Sermons on Preparation:

Walking On Water

Contributed by Lincon Guerra on Oct 26, 2017

Sometimes when we have storms in our lives we may think God is not present or not interested in our problems. However, the Lord is preparing the precise moment where He will show us His Glory.

Walking On Water. Matthew 14: 22-33 (Mark 6: 45-56) Introduction. - The event before this passage is the feeding of 5,000 people with five loaves and two fish, a great miracle; they could have stayed there for a long time, receiving fame, praise, good treatment and very comfortable. - But Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:45-56, John 20:30-31, Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul At Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 18, 2021

Paul prepared for the eventuality, and he was ready to die for the sake of Jesus Christ. Paul determines to take the good news to the ends of the Earth as per the promise of Jesus Christ. The ends of the Earth refer to the Roman Capital, Rome.

Acts 21:10-26 Paul Journeys to Jerusalem 21:10-16 Paul at Seaport of Caesarea 21:17-26 Paul reports to James and Elders 21:10-16 Paul at Seaport of Caesarea Paul stayed at Caesarea and had fellowship with the evangelist and Deacon Philip. A prophet named Agabus from Judea prophesied about the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:10-26

Denomination: Methodist

Stuck In A Rut? Lord Reveal The Ruts!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2019

Few can see the danger of spiritual ruts. Ruts are nothing more than an open ended grave. Are we prepare to allow the Holy Spirit to set us free from the ruts that trap us? (Series)

STUCK IN A RUT? LORD REVEAL THE RUTS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23 (MSG) Investigate my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, Genesis 3:6-12, 2 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Consider Christmas

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 11, 2020

Some of you grumble about the holidays and you gripe about how people begin preparing for Christmas earlier each year. You fuss about all the activities and the expense this season brings into your lives

CONSIDER CHRISTMAS With Pastor~Timothy G. Porter The Bridge Church Upstate John 1:1-5 Introduction: So, here we are. We are at the beginning of a very special time of the year. The season that began this past Thursday (Thanksgiving) and runs through New Years has come to be known ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Supper Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 17, 2019

In preparation for the Cross, Jesus’ institution of the new memorial consisted of three primary elements: 1) The Directive (vv. 26a, 27), 2) The Doctrine (vv. 26b, 28), and 3) The Duration (v 29).

The Lord’s Table is a remembrance of Christ’s work on the Cross that first Good Friday. Matthew 26 itself is devoted to preparing for the cross. Before chapter 26, has been the preparation that God had made, the preparation of the religious leaders, the preparation of Mary, the sister of Martha ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Other

The Moon In The Bible Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

Our text makes it clear that the moon was no mere accident. God created it for a definite purpose. The God of light filled His creation with lights, and He prepared the earth to have a lighting system for both day and night.

Bruce Barton said, "When you're though changing, you're though." Change is inevitable, and one might just as well refuse to accompany the earth in rotating on its axis as to refuse to accept change. Robert Burns said, "Look abroad thro' Nature's range, Nature's ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14-19

Faith To Follow

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 2, 2020

Everything they did in this text was in preparation for the coming of the Lord. Centuries later we read this from the other side of the cross. We see Jesus prefigured throughout this text. Five truths that define our Faith Journey.

FAITH TO FOLLOW EXODUS 12:3-13 Introduction For the past few weeks we have followed the theme of faith through in the Bible. Adam and Eve found new beginnings through Faith. Abraham followed God by Faith when he looked at the heavens and believed. Joseph had a Faith that lasted through tough ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Training Of David Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 25, 2020

Psalm 78:72 “And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.” The Lord will not give you a task, you are not prepared for. Every step of the way is part of the Training.

10-25-2020 Theme: Promote Excellence _Series4 Title: The Life Training of David? Introduction: Psalm 78:72 “And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.” What are you doing in life? How are you doing? Do we realize that what we do today, is somehow a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:72

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Appointed To Affliction Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

As far as possible the Christian is to live peaceably with all men. The ideal is progress without persecution, but the world will not tolerate the Christian conviction, and so there will be tribulation, and we must be prepared to face it if we stand for the truth as we ought.

One of our neighbors had a common but nerve wracking experience. Her little girl did not come home from school at noon. She got worried and went out to look for her, but she was no where around. The mother was just sick with worry as the worst possible thoughts went through her mind. She sought ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-4

The Discipline Of Fasting

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Feb 23, 2020

Ezra the scribe knew his people needed to prepare their hearts for the difficult and dangerous journey ahead. In this sermon we look at why we as the church are called to fast and pray together, especially during the season of Lent.

A FAMILY ON THE MOVE For our family, there is rarely any experience more stressful than preparing for a trip back to Iowa to visit our parents. The kids are always excited about the prospect of staying in motels, of visiting with Grandma and Grandpa, of going out to eat at restaurants, and of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-23, Nehemiah 1:1-6, Jonah 3:5-10, Joel 2:12-13, Psalm 35:11-14, Psalm 69:9-12, Matthew 6:16-18, Acts 13:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Meeting Jesus At His Table - Come And Dine Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 30, 2022

Many of us start out well but tend to lose our focus. Goals are simply abandoned, and dreams are forgotten. They seem to spend all their time responding to crisis rather than preparing for the future. Come and dine!

Subject: Meeting Jesus at His Table - Come and Dine Text: John 21:1-23 Introduction: What do expect to accomplish in your ministry assignment? What will capture your attention? Who will direct your path? What has God called you to do? How will you maintain your focus? When I am talking about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:19, John 21:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding The Rapture Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 8, 2023

Study #3: This study looks at the two most prominent views on the Rapture. Ultimately, however, no one knows the exact day or the specifics of when it will occur. What matters is that we are prepared for that Day by knowing Jesus Christ.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. In our last study we looked at the Seven Churches of Asia to arrive at the conclusion that we are now entering the last days. There is a succession of events that must take place during the last ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Master's Plan

Contributed by David Tack on Apr 22, 2024

Notice all the I’s and you’s in these 4 verses! This is a very personal and heartfelt message that Jesus leaves for his anxious disciples as Jesus prepares to carry the cross and make an atoning sacrifice for the sins of the world!

OUR TEXT: John 14:1-4 John 14:1-4: (1) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. (2) In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. (3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, 2 Corinthians 5:19, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Covenant Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 21, 2024

What Tamarisk trees are you planting today - what will your legacy be? What are we doing to prepare and equip the next generation practically and spiritually to face life ... long after you and I are gone?

Last week, we were in the first part of Genesis 21 where Sarah gave birth to Isaac, 25 years after she and Abraham first received this promise from God. Though we sometimes have to wait for what seems like a long time to see a promise from God fulfilled, He is never too late, never too early - He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John The Baptist "repent, Jesus Is Here!" - Matthew 3 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 18, 2025

Just as John the Baptist prepared the way of the LORD, we too are called to do the same and give the warning to “Repent”, to change. It's an urgent call for repentance, now more than ever before.

2025.01.19. Sermon Notes. John the Baptist. Matthew 3 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Just as John the Baptist prepared the way of the LORD, we too are called to do the same and give the warning to “Repent”, to change. SCRIPTURES: Matthew 3:1-17, 2 Kings 1:7-8, Malachi 4:5, Luke 1:17, Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17, 2 Kings 1:7-8, Malachi 4:5, Luke 1:17, Isaiah 40:3, John 1:19-23, Matthew 11:10-14, Isaiah 53:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational