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  • Dennis Bliss avatar

    Are You Ready Series

    Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,800 views

    An advent reflection on the the urgency to be prepared for the arrival of the Savior

    The Chapel of Dismas The Repentant Sinner A place where we know that the church of Jesus is an evolving, transforming and liberating clinic for sinners and not a museum for the self righteous AA 5/38-40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Beat The Clock

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Apr 27, 2015
     | 7,501 views

    To convince audience we need to get serious about the second coming of Christ and always be ready.

    “Beat the Clock” Text: Matthew 24:36-44 I. Welcome II. Introduction Many of us older folks remember Bud Collyer hosting the television game show “Beat the Clock.” There have been at least four attempts to revive this show – the latest airing in 2002-2003. Contestants ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Exodus Part 8- " Sing A New Song" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 26, 2016
     | 11,149 views

    Part 8 of our Exodus series

    Exodus “The story of God’s presence” Part 8 “Sing a new song” Imagine a world with no music It would be a pretty boring place Think about going to see a movie Action movies would lose a lot of their effect without the fast paced Excited music that comes with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commit Your Plans Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 14, 2022
     | 5,747 views

    Since things have come from the Lord, men cannot overrule their responsibility in planning, and involving in their daily activities. No one could simply sit at ease and tell himself that God would plan for me and execute everything for me. Commit your plans.

    Theme: Commit your Plans Text: Proverbs 16:1-3   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: We have entered into this new month and this is our second Sunday. We are thinking about the Secrets of Success throughout this month. I began this month touching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Coming Of The Comforter

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 3, 2024
     | 1,030 views

    Jesus is preparing his disciples for his departure.

    The Coming of the Comforter John 16:1-16 1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. 3And these things will they do unto you, because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Examining Ourselves

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,734 views

    How to prepare for partaking in the Lord’s Supper

    In January 2000, leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, invited their favorite son, Billy Graham, to a luncheon in his honor. Billy initially hesitated to accept the invitation because he struggles with Parkinson’s disease. But the Charlotte leaders said, "We don’t expect a major address. Just come ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    One House For All Nations

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 225 views

    Sermon prepared for our All Nations Sunday.

    Title: One House for All Nations Text: Isaiah 56:7 — “My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” 1. God’s Heart Has Always Been for All Nations • From the very beginning, God’s heart was not just for one people but for all people. • When God called Abraham, He said: “Through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Have Asked A Hard Thing

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,908 views

    Elisha wanted to be full of the Spirit. Being filled with God’s Spirit is an easy thing, but also a hard thing.The hard part is for modern Christians to prepare our hearts and to seek Him until we’re filled.

    YOU HAVE ASKED A HARD THING 2 Kgs. 2:7-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Churches have often been better known for their banquets than their spirituality. 2. The pastor of one Church was asked what was required to join his church. He said, “You need to be saved and to have an 8½ X 11 casserole ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard Tow avatar

    You Have Not Passed This Way Before

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 57,160 views

    Are you ready for the new season God has for you? In Joshua 3 an event was about to happen that would change their lives forever. How would they walk through that transition successfully?

    Joshua 3:1-17 6/12/16 Are you ready for a change? Are you ready to take new ground in your life? Today we take our text from Joshua 3. Israel has been wandering in circles for 40 years. Their fathers had come up to the Promise Land and failed to enter in. The opportunity was theirs; but they ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Getting Our Feet Wet

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 20, 2012
     | 8,281 views

    This sermon is about following the Lord into a deeper walk

    GETTING OUR FEET WET REQUIRES SPIRITUAL PREPARATION. Joshua 3:1-17. 1. IN SPIRITUAL PREPARATION WE HAVE TO DECIDE WHAT IS BIGGER OUR OBSTACLES OR OUR VIEW OF GOD. Principle #1. Obstacles show us where we have placed our faith. Principle # 2. Obstacles show us whether we are willing to stay the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Approaching Storm

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,858 views

    This sermon is about preparing for the return of Jesus Christ

    Intro: I, like many of you have viewed hours of television this past week concerning the destruction in New Orleans, Mississippi, and Alabama. They say this is now the worst natural disaster in American history. One question that has been posed is this, with a giant storm barreling down on this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Communion And The Believer In Christ

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,937 views

    This sermon deals with our personal preparation for communion

    COMMUNION AND THE BELIEVER IN CHRIST 1 Cor. 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 25In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beginning Again Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,506 views

    Advent is about preparing for the arrival of Jesus. One couple in the bible was charged with the task of preparing for God’s arrival. But it meant they would begin again.

    Rediscover Christmas Beginning Again Luke 1:5-23 December 2, 2007 This morning we are going to begin our advent series, “Rediscover Christmas!” As we prepare for the arrival of the Messiah of Christ of Jesus, this is a season of preparation. It is the season of getting ready for the coming of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    It's Our Choice

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,697 views

    Looking at the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, we see how costly it is to be focused only on "self" and not be mindful to be preparing our soul for eternity.

    THOMAS HOOKER, THE GREAT PURITAN LEADER AND FOUNDER OF THE COLONY OF CONNETICUT, ONCE WROTE THIS OF HELL: “CONCEIVE THIS MUCH, IF ALL THE DISEASES IN THE WORLD DID SEIZE ON ONE MAN, AND IF ALL THE TORMENT THAT ALL THE TYRANTS OF THE WORLD COULD DEVISE, WERE CAST AGAINST HIM; AND IF ALL THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Crossing Over

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 15, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 36,268 views

    This is a sermon that challenges the hearers to prepare for the New Year.

    “CROSSING OVER” Josh. 3:1-8 INTRO – Here we are, 3 days from the year 2003. Time for new beginnings, new resolutions, new commitments. Folks will start dieting again, exercising again, trying to be disciplined again. I’m reminded of a fellow named Ralph who, after thoroughly enjoying his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist