Sermons on Preparing For Christ:

Ordinary Events That Changed The World Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Dec 2, 2024

A Christmas message focused on the Innkeeper. When we examine the Christmas story and its many events, we see that they generally begin with insignificant, ordinary activities. Yet God does extraordinary things through these events.

OUTLINE From Ordinary to Extraordinary - Part 1 Ordinary events that changed the world Dr. Tom Bartlett December 1, 2024 Luke 2:4-7 (NIV) 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, John 1:11-12

Denomination: Other

El Viaje Sagrado Del Adviento Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 28, 2025

El viaje se desarrolla como un tapiz cuidadosamente tejido, donde cada hilo es esencial para el conjunto.

Título: El viaje sagrado del Adviento Introducción: El viaje se desarrolla como un tapiz cuidadosamente tejido, donde cada hilo es esencial para el conjunto. Escritura: Mateo 24:37-44 Reflexión Queridos amigos, Con la llegada del invierno y la acortada llegada de los días, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Other

Sagradong Paglalakbay Ng Adbiyento Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 28, 2025

Ang paglalakbay ay nagbubukas tulad ng isang maingat na hinabi na tapiserya, ang bawat thread ay mahalaga sa kabuuan.

Pamagat: Sagradong Paglalakbay ng Adbiyento Intro: Ang paglalakbay ay nagbubukas tulad ng isang maingat na hinabi na tapiserya, ang bawat thread ay mahalaga sa kabuuan. Banal na Kasulatan: Mateo 24:37-44 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kaibigan, Habang lumulubog ang taglamig at lumiit ang mga araw, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Other

El Adviento Nos Invita A Caminar Juntos Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 29, 2025

La tradición del Año Jubilar añade otra capa de significado a esta temporada de Adviento.

Título: El Adviento nos invita a caminar juntos Introducción: La tradición del Año Jubilar añade otra capa de significado a esta temporada de Adviento. Escritura: Apocalipsis 22:1-5 Reflexión Queridos amigos, Hay algo silenciosamente revolucionario en esperar ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Other

Inaanyayahan Tayo Ng Adbiyento Na Magkasama Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 29, 2025

Ang tradisyon ng Jubilee Year ay nagdaragdag ng isa pang layer ng kahulugan sa panahon ng Adbiyento.

Pamagat: Inaanyayahan Tayo ng Adbiyento na Magkasama Intro: Ang tradisyon ng Jubilee Year ay nagdaragdag ng isa pang layer ng kahulugan sa panahon ng Adbiyento. Banal na Kasulatan: Apocalipsis 22:1-5 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kaibigan, Mayroong isang bagay na tahimik na rebolusyonaryo tungkol ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Other

[the Sermon:] V. The Preparation Of The People (Vs. 11-14) Series

Contributed by David Darst on Jun 4, 2020

This Psalm is a picture of the Victorious Believers Life -- When Madness of Life is Metastasized we can have confidence that we Serve a God who is able to Miraculously Deliver those who Trust in Him.

This Psalm is a picture of the Victorious Believers Life -- When Madness of Life is Metastasized we can have confidence that we Serve a God who is able to Miraculously Deliver those who Trust in Him. Also this Psalm is a Procedural Reminder as to the order in which the believer should operate. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18, Proverbs 10:19, Matthew 12:37, Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 1:7, Hosea 4:6, 2 Kings 3:15, 3 John 1:11, Psalm 34:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Dress A Sermon Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 1, 2020

In order to be presentable, a sermon must be properly dressed!

HOW TO DRESS A SERMON Preaching involves all the components of dressing appropriately for the occasion. You would not go swimming in a three-piece suit and tie any more than you would enter the pulpit in only your underwear! How your dress your sermon will determine your ability to communicate ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Church Of God

A Prepared Heart Leads To Honored Praise

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 23, 2022

Ezra gave thanks to God for everything He had done for him and through him.

Ezra was one of three key leaders during the return of the Jewish nation from Babylonian captivity. Zerubbabel was the first to encourage rebuilding of the Temple. Nehemiah was involved with rebuilding of the walls. Ezra was key to restoring the people to worship God. Chapters 1-6 describe the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6-10, Ezra 7:27-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With The Audibles Of Life Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Oct 5, 2008

This message teaches us how to handle the unexpected...

In football, most of the plays are called by the coaches. It used to be done by signs. The quarterback would get the signs and relay those to his team in the huddle. Now a lot of that is done with technology - the helmet has an audio feature so he can get a play that way... But often, the play that ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Where You're Going Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

Are we prepared for the journey that awaits us?

In his book, Gentle Thunder, Max Lucado tells the story of Sir John Franklin. It was 1845 in England. In 1845, America was at the beginning of what was called “Manifest Destiny.” That was the idea that we were destined to explore and inhabit and eventually annex the west. While we were ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

I Go To Prepare A Place For You

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 28, 2023

Did you notice that I read, ‘There are many rooms in my Father’s house”? In the KJV it says, “many mansions.” Other versions say: “many abiding places” or “dwellings” or “resting places” or “homes.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: John 14:1-3; 2 Cor. 12:4; Psalm 14:2, 139:8-10; Ecc. 3:11; Deut 6:15; 2 Chron. 2:6, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-54, Psalm 139:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparation For Ministry 2: Understanding Power Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

The devil's offer of giving to Jesus authority over all the nations might have seemed like an easy shortcut to fulfill his calling, but of course, Jesus saw through the temptation of power. He saw power far above coercion. He saw the power of love and servanthood.

When you hear me say the word, “power,” I’ll bet it can stir up all sorts of feelings inside. On one hand it may bring memories of a time when someone used power over you in a painful and destructive way and you cringe a bit inside. On the other hand it may stir up a hope of having power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Thou Prepare A Table Before Me

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 6, 2020

The beauty of our success is for those that thought that we will not succeed to see us succeed.

.“Thou prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” (Psalm 23:5) this verse tells us how God wants to deal with our enemies, He does not want them to die; so that they can see our greatness. He wants to display His splendor on us to the shame of the enemies. The beauty of our success ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Prepares Esther (Esther 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 14, 2025

How does God prepare someone for His purposes?

Did God patiently prepare an orphan girl to become queen? Was there a greater purpose in these events? Let’s look at Esther 2. How did the king seek a substitute for his estranged queen? After these things, when the anger of King Ahasuerus had subsided, he remembered Vashti and what she had done, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Advent I: A Time To Watch And Prepare”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 23, 2021

"Are you ready for Christmas? A crazy question when you haven’t even finished the Turkey and pumpkin pie. If dire warnings about a “supply chain” problem has caused worry, and fear, then why have the words of Jesus “Watch! Be Ready!” not caused the same concern?

In Jesus Holy Name November 28, 2021 Text: Luke 21:25-27 Advent I Redeemer “Advent: A Time to Watch and Prepare” Today, is the first Sunday in Advent. Here’s the question: "Are you ready for Christmas? I know it is probably a crazy question when you haven’t even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran