Sermons on Heaven Preparation:

Preparing For Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

So our highest priority as Christians is to give glory to God, to exalt him by giving Him worship. We are created and called to worship. That’s the reason we gather here today and every Sunday. So how do you prepare for worship?

Preparing for Worship Psalm 24, James 4:8a When you read the Old Testament, you cannot help but see the importance of worship in the lives of the people of God. Abraham worshipped. (Gen. 22:5) Jacob worshiped (Herews 11:21), Moses worshiped (Ex. 34:8), Joshua worshiped (Josh 5:14) and David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-7, Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Methodist

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

Be Prepared - Watchful Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2007

The hope and anticipation of Jesus’ return motivates us to be watchful and to live each day of our lives as a faithful servant of God.

Matthew 24:36-44 “Be Prepared—Watchful” INTRODUCTION Jesus is coming again! Not only is this the subject of the gospel text for today, it is also the great hope of the Christian Church. We as Christians hope and we anticipate Jesus’ return with an eager longing. Anticipation can be life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing For Battle Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 8, 2016

How did Daniel survive and thrive while living in the most godless of all cultures?

THRIVING IN BABYLON PART 1: PREPARE FOR BATTLE Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When one thinks about Daniel from the Bible certain images come to mind. For many Daniel is the one who was thrown into the lion’s den. When king Darius appointed Daniel as second in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:22

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For The Cross

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 3, 2022

Jesus obediently suffered for you.

PREPARING FOR THE CROSS Matthew 26:36-46 #Easter2022 SCRIPTURE READING: MATTHEW 26:36-46 [Person from Congregation] INTRODUCTION… verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-the-types-of-emotions-4163976 [adapted] A human being can experience many different types of emotions. Depending on what article you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Hebrews 5:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepared For Abundance

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 16, 2008

The four soils of life, hardness, shallowness, distraction and soil prepare for Christ

Intro: in reading the parable of the sower, the soil and the potential of the seed for harvest, a thought comes out of this story, no one wants to miss heaven, no one wants to fail God, everyone would love to realize their full potential in Christ. There is no problem with the seed, no failure in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparing For Battle Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 30, 2015

What are right things and wrong things to do for battle?

We begin today revisiting the famous story of David against Goliath. Since it is not stated in Scriptures, Bible Scholars guess that David was fairly tall but probably no taller than 7 feet. How tall was Goliath?? Goliath was a giant; Goliath would be a hero for March Madness; Goliath ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparation For The Visitation Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 15, 2014

The story of Mary and Joseph in the first Christmas teaches us about the greatest gift that God has given to us - His Son Jesus, and salvation, joy, peace and hope.

PREPARATION FOR THE VISITATION THE BIG IDEA: The story of Mary and Joseph in the first Christmas teaches us about the greatest gift that God has given to us - His Son Jesus, and salvation, joy, peace and hope. • Christmas is all about celebrating Jesus – the Saviour of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: *other

Always Be Prepared

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 4, 2023

Are you ready to meet Jesus? In this narrative the author tells us that a spiritual relationship to Jesus is key!

Always be Prepared John 11:55-12:11? Rev. Dr. Michael Koplitz John 11:55 Now the Passover of the Jews was near, and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the Passover bo purify themselves. 56 So they were seeking for Jesus, and were saying to one another as they stood in the ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Prepare The Way

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 9, 2024

A sermon for the second Sunday of Advent, Year C

December 8, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 3:1-18 Prepare the Way Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Romans were great road builders. They believed in roads. The picture here is a section of an ancient ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Preparation Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 29, 2022

Ever since Joshua was leading God’s people had responded by faith and now, they must prepare for what God will do next. The river at flood stage is behind them and the fortified city before them. No turning back.

What do you expect to see after a great victory? In winning a war you expect to see a whole nation in jubilant celebration. There will be parades maybe even a ticker-tape parade and much fanfare. When a team wins a championship football game you expect to see the team dump Gatorade on the winning ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Prepared With Peace Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006

10th in a series on spiritual warfare dealing spedivically witht he armor -- Peace

Chico Alliance Church October 1, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 10 “Prepared with Peace” I.Be Aware II. Be Alert III.Be armed & aggressive A.Be fully empowered B.Be fully armed C.Stand firm – engage the enemy Every piece of armor relates to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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

Prepare For Peace

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

Asks the questions Are We Preparing for Christmas?, and How?

Prepare For Peace December 8, 2002 Isaiah 40:1-11 "Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. A ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Preparing For The Storms

Contributed by Chris Norton on Sep 22, 2009

First I want to talk about the flesh and how we prepare for a great storm. There are a lot of different ways to prepare. Most have seen some type of storm that we needed to prepare for. When people are preparing they start out with a list. So let us make

PREPARING FOR THE STORMS OF SIN, SATAN, AND SELF! First I want to talk about the flesh and how we prepare for a great storm. There are a lot of different ways to prepare. Most have seen some type of storm that we needed to prepare for. When people are preparing they start out with a list. So let ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational