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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    2023 New Year’ Message: "Preparing For The Journey Ahead”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 31, 2022
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    Unbelief caused their forefathers to die in the wilderness, never seeing God’s best, and never experiencing the future God had for them. They had God as their father, Moses as their leader, God's promises and yet die with their dreams unfulfilled.

    2023 New Year’ Message: “Preparing For the Journey Ahead” Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “Therefore, be careful to obey every command I am giving you today, so you may have strength to go in and take over the land you are about to enter. 9 If you obey, you will enjoy a long life in the land ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Horse Is Prepared For Battle, But Safety Is The Lord 's

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 27, 2025
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    While we are to do our parts to ensure good success in life, we must be aware that we can not succeed without the Lord helping us.

    The Horse is Prepared for Battle, But Safety is the Lord's. Study Text: Proverbs 21:31 Introduction: This verse encapsulates the essence of our lives as believers. While we must prepare ourselves and do our part, it is ultimately God who fights our battles and grants us victory. We shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon – Preparation, One Of The Keys To Building A Successful Life!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 9, 2024
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    When the odds are against you and the stakes are high, you must realize everything in your history and preparation have made you ready for this moment. Everything up to now has been preparing you for this moment.

    Sermon – Preparation, one of the Keys To Building a Successful Life! Scripture Lesson: 1 Samuel 17:51-58 “When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they turned and ran. Then the men of Israel and Judah gave a great shout of triumph and rushed after the Philistines, chasing them as far ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Session 6: Prepared (Luke 3:7-18)

    Contributed by Ed Lu on Jan 5, 2021
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    Weekly summary and excerpts from Explore the Bible Lesson Sessions

    Warning (Luke 3:7-9) John the Baptist calls the religious leaders "brood of vipers", for deadly and devious were their ways. John tells the people to "produce fruit consistent with repentance or face destruction." Response (Luke 3:10-14) John's message causes 3 groups to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Prepared (Advent 2) December 5, 2021

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2021
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    There are people like those in Malachi’s audience in every generation. They don’t make preparation a priority. These were covenant people who were side-stepping their covenant.

    GETTING PREPARED Text: Malachi 3:1 - 4 Malachi 3:1-4  See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts.  (2)  But ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Miracle Of Transformation Is Possible When Preparation Precedes The Blessing

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 1, 2021
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    The miracle of transformation begins when we are willing to offer Jesus obedience without reservation; service without limitation; and participation without intimidation. Jesus can take what we will do and do with it that we can’t do.

    Jesus was on a mission to save the world, the greatest mission in the history of mankind. Yet, he took the time to attend a wedding and take part in the festivities. We may be tempted to think we should not take time out from our important work for social occasions. But maybe these social occasions ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Door Of Self Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004
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    This is the 6th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". Get out of the way so God can move in your life.

    Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#6] THE DOOR OF SELF Galatians 4:8-20 Introduction: I’m not a fan of people who like to criticize me. In fact, I don’t know anyone that likes to criticized. The interesting thing about that is, I’m my biggest critic. I’m my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tragedy Of Famine Series

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Sep 19, 2002
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    “The greatest thing that God gave to man, besides Jesus, was the power of CHOICE.” Today’s lesson will focus on a wrong choice by a godly man that led to disastrous results…not only for him, but for his family as well.

    The Tragedy of Famine Ruth Series - Ruth 1:1-5 Soul’s Harbour Ministry Conway, S.C. - 1/20/02 – A.M. “The greatest thing that God gave to man, besides Jesus, was the power of CHOICE.” Today’s lesson will focus on a wrong choice by a godly man that led to disastrous results…not only for him, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He Called My Name

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 26, 2011
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    You can say, "Yes" to God’s call for your life, or you can say, "No."

    Jonah 1:1-4-Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it; for their wickedness has come up before Me.” But Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa, and found a ship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advice That Will Change Your Life

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 10, 2010
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    Verse upon verse teaching from Proverbs. Chapter 18 of the book of Proverbs. As you read the verses it is in the NKJ translation; however, when breaking each verse down you will find many translations to help you teach.

    Advice that Will Change Your Life Text: Proverbs 18:1-24 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment. 2 A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. 3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor comes reproach. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joshua Series

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 15, 2011
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    FOCAL POINT: THE CHOICE IS WHO OR WHAT.

    JOSHUA PART 2 OF A 2 PART SERIES KEY VERSE: JOSHUA 1: 6-9 JOSHUA: JOSHUA 24: 14-15 FOCAL POINT: THE CHOICE IS WHO OR WHAT. INTRODUCTION: READ JOSHUA 1: 6-9 THE KEY THEME THROUGHOUT JOSHUA IS THE KEEPING OF THE LAW. THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF THIS THEME. EXHORTATION ON JOSHUA 24: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Sons

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 29, 2011
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    Man has the choice of two destinies

    Matthew 21:28-32-But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ He answered and said, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he regretted it and went. Then he came to the second and said likewise. And he answered and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fence Straddling

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 2, 2009
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    There are some people who like to straddle the fence.

    Acts 5:17-42 Verse 17-18-Why were they so courageous? They had seen Jesus raised from the dead. The soldiers may have been paid to tell people that they stole Jesus’ body - but they wanted the world to know the truth. The truth of the matter was that Jesus was raised from the dead! The threats of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eeny Meeny Miney Mo Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007
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    Sermon Series: "Pursuing Excellence" -- This message’s focus: Making Excellent Choices

    Series: Pursuing Excellence. Focus of this message -- Making Excellent Choices. *Josh.24:15 - "And if it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Line In The Sand Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009
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     | 4,821 views

    Jesus presents an opportunity to choose. His message drew the line, fear warns us away, but it is up to our choice whether we follow Him.

    * Remember, this man was born blind. * Jesus’ disciples asked the current-day riddle, “what sin caused this man to be born blind?” * Jesus said, “Not his sin nor his parents, but for the glory of God to be seen.” * Then Jesus spit, applied and instructed. * The man obeyed and could see. * Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist