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  • Dwight Hord avatar

    Get Dressed For Battle!

    Contributed by Dwight Hord on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,327 views

    This message is intended to bring the realization and importance of being Spiritually ready and equipped for spiritual battle.

    GET DRESSED FOR BATTLE TEXT…EPHESIANS 6:10-18 Intro. As military troops prepare for battle, they are given equipment to not only help them fight in battle, but also to survive injury or death. In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, Paul gives instructions (not suggestions) to suite-up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Part 3 - Matthew 9:14-17 - Surprise! I'm Already Here! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,378 views

    Why are people still turning up to Jesus as John's disciples and wanting TO KEEP ON PREPARING THE WAY. Jesus has come. The Bridegroom has arrived. Get with the plan, people! He's here. All that is left is to celebrate the wedding!

    Part 3 - Matthew 9:14-15 - SURPRISE! I'M ALREADY HERE! My youngest grandson had his first birthday recently. My daughter wanted to make it special for him and she invited all her friends with young children to come. SHE SPENT WEEKS PLANNING THIS PARTY. We spent a good week just setting it up. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pentecost

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 16, 2013
     | 11,038 views

    The sermon describes what provoked Pentecost and the purpose of Pentecost which is to fill us, prepare us, and to pour out on us.

    Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 When is Pentecost? A. Pentecost is the 50th day after the Sabbath of Passover week (Lev 23:15-16), What is Pentecost? A. The word derives from the Greek for "the 50th day." It was the Jewish Feast of Weeks (Exod 34:22; Deut ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    7 Lessons From Noah’s Ark

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 5, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 59,511 views

    Although thousands of years ago, the flood/Ark have many important lessons for us tonight; we’re going to look at 7 of them.

    7 LESSONS FROM NOAH’S ARK Luke 17:26-27; Heb. 11:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS 1. "How was your game, dear?" Tracy asked her husband, Jack, after he had returned from playing golf. "Well, I was hitting pretty well, but my eyesight's gotten so bad I couldn't see where the ball ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ready Or Not He’s Coming Back.

    Contributed by James Reginald Levert on Aug 1, 2014
     | 9,537 views

    Sermon on being ready for the returned of Christ. no time to rest

    Matt 25:1-13, we read about five foolish virgins who had not adequately prepared for the coming of the bridegroom and their lamps went out. As they left to purchase more oil, the bridegroom arrived and everyone who was prepared went in with him to the marriage and the doors were shut. Later the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christmas Contrast

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
     | 3,468 views

    God wants to take all the Herod's and turn them into shepherds and wise men. • But it can only happen if they are willing for it to happen.

    We have spent some time during this holiday season talking about how God • Choose Shepherds to be the recipients of the announcement about His Son being born. • And when we think about this from a worldly point of view it sounds ridiculous. • Why would God choose to make this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Last Warning Series

    Contributed by Sylvester Onofe on Mar 19, 2014
     | 4,462 views

    This sermon encourages both believers and non believers to fear God. It describes the immeasurable love of God and His willingness to forgive as many that come to Him with genuine repentance.

    Oh my brothers and sisters why will you allow the wrath of God Almighty to come upon you by living a sinful life? Please quickly AMEND your ways and give your life to Jesus Christ, because the ANGER of God Almighty will soon rest on the disobedient children Col 3:5-6. The BIBLE says in Heb 9:27, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Sound Advice Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2014
     | 7,085 views

    A study of Proverbs 6 verses 1 through 11

    Proverbs 6: 1 - 11 Sound Advice 1 My son, if you become surety for your friend, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, 2 You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth. 3 So do this, my son, and deliver yourself; for you have come into the hand of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    I Am Ready

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 28, 2016
     | 12,856 views

    Larry was a 72 year old faithful Christian. This funeral sermon speaks of his preparation and participation in the heavenly things.

    Welcome/Intro "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. "In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Watchful Servants Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 3, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,555 views

    Jesus wants us to reflect on what we want to happen when He returns and to prepare our self for it right now. If you want to be prepared for Christ’s return you must prepare yourself through faithfulness.

    LUKE 12: 35-40. [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE WATCHFUL SERVANTS [Matthew 25:1-13 / John 12:23-26] Jesus has been teaching principles for kingdom living. He is preparing them for His departure and their ministry. He would be leaving His followers but He promised to return again for them at a future ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wanted Dead Or Alive

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,953 views

    A Parable of Preparedness

    WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE The Bible is a book about relationships and love. Christ is the friend who “sticketh closer than a brother.” God is Father. Christ is the bridegroom and we, the church are His bride. Right now Christ is physically “absent” while He is preparing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Getting Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,928 views

    We all get ready for Christmas in different ways. most of this is material. Mary's song models for us how we should prepare ourselves spiritually for Christmas.

    Getting Ready For Christmas Luke 1: 46-55 Intro: Have you noticed that Christmas is coming? We started our service this morning with the lighting of the candles for the second Sunday of Advent. A time of preparation and anticipation. . I watched as my Pam and her nieces and my son D J’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Special Births Connected To Christmas: Samson, Samuel, And John: The Naziri Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 20, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,966 views

    There are only three men in Scripture who were under a Nazirite Vow from birth: Samson, Samuel, and John the Baptist. They show us a pattern that is fulfilled in the birth and ministry of Jesus. Though they were in the limelight, they really prepared the

    Special Births Connected to Christmas: Samson, Samuel, and John: the Nazirites Judges 13:3-5, I Samuel 1:11, Luke 1:13-17 1. My favorite Christmas joke: he wanted a new car for Christmas, she wanted a fur coat. They compromised: they bought the coat, but kept it in the garage. 2. One child ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Traditions Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,773 views

    Rituals and traditions nurture of faith and prepare us for the coming of Jesus so that we can in turn prepare the world for Jesus' coming.

    Luke 24:28-35 “Traditions” INTRODUCTION During this season of Advent, we continue to focus on how we prepare ourselves, for the coming of Jesus, so that we can prepare the world. We have talked about caring conversations, spiritual disciplines, and service. Today we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Remain Here Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,744 views

    This series looks at various truths and principles that can be found in the story leading up to the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Gethsemane to Golgotha Pt1- Remain Here Introduction Series- Easter- NAME OF SERIES- Mat 26-28. Significance of the story of the crucifixion/resurrection takes us beyond human intellect to a place of faith. It makes no sense in- natural- someone die- so I live. Principle built into- fabric of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic