Sermons on Preparation For Service:

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

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

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

Preparing For The Cross

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 5, 2022

Jesus’ innocence means His blood pays for our sin.

PREPARING FOR THE CROSS Luke 23:1-25 #Easter2022 SCRIPTURE READING: LUKE 23:1-25 [person from the congregation] INTRODUCTION…amacdonaldlaw.com/blog/2016/may/what-is-the-difference-between-innocent-and-not-guilty [adapted] As we begin today, we are going to jump into some simple law terms. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 23, 2019

“To prepare the way of the Lord,” what does that mean? Is John calling the people to do some road work? Is John saying that we need to go out and get hired on with road crew?

Introduction In Matthew 3:3, the great prophet Isaiah says John the Baptist will call the people to prepare the way of the Lord, to make His path straight. “To prepare the way of the Lord,” what does that mean? Is John calling the people to do some road work? Is John saying that we need to go out ...read more

Scripture: John 3:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Preparations For The Passage

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Nov 30, 2019

For those of us who follow the Lectionary, this Sunday begins the Season of Advent, a time of preparation for the coming of Christ. It is also the beginning of the Christian year, ending in November. How do we prepare ourselves for the passage of the year ahead of us?

PREPARATIONS FOR THE PASSAGE Introduction For those of us who follow a Lectionary, this Sunday begins the season of Advent, signifying a time of reflection and preparation for the coming of the Messiah. It also marks the beginning of the Christian year, ending next November. Two ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122:1, Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing For Christ

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2019

A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12.

A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12. Preaching Matthew 3:1 “In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Die

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Christian perspectives on death and being ready for it

Intro – 6 small groups, 3 Sunday School classes, and a ladies’ Bible study – all of them groups who took on the challenge to invest in eternity since January 15th. On top of that, there are dozens of individuals who have been investing in eternal things over these past 7 weeks. I counted over 50 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare To Pray

Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 11, 2014

prayer

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

Preparation For A Visitation

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 21, 2013

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 OPENING: Children Nativity Video Clip INTRO TO SPEAKER: It was seven years ago today I preached my first message at BCC. • The title was, “Love, Acceptance, Forgiveness.” This is still our mission today. • When we came here, Caleb was in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: *other

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

Final Preparations Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Witness without worship is ineffective Worship without witness is incomplete

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53, Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prepared And Ready Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 30, 2022

John the Baptist laid out a specific message that gives us the mission to bring confession and repentance into our life to keep us prepared and ready for the return of Jesus.

TRUE REPENTANCE HATES THE SIN, AND NOT MERELY THE PENALTY; AND IT HATES THE SIN MOST OF ALL BECAUSE IT HAS DISCOVERED AND HAS FELT GOD'S REDEEMING LOVE. I THINK BILLY GRAHAM MADE AN INTERESTING COMMENTARY ABOUT SINFULNESS AND HOW SUCH SINFULNESS HAS BEEN LIKE A DISEASE RUNNING RAMPANT IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12, Malachi 3:1, 1 John 1:9, James 1:13-14, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Are You Prepared

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

In Bucyrus Ohio, at Oakwood Cemetery there is a grave inscribed Malete G. Hanzakos born 1882 Andea Sparta Greece. He immigrated to New York and changed his name to Mike Hanzas. He was a tall, muscular, man, who was known to have knocked the punching bag clean off its swivel.

Are You Prepared? “But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared.” Luke 24:1 Intro: In Bucyrus Ohio, at Oakwood Cemetery there is a grave inscribed Malete G. Hanzakos born 1882 Andea Sparta Greece. He immigrated to New York and changed his name ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For The Rapture

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025

The Rapture refers to the moment when Jesus Christ will return to take His faithful followers to be with Him. It is a glorious hope for believers but a moment of great regret for the unprepared.

Title: PREPARING FOR THE RAPTURE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Matthew 24:42-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God