Preparing a sermon is a challenge for every preacher. Starting with prayer, spiritual preparation, and study, choosing the theme is also essential in this process. The message must be aligned with what the Bible teaches and with what God is ministering to your heart, in order to faithfully convey it to the people.
To help you prepare a special sermon, here are some edifying themes:
- The Incomparable and Bold Love of God (John 3:16, Luke 15:3-7)
- Giving Thanks to God, Even in Dark Days (Daniel 6:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:18)
- Focus, Faith, and Strength! Overcome Life’s Distractions (Nehemiah 6:1-14)
- Nothing Can Separate Us from the Heavenly Father’s Love (Romans 8:38-39)
- Without God, Everything Is Futile! (Ecclesiastes 1)
- We Are Children of Love: Love More and Inspire Others to Love (1 John 4:7-12)
- Jesus: An Open Home to All in Need of Love and Forgiveness (Luke 15:2)
- In Life’s Battles, Wear the Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18)
- What Is the Meaning of the Beatitudes in the Gospel of Christ? (Matthew 5:1-12)
- Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)
- A Life Full of Joy? Only Possible with God (Philippians 4:4)
- Everything God Does - We Don’t Understand Now, but We Will Later (John 13:7)
- How Can I Repay the Lord? (Psalm 116:12)
- Rahab: From Prostitute to Faith Hero - See How God Transforms Stories (Joshua 2, Matthew 1:5)
- Jonah: Understanding God’s Purpose in Trials (Jonah 1:1 - 2:10) - Outline on Jonah I
- Jonah: God’s Mercy in Trials (Jonah 3:1 - 4:1) - Outline on Jonah II
- 7 Powerful Counsels for God’s People (1 Peter 5:1-10)
- How to Find Rest Amid Life’s Struggles? (Hebrews 4:9, Matthew 11:28, Revelation 6:11)
- Do You Love the Message of the Cross? (Luke 14:27, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Matthew 10:38)
- Thomas’ Faith: Only Believes by Seeing? Learn to Trust in Jesus (John 20:24-29) - Outline on Thomas
- The Grace of Jesus Empowers and Strengthens (2 Corinthians 9:8, Romans 14:4)
- Fatal Attraction - the Dangers of Infidelity (Proverbs 14:14, Job 24:15, Hebrews 13:4)
- Vices: Escape These Venomous Plagues (Proverbs 23:29-35)
- Easter: The Death and Resurrection of Jesus (Luke 23-24) - Outline on Easter
- Do Not Envy the Wicked, and You Will Have a Reward! (Proverbs 23:17-18)
- Anger Won’t Solve Problems (James 1:19-21)
- Gospel: Madness vs. Power of God (1 Corinthians 1:18)
- The Last Word - Who Is the Boss of Your Life? (Colossians 3:23, John 2:5)
- The Lord’s Supper: The Need for Deep Spirituality - Outline on the Lord’s Supper
- This Christmas, Don’t Forget the Main Thing: Jesus! (Isaiah 9:6)
- Fear: The Power of Faith in Times of Uncertainty (Isaiah 43:1-5)
- In Your Steps Today, How Would Jesus Live? (Colossians 2:6-10, Galatians 2:20, 2 Timothy 3:12)
- Rebuilding a Life with Purpose (Nehemiah 6)
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