Sermons on Prepare To Pray:

Give Us This Day ...

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 10, 2018

The Lord's Prayer - a recap of what we mean when we pray it

Matthew 6:5-14 We all know the Lord’s Prayer. We pray it at worship, funerals, even weddings. It is universal because we all know it. In fact, we know it so well that sometimes we forget what we are talking about when we pray. Let’s spend a few minutes this morning getting reacquainted with this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14, 1 Peter 5:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer And Praise Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022

Have you ever considered how you pray to our Lord?

Prayer and praise Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before Him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are His. We are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving; go into His courts with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, 1 Peter 2:9, Psalm 100:1, Psalm 34:1, Psalm 108:3, Psalm 111:1, Acts 16:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Speaks Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jun 2, 2023

When you pray, do you expect to hear from God?

“When God Speaks” Genesis 26:1-6 When you pray, do you expect to hear from God? We often pray and when we do it is a time of request and asking God for blessings or direction. But do we ever expect to hear an answer? We should! Genesis 25:7-8 “And these are the days of the years of Abraham’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Nag Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 16, 2025

In these last days, keep on praying and keep on believing until Jesus comes!

The Nag (Luke 18:1-8) Several years ago, David Willis, from Texas, was browsing through some books at the Waterstones bookshop in London’s Trafalgar Square. Willis said he had been upstairs in the shop for 15 minutes and when he came down all the lights were out and the doors locked. He found ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, John 3:16, Ephesians 3:20, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 14:28-31, Luke 17:34-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Minor Prophets Major Message: Fear Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 30, 2024

Amid physical, emotional, and spiritual fear, Jonah prayed first and was thankful.

Minor Prophets Major Message: Fear Jonah 1:1-2:10 #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… Jesus on Jonah READ MATTHEW 12:38-41 (ESV) “Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we wish to see a sign from You.” 39 But He answered them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Demanding The Impossible Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 18, 2011

Do we dare pray as boldly as Joshua? What should you be demanding of God?

“Xtreme Faith: Demanding the Impossible” Joshua 10:1-15 If confession is good for the soul, then my soul should feel good this morning. Over the years I’ve asked God to do some pretty amazing things. But after encountering Joshua, I must admit that I’m not sure I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Receive Guidance From God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2010

The 3 prerequisites and 3 steps to help prepare us to seek and meet the Lord in our times of prayer.

Last week we talked about Recognising God’s Voice. • Thoughts that come to us can originate from God, from ourselves or Satan. • We are called to TEST the spirits in 1 John 4, to check these impressions and thoughts. How do we do that? We went through 4 ways to test an ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Visions Become Reality Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 13, 2007

When God gives you a promise, there is often a time of necesary preparation. During this time God prepares and equips you before He brings His promise to fruition. The greater the promise, in this case outpouring, the greater the prep time.

ISAIAH 41: 17-20 WHERE VISIONS BECOME REALITY [Philippians 3:7-11] God’s desire is to supply His people with every necessity. Even when it seems impossible. Even if our personal situation is parched as a barren desert, it will be supplied with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:17-20, Habakkuk 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Be Faithful To The Lord Who Has Called Us

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 28, 2020

THE LORD HAS CALLED US TO 1.HAVE CLOSE FELLOWSHIP WITH HIM 2.BE FAITHFUL TO HIM 3.FULFILL HIS PURPOSE 4.PREPARE FOR HIS SECOND COMING 4.TO PREPARE FOR HIS SECOND COMING

WE MUST BE FAITHFUL TO THE LORD WHO HAS CALLED US 1. THE LORD HAS CALLED US TO HAVE CLOSE FELLOWSHIP WITH HIM John 15;1-16 Revelation 2:1-7 Revelation 3:14-22 Genesis 5:22,24 1 Corinthians 1:9 Mark 3:14-15 Luke 10:38-42 Psalm 42:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father, Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 7, 2022

Jesus prayed for His murders. He prayed for the very people who were His cruelest enemies. "Father, forgive them" is for the very ones who are doing unimaginable cruel things to Him.

Jesus hung on the cross for six agonizing hours before succumbing to the torture of crucifixion through asphyxiation. During that time, Jesus made seven statements on the cross recorded in the four gospels of the New Testament. Each of these statements is significant and worthy of every drop of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-34, Philippians 2:4-7, Matthew 27:40, 2 Timothy 2:13, Luke 9:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Home Going PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon explores the hope, comfort, and assurance found in Jesus' promise of a prepared place for believers in the Father's house.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It's a beautiful day to gather in God's name. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a passage that holds the key to the mysteries of our faith. A passage that, in its simplicity, holds a depth of truth that can change our lives. It's a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Topics: Salvation, Christ

Counting The Cost Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 17, 2021

It’s costly to follow Christ, but the cost is worth it.

This week I was working on this message at a McDonald’s when I met a man who told me to keep the sermon short. Did one of you put him up to this? Before leaving, he passed along some words of wisdom: “The brain can only absorb what the seat can endure.” I’m going to take that to heart today, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Glorious Prayer For Our Unity Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 12, 2010

Jesus prayed for those who would follow Him in generations down the road. He prays for us to be unified, and it should be our pursuit to promote Christian unity and to point to Him and His Glory through our lives.

Originally given at Glorious King Jesus Christian Church, 12/12/10 Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 (NKJV) 10 Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When It's Dead, Revive It! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2014

God brings revival into people when they have their hearts prepared through involvement with prayer and the Word of God.

Introduction: A. On a bright and clear morning in July of 1982, two amateur prospectors were dredging for gold in a cold California river. 1. Mike Astle was in the river and had on a wet suit to protect him from the icy water, while his friend Dave Burgess stood nearby on the riverside supervising ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dads Who Disciple

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 19, 2023

Dads and granddads are designed to disciple the next generation of disciples.

Dads Who Disciple 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12; Ephesians 6:4; Malachi 4:6 Rev. Brian Bill June 17-18, 2023 A couple months ago, Beth hosted a baby shower for our youngest daughter Megan. BTW, Megan and Lucas have been entrusted with a new baby named Mack Josef! Guys, how many of you have ever been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist