Sermons on Preparing For Christmas:

All Prepared

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Jan 26, 2021

Jesus warns us to assess the genuineness of our faith and be prepared for His return. Do we look like the Church, but are devoid of the Holy Spirit? Instead of lives transformed by the power of Christ, are our lives more like performance art? Jesus is coming at any moment! Are you prepared?

INTRODUCTION Do you agree that in God’s master plan, there is no such thing as “coincidence”? A few weeks ago, your pastor asked if I would be willing to preach today. Not only did I tell him “Yes!” on the spot, but I also told him that I knew exactly what I wanted to preach. You see, God had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:24-27, John 10:7, John 14:6, Revelation 22:14, Revelation 3:18, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 23:27-28, Romans 8:16-17, Romans 8:9, Ephesians 1:13-14, Matthew 7:22-23, James 2:19, Galatians 2:16, Matthew 24:42, Hebrews 3:7-19, Matthew 25:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Die

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Christian perspectives on death and being ready for it

Intro – 6 small groups, 3 Sunday School classes, and a ladies’ Bible study – all of them groups who took on the challenge to invest in eternity since January 15th. On top of that, there are dozens of individuals who have been investing in eternal things over these past 7 weeks. I counted over 50 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparations For Messiah Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 1, 2022

Exposition of Zechariah 9:1-8 examines campaign of Alexander the Great predicted by the prophet. Through two supernatural dreams, God turned potential disaster to favor for His people.

Intro We have completed the first half of Zechariah. Our text today opens the second half. Chapters 1-8 constitute the first half, and chapters 9-14 the second. The style, structure, and tone of the two halves are very different. We have been impressed with the specific dates and context given in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-8, Isaiah 46:9-10, Proverbs 29:25, 1 Peter 5:7, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Preparing To Preach

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Aug 2, 2022

The calling or desire to preach can only be placed by God. God has called many, but many have refused the call. You can receive or reject the call. Seek the Will of God in this matter for your life.

Preparing to Preach The calling or desire to preach can only be placed by God. God has called many, but many have refused the call. You can receive or reject the call. Seek the Will of God in this matter for your life. 2 Peter 1:10 “Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10, Psalm 104:4, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 4:2, James 3:1, Ezekiel 33:1-9, 1 Kings 19:1-8, Proverbs 12:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Spiritual Preparation Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 29, 2022

Ever since Joshua was leading God’s people had responded by faith and now, they must prepare for what God will do next. The river at flood stage is behind them and the fortified city before them. No turning back.

What do you expect to see after a great victory? In winning a war you expect to see a whole nation in jubilant celebration. There will be parades maybe even a ticker-tape parade and much fanfare. When a team wins a championship football game you expect to see the team dump Gatorade on the winning ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For The Cross

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 3, 2022

Jesus obediently suffered for you.

PREPARING FOR THE CROSS Matthew 26:36-46 #Easter2022 SCRIPTURE READING: MATTHEW 26:36-46 [Person from Congregation] INTRODUCTION… verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-the-types-of-emotions-4163976 [adapted] A human being can experience many different types of emotions. Depending on what article you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Hebrews 5:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For The Cross

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 5, 2022

Jesus’ innocence means His blood pays for our sin.

PREPARING FOR THE CROSS Luke 23:1-25 #Easter2022 SCRIPTURE READING: LUKE 23:1-25 [person from the congregation] INTRODUCTION…amacdonaldlaw.com/blog/2016/may/what-is-the-difference-between-innocent-and-not-guilty [adapted] As we begin today, we are going to jump into some simple law terms. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparation For Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 2, 2022

Let’s understand the circumstances of Jesus' birth and John the Baptist’s preparatory ministry.

Let’s look at the New Testament book of Matthew, which contains the best commentary about the law of Moses, and its application in the spirit for Christians. First, let’s understand the circumstances of Jesus' birth and John the Baptist’s preparatory ministry. Names Names used to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 10, 2022

An overview of how to truly prepare yourself before you go to God in prayer.

I have shared with a few of you the past few days or weeks that after the Bible study in the Book of Daniel I was thinking about explaining and giving detailed instructions on centering prayer. I haven’t done that in a number of years so I thought it would be good to discuss it this evening. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:47, Luke 18:13

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 25, 2022

John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus' ministry during the first coming. The Church is called to prepare the way for His Second Coming. Are we?

1Co 11 24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.   25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-26, Isaiah 40:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For Revival Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 5, 2022

Revival affects our relationship to God, but also to one another. Peter talks about how as our salvation affects us it should give us a love for the unlovely. Jesus goes so far as to say, by this will all men know that you are my disciples that you love one another.

To get a fire started you need some paper, dry kindling wood and a flame. Once you get the flame started you must take care to make sure the flame gets air. You may blow into the flame to get the fire to ignite. You also protect the small flame from too much wind that could blow it out. But once it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For Separation Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 10, 2021

How would disciples relate to God and the world once Jesus was gone? How do we relate to them now that the Holy Spirit has come? Jesus provides vital guidance for believers today.

Every once in a while, in world history a powerful personality comes along whose influence and presence in life so impacts life during his time on earth that the people who are associated with him actually wonder how they will get on in life without him—whose departure from life leaves such a huge ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-15

Denomination: Bible Church

Separation In Preparation Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Joshua tells the people to sanctify themselves in preparation to see God to wonders tomorrow

Background to passage: Joshua’s preparation for the journey, then instructions to Israel, their commitment, then the account of Rahab and the spies in Jericho. God is fulfilling his promise to give Isreal the land that he spoke up to all the generations from Abraham on. The next big event is to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Growth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 26, 2024

Acts 1:12-26 shows us how the apostles prepared for the growth of the church.

Introduction Imagine for a moment that Jesus suddenly appeared in person at the next Session meeting. Stunned by his sudden appearance, one of the elders finally manages to blurt out, “Lord, why are you here? What’s going on?” Jesus replies, “As you know, I am building my church. And I am ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prepare For War Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

Prepare For War

Psalm 83 Psalm of the Six-Day War On May 28, 1967, Gamal Abdel Nasser, President of the United Arab Republic, said, “We plan to open a general assault on Israel. This will be total war. Our basic aim is the destruction of Israel.” When war broke out on June 5, the United Arab Republic ...read more

Denomination: Holiness