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  • Don Schultz avatar

    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 29, 2010
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     | 5,274 views

    Getting ready for Judgment Day? How do I do that?

    Mark 13:32-37: ARE YOU READY? NIV Mark 13:32 "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Far Sighted Strategy: Preparing The Generations Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 1, 2010
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     | 4,629 views

    We must constantly reinforce and pass on the truth of God's Word.

    Far Sighted Strategy: Preparing the Generations (2 Peter 1:12-15) 1. When our kids were young, we enjoyed watching Sesame Street with them, especially Hannah. This was before Elmo took over the show. 2. This added vocabulary and shared experiences. The Golden AN, Planet "Ch," "Put Down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Are We To Prepare Ourselves For Persecution?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 30, 2025
     | 159 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 Your Family For The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,591 views

    Helping our homes through the difficult times.

    MAKING YOUR HOME OPERATE SMOOTHER! SERMON #4 DATE 9-25-04 PREPARING YOUR FAMILY FOR THE STORMS OF LIFE! Genesis 2:20-25 Ge 2:20 And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. 21 And the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Make Sure You Are On The Lord's Side

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 12, 2021
     | 2,892 views

    Following Jesus is more than getting him on our side to cheer for our "team." It is making sure our "team" is on his side. That takes preparation.

    Preparations: I read that in April, 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was also a skydiver. He had jumped from a plane along with several other skydivers and filmed the group as they individually dove out of the plane and opened their parachutes. As the video was being shown of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Otis McMillan avatar

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

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 9, 2024
     | 1,041 views

    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

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    God's Not Dead: Prepare To Give An Answer Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 18, 2014
     | 6,648 views

    Convincing unbelievers that God is not dead starts with an intimate relationship with God and a passion in wanting to share that relationship with anyone who will listen.

    GOD’S NOT DEAD: PREPARE TO GIVE AN ANSWER A. How many of you have ever had to DEFEND your FAITH in COMMENT: Maybe you had a co-worker who challenged your belief in God? Or had a classmate in school who made fun of you because you went to church? Perhaps the one who you have to defend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Setbacks May Prepare Us For Comebacks.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 16, 2023
     | 2,461 views

    WHY? WHY? THE ADVERSITY YOU FACE TODAY COULD BE A COME BACK TO THE SET BACK . Do you think you are the only one that ever failed?

    THIS SETBACK IS PREPARING US FOR A COME BACK! DO YOU THINK YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE THAT FAILED? WHY? WHY? THORNS? BAGGAGE? I HAVE FALLEN AND I CAN’T GET UP. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (SEVERAL PART LESSON) THIS LESSON IS GOING TO WORK ON THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Preparing Ourselves To Receive The Blessings Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 41,917 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT PREPARING OURSELVES TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF GOD AND EXHORTS US TO 1.REFLECT 2.REPENT 3.RELEASE 4.RECOVER 5.REARRANGE 6.RENEW 7.REJOICE

    PREPARING OURSELVES TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF GOD *********************************************************** OUTLINE 1.REFLECT 2.REPENT 3.RELEASE 4.RECOVER 5.REARRANGE 6.RENEW 7.REJOICE THE MESSAGE PREPARING OURSELVES TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    S. I. G. N. S. Of The Times

    Contributed by Mark Ferrante on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,776 views

    What are the SIGNS of the times that will eventually lead us to the End of Time?

    S . I. G. N. S. OF THE TIMES Matt 16: 16:1 Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing Him asked that He would show them a sign from heaven. 2 He answered and said to them, "When it is evening you say, ’It will be fair weather, for the sky is red’; 3 and in the morning, ’It ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Don’t Be A Moron (Like Me) And Miss The Banquet!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2011
     | 4,186 views

    A first-person narrative on the Parable of the Ten Virgins.

    Your pastor thought of giving me a name like Marsha or Morgan but it’s better that you just remember me as “moron” for that is what Jesus called me and that is what I am. Because of my short-sightedness and sloppy preparation I wound up missing a scrumptious wedding banquet. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    In The Upper Room – Preparation & Revelation Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 15, 2020
     | 3,568 views

    In the Upper Room – Preparation & Revelation - Luke chapter 22 verses 1-23 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus said, “Remember me” (vs 19b) (2). Jesus said, “This is my body” (vs 19a). (3). Jesus said, “This is my blood” (vs 20). (4). Jesus said, “Until that day” (vs 18). SERMON BODY: Ill: • In 1866 a man named Alfred who had the rare opportunity to read his own obituary. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Man With Two Wives

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
     | 5,404 views

    Jacob marries Leah & Rachel. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Genesis chapter 29 Ill: • For the romantics among you; • Let me remind you that it in 20 days time it will be St Valentines Day: • A day when traditionally we send a card to our loved ones; • And maybe something extra e.g. a red rose or a romantic meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Christ's Final Week: Preparing To Die

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 155 ratings
     | 16,226 views

    Mary’s anointing the feet of Christ was a true act of worship that was sacrificial, selfless, and significant.

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. CHRIST’S FINAL WEEK: PREPARING TO DIE JOHN 12:1-12 Introduction: In Matthew 20:17 – 19 … Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Room Prepared For Her! (Funeral Message) Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,917 views

    A short funeral message for an Elderly Lady whose life was one of service to the Lord.

    ( ) was a woman whose life reflected her belief and whose work reflected the service of Jesus her saviour. She was a person who did not put great stock on physical things but who trusted in God, who knew the Holy Spirit at work in her life and gave her life in service to God. She knew Jesus as; ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army