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  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    "Lord, Prepare Us For Your Advent”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 3, 2025
     | 188 views

    Just as many of us travel during December, Advent reminds us of Jesus' "travel plans" to serve as our Savior. We'll use the Apostle Paul's travel plans to visit the Thessalonians as our guide.

    It’s estimated that a record 80 million Americans traveled 50 miles or more over the Thanksgiving Holiday this year. Of course, the majority (a record 71.7 million) of those traveled by car. But today they anticipate that a record-breaking 3 million people will travel by air. Yes, travel plans ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    Are You Sealed? Preparing For The Final Judgment

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Mar 22, 2025
     | 219 views

    144,000 are marked—Today, this seal is not for a select few but for all who belong to Christ. The question for us is urgent: Are you sealed? As we explore God’s Word, let this truth anchor us: The sealed are saved, the saved are secure, and the secure live with purpose.

    Are You Sealed? Preparing for the Final Judgment Revelation 7:4-8 Introduction: The Mark of Eternity Imagine a scene of cosmic urgency: angels poised to unleash judgment, yet God pauses to seal His servants (Revelation 7:3). In this vision, 144,000 are marked—a symbolic number representing God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Why Are We To Prepare Ourselves For Persecution?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 30, 2025
     | 102 views

    We should not be afraid of what may happen to us because of our faith. Trust in God to help guide us through what we may face.

    Why Are We to Prepare Ourselves for Persecution? Matthew 10:16-42 In verses sixteen - eighteen: The resistance of the Pharisees would resemble assaulting wolves. The only expectation that the disciples have is to seek their Shepherd for assurance. We might even confront comparable aggression. Like ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Preparing Our Hearts For The Advent Season PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 754 views

    This sermon explores living in the light of Isaiah's prophecy, preparing for God's presence, and allowing His transformative power to work in us.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and souls. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We convene in this sacred space, bound by our shared faith, our love for our Savior, and our hunger for His Word. We are a tapestry of God's grace, each ...read more

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  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Ready Or Not, Here He Comes

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,525 views

    Advent is about preparation for the celebration of the coming of our Savior. In Isaiah we can see three ways to prepare for the coming of the Messiah.

    Ready or Not, Here He Comes Isaiah 40:3-5 Intro. An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her kids and grandkids Christmas presents, so she decided to send them a check with a card. She chose a special card for each one of them and wrote them a little note and ended all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Preparing The Way For God’s Visitation-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,135 views

    2 of 2. John the Baptist was instrumental in preparing the way for the Lord’s visitation. To experience God’s visitation, there must be adequate preparation. But How? For God’s visitation We must lose...

    PREPARING The WAY For GOD’s VISITATION-II—Luke 3:1-10 Attention: When our President visits an area, there is a huge amount of preparation that takes place. Security is beefed up tremendously. Communications are redesignated to prioritize federal mandates. The Secret Service is prioritized. Traffic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is At Your Door

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 91 ratings
     | 11,963 views

    God is at Your Door. Be prepared to serve him. Be prepared to listen to him.

    Ding-dong! “Is anybody home?” What do you do when someone is at your door? It depends on who it is doesn’t it? If it’s a friend you will make your way quickly to the door to let him/her in. If it’s a stranger you probably won’t be so accommodating, at least not until you find out what that stranger ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Do Not Lose Heart

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,918 views

    While God is preparing us for this house, Jesus is preparing this house for us.

    WE DO NOT LOSE HEART. 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1. The first thing that strikes us about this passage is the continuity between the Old Testament and the New. Paul finds his warrant to preach embedded in the book of Psalms: ‘I believed, therefore I spoke. I am greatly afflicted’ (Psalm 116:10). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Preparing Our Hearts : Examination-Capitulation-Exaltation

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,469 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT PREPARING OUR HEARTS THROUGH EXAMINATION AND CAPITULATION AND EXPERIENCING EXALTATION

    PREPARING OUR HEARTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR : EXAMINATION-CAPITULATION-EXALTATION ************************************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. EXAMINATION 2. CAPITULATION 3. EXALTATION THE MESSAGE PREPARING OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Preparing For A Great Move Of God (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,208 views

    A sermon examining the preparations we must make as we serve the Lord together.

    PREPARING FOR A GREAT MOVE OF GOD (Part 2) Acts 1:12-14 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday March 2nd, 2025) Last week we began to examine the final conversation that Jesus had with His Disciples before His ascension. Soon the mission that they had been chosen to accomplish would commence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Does Spiritual Preparation Look Like?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 7, 2025
     | 155 views

    Spiritual preparation is necessary in being a good servant, a good witness, and a good Christian.

    What Does Spiritual Preparation Look Like? Matthew 14:22-23 Preparation is the process of making something ready to be used or for use. For instance, during my time in the service, we would need to prepare our gear before we went to the field for training. Not only did I have to prepare my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 27, 2009
     | 2,850 views

    Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 4 of a 5-part sermon.

    PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-IV—Luke 10:1-16 Need: It takes much more than one ‘lone wolf’ to bring down the prey. A lot of basic Christian tenets in this section! Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. Preparing your world to meet Jesus requires mission briefing. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,868 views

    Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 1 of a 5-part sermon.

    PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-I —Luke 10:1-16 See 9:1-9—The 12’s commission Need: It takes much more than one ‘lone wolf’ to bring down the prey. A lot of basic Christian tenets in this section! Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. Preparing your world to meet Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,517 views

    Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 2 of a 5-part sermon.

    PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-II—Luke 10:1-16 Need: It takes much more than one ‘lone wolf’ to bring down the prey. A lot of basic Christian tenets in this section! Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. Preparing your world to meet Jesus requires mission briefing. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 27, 2009
     | 3,517 views

    Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 3 of a 5-part sermon.

    PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-III—Luke 10:1-16 Need: Palm Sunday is the time when Jesus entered Jerusalem as their King. He was refused when the people realized the kind/type of King He was. Palm Sunday—Preparing the world to meet Jesus. Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist