Sermons on Prepare To Pray:

Are We Ready To Wait?

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Nov 9, 2017

There are people who prepare, and people who don't. Three points - We don't know the day or hour, We do know Jesus will return for us, We need to prepare for his coming. Concludes with Apostles Creed

Passage: Matthew 25:1-13 “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 Those who were foolish, when they took their lamps, took no oil with them, 4 but the wise took oil in their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Everything Seems Possible, Pray

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 14, 2003

When everything is going well, pray, because that is when the opposition will assault us, that is when confusion comes, and that is when you will discover the unfinished clutter in your own heart.

Each fall I bring you messages on prayer. There is a reason for that. In this time of the year we need to be very alert about our devotional life. September is a crucial time to discern important things about prayer. The reason is not hard to find. In September, everything cranks up to a fever ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Always Pray & Do Not Lose Heart Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2007

This parable is a teaching from God himself to Always Pray and Do Not Lose Heart. We can see this in the: 1) Exhortation to Pray 2) Example of Prayer and 3) Encouragement for Prayer

There are certain things that you expect in turning up for worship, and others you do not. Everything turned upside down for the membership of Grace Church in San Diego California. Their Church building was totally destroyed by the fires. No doubt you have heard of the trauma of the massive fires ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Other

I Will Pray For My Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

Church leaders need prayer.

Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Pray for My Church Leaders” Exodus 17:1-7: Open When we are finished this morning, we will be 2/3rdsof the way through our congregational book study and the messages on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Prepare A Table In The Presence Of My Enemies

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 6, 2009

HOW THE GOOD SHEPHERD GOES BEFORE US IN LOVE

YOU PREPARE A TABLE BEFORE ME IN THE PRESENCE OF MY ENEMIES PS 23:5 We need to remember that in this statement the sheep are coming to the high mountain country of the summer ranges. 1. He goes before us to prepare the land. Did you know that the Shepherd takes the time and energy to get the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Is Coming Back, Be Prepared (5 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 31, 2020

Jesus is coming back a second time to collect the faithful and issue rewards, we need to always be ready

“Jesus is coming BACK, BE PREPARED” Week 5 of 5 Matthew 25:1-13 Credit: Steve Shepherd, Troy Borst, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament Please stand for the reading of God’s Word: Matthew 25:1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Storms: Not If But When

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 12, 2021

Let us consider storms. There are 3 kinds of storms: rain, floods, wind... storms will test your foundation. Be prepared.

STORMS --- NOT IF BUT WHEN... FEAR VS HOPE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Colossians 2:6, Matthew 6:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I’m No Good At Praying

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

I’m no good at Praying (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Nehemiah chapter 1 verse 1 to chapter 2 verse 10 Ill: • It was the late American pastor and author Donald Barnhouse; • Who stunned his congregation one Sunday by declaring; “Prayer changes nothing”. • The church was packed full of people, • Yet you ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 5, 2019

This sermon gives us an understanding of the good things God has prepared for us and shows us why people miss out on some of the blessings God has prepared for them.

God has many good thoughts for us (Jeremiah 29:11). This means God thinks about doing good things to us and giving us good things. His good thoughts for us are evident in the things He has prepared for us. In the Word of God, we discover the good things God wants to give us; we get enlightened as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep Watch & Be Ready

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 3, 2008

In Jesus’ last sermon before He was betrayed, He stressed the need to keep watch and be ready for His return, emphasizing it with three parables. Are you doing what He expects from you? This ought to be our concern today.

We’ve just read a portion of Jesus’ last sermon to His disciples before He was betrayed. • It stretches from Chapter 23 to 25, with a large part of it about His second coming. • This is the main theme of His long message. It is understandable, since He is about to leave them. • Jesus needs to tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wheat And Tares Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 25, 2019

In ancient Mediterranean world feuding marked the social landscape of the first-century. Being born into a family, a person inherited a set of friends and enemies. The scenario of continued/mutual presence of weeds/wheat left alone until harvest-time mentions the man’s enemy without explanation.

The Wheat and Tares Matthew 13:24-30 What can we learn from this Parable/Story of Jesus? We must be Perceptive vv.24-28 We have an enemy: Satan His one goal is to oppose God, the people of God and the things of God with all his might. He is powerful Jude 9; James 4:7 He has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 3) Worship Delight Supreme Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Aug 4, 2018

Defining Worship and Preparation

XV. "WORSHIP . . . DELIGHT SUPREME" Walter H. Werner (1893- 1987) Classic Sermons on Worship pg 117 Joshua 15:13-15 A. Worship is not easily defined. It is so interwoven with prayer and Bible study that it is not easy to tell where worship ends and prayer and Bible study begin. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying Fathers, The Ultimate In Homeland Security

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 26, 2002

Today we want to look at 6 praying fathers from scripture and see what they teach us about praying for our kids (When The Church Prays - pt 3)

When The Church Prays – part 3 “The Ultimate In Homeland Security” Today, is Father’s Day “Happy Father’s Day!” I thought I’d start out today by sharing a few precious dad moments.. Moments that would only happen to a dad and only a dad would appreciate… PRECIOUS DAD MOMENT #1 One night a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 31: Wise Ways To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 12, 2025

1. Praise the Lord! (vs. 1-18)... For His unique understanding For His perfect presence For forming us and fashioning our days For the treasure of His thoughts toward us 2. Take a strong stand for our Savior (vs. 19-22). 3. Pray for God to keep searching and steering our lives (vs. 23-24).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 31: Wise Ways to Pray Psalm 139:1-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 12, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read much of the Bible knows that the LORD included many of His servant's prayers. The Dake Annotated Reference Bible lists 222 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The End Is Near How Do We Respond?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 23, 2013

Since the end is near how should we respond?

Luke 21:5-19 The End is near so how do we respond? 1. This must be the End • Today reading Jesus paints a vivid picture of the end • It is a time when creation is in revolt . 11There will be great earthquakes, famines and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Methodist