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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    We Interrupt Your Slumber For This Important Announcement

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2018
     | 4,072 views

    What is signified by the birth of John the Baptist?

    We Interrupt Your Slumber for this Important Announcement! Luke 1:67-80 It had been a long time since Israel had heard the voice of God speaking through one of His prophets. It had been 400 years since Malachi, the last of the prophets had spoken. This prophet had spoken of a restoration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Be Prepaired

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005
     | 7,617 views

    First Sunday in advent - prepare

    Be Prepared Mark 13:23-37 Sounds like a strange scripture passage for the first Sunday of advent. A discussion of the second coming. But isn’t the celebration of the first coming really only possible because of the expected return of Jesus Christ? I don’t know about all of you and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • John Herrmann avatar

    Prepare For Christ

    Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 7, 2008
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     | 4,398 views

    As the wise bridesmaids were well prepared for Christ’s return -- unlike the foolish ones, so the church is called to prepare by making Provision, Protection and Praise.

    Pentecost 26a Prepare for Christ Mt. 25:1-13 11/9/08 These stained glass windows on the west side of the Sanctuary come from our old church, erected here in the forties during WW II. Among them is the image of a lamp with a flame emerging from it. The University of California has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brad Stone avatar

    Preparing For Revival Series

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 15, 2019
     | 7,588 views

    It is important if we, as the church, ever plan or desire to see revival break forth in our church, that we make preparation prior to a series of meetings. Revival should always begin before a scheduled series of meetings and continue long after. (Compiled using resources from Sermon Central)

    Preparing for Revival Joel 2:12 – 18 I always love reading “Top Ten” lists or seeing shows that present a “Top Ten” list of either funny videos, silly decisions or actions of people, so on so forth. In preparation for this message, I came across a top ten list that I found quite comical and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Love Incarnate

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2006
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     | 3,592 views

    Advent is a time when we’re reminded of the need to prepare, to get ready. We’re not just waiting, we’re preparing. How do we prepare for that day? By purifying ourselves, just as he is pure. By continuing to rejoice that God has come among us. By getting

    The opening chapter of Luke’s gospel is full of excitement and anticipation. For Theophilus, to whom the gospel is written in the first place, there’s the anticipation of discovering the facts behind all the things he’s heard about this man Jesus. For Elizabeth and Zechariah there’s the excitement ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Considering The Coming

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,357 views

    The preparation made for the coming of the Christ, and what is required of us today.

    Considering The Coming Of The Christ I. THE PREPARATION BY THE FATHER a) THE COMING TO EARTH Isaiah 6:8 I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" b) THE COMING TO THE CROSS Colossians 1:16 – 20 by him all things ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    "what Shall We Do? Restoring Joy In Advent"

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 14, 2024
     | 332 views

    As we immerse ourselves in the Advent season, we find ourselves in a time of preparation—preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ.

    Introduction: As we immerse ourselves in the Advent season, we find ourselves in a time of preparation—preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ. This season also invites us to reflect on what it means to have joy. Today, we will explore two powerful scriptures: Luke 3:7-18 and Zephaniah ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Ready And Watching Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,097 views

    Advent is a season of preparation. Be ready and watching for Christ’s coming.

    In October 2003, a string of Southern California wildfires eventually claimed two-dozen lives. The flames moved at a speed faster than people could flee. Responding to complaints that some residents did not receive enough warning, Sgt. Conrad Grayson said, "We are begging people to leave, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Preparations For Messiah Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 1, 2022
     | 2,151 views

    Exposition of Zechariah 9:1-8 examines campaign of Alexander the Great predicted by the prophet. Through two supernatural dreams, God turned potential disaster to favor for His people.

    Intro We have completed the first half of Zechariah. Our text today opens the second half. Chapters 1-8 constitute the first half, and chapters 9-14 the second. The style, structure, and tone of the two halves are very different. We have been impressed with the specific dates and context given in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Breaking The Silence (Advent 2 2023)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 8, 2023
     | 1,543 views

    All four of the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John speak of the ministry of the John the Baptizer who is the messenger who prepares the way for Jesus. A second reason that John’s arrival is such a big deal is because there had not been any prophets for 400 years.

    BREAKING THE SILENCE Text: Mark 1:1 - 8 Mark 1:1-11 The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (2) As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, "See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; (3) the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    "preparing The Way: Embracing Peace "

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 10, 2024
     | 396 views

    Advent is a time of anticipation and longing—a season that calls us to consider how we can welcome the peace of God into our lives and our world.

    Good morning/afternoon, everyone! As we gather in this sacred space during this Advent season, we are invited to pause, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Advent is a time of anticipation and longing—a season that calls us to consider how we can welcome the peace of God into ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Second Sunday Of Advent, Year B: Advent Voices

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,881 views

    Squander yourself for hope in Christ.

    A three-year-old was helping his mother unpack their nativity set. He announced each piece as he unwrapped it from the tissue paper. “Here’s the donkey!” he said. “Here’s a king,” and “Here’s a camel!” When he finally got to a one-piece tiny infant molded to his crib, he proclaimed, “Here’s baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Maurice Schaus avatar

    The Promised One Is Coming! Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,608 views

    Preparing for Christmas means more than just shopping for presents and putting up the decorations. It means opening our hearts and lives to the working of the Holy Spirit. This is a sermon for Advent 3, Year B.

    The Promised One is Coming! Well, there are only 11 more shopping days until Christmas. Are you prepared? When many people talk about preparing for the holidays, this is the line of questioning that follows. And with good reason. If buying Christmas presents was the only thing that had to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Heaven A Prepared Place For A Prepared People!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,593 views

    Heaven is real... Jesus is away preparing a place for us, so we must stay prepared and ready for death or the second coming. Either way are time is limited. Think of someone meeting you in heaven and them staying it was you who invited me here.

    HEAVEN IS A PREPARED PLACE FOR A PREPARED PEOPLE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE? 1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Prepare The Passover. Prepare Your Heart

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 2, 2023
     | 3,859 views

    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

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    Denomination: Apostolic