Sermons on Prepares:

Prepare For The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 3, 2011

“For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying, ‘The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight’” Matthew 3:3.

Theme: Prepare for the Lord Text: Is. 11:1-10; Rom. 15:4-13; Matt. 3:1-12 Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Advent simply means the coming or manifestation of Christ. It is used to refer to the first coming of Christ, the birth of Christ, and to His second coming, His return. Before His birth, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing For The Light Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2011

This year, Christmas will fall on Sunday. This year people will be faced with a decision of whether Sunday worship will be a matter of "convenience" or "cost." What can we learn form the ministry of John the Baptist that will help us to make the right dec

Several years back a life-style management consultant surveyed about 1000 people about how they prepared for Christmas. What he found was this: · The average person spent up to an hour and 10 minutes a day during the last week of December bickering over holiday related plans such as what parties ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing To Build Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 1 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This is the introduction to the series and focuses on Nehemiah's actions leading up to the rebuilding of the wall.

Chico Alliance Church "Preparing to Build" MAIN THEME Secure walls support superior worship. Crumbled walls cultivate corroded worship. INTRODUCTION Most all of us have been involved in a building project of one kind or another; on a large scale or a small scale. We all, to some degree ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Always Be Prepared

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 24, 2018

How to live ready for Jesus' return

“Always Be Prepared!” 1 Peter 1:13-19 and 2 Peter 3:10-12 David P. Nolte The Scouts don’t have a monopoly on the Motto: “Be Prepared.” We, as Christians, need also to be prepared! People prepare for many things: a vacation trip, company coming, athletic events. I tell you, there is a ton ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-19, 2 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prepared Place

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018

Sermon for Funeral

Jesus, in his text tells us He has provided… 1. A PREPARED PLACE Jesus has prepared a place – a final resting place A place called Heaven – no more pain, sorrows, tears It’s a place of green pastures; flowing streams; streets of gold It’s a place that we should all long to dwell But, this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Preparations For The Passage

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Nov 30, 2019

For those of us who follow the Lectionary, this Sunday begins the Season of Advent, a time of preparation for the coming of Christ. It is also the beginning of the Christian year, ending in November. How do we prepare ourselves for the passage of the year ahead of us?

PREPARATIONS FOR THE PASSAGE Introduction For those of us who follow a Lectionary, this Sunday begins the season of Advent, signifying a time of reflection and preparation for the coming of the Messiah. It also marks the beginning of the Christian year, ending next November. Two ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122:1, Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing For Christ

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2019

A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12.

A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12. Preaching Matthew 3:1 “In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Perseverance

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 29, 2019

In the midst of a rapidly changing culture, with struggles unlike we've faced in the past, how do we overcome and remain vibrant in ministry? Paul answers these vital questions within the text. Those who overcome and remain passionate for the Lord must make necessary preparations.

Preparing for Perseverance 2 Corinthians 4: 16-18 As we close out another year and stand on the verge of the New Year, no doubt this has been a memorable year for each of us. We have all faced difficulties and adversity, heartache and pain; and yet these struggles were tempered with grace and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prepared For War

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2020

A look at our need to be prepared for the battles our enemy throws at us.

The Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-18 January 26, 2020 Prior to world war II, France believed they had a solution to a potential German invasion. They built what was called the Maginot line. The Maginot line was a defensive line built in the 1930’s that stretched for over 200 miles on the NE border ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Plant Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018

Message 11 from James exploring James' instruction to prepare our heart to receive God's implanted word being able to save our souls from temptation.

Chico Alliance Church May 6, 2018 Pastor David Welch “Preparing to Plant” James provided instruction to his readers that would serve as a test of their faith. True faith manifests in specific ways. James wrote how a person who claims to live by faith should be living. His letter issues over 50 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Final Preparations Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Witness without worship is ineffective Worship without witness is incomplete

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53, Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For Eternity

Contributed by John White on Sep 29, 2019

Notice that the great apostle who wrote the resurrection chapter in the book of I Corinthians looked forward with some positive anticipation to the day when he would go and be with the Lord and ultimately have a new resurrected body like Jesus.

Preparation for Eternity Matthew 27:62-28:7 We serve a risen Saviour and look forward to that day when we shall stand with Him in a glorious heavenly home which He has prepared for all who have loved and served Him. At the end of his life, the apostle Paul said, “ For I am now ready to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Preparations

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 11, 2017

As the carol says, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas." It's that time of year again: decorations, shopping, etc. Plans and preparations for Christmas-we all do it. Well, God was no different. He also made preparations for that first Christmas.

CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS INTRODUCTION: Like the carol says, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go." It's that time of year again. We've transitioned from Thanksgiving to Christmas; or if you're in retail you transition from Halloween to Christmas. But now is the time for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For The Harvest Series

Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 15, 2019

If we truly desire to see souls saved, we must prepare ourselves for the and be committed to the work at hand. We must be prepared and willing to work the harvest. (Sources pulled from Sermon Central to aide in preparation of this message.)

Matthew 9:35-38 A story is told of an English traveler that so loved the wild flowers that grew at the sides of the lanes and in the fields of England, that when he went abroad he would fill his pockets with the seeds and (as (he went he would) scatter them broadcast. He stated when ask why that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Revival Series

Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 15, 2019

It is important if we, as the church, ever plan or desire to see revival break forth in our church, that we make preparation prior to a series of meetings. Revival should always begin before a scheduled series of meetings and continue long after. (Compiled using resources from Sermon Central)

Preparing for Revival Joel 2:12 – 18 I always love reading “Top Ten” lists or seeing shows that present a “Top Ten” list of either funny videos, silly decisions or actions of people, so on so forth. In preparation for this message, I came across a top ten list that I found quite comical and I ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist