Sermons on Christmas Preparation:

Prepare For Action Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 13, 2015

Our text speaks of preparation for living a successful Christian life. Prepare what? 1- Prepare your mind 2- Prepare your body 3- Prepare your heart

INTRO.- Prepare for action. Prepare for what? It could be anything. ILL.- My dad was born in 1910 and our family didn’t have a car until the late 1940‘s. The first car I remember we had was a 1947 or 48 Chevy. When I was very small we took a trip in that car to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For Revival

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 17, 2015

Revival came and people recommitted their hearts and lives to God. This is what we need today.

PREPARING FOR REVIVAL 2 Kings 22:1-2 Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty and one years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jedidah, the daughter of Adaiah of Boscath. 2 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13, 2 Kings 22:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Prepare To Pray

Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 11, 2014

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Prepare to Pray Habakkuk 2:20-3:1 I. Our connection with God - II Chronicles 20:6-7, 12: John 17:23 2. Our confession of sin - Jonah 3:5-10; I John 1:9 3. Our commitment to obey - II Chronicles 14:3-4; John 14:15 4. Our confidence before God - Ezra 10:1-2; I John 5:14 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way! Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 22, 2020

Advent - preparing the way. At Christmastime, we often prepare the house, the decorations, the food, the gifts—but we forget to prepare ourselves. Make a commitment to spend some time each morning during Advent preparing your heart for the coming of Jesus Christ.

2019.12.1 Prepare for the Way William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Advent - preparing the way. At Christmastime, we often prepare the house, the decorations, the food, the gifts—but we forget to prepare ourselves. Make a commitment to spend some time each morning during Advent preparing your heart ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:3, Malachi 3:1, Isaiah 40:3-5, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Jeremiah 4:1-2, James 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepared For War

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2020

A look at our need to be prepared for the battles our enemy throws at us.

The Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-18 January 26, 2020 Prior to world war II, France believed they had a solution to a potential German invasion. They built what was called the Maginot line. The Maginot line was a defensive line built in the 1930’s that stretched for over 200 miles on the NE border ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Lent

Contributed by Paul Andreasen on Feb 19, 2020

Using 1 Corinthians 13 we learn that Lent is a season of preparation to love God and our neighbor.

1 Corinthians 13 A husband and wife had been married for 60 years and had no secrets except for one: The woman kept in her closet a shoe box that she forbade her husband from ever opening. But when she was on her deathbed—and with her blessing—he opened the box and found a crocheted doll and ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Destination Preparation

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 13, 2019

Death is the entrance, like the doorway is an entrance into the place mankind will stay forever.

Destination Preparation Proper Preparation for Your Parting from This World The Bible holds a sobering truth of which no one can dispute and according to the Word of God a date no one is going to miss. There is an appointed time for each person on this earth, a date known by God of which is sure ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For The Storm Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 6, 2018

This looks at the parable of the wise and foolish man and how we need to be preparing for the storms that will come

Storms of Life 4 Dad told me that once as a teen he was with his father on their fishing boat when the weather turned nasty. Dad was whining and complaining about how rough it was and how he wished that they had of stayed home instead of going fishing. And his father told him, “you wouldn’t want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Urgency Of Preparation

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 27, 2017

There is no greater urgency than that of Preparing to meet our God...

Introduction: God warns the people in our text to prepare them selves to meet Him. He shares with them acts of mighty power over all things to this end. I. It's a Call from the Supreme Judge of all Mankind. II. It's a Call to the Unprepared. III. It's a Call to the Psuedu Prepared. IV. It's ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Build Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 1 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This is the introduction to the series and focuses on Nehemiah's actions leading up to the rebuilding of the wall.

Chico Alliance Church "Preparing to Build" MAIN THEME Secure walls support superior worship. Crumbled walls cultivate corroded worship. INTRODUCTION Most all of us have been involved in a building project of one kind or another; on a large scale or a small scale. We all, to some degree ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Always Be Prepared

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 24, 2018

How to live ready for Jesus' return

“Always Be Prepared!” 1 Peter 1:13-19 and 2 Peter 3:10-12 David P. Nolte The Scouts don’t have a monopoly on the Motto: “Be Prepared.” We, as Christians, need also to be prepared! People prepare for many things: a vacation trip, company coming, athletic events. I tell you, there is a ton ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-19, 2 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prepared Place

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018

Sermon for Funeral

Jesus, in his text tells us He has provided… 1. A PREPARED PLACE Jesus has prepared a place – a final resting place A place called Heaven – no more pain, sorrows, tears It’s a place of green pastures; flowing streams; streets of gold It’s a place that we should all long to dwell But, this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For The Harvest Series

Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 15, 2019

If we truly desire to see souls saved, we must prepare ourselves for the and be committed to the work at hand. We must be prepared and willing to work the harvest. (Sources pulled from Sermon Central to aide in preparation of this message.)

Matthew 9:35-38 A story is told of an English traveler that so loved the wild flowers that grew at the sides of the lanes and in the fields of England, that when he went abroad he would fill his pockets with the seeds and (as (he went he would) scatter them broadcast. He stated when ask why that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Revival Series

Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 15, 2019

It is important if we, as the church, ever plan or desire to see revival break forth in our church, that we make preparation prior to a series of meetings. Revival should always begin before a scheduled series of meetings and continue long after. (Compiled using resources from Sermon Central)

Preparing for Revival Joel 2:12 – 18 I always love reading “Top Ten” lists or seeing shows that present a “Top Ten” list of either funny videos, silly decisions or actions of people, so on so forth. In preparation for this message, I came across a top ten list that I found quite comical and I ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Growth Series

Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 16, 2019

There is always room for spiritual growth to occur in our lives. We should desire it and work to achieve it. We have been given everything we need to grow. (Sermon used various sources including Sermon Central)

Preparing for Growth II Peter 1:5-9 There has been much controversy in recent years concerning growth supplements in professional sports. In fact a report came out this past week alleging that some major names have been taking PED's. Over the years several high profile players have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9, John 3:3, James 1:22, Matthew 24:13, 1 Corinthians 15:58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist