Sermons on Preparation For Christ:

Preparation Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 3, 2025

Moses tries to kickstart the deliverance process and ends up on the backside of the desert.

The Story of Moses: Preparation Exodus 2:11-25 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-02–2025 Obituary Last week, I helped Debbie, Patrick’s daughter, write his obituary. It’s a strange thing to write an obituary of someone you loved. It’s even stranger to read your own ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Easter

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 20, 2011

Leading up to the crucifixion and death of Christ on the cross is perhaps one of the most important events to study in the Christian faith. But ... even with this knowledge, Sunday is STILL coming!

Preparing for Easter Luke 23:44-56 Introduction - Up to this point, we’ve seen several key events that surround this sacred time -- We’ve seen our Lord and Savior fulfill Zec 9:9 and ride into Jerusalem -- We’ve seen one of the 12 betray Him for 30 pieces of silver; the wage of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent I, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 29, 2002

The importance of living each day to its fullest is the best way to meet and prepare for Christ’s coming.

Sermon for Advent I, Yr B Dec 1, 2002 Based on Mk 13: 24-37 “Making the most of life today” Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson As most of you likely know, one of the mottos of the Boy Scouts is: “Be prepared!” The ability to be prepared, to be awake and alert ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Devil Creeps In.

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Sep 7, 2020

In the greatest of places, & the most secure feeling of places. The devil still creeps in.

Sermon- The Devil creeps in Q- How often do we think of the way the devil works? Q- Does he do things out in the open for all to see, or does he move like a magician craftily moving this hand while you’re looking at this one? - The devil is not a being that will leave you alone because you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

Be prepared for Jesus' return.

Be Prepared! Matthew 25:1-13 I. Preparation (1-4) A. Virgins – All who have been invited to the wedding B. The Wise 1. Lamps 2. Sufficient oil 3. Responsibility to be prepared a. Implies respect for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Preparation Series

Contributed by Dave Collins on Nov 22, 2000

This sermon will be preached about John the Baptist and how he prepared the way for the Lord; we must now go out and preach the good news.

Scripture Reading- Intro: John the Baptist, both family and follower of Jesus, but also the one that prepared the way for him to come. I. The Writings Anchor verse: Mark 1:2-3 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way" --"a voice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: *other

Preparations Series

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Dec 17, 2000

The "Good" of this news!

This passage starts with judgment, and it ends with good news. I hate to tell you this – it’s not very Christmas-sy, but good news will always have to have judgment in it. If there is no judgment in the story anywhere, then there is nothing, “good” about it. It is just news. And so as we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparation Series

Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Jan 14, 2007

Preparation

Text: Luke 12:35-40 Subject: Preparation Theme: Servant’s Preparation for Master’s Return Proposition: All Christians should always be prepared as He comes. T.S.: We need to be well prepared because the time now is near. Introduction: There was a young boy who gave his Father a riddle. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparation

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

Jesus rides into the city on the donkey.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: “President Nixon once told about talking to Winston Churchill’s son; he told him how much he admired the prime minister’s great ability at giving “extemporaneous” speeches. Churchill’s son replied, “Oh, yes. I’ve watched my father work for hours preparing those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Preparations Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is an Advent sermon.

Intro: Preparations for Christmas: decorations, shopping, food, company, travel, programs, parties, etc., etc. Read Luke 3:1-6. John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus’ ministry. Misconceptions about the Messiah’s first coming. Thought to be political and military. Reality it was spiritual. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Preparation

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 26, 2013

The key to the successful operation was their meticulous preparation for unforeseen events and emergencies!

By BALA SAMSON http://www.worshipjesusministriestrust.org/ https://balasamson.wordpress.com/ Luke 1:17 “And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparation Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jun 11, 2023

Getting ready to meet the king

After everything settled from the chaos, King Xerxes thought about the decree he'd made and Vashti. His attendants suggested that they search the empire to find beautiful virgins for the king. Agents were to be appointed in every province to bring the women into the royal harem at the fortress ...read more

Preparation For The Kingdom

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 7, 2013

The spiritual gates of Jerusalem are significant and represent the whole counsel of God for our lives. Each gate is important. Like Nehemiah, these gates must be restored to the body of Christ.

Preparation For The Kingdom The spiritual gates of Jerusalem are significant and represent the whole counsel of God for our lives. Each gate is important. Like Nehemiah, these gates must be restored to the body of Christ. Matthew 7:13 - "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Preparing For Palm Sunday

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 19, 2010

This year how have we been preparing ourselves for Christ if He would show up at our door just as He did on this day show up at the door of Jerusalem?

Opening illustration: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, everyone waved Palm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For The Best Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

Persecution can and is real. The key is how we approach it. Peter offers 2 lessons of encouragement: We must "Cultivate Christian Love" and "Practice the Lordship of Christ".

INTRODUCTION Persecution is real for the believer. While it comes in many different ways, it is real – The group we’ve been studying about in 1 Peter suffered this horror in much a different way than we do as Christians today: Dr. M.R. DeHaan put it this way: In the early days of the church. . . , ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist