Sermons about Preparing Our Heart

Preparing The Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

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We can look at the steps of preparing for Christmas to explain the necessary steps of "preparing for a spiritual celebration". a) a cleaning b) a rearranging c) the redocorating and d) the celebration.

INTRODUCTION A. SERIES: Preparing for Christmas 2007 1. Part 1: The Truth About Traditions A Reminder not to allow our Customs and Traditions to Cover up the Real Celebration! 2. Today: Preparing the Heart B. What do you do to prepare for Christmas? Deb loves to decorate at Christmas. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Your Heart's Desire

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 17, 2012

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Having the desire of our hearts rightly aligned with God is critical, for God will eventual grant it; if we have prepared our hearts through constant training to receive God, we have a heavenly reward, but it we have prepared it to reject God,our payment

You know when you ask—nay, beg—God to do something or give something to you… Have you ever the request denied, and found out that what God refused, what you desired so badly, ultimately would have been harmful to you? Not everything we desire is wholly aligned with God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:4

Denomination: Anglican

Prepare The Passover. Prepare Your Heart

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 2, 2023

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God wants to take us to another level in Him. Behold I stand at the door and knock. If any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Are you ready to go from religiosity and tradition to relationship.

“Prepare the Passover” Subtopic: “Prepare Your Heart” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Prelude: - There are 2 sides to every story, there are 2 sides of a coin, 2 sides of the street. Well, when it comes to the Word of God there are 2 sides as well, there’s the natural and the spiritual. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-13, Revelation 3:20, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Corinthians 15:40-50

Denomination: Apostolic

Prepare Hearts For Jesus' Arrival

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 8, 2004

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ADVENT 2(B) - Prepare hearts for Jesus’ return by recognizing our sinful ways and then looking to Jesus’ forgiveness.

PREPARE HEARTS FOR JESUS’ ARRIVAL (Outline) MARK 1:1-8 - December 5, 2004 - ADVENT 2 1The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"-- 3"a voice of one calling in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Show Our Thankfulness To God

Contributed by Doug Warren on Nov 25, 2006

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To show our thanfulness to God, we should Ponder His Greatness, Prepare our hearts for His entrance, Practice His Teachings, and Proclaim His messaage to others.

Intro: At a Thanksgiving dinner table, the youngest member of the group (age 4) volunteered to say the blessing. It went as follows: "God is great, God is good...LET US THANK HIM! Amen." While some would argue that she forgot part of the blessing, the impact of that prayer penetrated the hearts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1

Denomination: Baptist

Week 1: The Preparation: Preparing The Way And Our Hearts For Jesus Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Jul 8, 2016

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Book of Mark

The Miracles and the Ministry of the Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 1: The Preparation: Preparing the Way and our Hearts for Jesus Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor March 8, 2015 Today I am starting a new series as we explore the book of Mark together for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For Action Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 1, 2009

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Our text speaks of preparation for living a successful Christian life. Prepare what? 1- Prepare your mind 2- Prepare your body 3- Prepare your heart

INTRO.- Prepare for action. Prepare for what? It could be anything. ILL.- A man said: One morning I went out to start my car to go to church. I had a flat tire. Luckily, I had a spare tire. I changed the tire quickly and was on my way. But I didn’t think to drop the spare off to be fixed. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2022

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As we approach Thanksgiving, it is important that we Christians prepare our hearts for this very special day.

We know that to be ready for special days requires special preparation, such as for: • Christmas • Mother’s Day • Father’s Day • July 4th • Veterans Day • Memorial Day But when it comes to Thanksgiving, the preparation in many homes involves Mom going to the grocery store and buying a big ham or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Plain Talk On Evangelism

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Aug 6, 2002

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We need to prepare our hearts and our minds. There is great need in the world today for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Plain Talk on Evangelism HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Aug 4, 2002 Communion Sunday With our 911 Program coming up in a few weeks we need to prepare for the event to the best of our ability One as a group or a Church…. and two as individuals We need to prepare our hearts and our minds There ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Path To Palm Saunday

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

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Palm Sunday is a time for us to prepare our hearts for the agony of His Passion and the Joy of His Resurrection.

Opening illustration: Watch a video clip on contemporary ’Palm Sunday.’ Let us read Matthew 21 and pick up the story from verse 1 going down to verse 11. Historical Background: Even today church folks get confused with Palm Sunday. On this Passover day, when Jesus came riding into town, there had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing The Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023

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This sermon encourages us to perceive God's grace in our struggles, purify our hearts for Christ's birth, and prepare our lives for His divine presence.

Welcome, beloved, welcome. We gather here today in the spirit of unity, love, and a profound eagerness to learn more about our Savior. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family in Christ, ready to draw closer to Him and to each other. We are bound together by our shared faith, a faith ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11

Topics: Preparing, Christ, World Today

Preparing To Be Prepared

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2008

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Advent message.We must be prepared and ready for the Christmas season. It takes determination and excercising our faith.

Preparing to be prepared Luke 1:1-25 Disclaimer: This was prepared from resources from sermon central and private study. Introduction- It’s official Thanksgiving and Black Friday are behind us. It is officially the Christmas season. Let the craziness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Waiting Upon God

Contributed by Steve Mays on Nov 21, 2013

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Waiting is not doing anything; it is preparing our hearts. And as we are obedient to God, God is going to bless that moment of our waiting.

Years ago I came across a verse that said, “…and there is grace in the wilderness,” and I just about died. I’ve heard people say, “You know, I am in the wilderness. What a horrible place to be.” Well, there are many times when we are in the wilderness that God ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christmas Preparations

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 20, 2018

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At Christmas, our most significant preparations occur in our hearts and souls

Christmas Preparations Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is December 16th. There are nine days before Christmas. As a child, that countdown to Christmas fanned such anticipation and excitement! With each passing day, my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 11, 2000

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We need to make our hearts ready for Christmas.

Introduction A. All over the world people are getting ready for Christmas. 1. Shopping 2. Decorating 3. Christmas Cards B. If we take such great care to prepare for Christmas physically, then why don’t we take as much care to prepare for Christmas spiritually? I. WE NEED TO TELL OTHERS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

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