Sermons on Prepare The Alter:

Divine Guidance

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jun 2, 2025

There are times in life that the pressures of life make you just want to get away for a bit. Want to take a vacation . Wish you could just escape.

There are times in life that the pressures of life make you just want to get away for a bit. Want to take a vacation . Wish you could just escape. I remember a season in my life their was so much pressure, and trouble that for me to go to sleep I would have to find a happy place in my mind, I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:3-12

Denomination: Other

When God Disrupts Our Plans And Interrupts Our Life

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 3, 2022

There is an old saying that goes “If you want to make God laugh then tell Him your plans”. Well let me just say God is not maliciously sitting on the throne in heaven laughing at every plan we make. The Bible says in Proverbs 16:9 “A man’s heart deviseth his way but the Lord directeth his steps”.

When God Disrupts our plans and Interrupts our Life By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There is an old saying that goes “If you want to make God laugh then tell Him your plans”. Well let me just say God is not maliciously sitting on the throne in heaven laughing at every plan we make. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1, Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 16:33, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Ephesians 4:26, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

The Mt. Olivet Discourse - Jesus Speaks About The Future Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2023

Jesus' discourse from Mt. Olive to his faithful disciples in a nutshell: don’t be deceived, don’t be afraid, don’t be sidetracked and don’t be discouraged. Stay on task and on target! Prepare for my return!

Sermon: The Mt. Olivet Discourse - Jesus Speaks about the Future Scripture - Matthew 24:1-14 As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples pointed out to him the various Temple buildings. 2 But he responded, “Do you see all these buildings? I tell you the truth, they will be completely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14, 1 John 4:1, Acts 8:9-10, 2 Corinthians 2:16, 1 Corinthians 15:58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Responses Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 14, 2023

How do you respond to the fact that God sent his son into the world? What is our response to the love shown by God this Christmas? We have come to another season of Joy; Christmas is around the corner and today I want to draw your attention to the very first Christmas responses.

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Scripture: Luke 2:8, Matthew 2:3, Genesis 22:9, Hebrews 11:6, Genesis 22:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sower And The Soil

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 2, 2025

Parable of the sower

The sower and the Soil Mark? ?4?:?1?-?20? ?NASB1995?? “He began to teach again by the sea. And such a very large crowd gathered to Him that He got into a boat in the sea and sat down; and the whole crowd was by the sea on the land. And He was teaching them many things in parables, and was saying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: *other

Ready Your Hearts Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the responsibility of Christians to prepare their hearts and live ready to share the hope they have in Christ with gentleness and respect.

Welcome back, church, for another wonderful weekend of worship. Whether you are with us in person or watching online, I want you to know that God has something to say to each one of us today as we continue in our series, Live Ready. Last week we talked about how we must be ready for some tough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Proverbs 4:23, Luke 6:45

Topics: Heart Preparation, Sharing Hope, Gentleness And Respect

Sermon Series: Live Ready

He Was Silent Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the superhuman acts of Jesus during the final 36 hours leading up to Easter, focusing on the fulfillment of major prophecies, starting with His silence and refusal to defend Himself.

We have three weekends between now and Easter, which is the most important day on the Christian calendar. So we are preparing ourselves by looking at the things Jesus did that weekend that were superhuman. They were against all odds. During week one, I walked us through the 24 prophecies Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7, Matthew 27:12-14, Mark 15:3-5, John 3:16

Topics: Silent Sacrifice, Easter Preparation, Fulfilled Prophecies

Sermon Series: Against All Odds

He Was Counted Among The Rebels Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the prophecy in Isaiah 53, focusing on how Jesus, the Messiah, willingly submitted to death, was counted among rebels, and bore the sins of many, as a preparation for Easter.

We have two more weekends before Easter, which is the most important day on the Christian calendar. So we are preparing ourselves by looking at the prophecies Jesus fulfilled in Isaiah 53. The final verse of Isaiah 53 describes the unlikely circumstance that the Anointed of the Lord would find ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:12, Matthew 27:15-26, Matthew 27:37

Topics: Easter Preparation, Isaiah 53, Jesus' Sacrifice

Sermon Series: Against All Odds

Let's Talk About Your Ezra Determination

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 2, 2024

“BREAKING NEWS” “It is now illegal to gather in prayer, to have church, to read your Bible, to possess a Bible, to worship God in any way all violators will be arrested and killed on the spot”.

Let’s talk about your E.D. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Now that I have your attention with that title this is not what you think, this is a message about Determination – Ezra Determination specifically. Determination: - a firmly set in ones decisions or course of action ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Apostolic

Promises Of God Through Abraham PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores God's promises through Abraham's covenant and Jesus' sacrifice, emphasizing the importance of faith, self-denial, and the transformative power of God's Word. Mark

Good morning, dear family of faith. It's a joy to gather with you today, to join in the sacred dance of worship, and to turn our hearts toward the Word of God. We're not just here to warm the pews or fill an hour on a Sunday morning. We are here to engage with the living God, to hear from Him, to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38, Romans 4:13-25, Genesis 17:1-7, Psalm 22:23-31

Topics: Jesus Prepares Disciples, Prediction Of His Death

God Of The Pandemic

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 4, 2020

Paul confronts the Athenians with an Unknown God - that alter was placed for the God who removed the epidemic from Athens ... they wanted to know his name

Acts 17:16-32 (NLV) While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply troubled by all the idols he saw everywhere in the city. He went to the synagogue to reason with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and he spoke daily in the public square to all who happened to be there. He also had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Fasting And How To Get Started Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023

Christian fasting is a non-required discipline. It alters your diet, eliminates food and/or drink, for a biblical purpose, and accompanied with prayer.

A. CHRISTIAN FASTING IS A NON-REQUIRED DISCIPLINE Jesus said, “When you fast” (Matthew 6:16). Did Jesus mean you must fast, or did He give you an option? “If you fast?” Christian fasting is described: 1. Alters your diet, or 2. Eliminates food and/or drink 3. For a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16, Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

In His Presence PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the transformative power of Jesus' presence, His miraculous provision, and the life-altering call to follow Him, as illustrated in the Gospel of Luke and John.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into the depths of the Gospel of Luke and John to explore the incredible power of Jesus' presence, His miraculous provision, and the life-altering call to follow Him. As Alexander MacLaren once said, "Peace comes not from the absence of trouble, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, John 21:1-12

Topics: Power, Presence

Live Life With Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 28, 2024

You are not prepared to live until you are prepared to die.

Live Life with Joy Ecclesiastes 9:1-18 Rev. Brian Bill October 26-27, 2024 A common question often used in an icebreaker is this, “What advice would you give to your younger self?” Here’s how some people answered that question. 1. You are perfect just the way you are. 2. Stop being lazy! Get ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lose The Excuses Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

Jesus is making clear to us is that a commitment to follow Him is more than a desire or a profession of belief. It is a radical, life altering of commitment to follow or live like him

Lose the Excuses Luke 9:57-62 Good morning, this is already the fourth Sunday in Lent, a time when Christians focus on discipleship, denial and self sacrifice. It is the hardest part of following Jesus. During the Lenten season, we deal with these habits and put them into practice as we journey to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Methodist