Sermons on Advent Prepare:

Prepare To Meet Your God

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 15, 2021

The book of Amos shows some "bovine behavior" demonstrated in the nation of Israel – a nation that had stubbornly strayed from the Lord – and if the people failed to repent, they would be led away as cattle to the slaughter.

I want to begin this morning by saying that the Bible has a lot to tell us about the personality of sheep in comparison to people. Two good examples are Psalm 23 and Isaiah 53:6, which says, “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way.” Sheep are portrayed as ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Change Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

Growth equals change; you cannot grow unless you change.

“Generations come and go but it makes no difference. The sun rises and sets and hurries around to rise again. The wind blows south and north, here and there, twisting back and forth, getting nowhere. The rivers run into the sea but the sea is never full, and the water returns again to the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:4-7, Ecclesiastes 1:9-11, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Change Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

Growth equals change; you cannot grow unless you change

“Generations come and go but it makes no difference. The sun rises and sets and hurries around to rise again. The wind blows south and north, here and there, twisting back and forth, getting nowhere. The rivers run into the sea but the sea is never full, and the water returns again to the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:4-7, Ecclesiastes 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Recognising And Preparing For Times Of Visitation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

Recognising and preparing for times of visitation is essential to walking in God’s best for your life. These divine seasons are not random; they are part of God’s perfect plan and timing.

RECOGNISING AND PREPARING FOR TIMES OF VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 19:41-44 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1, 1 Chronicles 12:32, Matthew 25:1-13, Amos 3:7 INTRODUCTION: God’s visitation is a special moment when He moves powerfully and directly in the lives of His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparing To Lead (Exodus 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 5, 2024

How does God prepare a man for leadership? Is humility part of that training? Let's look at Exodus 2.

Can godly leaders sometimes make great mistakes early in life? When preparing us for service, does God often first give us unique training along with years of humbling? What lessons about caring for people can a shepherd learn in tending animals? Let’s look at Exodus 2. Was Moses born as one of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For A God-Honouring Project Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

This chapter is a powerful reminder that every divine assignment must be approached with diligence, prayerful preparation, and a heart that seeks to glorify God—not self.

PREPARING FOR A GOD-HONOURING PROJECT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 5:1-18 Supporting Texts: 1 Chronicles 28:9-10; Exodus 25:8-9; Luke 14:28-30; Proverbs 16:3; Colossians 3:23-24 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 5 marks a significant shift in Solomon’s reign. With his kingdom established and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prepare To Meet Thy God

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 22, 2025

When will we stand before our maker? We do not know. Therefore, always be ready

PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Emeritus Text Amos 4:6-12: “… I gave you cleanness of teeth in all your cities, And lack of bread in all your places; Yet you have not returned to Me,” Says the LORD. 7 “I also withheld rain from you, When there were still ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:6-12

Preparing To Be Holy (Exodus 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2024

What do we consider holy today? Let's look at Exodus 19.

How did God prepare Israel to receive the covenant? Would this covenant make them a holy nation? Do we treat some things as holy today, our marriages, our honesty, our prayer time? Let’s look at Exodus 19. Did Israel approach the mountain and camp there? In the third month after the sons of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Christmas

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 11, 2020

Some of you grumble about the holidays and you gripe about how people begin preparing for Christmas earlier each year. You fuss about all the activities and the expense this season brings into your lives

CONSIDER CHRISTMAS With Pastor~Timothy G. Porter The Bridge Church Upstate John 1:1-5 Introduction: So, here we are. We are at the beginning of a very special time of the year. The season that began this past Thursday (Thanksgiving) and runs through New Years has come to be known ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Withstanding The Storms Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

This sermon begins a journey through the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). I’ve begun with the end in mind. If we hear and do what Jesus taught, we will be like the wise person who built on the rock and withstood the storm.

Withstanding the Storms [Show storm video] Matthew 7:24-27 24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fill The Potholes

Contributed by Roger Shervington on Dec 14, 2006

The highway we travel as Christians needs timely and appropriate maintenance.

Fill the Potholes Pastor Roger Shervington Community Presbyterian Church El Monte, CA 2nd Sunday of Advent (C) 10 December 2006 This morning, we continue our Advent journey towards the joy and celebration of Christmas while not forgetting that we also celebrate the promise of our Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Road Construction Ahead! Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003

John the Baptist brings the word of the Lord: There’s Road Construction ahead! This is a sermon for Advent 2, Year B.

“Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go!” Although this isn’t a Christmas song, it certainly highlights two elements that play such a big part of many people’s holiday celebrations: traveling, and family. Our first and deepest memories of Christmas are often tied up in ...read more

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

Denomination: Lutheran

Being The Best At What We Do.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 10, 2000

Year C. 3rd Sunday of Advent

Year C. 3rd Sunday of Advent Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Opening Our Heart's Door To God's Plan Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005

A four part series for the four weeks of Advent that seeks to make Christ more central in our holiday preparations and celebrations.

“OPENING OUR HEART’S DOOR TO GOD’S PLAN” TEXT: LUKE 1:26-38 Sunday, November 30, 2003 A gift at the right time. What is the word for that? A gift at the right time. Opportune, opportune. Thank you. It’s this little thing right here. I had to reglue it because I dropped it. It is a little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Anticipation Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Nov 26, 2013

What does it mean? There was preparation the first arrival, so what's the important second arrival?

Message December 1, 2013 Anticipation A chemistry professor at a major university tells the story of a young girl who wished to make some potassium hydroxide solution. She decided to throw a large lump of potassium into a bucket of water. The professor, glancing in her direction, saw what she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: *other