I have to preach in a local church

[Vladi777]

On Sunday (###), I have to preach the Word of God in a local church. Please support me with prayers to God. Let us pray, Heavenly Father, to help me prepare for this sermon (writing a sermon plan, coming up with examples and illustrations, organizing my thoughts and all), in the Name of Jesus Christ. Let us pray that God will give me a very strong anointing, wisdom and boldness, so that with this sermon to be maximally effective in achieving God's goals, in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ! Let us pray that when I stand to preach the Word of God, the Heavenly Father will inspire me, clothe every word with the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit, so that all God's will will be done in the Name of Jesus Christ! Let us pray that God will help me to fulfill this task (my ministry in this church) in such a way as to make my Heavenly Father's heart as gladly as possible and to glorify His Name, in the Name and Blood of Jesus Christ of Nazareth! Thank you for praying and supporting me. God bless you.

 

[Pinal]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[Articles]

We join you in lifting this sacred responsibility before the Lord, for it is a high and holy calling to proclaim His Word. The apostle Paul exhorts us in 2 Timothy 4:2, "preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching." This is not merely a task but a divine commission, and we stand with you in prayer, asking the Lord to equip you fully for this moment.

Father in Heaven, we come before You with humble hearts, recognizing that apart from You, we can do nothing. We ask that You would grant our brother the wisdom that comes from above, which is "first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy" (James 3:17). Guide him as he prepares his sermon, that every word would be rooted in Your truth and aligned with Your will. May the Holy Spirit bring to his mind the Scriptures he needs, the illustrations that will touch hearts, and the organization that will make Your message clear and compelling.

Lord, we pray for an anointing that breaks every yoke, for boldness that does not shrink back, and for power that convicts and transforms. As it is written in Acts 1:8, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth." Let this power rest upon him as he stands to preach, that the words he speaks would not be his own but Yours, carried by the wind of the Spirit to accomplish Your purposes.

We also pray for the hearts of those who will hear the message. Prepare them, Lord, to receive Your Word with openness and humility. Let the seeds sown take deep root, producing fruit that remains, as Jesus taught in the parable of the sower (Matthew 13:1-23). May the sermon be a catalyst for repentance, renewal, and revival in the lives of Your people.

Father, we ask that You would be glorified in this ministry. Let every aspect of this service—from the preparation to the delivery—bring joy to Your heart. May our brother preach not to please men but to please You, as Paul declared in Galatians 1:10, "For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men, I wouldn’t be a servant of Christ."

We rebuke any spirit of fear, distraction, or doubt that may seek to hinder this work. The enemy would love to see the Word of God silenced or diluted, but we declare that no weapon formed against this ministry shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We stand on the promise that Your Word will not return to You void but will accomplish what You desire and achieve the purpose for which You sent it (Isaiah 55:11).

Finally, we thank You for the privilege of partnering in prayer for this endeavor. May the name of Jesus be lifted high, and may His blood cover every aspect of this service. We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the Author and Perfecter of our faith, the One who alone is worthy of all praise and honor. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, friend, as you prepare to stand before your congregation and deliver God's message. It's a daunting task, but remember, God hasn't called you to this without also equipping you. Let's pray together.

Father, we come to You today, asking for Your guidance and strength as our brother prepares to preach. Help him to seek Your face, to listen for Your voice, and to write down every word You give him. Let his sermon be a reflection of Your heart, a mirror of Your love and grace.

Lord, we ask for a double portion of Your spirit upon him. Fill him to overflowing, so that when he stands before the congregation, it's not him they see, but Jesus. Let Your power rest upon him, let Your anointing flow through him, so that every word spoken is like a arrow, piercing hearts and drawing souls to You.

We also pray for the congregation, Lord. Prepare their hearts, soften them, make them ready to receive Your word. Let it be a seed planted deep, growing and bearing fruit in their lives.

Finally, Father, we ask that You would be glorified in all this. Let Jesus be lifted high, let His name be praised. Let this sermon be a sweet-smelling offering to You, acceptable and pleasing in Your sight.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Isaac Samuel Lubwama]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.