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  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Advent 2: Preparation Series

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,643 views

    2nd in series on Advent Wreath - Sermon focuses on ’preperation’. Prophecy of OT fulfilled in Jesus.

    Advent 2: Preparation Luke 1:26-38 Today, we celebrate the 2nd week in the Advent season. We continue with our sermon series on the Advent wreath. Last week, we talked about the first candle and its’ representation of Hope. This week, we will look at the 2nd candle which ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Are You Prepared For Christmas?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,095 views

    Are you going to allow Christmas to be overwhelming and lose the true meaning? only you can be prepared for Christ-mas!

    Are you prepared for Christmas? Like I said before, today marks the beginning of the Advent season. Advent is the 4 weeks before Christmas. It is for us marked by lighting of the 4 Advent candles and the Christ candle that is lit on Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Prepare The Way Of The Lord

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,899 views

    The way in which we prepare demonstrates the importance of the One who comes

    While attending a convention in Indianapolis on mass evangelism, D.L. Moody asked his song leader Ira Sankey to meet him at 6 o'clock one evening at a certain street corner. When Sankey arrived, Mr. Moody asked him to stand on a box and sing. Once a crowd had gathered, Moody spoke briefly and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Prepared - Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 12, 2022
     | 1,434 views

    Ed was 96 years old when he passed. He spent most of his life as a faithful Christian preparing for eternity.

    John 13:33-36 33 Little children, I shall be with you a little while longer. You will seek Me; and as I said to the Jews, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come,’ so now I say to you. 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prepare, Practice, Play

    Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,349 views

    Christians are to be DOERS of the Word.

    Prepare, Practice, Play, James 1:19-27 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, July 13, 2003 Introduction At a sporting event, you can see that the fans participate in the sport in their own unique ways: The Casual Spectator -- watches the game for some entertainment The Tailgater -- The more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Prepare For The Powerful One

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,777 views

    how John prepared the people for Christ and how we also do

    December 8, 2002 Mark 1:1-8 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”- “a voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Preparing For Spiritual Breakthrough

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,928 views

    In these verses, there are at least three indicators of how believers prepared for and displayed openness to the Holy Spirit acting powerfully through their lives and through the church.

    Preparing for Spiritual Breakthrough Acts 1:13ff It is the model church. Members of the church are involved in daily sharing their faith, so that friends, family and associates were making regular decisions for Christ. On two occasions the church has had a crowd of thousands making a first time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Preparing For Your Future Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,075 views

    Our preparation for the future must be based on God’s loving presence and the good plan He has for our lives.

    Preparing for Your Future Acts 21:1-15 Intro: We live in a world where the future seems less and less certain with each crisis and tragedy that happens. We have people all around us reminding us of the things that could go wrong. Gas prices could soar even higher. The economy could collapse. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Are You Prepared For Change

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,663 views

    This message focuses on how we should prepare ourselves for change. Based on Solomon's wisdom of the ant.

    Are You Prepared For Change? Scriptures: Isaiah 6:8; Proverbs 6:6-11; 30:24-25 Introduction I was reflecting on the song “A Change Is Gonna Come” by the late Sam Cooke. This past December marked the fiftieth anniversary of his death under mysterious circumstances. Before his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    The Logos Prepared The Way Series

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,483 views

    Jesus was with God at creation. He was there as a word. At Christmas we celebrate the incarnation of that word. His communication creates a reality and gives us hope for a better future.

    Advent is a time of preparation. We are preparing for the celebration of the birth of the baby Jesus. At the same, we also wait for the Second Coming, waiting for the consummation of God and God’s creation. We are waiting and we are preparing. As we prepare we must enter into dialogue. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Lent: A Ritual Or Preparation

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,915 views

    Evangelical Congregations do not observe the practice of fasting during Lent. But is there meaning beyond the ritualistic nature of the Lent season? How are you preparing to meet the resurrected Lord of the Easter?

    Lent: A Ritual or Preparation? We are part of an evangelical congregation and hence many of us do not observe the Lenten season as done in the mainline churches. But many of you who have grown up , or are used to the ways of the mainline churches will certainly remember the Lenten season. Those of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Prepare The Way Of The Lord

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,346 views

    While examining the word that came to John "Prepare the way of the Lord" this sermon discusses the life-giving influence that occurs when God sends His word and discusses what it means to prepare the way of the Lord.

    Prepare the Way of the Lord Luke 3:1-18[1] 1-2-05 The action in our text this morning begins with a powerful Hebrew statement. Luke 3:2 “...the word of the Lord came to John...” When God wants to strike a holy match and set His people on fire, that is the match He uses—“the word of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Randy Shepard avatar

    Preparing For The Holy Day

    Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jan 5, 2019
     | 5,701 views

    Advent is a time a preparation. A time to prepare to celebrate the birth of our savior, and to prepare our hearts and minds for the second coming of Christ

    Christmas is 16 days away. Does your pulse go up when you hear that? You have 16 days to buy your gifts, wrap them, finish decorating, plan and shop for a meal, finalize any travel plans, and or clean your house before your company arrives. Christmas will be here before you know it, and almost ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Preparation For Explosion I Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,020 views

    An exposition of Acts 1:1-5, detailing the preparations that Christ and the Spirit were making for the genesis of the church

    Text: Acts 1:1-5, Title: Prep for Explosion I, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/07, AM A. Opening illustration: When we were building our house in Maine it was in a new development, so there was a lot of things that had to get done before we could begin putting up walls and windows. B. Background to passage: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    A Time Of Heart Preparation

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,013 views

    The first Sunday of Advent. It is time to prepare our hearts and be ready for the coming of Jesus, who comes to us in spite of our sins and in spite of the messiness of human existence.

    A Time of Heart Preparation I Corinthians 1:3-9 November 27, 2005 First Sunday of Advent For those of us who live in this northern latitude, this is an interesting, and sometimes confusing time of year. Today, we find ourselves on the first Sunday of Advent; the beginning of a new year, if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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