Sermons on God Prepares:

A Prepared Heart Leads To Honored Praise

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 23, 2022

Ezra gave thanks to God for everything He had done for him and through him.

Ezra was one of three key leaders during the return of the Jewish nation from Babylonian captivity. Zerubbabel was the first to encourage rebuilding of the Temple. Nehemiah was involved with rebuilding of the walls. Ezra was key to restoring the people to worship God. Chapters 1-6 describe the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6-10, Ezra 7:27-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Prepared To Fight Your Battles?

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jan 12, 2026

What are the days of battle in our lives? Many times, we face days filled with challenges, hardship and difficulties. Some of these are internal like health issues or external like relationship, job, decision making and career decisions. Are we prepared to fight them?

Proverbs 21:31 - The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord. We can divide this verse into three parts: 1. Day of battle 2. Horse being made ready 3. Trusting the Lord for the victory 1. What is day of battle? Generally, battle refers to the specific day when ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:31, Jeremiah 29:11

Outdone By A Brick Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 6, 2022

When we worship, we need to give God everything we have to give.

OUTDONE BY A BRICK Text: Lk. 19:28-40 Introduction 1. Illustration: It was Palm Sunday but because of a sore throat, 5-year-old Sammy stayed home from church with a babysitter. When the family returned home, they were carrying several palm branches. Sammy inquired as to what they were for. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Methodist

When God Signs Your Death Warrant

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009

JESUS HAD JUST SAID TO THE UNBELIEVING PHARISEES, (V30)“HE THAT IS NOT WITH ME IS AGAINST ME. IF YOU SHOULD CROSS OVER THAT SPIRITUAL DEADLINE AND TAKE “ONE MORE CHANCE” FOR THE LAST TIME AND FIND YOURSELF FACING GOD’S ETERNAL JUDGMENT. YOU WILL HAVE TO F

WHEN GOD SIGNS YOUR DEATH WARRANT TEXT: MATHEW 12: VS. 31,32 INTRODUCTION: JESUS HAD JUST SAID TO THE UNBELIEVING PHARISEES, (V30) “HE THAT IS NOT WITH ME IS AGAINST ME”. 1 John 5:16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Training

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

As runners must train extensively for competition, we must work out our souls in order to successfully receive God.

This is a world of soul building. Life is a race, from here to eternity (to infinity and beyond). We are the runners; each one of us is an entrant in the contest. This is a win-loss situation, and what’s on the line is everything! So…how’s your training going? You are training, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Anglican

Real Christians Keep Their Boots On

Contributed by G. D. Helton on May 17, 2012

A sermon to help the body stay prepared for the battle, and to continue to share the Gospel.

Real Christians Keep Their Boots On Sunday Morning, 01-30-11 Text Ephesians 6:10-17 Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Eph 6:12 For we wrestle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Promise To Provision

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

God takes us on a journey that sometimes has a few bumps in the road.

For the Son of God, Christ Jesus, the Messiah, Who has been preached among you by us, by myself, Slvanus and Timothy, was not Yes and No; but in Him it is (always the divine) Yes. For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their Yes (answer) in Him (Christ). For this reason we also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heading To Another Room

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Feb 12, 2009

God wants us to take us as believers to new levels in Him. How high do you want to go?

Heading To Another Room 1 Corinthians 10:1-11 1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Proper Planning Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 15, 2009

This section warns against self-centered planning. Worldly living is not displayed only by a disbelief in God, sometimes it’s apparent in the disregarding of God as we plan our life & our daily activities.

JAMES 4:11-17 PROPER PLANNING [Luke 12:16-21] It is too easy for Christians to make plans and set goals, expecting God to fall in line behind them. It is easy to plan our lives as if we controlled the future and had unlimited authority over the factors that affect our life. And so, in reality ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

10,000 Goes

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 29, 2013

The ones whose eyes are fixed on the Messiah, would want to come into the House of the Lord, though it means waking up early on Sunday, forgoing your week end bashes with friends and much more!

10,000 goes Luke 20: 35”But those who are counted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from the dead…” Awash with plethora of distractions, hot temptations around us, it is very difficult to find people consistent in their walk with God. They are all beans one day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Provision Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 22, 2013

Whatever we may think of Elijah, “he was a man just like us.” So says the Apostle James (5:16-17). Yes, he was a mighty prophet, but he was also a flawed person with doubts, fears, and needs--a real person, not a superhero.

Whatever we may think of Elijah, “he was a man just like us.” So says the Apostle James (5:16-17). Yes, he was a mighty prophet, but he was also a flawed person with doubts, fears, and needs--a real person, not a superhero. He experienced success and despair. “He put on his ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Discover The Christ Whose Way Is Prepared Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 7, 2006

Like John the Baptist, the word of God has come to us and we are called to prepare the way of Jesus.

Luke 3:1-6 “Discover the Christ Whose Way Is Prepared” INTRODUCTION The Word of God came to John in the fifteenth year of the right of Tiberius Caesar—when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Sealed? Preparing For The Final Judgment

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Mar 22, 2025

144,000 are marked—Today, this seal is not for a select few but for all who belong to Christ. The question for us is urgent: Are you sealed? As we explore God’s Word, let this truth anchor us: The sealed are saved, the saved are secure, and the secure live with purpose.

Are You Sealed? Preparing for the Final Judgment Revelation 7:4-8 Introduction: The Mark of Eternity Imagine a scene of cosmic urgency: angels poised to unleash judgment, yet God pauses to seal His servants (Revelation 7:3). In this vision, 144,000 are marked—a symbolic number representing God’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:4-8, Ephesians 1:13-14, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Esther 8:8, Isaiah 43:1, Exodus 12:13, Daniel 3:27, Ezekiel 9:4-6, 1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 7:9, Galatians 3:28, Matthew 5:14, Acts 9:1-5, Luke 14:15-24, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Matthew 24:42-44, Matthew 25:1-13, Luke 15:20, Acts 3:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, John 10:28-29, Romans 8:38-39, Job 19:25, Acts 16:25, Romans 8:39, John 10:27, Luke 15:11-32, Revelation 3:20, Revelation 7:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Steps To A Better Life

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 17, 2015

This sermon examines six steps to achieve a better life. It involves planning and having faith.

Two construction workers were eating lunch one day. One of them says, “I hope I don’t have another meat loaf sandwich. I’m getting tired of meatloaf.” The next day the construction worker opens his sandwich for lunch and says, “Meatloaf sandwich again I hate this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Hebrews 11:6, James 5:7, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Psalm 91:7, 2 Kings 4:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

"Batten Down The Hatches – Preparing For The Storm” Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 30, 2003

I’m convinced that if we want to have the resources we’ll need for a time of crisis, then there are some preparations that each of us must make.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Claudia was a newlywed in her 20’s when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease & given only a 50% chance of survival. Quickly she was operated on & began cobalt treatments that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ