Sermons on Teacher Preparation:

Spy Wednesday. Was Holy Week A "sherlock Holmes Mystery"?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 28, 2022

Was Holy Week merely a series of Unfortunate Chance Events or did Jesus prepare the events in advance in the style of a Sherlock Holmes mystery?

Spy Wednesday The Student Cross Leicester Leg 2022 (from Leicester to Walsingham) Today we find ourselves in Holy Week and today is the day we know as Spy Wednesday It is the day we focus on the betrayal of Jesus by his friend Judas Iscariot It is the day just before Maundy Thursday when we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:8-13, Luke 19:28-40, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Anglican

Marching Orders

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 28, 2017

In the story of Jesus' ascension, God reminds us to leave God's work to God (including our worry), to trust God's power to guide our witness, and to be prepared for Jesus' return.

Acts 1:4-11 Marching Orders Three days ago marked “Ascension Day” on the church calendar. This is the day we celebrate Jesus’ ascension into heaven. Today’s scripture records the story. And as Jesus interacts with his disciples, we see him shift their focus from temporal to eternal; he broadens ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 24:36, Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

You'd Better Get Ready

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 24, 2009

Christ is returning. In Matthew 24 we see the prize for preparation as well as the price of procrastination in the face of the promise of His coming.

YOU’D BETTER GET READY MATTHEW 24:36-51 INTRODUCTION: The Olivet Discourse is Christ’s answer to His disciples responding to their request “...Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age? (Matthew 24:3) The message deals with the Second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Baptist

Success In Parenting Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

Our children will become what they see, hear and learn from their parents, teachers and culture. When it comes to successful parenting, there are NO shortcuts. It requires an intentional and relentless commitment to raising our children God's Way and at

“SUCCESS IN PARENTING” 5th in Series: Searching For Success Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, February 7, 2010 AM INTRODUCTION: In the beginning of this new century, a Christian statesman concluded a 50-yr. study of Christian and non-Christian families. He says that in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of Jesus

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 23, 2006

Jesus will return, He will raise His people from the dead, and we need to live such lives as will prepare us for His arrival.

The Return of Jesus I Thess. 4:13-18 INTRO.: Before Jesus ascended to Heaven, He promised to return. After He left, the promise was repeated. Acts 1:1-11. Later, there arose confusion about this basic gospel teaching. There were those who feared it would never happen. Others believed He would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Iii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 28, 2020

Message analyzes strengths and weakness of the Partial Rapture Position. Exhortations to be prepared for Christ's coming are in focus.

Introduction We are in a study of biblical prophecy. In this study we are seeking an answer to one question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period? We have laid three essential foundational concepts in the previous two messages. The diversity on the way Christians understand biblical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, Daniel 9:24-27, Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 7:21, 1 Corinthians 15:51, 1 Thessalonians 4:14, Philippians 2:3, 2 Corinthians 12:7, Matthew 24:36-44, Micah 6:8, Philippians 2:12-13, Ephesians 5:27, Hebrews 9:28, 2 Timothy 4:8, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Luke 21:34-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus: King Of Kings & Lord Of Lords

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 14, 2005

As we prepare for the Easter celebration in a couple weeks we want to have an adequate view of the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Jesus: King of Kings and Lord of Lords Revelation 19:11-16 Philippians 2:4-11 As we prepare for the Easter Celebration in a couple weeks we want to have an adequate view of the person and work of Jesus Christ. We don’t want a perverted view given by television or Hollywood. We want a Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:4-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 22)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2022

In Revelation chapter 21 we talked about the New Heaven and the New Earth that God has prepared for His children.

Christians have no idea of the beauty of this place, if they did they would be talking about it constantly. We learned something that was very interesting in Revelation 21:25 speaking of heaven, we read, And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Aspects Of The Church - Its Turmoil, Conflict, Struggle And Endurance – Part 1. (Part 9 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 18, 2023

The world sees the Church as divided, fighting, greedy and hypocritical. Christ sees the Church as the unity of the Spirit. We look at Heresies and False Teachers; facing Tribulation in the world, and our wrestle against Evil Princes and Demons.

ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH - ITS TURMOIL, CONFLICT, STRUGGLE AND ENDURANCE – PART 1. PART 9 IN THE SERIES We are going to look at some of the matters that are of concern for the Church and its problems and its conflict in the world. [1]. FIRST CONSIDERATION - HERESIES AND FALSE TEACHERS I think ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-4, Matthew 13:36-40, Matthew 13:25, James 3:13-16, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, John 16:33, John 7:7, 1 John 3:12-13, Ephesians 2:1-2, Ephesians 6:12, Exodus 10:21, Ephesians 6:12-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hidden Word

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 14, 2012

Knowing God's Word can make all the difference in our lives. A sermon delivered in preparation for Vacation Bible School.

The Hidden Word Psalm 119:9-16 July 11, 2004 As a child growing up in Chatham, Louisiana, summers were reserved for two things. Little League baseball and Vacation Bible School. Both were the extent of my summer activities because that was all there was to do. I went to church camp a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Methodist

Reading The Signs Of The Times?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 2, 2019

This is start of a series on the second coming, I have placed a lesson of the summary of 60 signs of the second coming to prepare for these lessons.

**READING THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 24:40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 42 Watch therefore: for ye know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:40-44, Matthew 25:12, Luke 21:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Espionage In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2010

Since the time of Cain, there have always been false teachers in the spriritual realm; they are certainly the vast majority. But when false teaching creeps into the believing community, it is especially dastardly. Peter will share two truths about false

Espionage in the Kingdom (2 Peter 2:1-3) 1. Every so often, I like to emphasize the basic Christian facts. I try to teach these to the kids at AWANA, but I have also learned the importance of teaching or review them with adults. 2. In a previous sermon, I mentioned how we need to know them, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Ready For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 6, 2020

Luke starts with the story of a child... but not Jesus. Luke starts with the birth of John the Baptist? Why? Why would John need to mentioned before Christ was?

OPEN: How many of you have started decorating your house for Christmas? As you drive thru Logansport you’ll see a lot of homes have put up Christmas trees and all kinds of Lights and Nativity scenes, and various other decorations. Out in my front yard, I’ve put up my own decorations: there’s not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 22, 2004

Mary has to make preparations for the child to be born. In fact, God has to make preparations for the Christ-child to born as well. God has Caesar take a census of all the people and requires them to return to their city of birth. So, Mary and Joseph must

All those preparations! Does your family resemble the Crandles? Did you hear Ann’s to-do list? The to-do lists just gets longer and longer, don’t they. Unfortunately, the number of hours in a day remains the same. So, how will we get all our preparations done by Christmas? How do we prepare for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Methodist

Opposition From Within Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007

In the first two chapters of this letter, Paul has encouraged and discipled Timothy in order to prepare him for what he says in Chapter 3. With the knowledge of mercy and peace God gives us and with a great work ethic, Timothy (like us) could be prepared

Opposition from Within 2 Timothy 3:1-9 I. Their Characteristics (v. 2-5) a. Selfish (v. 2; Luke 9:23) b. Negative view of others (v. 3; Romans 13:8-10) c. Dangerous (v. 4; Philippians 2:3) d. Spiritual counterfeits (v. 5; Jude 4; Matthew 7:15; 2 Thessalonians 3:6) II. Their Converts (v. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist