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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Preparing For Life's Work: Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014
     | 1,111 views

    How A Christian Should Prepare for Work

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at home • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Life's Work Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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     | 4,614 views

    God prospers us when we work at it.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at home • Internships • Choose things to buy with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Advent I: A Time To Watch And Prepare”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 23, 2021
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    "Are you ready for Christmas? A crazy question when you haven’t even finished the Turkey and pumpkin pie. If dire warnings about a “supply chain” problem has caused worry, and fear, then why have the words of Jesus “Watch! Be Ready!” not caused the same concern?

    In Jesus Holy Name November 28, 2021 Text: Luke 21:25-27 Advent I Redeemer “Advent: A Time to Watch and Prepare” Today, is the first Sunday in Advent. Here’s the question: "Are you ready for Christmas? I know it is probably a crazy question when you haven’t even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thou Prepare A Table Before Me

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 6, 2020
     | 5,388 views

    The beauty of our success is for those that thought that we will not succeed to see us succeed.

    .“Thou prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” (Psalm 23:5) this verse tells us how God wants to deal with our enemies, He does not want them to die; so that they can see our greatness. He wants to display His splendor on us to the shame of the enemies. The beauty of our success ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pastor Amos Dele Dada avatar

    My Month Of Preparing For The Coming Of The Lord

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020
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    It is with delight and great joy that I welcome you to our month of Preparing for the coming of the Lord. Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?

    It is with delight and great joy that I welcome you to our month of Preparing for the coming of the Lord. Are you ready for the coming of the Lord? "The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God." Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Go To Prepare A Place For You!

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Nov 1, 2016
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     | 36,028 views

    A funeral sermon from John 14:1-6

    Death is something we try to think very little about and yet unless the Lord returns we will all go by the way of the grave. Death carries for most people the fear of what happens next and there is only one source that reveals the truth about life after death and that source is the Bible, Gods ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Prepared For Christ’s Return

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 25, 2016
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     | 6,865 views

    The central theme of the reading from Matthew 24:36-44 is promise. Jesus promises that when he returns he will gather his people. We don’t need to be afraid of the Great Tribulation or the Battle of Armageddon. Jesus will be with us. He will protect us.

    The central theme of the reading from Matthew 24:36-44 is promise. Jesus promises that when he returns he will gather his people. We don’t need to be afraid of the Great Tribulation or the Battle of Armageddon. Jesus will be with us. He will protect us. No one knows when He will return to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christians Must Be Prepared To Suffer For Christ

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 3, 2019
     | 5,806 views

    The Prosperity movement has given Americans a wrong view of God -- that He won’t let Christians suffer. But the truth is that suffering is a vital part of Christianity. Suffering should be viewed as a blessing, a cause for rejoicing, and a sign of future reward.

    CHRISTIANS MUST BE PREPARED TO SUFFER FOR CHRIST Matt. 24:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MAGIC AT THE PASTRY SHOP 1. Two broke and hungry best friends, Dave and John, went into a pastry shop. Dave suddenly whisks three cookies into his pocket with lightning speed. The baker didn't notice. Dave ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Prepare For A Stress-Less Christmas

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 4, 2018
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    Christmas doesn't come from a store.

    “How to Prepare for a Stress-Less Christmas” “As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Healing – Preparing Oneself For Heaven

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 13, 2021
     | 1,838 views

    Spiritual Healing is the preparation of one's soul to enter the gates of Heaven. Are you ready? The healing stories in Mark's Gospel are metaphors for our preparation.

    Spiritual Healing – Preparing oneself for Heaven Mark 5:21-43 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz [Healing Story #1] 21 When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore. 22 One of the synagogue officials named Jairus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Preparing For The Present Troubles And The Joy Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 4, 2021
     | 3,387 views

    This message focuses around the events of John 14:1-6 when Jesus was preparing his disciples for the events ahead of them that night, throughout life, and preparing for heaven.

    PREPARING FOR THE PRESENT TROUBLES, AND THE JOY OF HEAVEN John 14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ September 20, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/6YY1guN-YIs I) JESUS WAS PREPARING THEM FOR THE EVENTS AHEAD THAT NIGHT. 1) Let not your hearts be troubled (14:1a.) A) In one sense there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seven Angels Prepare To Sound Their Trumpets Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 17, 2017
     | 9,728 views

    In Revelation, “trumpets” primarily announce impending judgment. The “trumpet judgments” are of greater intensity than the “seal judgments,” but not as destructive as the final “bowl judgments” will be (16:1-21).

    By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/2/2016 Title: Seven Angels Prepare to Sound Their Trumpets (Revelation 8:2-6) Revelation 8:2-6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing To Follow God Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
     | 2,157 views

    Follow God's presence and guidance. Show others you can walk in God's victory

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. God usually gives us a leader/mentor. “By faith (Moses) . . . endured as seeing him who is invisible” (Heb. 11:27). Follow those who follow God. Follow their steps – example Follow their explanations – instruction Follow their heart – attitudes Follow their results – God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prepared Heart Leads To Honored Praise

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 23, 2022
     | 1,457 views

    Ezra gave thanks to God for everything He had done for him and through him.

    Ezra was one of three key leaders during the return of the Jewish nation from Babylonian captivity. Zerubbabel was the first to encourage rebuilding of the Temple. Nehemiah was involved with rebuilding of the walls. Ezra was key to restoring the people to worship God. Chapters 1-6 describe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prepared Not Your Heart To Seek God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,590 views

    Solomon's son Rehoboam, despite all his advantages, did not "prepare his heart to seek the Lord." How do you prepare your heart to seek God? What are the benefits of preparing your heart?

    PREPARED NOT YOUR HEART TO SEEK GOD 2 Chron. 12:1-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. PSYCHOLOGY 101. In a class on abnormal psychology, the instructor was about to introduce the subject of manic depression. She posed this question to her students: "How would you diagnose a patient who walks back ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God