Sermons on unprepared: showing 211-225 of 1,539

Joy On The Line Of Scrimmage

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 11, 2009

Even though we seem to be too few and too ill-prepared, if we engage this community for Christ there will be some victories and therefore joy.

This afternoon, when the saints come marching in, there will be several grades and degrees of happiness. Those ladies who remain football widows, who have not yet learned that if you can’t beat ’em, you have to join ’em – those who are football widows may be unhappy about the temporary loss of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Belt Of Truth - Spiritual Warfare Part 9 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

Spiritual Warfare (SW-09) The Belt of Truth Eph. 6:14-18 This morning we come to one of the most exciting, empowering and liberating sections of our series on Spiritual Warfare - The Armor of God. This is, if you want, how to ‘dress for success.’ Did you know that the victory you want is directly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: *other

Godly Parenting In A Secular World Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 7, 2024

As parents, we have a sacred responsibility to raise our children in a way that pleases God. And as we seek to do so, we can find encouragement and guidance in God's Word.

I want to talk to you about a crucial topic that affects us all is parenting. The Bible teaches us that as parents, we have a sacred responsibility to raise our children in the ways of the Lord. But what does that mean, exactly? What does it look like to be a godly parent in a world that often ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-9

Have I Not Sent You

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 17, 2024

The angel of God came to remind Gideon that God is with him and that he is a mighty man of valor. Before the angel approached Gideon, the Lord was with him, and he was a mighty man of valour. The angel came to just remind him.

And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, “The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor!” Gideon said to Him, “O my lord, if the LORD is with us, why then has all this happened to us? And where are all His miracles which our fathers told us about, saying, ‘Did not the LORD bring ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12-14

The Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 1, 2020

The popular thinking about Christ’s Second Coming does not always align with scripture! Be careful not to try to interpret scripture using the newspaper!

The Second Coming of Christ The popular thinking about Christ’s Second Coming does not always align with scripture! Be careful not to try to interpret scripture using the newspaper! Some things to consider from the Word of God: THE SECOND COMING WILL NOT BE SILENT OR SECRET! “For the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17, John 5:28-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Saved To Lead

Contributed by Noah Balcombe on Jun 4, 2005

Throughout scripture there have been mass killings of the young. Whenever this occured God rose up a leader in that generation. We are living in a time where abortion is widely accepted. Who will be the leader who will rise up.

You have been saved to lead! Moses Exodus 1:15-16 The king of Egypt had a talk with the two Hebrew midwives. He said, "When you deliver the Hebrew women, look at the gender of the baby. If it’s a boy, kill him” Jesus Matt 2:16 Herod, when he realized that the wiseman had tricked him, flew into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are At War

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 26, 2006

Described in the sermon are the three things necessary to declare war on evil in our world. They are: to know the enemy, be trained to do battle and have a plan.

Ephesians 6: 10 – 20 We Are At War Intro: One fact always struck me as a history teacher. It seems that throughout recorded history there have been wars. Modern history is no exception. Our country was born as a result of the Revolutionary War. As a nation, we have experienced the Civil War, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Will We Find At The Throne Of Grace?

Contributed by David Seeley on Oct 14, 2004

God invites us to come boldy to the throne of Grace. Look with me at what we will find when we respond to His invitation.

What Will We Find at the Throne of Grace? Context: Hebrews 4:12-16 Text: Hebrews 4:16 What can we expect to find when we go to God’s throne of Grace? 1. The Living Word (vs. 12) For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Holiness

Friend Or Foe

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 2, 2001

an exposition of Philippians 3:17-4:1

Islington Baptist Church September 30, 2001 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Scripture reading: Hebrews 10:19-33 Please turn with me to Philippians 3:17-4:1 (read). A few weeks ago we talked about how important it is to have godly Christian examples to look up to and model ourselves after. Remember ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In Such An Hour When Ye Think Not

Contributed by James May on Feb 27, 2005

Jesus is coming soon. Are we really watching or will we be left behind? In such an hour as ye think not, that’s when Jesus will come!

IN SUCH AN HOUR AS YE THINK NOT by Pastor Jim May Matthew 24:44, "Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh." D-Day, June 6, 1944 was one of the greatest days in all of history. Beginning just after midnight, the allied forces began what was to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Putting Your Faith On The Line

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005

Jesus’ spiritual battle at Gethsemane is an inspiration struggle for those times when our faith gets put on the line.

Putting Your Faith on the Line Mark 14:32-42 The Battle of France was over. The Battle of Britain was imminent. On June 18, 1940, Winston Churchill spoke those immortal words that have echoed through the last 60 years. I expect that the Battle of Britain is about to begin. Upon this battle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Words Of Distinction - "Sleep"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 6, 2004

The Bible talks about GOOD sleep, and BAD sleep. There are times to sleep and times to rise up out of sleep. This message explores several in the Bible who were caught "sleeping".

WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Sleep” INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on “Words of Distinction”. We have studied the words “daily”, “adoption”, and “rather”. TONIGHT, we look at the word “sleep”. “sleep” is a funny thing. When you need the rest, SLEEP often doesn’t come. You toss & turn … ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Wedding Garment

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 30, 2017

There was no procedural compliance in terms of the man’s dress which is symbolic that he was not clothed in his white baptismal garment (saved).

The Wedding Garment— An old Baptist preacher’s story tells of a parishioner who greeted his minister at the close of the service with the same observation, Sunday after Sunday: “You really gave it to them today, Preacher!” Over time, the minister became concerned that this parishioner never seemed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

A Model Of Being Prepared Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

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

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Rod And Staff Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 1, 2019

Two powerful helpers: the rod and staff.

A. INTRODUCTION: TWO POWERFUL HELPERS 1. This world is not our home, there is little comfort, but the Lord has, “a rod and staff to comfort you.” 2. Usually, people think “rod and staff” are the same thing. But each is a different instrument. 3. The word “rod” is more than a stick; it is a club ...read more

Denomination: Baptist