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  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Ready Or Not, Here I Come

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 364 ratings
     | 25,351 views

    Have we done more to prepare for the celebration of a past event (Christmas) than we have to prepare for His future coming? A message for Christmas Eve.

    INTRODUCTION Everyone stand – because it’s participation time! Holding up the appropriate number of fingers, communicate with your partner:  Christmas is tomorrow. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most and 1 being the least, how prepared are you for Christmas?  Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Waste Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 11, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,184 views

    Is your life a temporary distraction, or a preparation for the long term? Are you enjoying life while preparing for eternity, or is your focus solely the fleeting moments of this life?

    Why Waste Your Life? (Psalm 49) 1. Psalm 49 is categorized as a Wisdom Psalm, and it deals with the wisdom of living with a view toward eternity; none of us know when death may catch up to us. 2. Illustration: A friend loans you a car at the last moment. As he rushes off, he says, "By the way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Learning To Live A Life

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,055 views

    Stewardship is about the choices we make because of who we are – our character in other words.

    Learning To Live A Life While on a trip to Switzerland, an America businessman was watching a Swiss clockmaker carving the case of an ornate cuckoo clock. As the businessman watched the clockmaker carve out the case, he was astounded at his slow rate of progress. The businessman finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Embracing A New Dawn SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 2,501 views

    Your days of sorrow are behind you. Prepare for a significant shift in your life.

    Today, I want to talk about experiencing a turning point because I believe someone is on the verge of a significant change for the better. A turning point can occur in an individual's life, a family, an organization, or even a nation. Throughout the Bible, we find stories of people who experienced ...read more

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    A Moment Of Indiscretion

    Contributed by Ira Sandefer on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,458 views

    It is easy to make a stupid mistake or blunder or even to have a moment of indiscretion, but disobedience is a choice.

    Context: I Kings 13:11-34 Introduction The word “Indiscretion” means, according to the Universal Reference Library Encyclopedia, “Rashness, imprudence, an unwise act, or a blunder”. The word “blunder” means “a stupid mistake: a serious error; to make a bad mistake from stupidity or ignorance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Reason To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,495 views

    In preparation for Thanksgiving, let’s think about some things we have to be thankful for.

    A Reason to Be Thankful Romans 8:28-39 SICC 11.24/02 – Morning I am going to help you out this morning, so listen closely. I don’t know where you are celebrating Thanksgiving, but beware, your host may have read an article in the newspaper, or worse yet in one of those family magazines and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There Is Hope

    Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Sep 15, 2018
     | 23,916 views

    Don't give up, I'm a WHOSOEVER, God's Love, It's God's Choice

    John 3:16 (KJV): “For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.’ To fully understand the completeness of the meaning of John 3;16, one must view it in the context of Jesus’ entire conversation with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cause I Showed Everybody How To Find Jesus

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 1, 2015
    based on 47 ratings
     | 19,276 views

    And on the way home Jana said, with great satisfaction "I had the main part in the play!" "You did?"wondering why she thought that. "Yes," she said, "'cause I showed everybody how to find Jesus!" Wouldn't that be a wonderful way to be remembered.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there were three readings assigned for this day: Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11 and Luke 3:1-6 Having overnight guests.... Requires much preparation: ....clean, .....dust ...... vacuum....new sheets on the beds,.....fresh towels in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Are The People Amazed? Series

    Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,322 views

    Is the work of Jesus in your life one of authority and power that will amaze people? Series on Mark

    ARE PEOPLE REALLY AMAZED? Mark 1:21-28 INTRO: When Linda and I were in college we attended a service where there was a Christian Illusionist. That morning he carried with him a Chicago Tribune newspaper. It was very thick. He then was blindfolded and turned his back on the congregation. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Palm Sunday: Choose A Donkey Over A Horse

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 9, 2019
     | 4,941 views

    Sermon explores the message of servanthood in JEsus's​ choice to ride a donkey into JErusale​m.

    Choose A Donkey Over A Horse St. Matthews Episcopal Church The Rev. Rian Adams For over a decade I’ve preached from the Passion narrative on Palm Sunday. This year I’m going to follow my personality and deviate from the norm. Today I’m preaching from the Palm Sunday Gospel reading. Why? Palm ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Overpowering The Evil Prince

    Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,830 views

    God is not immediately and directly in charge of our lives! Surprised? Well, that’s the truth! There are constituted authorities in heavenly places assigned by God with the responsibility of overseeing our affairs. Unfortunately, these authorities and pow

    “I’ve stopped praying, Pastor. I’ve prayed and prayed, had deliverance, and nothing has changed! What use are all these prayers? My husband is still bent on marrying his strange woman! I’m now ready to divorce him” A middle aged woman in my church, said to me on the phone. “Don’t give up now, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Divine Direction In Life Decisions

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 46,353 views

    Life is filled with choices that can either make or break you. At different stages of life, you're presented with different choices, and to make such decisions without error, you need proper guidance which only God can provide.

    DIVINE DIRECTION IN LIFE DECISIONS STUDY TEXT: PROVERBS 3:5–6 INTRODUCTION: - Life is filled with choices that can either make or break you. At different stages of life, you're presented with different choices, and to make such decisions without error, you need proper guidance which only God can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 13, 2024
     | 1,402 views

    Without wisdom from God, we are doomed to make many foolish choices in life.

    INTRODUCTION - Week 14 of Core 52 begins a new mini-series entitled Hidden Hope. - The entire Bible is about Jesus. - Sometimes, He sits on the surface of the page. - Other times, Jesus hides between the lines. - This four-week series explores hidden gems that shine brightest when Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus The Lord Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 20, 2025
     | 88 views

    A revelation of Jesus as the Lord of Glory; radiating divine splendour, majesty, and unmatched heavenly authority.

    JESUS THE LORD OF GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 Key Verse: “Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.” — 1 Corinthians 2:8 Supporting Texts: Psalm 24:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-3; John 1:14; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Olivet Discourse – Rapture Ready. Living Prepared For The King's Return - Matthew 24 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 21, 2025
     | 378 views

    Jesus calls us to discern the signs of the times and live in constant readiness for His return. NOTE: Today is the Memorial of Charlie Kirk which will be broadcast live and carry the message of the Gospel world-wide, for GOD’s Glory.

    2025.09.21 Sermon Notes. THE OLIVET DISCOURSE – RAPTURE READY. BE READY FOR THE KING’S RETURN: LIVING PREPARED FOR HIS RETURN Matthew 24:1–51 William Akehurst, HSWC NOTE: Today is the Memorial of Charlie Kirk which will be broadcast live and carry the message of the Gospel world-wide, for GOD’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational