Sermons on God Prepares:

Building Altars That Move God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025

Altars are spiritual power stations. They invite God’s presence, provoke His power, and seal His promises. Every believer must raise and maintain an altar that moves God.

BUILDING ALTARS THAT MOVE GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 8:20-22 Supporting Texts: Genesis 12:7-8, 1 Kings 18:30-39, 2 Samuel 24:24-25, Psalm 50:5, Hebrews 13:10 INTRODUCTION: Altars are spiritual platforms where humanity meets divinity. In the Old Testament, altars were physical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New Home Is Waiting

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Sep 16, 2005

The preparations we need to make in order to go to Heaven

A NEW HOME IS WAITING John 14:1-6 When we are getting ready to move, and are re-locating to a new home, we want to know something about where we’re going to, and we’d like to know what its gonna be like.....We’re gonna need to make some changes...... Like our address and our bank accounts ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 5) Thou Prepares A Table Before Me. Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 11, 2019

Celebration of getting through the valley of death.

XV. THOU PREPAREST A TABLE BEFORE ME IN THE PRESENCE OF MINE ENEMIES A. Usually when a soldier is in the presence of his enemies, if he eats at all it is a quick bite and then back to the battle. (Robert McKenzie) 1. M.R.E. = carry them with you ready to eat while on the run. 2. Usually ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 6:11, Revelation 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready For Anything. Called, Prepared And Sent - Matthew 10.1-23 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 23, 2025

JESUS Calls and Empowers HIS disciples and sends them out as HIS Apostles with HIS Power and Authority. Called, Chosen, Commissioned and Preparation for Rejection, Opposition and Persecution.

2025.03.30. Sermon Notes. READY FOR ANYTHING. MATTHEW 10.1-23 CALLED, PREPARED and SENT William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: JESUS Calls and Empowers HIS disciples and sends them out as HIS Apostles with HIS Power and Authority. Called, Chosen, Commissioned and Preparation for Rejection, Opposition ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-26, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Matthew 19:28, Revelation 21:14, Romans 1:16, Isaiah 53:6, Jeremiah 50:6, Matthew 4:17, Exodus 4:10-12, Philippians 4:13, Philippians 1:3-6, Philippians 1:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Appearance Of John The Baptist

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 5, 2019

John the Baptist appears as it were from thin air to prepare an unprepared people.

The Appearance of John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-12 We have new come to the second Sunday in Advent which is the first season of the Christian year. It is tie for soul searching and preparation. But instead of preparing for Christmas as many think, it is a time we prepare for the return of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul Says, Hang In There

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 14, 2018

Staying Faithful to the Gospel - Sharing the Light of the Gospel

Mid-week Message/Devotion February 14, 2018 Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Paul says – Hang In There Wishing All A Very Happy Valentine’s Day Sunday, we experienced the Glory of the Transfiguration and it left us with such a powerful and uplifting understanding of not only the Glory of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Obituary (Not Originally Used As A Funeral Sermon)

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 22, 2015

You are not an accident you are a life of great importance and no one but you can do what you can do. In this sermon I challenge you to take great caution in living because every day you live you are writing your obituary.

I have endeavored to keep this as original as possible,there are a lot of quotes and stats used and unfortunately I do not have my original notes to show credit. It is in no way an attempt to use other peoples notes or points without giving proper credit. The Obituary Hebrews 9:27 And as it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Ready For The Coming Of The Bride Groom? Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 9, 2013

Parable of the ten virgins was one of waiting for the bridegroom as we are awaiting for Christ.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE COMING OF THE BRIDEGROOM? Matthew 25:1-13 I. THE ANTICIPATION OF THE GROUP-- THE BRIDEGROOM. Intro. 1.) Rather than the bride, they were waiting for the Bridegroom. A.) This is very much foreign to us today. aa.) In our day and culture, the focus of the wedding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God, You, And Your Vision. Part 1

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 18, 2012

Preparation and expectation of your vision to become a reality.

I want to begin by sharing with you a story about a 19 year old Chinese pianist named Liu (lu) Shih-kun ( shy-cun). In 1958 he competed in the First International Tchaikovsky Competition for pianist. Van Cliburn won with Liu finishing second. Van Cliburn became world renown and Liu went back to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:31-38

Denomination: Foursquare

"And They Are There Unto This Day..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 13, 2004

When God prepares to do something wonderful, He begins with a difficulty. When He plans to do something very wonderful, He begins with an impossibility. Let me show you how!

Introduction No matter the size of one’s obstacle or difficulty God’s promise is always bigger. He has never made a promise that He couldn’t keep! Even when the river of your life has swollen, God will and does make a way. Israel knew the feeling too well. Under the leadership of Joshua they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Hey You Have A Call

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 3, 2010

God calls all men to repent but not all except.

HEY YOU HAVE A CALL John 11:20Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house. 21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 22 But I know, that even now, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-29

Denomination: Baptist

Created To Do Good Works

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 19, 2022

Apostle Paul states we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. We have been sculpted by the Master to serve in His kingdom so why then isn't every Christian serving?

Created to do Good Works Ephesians 2:10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Great Works of Art The ability to take existing materials and either paint, sculp or build something spectacular is something a rare few creative genius’ have been able to accomplish. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart God Uses

Contributed by Randy Hamel on May 15, 2008

This message looks at Cornelius in Acts 10; his heart was a prepared heart because God heard his prayers.

Message ‘The Heart God Uses’ Acts 10:30-43 (NIV) May 4, 2008 o There was a pastor who had a parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s pray, let’s pray.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. He learned that one of his deacons had a parrot. The parrot would only say, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:30-43

Our Purpose "Doing Three Things With Excellence"

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2010

This sermon looks at the 3 fold nature of our purpose statement and elaborates on each of them which are 1 right relationship with God, 2 equipped for the ministry of Jesus Christ, 3 make a difference in the lives of others.

Our Purpose: “Doing Three Things With Excellence” 1/24/2010 Psalm 46:1-11 Colossians 3:12-17 In Life-sharing and Pioneers, we have been looking closely at our purpose statement, and what we as a church mean by it. Let’s say it together: Our purpose is to enter ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Now Is The Time

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

A look at how God has prepared us for such a time as this.

This is what the Lord says to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of to subdue nations before him and to strip kings of their armor, to open doors before him so that gates will not be shut: I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-3, Isaiah 45:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God