Sermons on Preparing For Trials:

Are You Ready For The Second Christmas

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 29, 2002

prepare for the coming of Christ

December 1, 2002 Mk 13:32-37 “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Do We Need Revival?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on revival preparation.

WHY DO WE NEED REVIVAL? John 4:35-42 INTRO: ILLUS: MENDING THE BELL Many are unaware that the Declaration of Independence did not come into being until a day of fasting and prayer had been observed. Appointed by the Continental Congress, it was kept by all the colonies on May 17, 1776. At that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Emmanuel Is Coming

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

A sermon preparing for Advent.

Emmanuel is Coming Tonight on this first Sunday of Advent the theme is Hope. Hebrews 11:1 says: Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. What we hope for is the Lord’s return. We can have the assurance of this hope because what God promised in the past, He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Four Keys To Revival

Contributed by George Bannister on Jun 9, 2003

This is a revival preparation message.

TEXT: Chronicles 6:12-42 TOPIC : Four Keys To Revival INTRODUCTION: I. HUMILITY (VV. 12-13) A. Humility is the key to acceptance by God (Micah 6:8). 1. Humble yourself in the presence of people. 2. Humble yourself before God (1 Pet. 5:15) 3. Humility is important for all. a. David was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Revival

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

A message on Revival preparation.

HOW TO HAVE REVIVAL 1 John 3:18-24 INTRO: Think of the greatest experience that you have ever had in this church concerning revival. Why were there so many decisions? Was it the evangelist? Was it the singing? The real reason was you! Each of you prayed for revival, and wanted it. Can we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Prevent Revival

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

A Revival preparation message.

WHAT WILL PREVENT REVIVAL? Romans 6:1-16 INTRO: If I told you there was something you could do that would guarantee revival, each of you would want to know what it was so that you could do it. If it cost money, you would be willing to pay for it to have a successful revival. Well, there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Ready For Revival?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

A Revival preparation message.

ARE WE READY FOR REVIVAL? Psalm 139 INTRO: Revival is within our grasp, but in order for revival to come to our church, we must let go of our sins and ask God for His forgiveness. We can then expect Him to bring revival. The Psalmist tells us what we must do to be ready for revival. If we will do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

"2012-Is It The End?"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 4, 2012

How to prepared for Doomsday.

“2012- The End of the World?” January 8, 2012 1 Thessalonians 1:1-11 “Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Behold, I Am Sending You Out

Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 17, 2007

Be prepared for trouble to come.

Behold I Am Sending You Out Matthew 10:16-23 (AMP) 16 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep in the midst of wolves; be wary and wise as serpents, and be innocent (harmless, guileless, and without falsity) as doves. 17 Be on guard against men [whose way or nature is to act in opposition to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stones In Heaps Of Rubbish

Contributed by Luther Sexton on May 18, 2018

Preparation for church revival

STONES IN HEAPS OF RUBBISH Theme Scriptures: Nehemiah 4:1- 2 1 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews. 2 And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Oh Do Remember Me

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016

Preparing for the coming of Christ

OH DO REMEMBER ME A man sentenced to death obtained a reprieve by assuring the king he would teach his majesty's horse to fly within the year--on the condition that if he didn't succeed, he would be put to death at the end of the year. “Within a year,” the man explained later, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Use Troubles To Your Advantge Series

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Aug 4, 2023

Understanding troubles. Are you asking the question why me? Or What have I done to deserve this? Many a time, troubles can be overwhelming. We feel burdened and don't know what to do.

Troubles in life are a challenge to every person. But when you take the time to understand how trouble works, you will discover that troubles are opportunities for great joy. WHY ARE WE HERE ON EARTH We are sent to the earth to replicate the nature of God in all that we do and to prepare for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Proverbs 3:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Friday 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 24, 2014

This is a hybrid between a sermon, a remembrance of the night before Jesus died and a mini drama. It mostly consists of walking through the events of that day in order to never forget why Jesus said, "Do this in remembrance of Me."

(This is not a word-for-word manuscript except for the "readings". The pastor or leader is expected to elaborate on different points as the Lord moves him or her to do so. God bless you.) Opening Prayer Introduction to the evening: Just as the Jews recount the Passover on this night we will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Stand Up For Jesus Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Sep 13, 2010

Preparing to give our witness for Jesus

Stand Up for Jesus Acts 25:23-27; 26:1-8; 24-29 In the opening chapter of the Book of Acts, Jesus gave this assignment to His disciples, “You shall be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8). He knew that unless they did become witness of the gospel, His life, death and resurrection would be in vain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Drop Was Necessary

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 17, 2020

Being restored after going through some trials.

Many of us know the major stories that come out of the life of David, and I pray at least some of the applications that flow out of those stories would help us in our own lives. When we look at a small portion of Davis’s resume’ we see how • David was anointing as King. • We can look back on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:4

Denomination: Baptist