Sermons on Preparing:

Storms: Not If But When

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 12, 2021

Let us consider storms. There are 3 kinds of storms: rain, floods, wind... storms will test your foundation. Be prepared.

STORMS --- NOT IF BUT WHEN... FEAR VS HOPE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Colossians 2:6, Matthew 6:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Refiner's Fire

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 6, 2021

A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, Year C

December 5, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6 The Refiner’s Fire Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Children need to be challenged. Maturing from a child into an adult ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, Malachi 3:1-4, Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Are We In The End Times

Contributed by Dave Nichols on Aug 30, 2021

How many of you believe that we may be living in the end times? I mean it sure feels like it could be doesn’t it?

How many of you believe that we may be living in the end times? I mean it sure feels like it could be doesn’t it? So how do we know that? We know it because of what we will read in today’s text. It will come from the Gospel of Matthew. So if you have your Bibles with you please open them there to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Creator Comforts Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2022

The Prophet begins with the sharp contrast between the failure of the past & the hope of the future. Israel is to be comforted in the assurance that her trial has ended, & her sin has been purged. What great news!

ISAIAH 40: 1-2 [ADVENT I SERIES PART I] THE CREATOR COMFORTS [Psalm 23] How majestic is the second part of the Book of Isaiah! The new section opens by stirring the people of God with the promise and hope of redemption and restoration. The Prophet begins with the sharp contrast between the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Reward For Ruth Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2022

Boaz accepted the right to marry Ruth and God blessed them with a son. The women of the town named him Obed, since God had redeemed Naomi.

I. The Preparation of Boaz 1. He recognizes the priority of the kinsman. a. 4:1 b. In the fact there is a kinsman ahead of Boaz who could redeem Ruth, so Boaz goes looking for him. c. The most likely place to find Him. The city gates. 1) People would congregate, watching for those returning and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Warning To The Watchmen Of The Church

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 14, 2022

This is a several part lesson WARNING BELIEVERS TO KNOW THE SIGNS OF THE TIME AND TO WARN OTHERS THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST. Are you ready? Are you warning others?

WARNING! ATTENTION! DUTY OF A WATCHMAN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this in 2 or 3 parts.) **Are we ready for the NEW WORLD ORDER? A CASHLESS SOCIETY? ONE WORLD CURRENCY? ONE WORLD LEADER? ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT? ONE WORLD RELIGION? OPEN BORDERS? THE MARK OF THE BEAST? ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30, Ezekiel 3:17-21, Ezekiel 33:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Passing Of A Loved One Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 7, 2024

When we experience the death of a loved one, memories and feelings run rampant in our hearts and minds. We must allow God to heal us.

1. As we gather here, there are many feelings that are present with us today. I know at death our feelings are touched like no other time. 2. Also present here today, are many memories. These become more precious to me at the time of death, memories of a son, brother, neighbor, and friend. a. I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Ecclesiastes 9:5, James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Watch

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 16, 2023

Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.”

Keep Watch    Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.” In our series, we have noted some of the teachings of Jesus that come in four judgment parables. The first shall be last, and the last will be first. Many are called but few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Ready For The Rain

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Aug 13, 2023

Through the words that Elijah spoke to Ahab, I believe that the Lord is giving a strong message to His church today.

1 Kings 18:41 41 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. (KJV) Through the words that Elijah spoke to Ahab, I believe that the Lord is giving a strong message to His church today. Title: ~~~ I) Drought We all know the story. Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Survive Satan’s Attacks

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 16, 2024

Jesus' temptation in the desert gives us ways to fight off Satan's attacks

How to survive Satan’s Attacks Luke 4:1-13 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 4:1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led around by the Spirit in the wilderness 2 for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And He ate nothing during those days, and when they had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Soil Of Faith: Where Mountains Begin To Move Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 6, 2025

Where are you planting seeds? It matters what kind of soil you plant in so we must be sure to prepare for the planting.

The Soil of Faith: Where Mountains Begin to Move Luke 8:11-15 (The Parable of the Sower) “This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Expect

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on May 5, 2025

Expectation is the active ingredient of faith that is deposited into the heart when the word of God is heard and believed. There is no such thing as a living faith without expectation.

Numbers 13:1-3 KJV And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, [2] Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel: of every tribe of their fathers shall ye send a man, every one a ruler among them. [3] And Moses by the commandment of the LORD sent them ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-3, Numbers 13:17-21, Proverbs 10:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enter The Gates Of Gratitude PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of faith, obedience, preparedness, and gratitude in our spiritual journey, using the parable of the ten virgins as a guide.

Good morning, family. It's a joy to be here with you all today. We've got a real treat in store for us this morning. We're going to be looking at a passage from the Gospel of Matthew that's packed to the brim with wisdom and insight. It's a story that Jesus told to his disciples, and it's one that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Ten Virgins, Being Prepared

God Prepares Those He Calls Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Nov 12, 2007

Moses serves as an example of how God prepares us for the task he’s calling us to.

We’re talking about being backyard missionaries - people who are touching others with the love of God in our every day lives. Last week we talked about this being incarnational mission, and if you missed that you can listen to it on the web, just visit our church website for directions. A few ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is Coming To Town!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 9, 2009

Preparations necessary for Christmas celebrations.

Introduction: A pastor received a Christmas card with a note in it, from a lady in his congregation. He said she was very complimentary about his preaching and compared him with Chuck Swindoll. She finished by writing, "I think you are one of the really great preachers of all time." Later that day, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational