Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
This is a preview sermon to help prepare the congregation for the upcoming sermon series on Isaiah. It contains some historical and socio-political information to put Isaiah into context.
PREPARE TO MEET…ISAIAH If I say that “the Lord spoke to me” one might understand that I heard an audible voice. For some that might be the case but for me it means that God puts thoughts in my head when I pray. When I was praying this week the Lord spoke to me. He said, “Plow deeply.” A picture ...read more
Denomination: Mennonite
How to Prepare an Inductive Sermon Outline
I'll never forget preaching that sermon. Even as I spoke I was thinking, "The only way I could get better attention is if I'd forgotten to wear my pants!" The message wasn't much different from any other sermon. But that Sunday, I was experimenting with a new way of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, John 3:16
Death is the ultimate destiny of everyone. How to prepare for it is the essence of this sermon.
December 18, 2000 I. INTRODUCTION: A. Cemetery Marker Some time ago, a man was trying to trace his family origin. In the process of his research he visited several cemeteries collecting information from the markers. At one place he came across a monument with the following inscription: Pause now ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8
Denomination: Adventist
This sermon helps us evaluate our preparedness and understanding of spiritual growth.
Introduction: Do you remember, as a child, the anticipation of growing taller? I remember my brother and I would stand beside a doorframe in our home and use a ruler to mark our growth. We would mark a spot above our heads and then measure down to get our height. I do not know that we had any ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18
Denomination: Baptist
A sermon prepared for Independence Day Sunday, the thesis of this message is that true, real freedom is found only in Jesus.
Free Indeed --John 8:31-38 --Galatians 5:1, 13-26 I consider myself a very patriotic American. I love our country. If there is one thing I could change about my years in ministry, it would be the fact that I wish I had become a military chaplain; I believe that would have been a most ...read more
Scripture: John 8:31-36
Denomination: Methodist
Sermon for First Sunday in Advent, Year C, based on Lk 21:25-36
Sermon for I Advent Yr C, 30/11/2003 Based on Lk 21:25-36 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson In the history of the Church, far too much time has been wasted on trying to know when Christ is coming again; and the unfolding of events leading up to his ...read more
Scripture: Luke 21:25-36
Denomination: Lutheran
Sermon for The Second Sunday of Advent where we consider John the Baptists message to be prepared.
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Last week as we entered into the season of Advent, we began to think about the busyness of the season, and how we have to not only prepare our homes for the coming season of Christmas, but even more important, we should be preparing our ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8
Denomination: Anglican
This sermon explores the cost of discipleship, encouraging believers to prepare for persecution, persevere through pain, and hold onto the promise of resurrection.
Good morning, beloved members of our church family. It's always a joy to gather together, to celebrate our shared faith and to encourage one another in our walk with the Lord. Today, we find ourselves standing on a precipice of understanding, ready to plunge into the depths of the Word and to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28
Topics: Preparation
2nd in series on Advent Wreath - Sermon focuses on ’preperation’. Prophecy of OT fulfilled in Jesus.
Advent 2: Preparation Luke 1:26-38 Today, we celebrate the 2nd week in the Advent season. We continue with our sermon series on the Advent wreath. Last week, we talked about the first candle and its’ representation of Hope. This week, we will look at the 2nd candle which ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
This is the 8th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". Are you prepared for the end?
Series: Encouragement [#8] A MODEL OF BEING PREPARED 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction: As I preached about the Rapture last week, I didn’t say much about what I believe happens next. I believe that once all of the Christians are raptured out of here, the 7 years of Tribulation will begin. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
This is the last of the three sermons on the Lord's Supper. This will cover two thoughts, Intentional and Personal Preparation for the LS.
1. Motionless Man Bill Fuqua, the Motionless Man, is the Guinness Book of World Records champion at feeling and doing nothing. In fact, he appears so motionless during his routines at shopping malls and amusement parks that he is sometimes mistaken for a mannequin. The sign next to the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 14:12-26
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus by offering forgiveness through baptism. Jesus takes it further by immersing us in the Holy Spirit and purifying us with fire, leading to healing and transformation.
Today, we're going to talk about John the Baptist. You know how sometimes we feel stuck in our problems and mistakes, and we wish there was someone who could help us out? Well, guess what? There is! And that someone is Jesus. He's like a superhero who comes to our rescue when we need it the most. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12
Topics: Spiritual Purification, Divine Forgiveness, Holy Spirit, God's Kingdom
This sermon ties Old Testament prophecy with New Testament fulfillment on the First Advent and the forerunner, John the Baptist.
PREPARING THE WAY OF THE LORD Text: Malachi 3:1-7 There is the story about a man who visited the Fiji islands. This visitor was skeptical of missionaries. He even spoke with the chief and told him that the missionaries only wanted to get rich of them. The visitor ...read more
Scripture: Malachi 3:1-7
Denomination: United Methodist
A Sermon about Allowing the Man of God a place in your life! After our World Missions Conference!
PREPARING A PLACE FOR THE PREACHER II Kings 4:8-37 Introduction: I want to say first of all – I’m so proud of my Church The People of this Church Showed off this week An Unbelievable Job that you all did I love Preachers I love Missionaries AND I BELIEVE THAT YOU DO TO I was thinking Friday – ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37
Trust in God's perfect timing, understanding that He is never early or late, but always arrives exactly when needed.
Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, I want to talk about a topic that touches everyone's life: God's perfect timing. We all have moments when we question, "Why now, Lord? Why not earlier or later?" It's human nature to question and wonder. But remember, our God is ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:25
Topics: Deliverance, Fourth Watch
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