What a blessed opportunity you have to proclaim the Word of God to His people! We rejoice with you in this calling, for it is no small thing to be entrusted with the sacred task of preaching the truth of Scripture. Your heart’s desire to honor the Father and glorify the Name of Jesus Christ is evident, and we stand with you in prayer, asking our Heavenly Father to equip you mightily for this work.
The apostle Paul reminds us in 2 Timothy 4:2 to *"preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching."* This is a solemn charge, and we know the Lord will faithfully prepare you as you seek His face. The Lord Jesus Himself promised in Matthew 10:19-20, *"But when they deliver you up, don’t be anxious how or what you will say, for it will be given you in that hour what you will say. For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you."* What a comfort to know that the Holy Spirit will guide your words as you surrender to Him!
We also remember the words of 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, which tell us that our speech and preaching should not rely on *"the enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith would not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God."* May the Lord anoint your message with His divine power, piercing hearts and drawing many to repentance and faith in Christ.
Yet, we must also remember that true preaching is not for the glory of the preacher but for the glory of God alone. Jesus said in John 7:18, *"He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and no unrighteousness is in him."* May your sermon be a vessel of truth, humbly submitted to the Lord’s will, so that He alone receives all honor and praise.
Now, let us lift you up before the throne of grace:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for this brother/sister whom You have called to preach Your Word. Lord, we ask that You grant them divine wisdom as they prepare this sermon—clear thoughts, powerful illustrations, and a message rooted deeply in Your truth. May every word be seasoned with grace and boldness, uncompromising yet full of love, so that those who hear may be convicted, encouraged, and drawn closer to You.
Father, we pray for a mighty anointing of the Holy Spirit upon them as they stand before Your people. Clothe them with Your power, that their words may not return void but accomplish Your purposes in the hearts of the listeners. Let there be no fear, no distraction, no reliance on human strength—but only a complete dependence on You, for apart from Christ, we can do nothing.
We ask that You would use this sermon to bring glory to Your Name, to strengthen the faith of believers, and to call the lost to repentance. May it be a message that aligns perfectly with Your will, that pleases Your heart, and that leaves no room for the enemy to twist or distort. Let Your truth go forth like a sharp sword, dividing soul and spirit, joint and marrow, discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Lord, we also pray for the congregation that will hear this word. Prepare their hearts to receive it. Soften the soil of their spirits, that Your Word may take deep root and produce fruit—fruit that remains for Your kingdom. Convict where there is sin, comfort where there is sorrow, and ignite a fresh passion for holiness and obedience to Your commands.
Finally, Father, we ask that You would guard our brother/sister from pride, from anxiety, and from any distraction that would hinder the work You desire to do through them. Remind them that it is not by their own strength but by Your Spirit that lives are changed. May they rest in the assurance that You who called them are faithful and will perfect the work You have begun in them.
We pray all these things in the mighty and matchless Name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all praise, honor, and glory. Amen.
Stand firm in the faith, dear brother/sister. The Lord is with you, and He will not fail you. Preach the Word with courage, knowing that the battle is the Lord’s. We are praying for you and believe that God will do exceedingly abundantly above all that you ask or think, according to the power that works in you (Ephesians 3:20). To God be the glory!