Sermons on Preparing For Trials:

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

Prepared Not Your Heart To Seek God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 23, 2023

Solomon's son Rehoboam, despite all his advantages, did not "prepare his heart to seek the Lord." How do you prepare your heart to seek God? What are the benefits of preparing your heart?

PREPARED NOT YOUR HEART TO SEEK GOD 2 Chron. 12:1-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. PSYCHOLOGY 101. In a class on abnormal psychology, the instructor was about to introduce the subject of manic depression. She posed this question to her students: "How would you diagnose a patient who walks back ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit Of The Age; Preparing For What Is Coming

Contributed by James May on May 28, 2023

This speaks of Conditions in America, the Spiritual Awakening around the world and the Spirit of Antichrist that are manifesting in our world right now as we draw ever nearer to the end of the church age. 2 part message.

The Spirit of the Age Preparing for what’s coming! Sunday, 5/21/23 & 5/28/23 Something that amazes me is that there are many in the church today who believe that prophets and prophecy are no longer relevant or active in this era of the New Testament, and that they ceased operating like they ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-4, Habakkuk 2:2-3, 2 Peter 1:19-21, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Luke 17:26-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Lord, Prepare Us For Your Advent”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 3, 2025

Just as many of us travel during December, Advent reminds us of Jesus' "travel plans" to serve as our Savior. We'll use the Apostle Paul's travel plans to visit the Thessalonians as our guide.

It’s estimated that a record 80 million Americans traveled 50 miles or more over the Thanksgiving Holiday this year. Of course, the majority (a record 71.7 million) of those traveled by car. But today they anticipate that a record-breaking 3 million people will travel by air. Yes, travel plans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, Matthew 25:40

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing The Temple (1 Chronicles 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 25, 2025

Continuing what previous generations have built.

How carefully are we building the house of God? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 22. Were foreigners involved in preparing for Israel’s most sacred site? Then David said, “This will be the location for the Temple of the Lord God and the place of the altar for Israel’s burnt offerings!” So David gave ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Build (2 Chronicles 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 4, 2025

What are we building for God?

Who is the foundation of the Church? Are we building wisely on that foundation? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 2. What building projects was Solomon planning and how large was the workforce? How large is the Gospel workforce? Then Solomon decided to build a house for the name of Yahweh and a royal ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Advent Call: Love Through Preparation Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 4, 2025

John the Baptist’s message to prepare for the arrival of Christ is put in three ways to first 1) Prepare (Mark 1:1-3), 2) Purify (Mark 1:4-5), and finally to 3) Proclaim (Mark 1:6-8).

Mark 1:1-8. [1:1] The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. [2] As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, [3] the voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Other

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

Preparing Our Hearts For The Advent Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023

This sermon explores living in the light of Isaiah's prophecy, preparing for God's presence, and allowing His transformative power to work in us.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and souls. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We convene in this sacred space, bound by our shared faith, our love for our Savior, and our hunger for His Word. We are a tapestry of God's grace, each ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Topics: Hope, Messiah

The Coming Storm: Prayers Of Incense, Seven Angels Prepare

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 17, 2025

The silence in heaven breaks as seven angels prepare with trumpets. A golden censer rises with our prayers: warning, worship, and wonder unfold before the coming storm of God’s judgment.

The Coming Storm: Prayers of Incense, Seven Angels Prepare Introduction In the book of Revelation, we encounter some of the most profound and mystical imagery in all of Scripture. Today, we turn our attention to a passage that depicts a moment of divine preparation: a holy pause before judgment, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:2-6, Revelation 8:2, Isaiah 30:18, Revelation 8:3-4, Psalm 141:2, Romans 8:26-27, Revelation 5:8, Luke 18:8, Revelation 8:4-5, Leviticus 16:12-13, Hebrews 9:11-14, James 5:16-18, Revelation 8:6, Nahum 1:3, Matthew 23:37, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Psalm 103:20, Matthew 24:31, Hebrews 7:25, Ezekiel 1:4, 2 Peter 3:9, Habakkuk 3:2, John 16:33, Revelation 22:2, Psalm 46:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Live In The Face Of Trials And Temptations. Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

So today through this passage we will learn “How do I live my life in the face of trials and temptations. What is that we need to focus on in this life, I love the word of God because it really is a living word, I know that so many of us need to regain ou

How do I live in the face of Trials and Temptations. 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction In this passage of scripture the apostle Peter takes a turn under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Remember: the believers were suffering terrible persecution. They had lost their homes, property, money, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Saints With Sinners Problems

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 21, 2009

This particular scripture helps us understand that man has two natures. Although we are Christians, there is yet an internal war going on.

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Preached at Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sunday, January 18, 2009 RevWLawson@aol.com TITLE: SAINTS WITH SINNERS PROBLEMS SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 7:14-25 This is a very exciting scripture that most of us are familiar with. We have often quoted at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Firm Foundation/ Quicksand

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 20, 2008

Advent message that allows us to apply the principal of building on a firm foundation

SC 6/20/08 FIRM FOUNDATION/ QUICK SAND MATTHEW 7:24-29 INTRO- THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IS A HECTIC TIME THERE ARE DEADLINES TO MEET. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Ready - Or Not? #1 Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Nov 26, 2008

A SERMON FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Jesus says to keep watch, keep awake - to be ready and prepared. A call to put our spiritual ’house’ in order to welcome him.

Mark 13:24-37 A TIME OF CELEBRATION IS AT HAND! Yes, a time of celebration is at hand – a new year begins today! “But”, I hear you say, “hang on a sec! It isn’t January 1st, it’s November 30!” Ah, true it is, but just the same, a new year begins today! The Church’s new year, that is. Today ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ready - Or Not? #3 Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Dec 10, 2008

A SERMON FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT - Continuing with our preparations to welcome Jesus afresh at Christmas

John 1:6-8; 19-28 ‘Ready – or Not? #3’ I may share with many of you a love of pictures – of looking at, and perhaps making paintings, drawings and photographs. And while I admire, and have often tried to emulate, the composition, colour and depth achieved by the greatest artists (whoever we may ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed