Sermons on Prepare For Future:

How Prepared Are We, Really?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2020

In the parable of the 10 virgins, the whole point is being ready - truly ready - for coming face to face with Jesus - either when He returns or when we go to Him. This message, which relies heavily on William Barclay for context and content in the first part, explores this theme.

How Prepared Are We For Jesus? If we look at this parable with western eyes, it may seem an unnatural and a "made-up" story. But it actually telt tells a story that could have happened at any time in a Palestinian village and which could still happen today. A wedding was a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepared, Ready, Oiled Up Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 1, 2020

We have to BYOB–bring our own brightness. Five prepared; five didn’t. Five were always ready; five figured they’d have time to get ready. Oops.

Thirty-Second Sunday in Course reflections As we come to the end of this year of grace, a year with even more challenges of every kind than usual, the Word of God focuses on goals, on ends, on what a football coach would call the “last three minutes of the ball game.” And the first word to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Psalm 63:2-8

Denomination: Catholic

The Art Of Preparation (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 31, 2020

To establish that preaching is an art, that this skill can be taught, learned, developed and perfected. This lesson reviews the need for the church: to identify sound, capable, and, faithful men; to be trained in the "art of preaching." This lesson stresses the art of preparation.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Art of Preparation Remarks. 1. This is lesson one, in the sermon-series: "The Art of Preaching." This lesson will review the need for the church of Christ, to identify sound; capable, and faithful men, to be taught the "art of preaching" of the word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing Your Heart For Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 17, 2020

What does true repentance look like? This message is based on John's ministry against a backdrop of political turmoil and religious oppression.

Introduction We’ve spent the last few months leading up to Christmas and the birth of Christ talking about how the world was being prepared by God religiously and geopolitically for the arrival of Christ. We saw prophetic fulfillment and covenantal fulfillment through the coming of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4, Luke 15:7, John 1:12, Matthew 3:5, John 1:1, John 18:24-28, John 11:50, Matthew 14:1-13, Luke 1:75, Matthew 3:6, Luke 3:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Preparations For Withstanding The Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 7, 2019

We have looked at how we are all affected by the trials and temptations of life. Now we look at preparing ourselves to be able to withstand those tribulations.

For the past few Sundays we have admitted that we all have trials and tribulations and temptations in our lives. We have seen how the trials strengthen us and make us more like Jesus. But James doesn’t just give explanations and facts about all these mishaps in our lives, he ends chapter one with ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

"preparing The Way"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 4, 2021

A sermon about evangelism through humility and selfless love.

“Preparing the Way” Luke 3:2-6, 15-18, 21-22 John the Baptist put on quite a show and the people noticed. Can you imagine the crowd coming to the edge of the river and watching what must have seemed like a spectacle of powerful preaching and baptisms? Excitement would have been in the air and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:2-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Preparing For Christ’s Return

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

The return of Christ is a reality that every believer must prepare for. The signs of His coming are evident, and we cannot afford to be unprepared.

PREPARING FOR CHRIST’S RETURN 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 shall be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Matthew 24:42-44, Titus 2:11-13, 2 Peter 3:10-14, Revelation 22:12, Luke 21:34-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter Preparations - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Apr 4, 2022

The circumstances around the death and resurrection of Jesus

If I were to ask most people how they are preparing for Easter, how do you think they might respond? Now, I'm not asking you. I'm asking most people in this world, not this godly, heaven-minded, holy and spiritual family of believers here this morning. But if I were to ask the common person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter Preparations - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Apr 4, 2022

How not to be a Pharisee

Before I start my message this morning, I want to run something past y'all and see what you think. I'm thinking we could start a new type of ministry for our church. I'm thinking we could minister, as we do, to the poor, the addicted and the incarcerated but also add a new ministry to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter Preparations - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Apr 16, 2022

God works through miracles and providence.

4/17/22 Christ Fellowship Easter Prep -- Part 4 -- Matthew 28 Somebody define the word "miracle" for me. How would you describe what a miracle is? I googled it and it came up with this that I found interesting: "a miracle is a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter Preparations - Part 3

Contributed by Todd Blair on Apr 16, 2022

Palm Sunday Sermon

Have you ever done anything that you knew was going to be painful but would ultimately be for your benefit? Maybe you started an exercise program and you knew it would be difficult but you needed to get back in shape or lose some weight. Or maybe you underwent some surgery you knew you needed even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing A Ship (Genesis 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 10, 2024

As the giver of life, did God have the right to take it back? Let's explore the reasons for the great flood in Genesis 6.

Was God grieved by the human evils of Noah’s day? Is our world getting just as bad? As the giver of life, does God have the right to take it away? Let’s discuss this in Genesis 6. Who were the sons of God? Does this possibly describe intermarriage between faithful and unfaithful families? Is such ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For A God-Honouring Project Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

This chapter is a powerful reminder that every divine assignment must be approached with diligence, prayerful preparation, and a heart that seeks to glorify God—not self.

PREPARING FOR A GOD-HONOURING PROJECT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 5:1-18 Supporting Texts: 1 Chronicles 28:9-10; Exodus 25:8-9; Luke 14:28-30; Proverbs 16:3; Colossians 3:23-24 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 5 marks a significant shift in Solomon’s reign. With his kingdom established and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Announcement Of Preparation Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025

Angels have access to God’s presence.

A. ANGELS PREPARE ZECHARIAH: LUKE 1:5-25 1. Silence. There were 400 silent years when no voice or miracles were sent from heaven. Angels only appear in history when God re-directs His program. 2. A forerunner is predicted (Luke 1:11-14, 18-20, ELT), “Zechariah was in the sanctuary when an angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Recognising And Preparing For Times Of Visitation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

Recognising and preparing for times of visitation is essential to walking in God’s best for your life. These divine seasons are not random; they are part of God’s perfect plan and timing.

RECOGNISING AND PREPARING FOR TIMES OF VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 19:41-44 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1, 1 Chronicles 12:32, Matthew 25:1-13, Amos 3:7 INTRODUCTION: God’s visitation is a special moment when He moves powerfully and directly in the lives of His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God