend” has been around for a long time that has excellent instructional value for us – even if biologists question the scientific veracity of the experiment. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Heart God Uses

Contributed by Randy Hamel on May 15, 2008

This message looks at Cornelius in Acts 10; his heart was a prepared heart because God heard his prayers.

Message ‘The Heart God Uses’ Acts 10:30-43 (NIV) May 4, 2008 o There was a pastor who had a parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s pray, let’s pray.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. He learned that one of his deacons had a parrot. The parrot would only say, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:30-43

Judgment Is Coming Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 25, 2008

This is the first sermon in a series. This sermon deals with God’s judgment...what is it and how do we prepare for it.

Sermon for CATM – May 25, 2008 - Recovering the Meaning of Our Sacred Words: Judgment A priest and a rabbi were standing by the side of the road holding up signs. The rabbi’s read, "The End is Near!" The priest, on the other side of the road, held up a sign which read, "Turn before it’s too ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational