SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Preparation:

showing 2,341-2,355 of 64,923
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Praying For The Right Things

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,227 views

    We tend to pray in a panic, when we could have prayed in preparation. Our prayer must also be responsible, accepting our own measure of responsibility.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, September 21, 1986 One young friend of mine, taking the Scripture quite seriously and quite literally, where it says, "Ask anything in my name, and I will do it" – taking that verse to the nth degree, reports that he is still waiting for the Lord ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Spiritual Warfare: Helm And Hilt

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,045 views

    It is in the kiln of spiritual battle and adversity that the character of Christ is hardened in us. Our enemy is effective so we must be completely prepared with the whole, holy armor of God.

    Intro: "In Italy for thirty years under the Borgias they had warfare, terror, murder, bloodshed; they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance. In Switzerland they had brotherly love, five hundred years of democracy and peace, and what did they produce? The cuckoo clock" It is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Evangelism Training: Sharing Your Testimony. Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jul 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,718 views

    Learn how to prepare and consolidate the testimony of what God has done in your life so you can use it as a powerful evangelism tool in any conversation.

    The Testimony Worksheet 1 Peter 3:15 tells us, “always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” Your personal testimony, the story of what God has done in your life, is one of the best ways you can do this. Although people can try to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Ralston avatar

    Zach & Liz Series

    Contributed by Keith Ralston on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,138 views

    The story of Zacharias and Elizabeth amazingly demonstrates God’s love as He remembers to keep His promises; and it shows that grace always goes to prepare the way for salvation.

    Zach & Liz Luke 1:11-18 Middle Age I. Names. A. Zacharias = God Remembers. A. God is Remembering His Promises. B. Elizabeth = My God Keeps His Oath. A. God is Keeping His Oath. C. Johanon (John) = God is Merciful. A. Well Isn’t This One Obvious? II. Zach. A. Won the Lottery. v. 9 B. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    The Gospel According To... Horton Hears A Who Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,879 views

    We are preparing for the coming of Christ by looking at points where our culture and the gospel of the kingdom intersect. What does Horton Hears a Who have to do with the gospel?

    The Gospel According to… Horton Hears a Who Luke 9:46-50 November 30, 2008 It is advent time again. This marks in the Christian year a time of preparing for the coming of Jesus. It is a time of preparing for his coming again as well as marking the original coming of Christ as a babe in a manger. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    A Model To Follow Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,476 views

    John shows us the model of preparing the way for the coming Savior, but preaching the good news in the wilderness--good news of love, forgiveness, new life and a relationship with God.

    Mark 1:1-8 “A Model to Follow” INTRODUCTION The greeting, “Merry Christmas” rings a little hollow this year. Try as we might to joyfully prepare for Christmas and the celebration of Jesus’ birth, we fall short of our goal. Anxiety, fear, depression, and grief describe the mood of the season ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Keith Andrews avatar

    Prayer Before Battle Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 21, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,106 views

    As we look at Jesus, see that he prayed before this battle. How do you pray as you prepare yourself, your soldiers, and your families for battle?

    Prayer Before Battle By Keith J. Andrews www.chaplainandrews.com All Scriptures marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001.Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. http://www.chaplainandrews.com Access Everything From Sermons, to Briefings, to Daily News, and Comic Books. Most mornings ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Armed For Battle, Part One Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,762 views

    Just how do Christian soldiers prepare for the battles that must be fought in this sin trodden world? What is their armor and how does it make the difference in their walk with the Lord?

    Turn your Bibles to Ephesians 6:10-18 Title: Armed for Battle, Part One Theme: Successfully Dressed in this Earthly Realm Topic: Kingdom Authority Series: Grasping Our Authority in Christ Introduction: In grasping our authority in Christ there are six key topics that must be ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    The Servant-King

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,234 views

    This sermon was prepared for Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday in November of 2007. The thesis is that as disciples of Jesus Christ we are to follow in His steps in being servant leaders.

    The Servant-King --Jeremiah 23:1-6 Kings, Queens, Presidents, Governors, priests, and pastors are called to be good role models before their people. Unfortunately that was never the case with any of the kings of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and with many of the kings of Judah as well. Our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Unjust Steward Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,096 views

    This man was dishonest, but he was still commended for his shrewd investing and wise prudence in preparing for the future. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnjustSteward.html Ever made the “march in” at your work? You know, where you get up your nerve and march in and quit? What a feeling when you first walk out—“I’m free!” No longer the slave of that man or this place. And ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Flash Flood Warnings

    Contributed by James May on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,317 views

    God is ready to pour out his blessings upon his people. Are we ready to run? Are we prepared to recieve them and allow God to use us?

    FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS By Pastor Jim May This past week my wife and I took a few days off and went down to Foley, Alabama near the gulf coast. I’ve never been much for swimming or sunbathing. In fact I haven’t done either of them for nearly 35 years now. And besides, I would look like a beached ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Making Of A Leader

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,981 views

    God will work upon a man before featuring him in His service. If any man will be relevant in the programme of God, he must submit himself to the preparation by God.

    THE MAKING OF A LEADER Study Text: 1 Kings 6:7. And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building. - God takes time to prepare a man before ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Favor With God And Man Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,359 views

    This sermon shows that the human Jesus grew in the ways that all children do, each step of growth preparing him to fulfill his Father’s eternal mission.

    Scripture Today is the First Sunday After Christmas. Each Sunday during Advent and Christmas we looked at one of the readings read during this season. Today, I would like to examine Luke 2:39-52. Luke the historian has given us a marvelous account leading up to our text today regarding the advent ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Nurtured In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,277 views

    Jesus was brought up in a family that actively participated in the religious traditions and rituals of their faith. Being brought up in the community of believers prepared Jesus for his earthly ministry.

    Luke 2:41-52 “Nurtured in the Faith” INTRODUCTION Have you noticed how quickly Christmas is celebrated and then forgotten? The stores have already started removing their Christmas decorations and replacing them with Valentines Day. The radio stations have stopped playing Christmas Carols, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Lance Hostetter avatar

    "The People Factor" Series

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 8, 2013
     | 4,014 views

    This sermon is part of a series that looks at how Jesus prepared his church for his ascension. Most of the text will focus on the early days prior to and directly after the ascenion.

    Series How Jesus Grew the Kingdom of God Title: The People Factor Text: John 20:17-18; 21:15-20 Introduce the Series: In the next six weeks we are going to at the days between the resurrection and. the ascension to heaven. It is during this time that Jesus lays the ground work for his church ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ