Sermons on Proper Preparation:

Preparing For Battle Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 9, 2009

We are in a war, our family is at stake. Are we prepared to fight and win this war?

Battle Plan Part 1 Ephesians 6:10ff Imagine going into battle and not having the proper equipment. How effective could we be in that battle? Armor is for protection, in order to help us "fight" we have to guard what we have so we can battle more effectively. In today’s society, we are in a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For Travel To The City Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 18, 2006

PREPARING FOR TRAVEL TO THE CITY OF GOD! My wife and I for over 44 years have traveled and ministered in over 125 countries doing Missionary Evangelism. During that time we have slept in over 4,000 beds. We slept with the night creatures and in waterbeds

PREPARING FOR TRAVEL TO THE CITY OF GOD! My wife and I for over 44 years have traveled and ministered in over 125 countries doing Missionary Evangelism. During that time we have slept in over 4,000 beds. We slept with the night creatures and in waterbeds before they invented waterbeds. The reason ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Preparing For Christ’s Return Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2010

When Jesus returns to take His people to heaven, we must be ready. Spiritual preparation cannot be bought or borrowed at the last minute. The story of how the 5 virgins missed it all is perfectly true to life. It gives us the imagery of how we need to be

Opening illustration: Articulate my early arrival for my marriage ceremony and the people from the bride’s side were not ready and waiting at the church gate for welcoming the guests from the bridegroom’s family. On a similar not my youngest brother-in-law arrived 3 hours late during his wedding to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proper 27 B Be Thou A Blessing Motive For Ministry

Contributed by Charles Scott on Nov 20, 2006

Christians sometimes fail to realize the great eternal value of the gifts God has given them if used in his service; the widow’s mite and the poor widow in Elijah’s day are examples of how God values our gifts.

Proper 27 B BE THOU A BLESSING MOTIVE FOR MINISTRY I Kings 17:8-16 The word of the Lord came to Elijah the prophet, saying, “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Anglican

A Highway For Our God Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Sep 6, 2016

Signs along the highway point our practical spiritual truths we should apply to our lives. This three week series uses several signs to guide believers on their spiritual journey through life.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church September 4, 2016 David Simpson Signs of Life: A Highway for our God Isaiah 40:3-5 Lanier Christian Church is located on the busiest highway in all of Hall County. In fact it is one of the most traveled roads in all of Northeast Georgia. Over 25,000 cars travel ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church

The Sower, The Seed, And The Soil

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 21, 2014

No matter how good the preaching, the Word of God only takes root in hearts prepared by the Holy Spirit.

THE SOWER, THE SEED, AND THE SOIL. Matthew 13:1-9; Matthew 13:18-23. There were great crowds pressing to see Jesus, straining to hear His words, or perhaps hoping for a healing touch. The Lord entered into a boat and sat and taught, whilst the crowds stood on the seashore. The boat served as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23, Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Be Cautious, Be Prepared, Be Assured"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 12, 2007

A sermon for the 25th Sunday after Pentcost A sermon about the end of times, Jesus’ second coming

25th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Lectionary 33 Luke 21: 5-19 "Be Cautious, Be Prepared, Be Assured" 5* And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, 6* “As for these things which you see, the days will come when there shall not be left here ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparation For Promotion Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Part 3 in the series.

Preparation For Promotion Part 3: Test of Faithfulness Scriptures: Ephesians 4:13-15; Philippians 4:11; Introduction: So far in this series, we have talked about the test of trusts and security. In the tests of trust and security, we learned the importance of trusting in God and being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness Vs. Judgement - Sermon Of Proper 19 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 9, 2020

An exploration of Judgement and Forgiveness and how we should forgive others even when we may not want to, and why it is right for us to do so.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Around 25 years ago I was studying for my banking qualifications, and one of the subjects I had to study was Banking Law, it was a fascinating subject, but it was also filled with great amounts of technical legalistic jargon which had to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Properly Attired? - Sermon For Proper 23 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Oct 6, 2020

This sermon seeks to explore what it means to wear the wedding garments, and how choosing to wear them requires commitment regardless of what is happening in our lives.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks, we have been working through a number of challenging parables in Matthews Gospel, and we are again faced with another this morning. There are definitely two parts to this parable, the first mirrors the concepts of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Preparing For Battle Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 9, 2009

The battle lines have been drawn, our family is at stake. The family structure has been under attack for quite awhile, are we prepared to fight?

Ephesians 6:1-6:4 What has gone wrong with America’s Children? • Did you know that in the US, every 8 seconds of every school day a child drops out of school? • Every 26 seconds a child runs away from home. • Every 47 seconds a child ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Ready

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 13, 2011

Sermon is based upon what gives God pleasure and that is all be ready.

Luke 12:32-40 Getting ready, what do I wear? 1. What brings God Pleasure? To give the gift of the Kingdom 32"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom This Kingdom can be far-away This Kingdom can be near This kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing For Battle Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 9, 2009

We move on to the shoes and shield, without it we are not prepared for the battle the devil is bringing to our family and community.

The Battle Plan Part 3 The Shield and the Boots. Continuing with being prepared for battle, we move on to the shield and the boots. Once the breastplate has been fitted into position, the soldier puts on his strong army boots or caligae. Josephus described them as "shoes thickly studded with sharp ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preflight Instructions

Contributed by Brad Froese on Oct 4, 2011

I call it my "Preparation H" Sermon: Preparing for Heaven. I hope you enjoy it! :)

March 6th 2011 Sermon, “Preflight Instructions” 1Thes 4:16-17, For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Having Done All To Stand...

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 8, 2018

Before standing you have to do other things first. You have to be adequately prepared to overcome the schemes of the devil.

“Having Done All to Stand…” Ephesians 6 Introduction: There are a lot of people who live by the philosophy of “Whatever will be will be” and think that whatever happens good or bad is God’s will. They say if you’re meant to have it you will have it and if you’re not, you won’t. If ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Methodist