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  • Consider Christmas

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 11, 2020
     | 2,668 views

    Some of you grumble about the holidays and you gripe about how people begin preparing for Christmas earlier each year. You fuss about all the activities and the expense this season brings into your lives

    CONSIDER CHRISTMAS With Pastor~Timothy G. Porter The Bridge Church Upstate John 1:1-5 Introduction: So, here we are. We are at the beginning of a very special time of the year. The season that began this past Thursday (Thanksgiving) and runs through New Years has come to be known ...read more

  • Preparing The Heart Series

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,300 views

    What it is to Prepare for the Incarnation and return of Christ

    Last week, we took a look at that which we are preparing for. I mentioned the obvious – that we look back as we prepare once again to celebrate the birth of the messiah, of Emmanuel, God with us – come to save us from our sin and death. We look all around and we see the world preparing to ...read more

  • Preparing For A King Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 19, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,420 views

    Why is the birth of Jesus significant and what does it mean to us today. Is there a connection between the world and world events during his first coming and his imminent return?

    Grace Community Church Winchester VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this sermon on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/LiIFk7xq1pM Introduction In our journey through Luke, we finally come to the birth of Christ. Just in time for the celebration of Christmas. In typical Lukean style, he packs volumes of ...read more

  • Prepared And Ready Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 30, 2022
     | 1,248 views

    John the Baptist laid out a specific message that gives us the mission to bring confession and repentance into our life to keep us prepared and ready for the return of Jesus.

    TRUE REPENTANCE HATES THE SIN, AND NOT MERELY THE PENALTY; AND IT HATES THE SIN MOST OF ALL BECAUSE IT HAS DISCOVERED AND HAS FELT GOD'S REDEEMING LOVE. I THINK BILLY GRAHAM MADE AN INTERESTING COMMENTARY ABOUT SINFULNESS AND HOW SUCH SINFULNESS HAS BEEN LIKE A DISEASE RUNNING RAMPANT IN OUR ...read more

  • Preparing The Way

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,417 views

    Introductory Considerations 1.

    Introductory Considerations 1. A Dutch theologian, Johannes Halkendijk, tells this story that took place World War 2. During the Nazi occupation of Holland, the Nazis planned to deport Jewish children to concentration camps. A Dutch resistant group had been formed and one arm of this resistance ...read more

  • Preparation Principle

    Contributed by Brian Eatock on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,027 views

    God has prepared us for a ministry. Why do we think God has prepared us our entire life to fail? Won’t He be with us along the journey?

    Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a picture of a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor became so exasperated that he went to the artist’s home to demand an explanation. But ...read more

  • Preparing The Soil

    Contributed by John Vella on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,268 views

    As with all relationships we have to prepare ourselves for a deeper union with Jesus.

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 1, No. 2 Second Sunday of Advent - Year A Decxember 9, 2001 Readings: * Isaiah 11:1-10 * Romans 15:4-9 * Mt. 3:1-12 Preparing the Soil Removing Obstacles Creating something new often requires that we first remove any obstacles to that new creation. For ...read more

  • Prepare The Way

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,641 views

    We are prepared for Christ’s coming through faith, so let us stay in the Word to keep that faith.

    Imagine this: the President of the United States, Bill Clinton, has decided to visit the great city of Anchorage, Alaska. But the day before he is scheduled to arrive, a big snow storm hits. What does the city of Anchorage do to prepare for his visit? Well, for one, you’d probably see snow ...read more

  • Be Prepared - Watchful Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,396 views

    The hope and anticipation of Jesus’ return motivates us to be watchful and to live each day of our lives as a faithful servant of God.

    Matthew 24:36-44 “Be Prepared—Watchful” INTRODUCTION Jesus is coming again! Not only is this the subject of the gospel text for today, it is also the great hope of the Christian Church. We as Christians hope and we anticipate Jesus’ return with an eager longing. Anticipation can be life ...read more

  • Anticipation And Preparation

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,934 views

    Today, we can base our present hope of salvation on the fact that we need a Savior, God provides testimony for the Savior we need, and He has provided Christ as our Savior.

    1. The first principle concerning our present hope of salvation is the problem of man (2:17) 2. The second principle concerning our present hope of salvation is the preparation by the messenger (3:1a) 3. The third principle concerning our present hope of salvation is the promise of the Master ...read more

  • A Time For Preparation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Evans on Nov 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,009 views

    So many people think of salvation simply as a preparation for death and what comes after the death of the physical body. Salvation has much to do with one's preparedness to live life in its present context.

    A Time For Preparation Pastor Steve Evans December 2, 2018 Faith Assembly Preparation is underway! • We are officially in the countdown to Christmas • It’s hard to avoid all of the clichés about not knowing where the time has gone and the fact that this year is nearly over. • I for one cannot ...read more

  • Preparing For The Unexpected

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,366 views

    God wants to do the impossible with you. How can you prepare yourself to be part of His plan? How can you prepare yourself for life’s unexpected moments?

    Preparing for the Unexpected Luke 1:26-38 Hook: What things do each year to prepare for Christmas? Each holiday season, we spend a great deal of time preparing for the expected. Trees, presents, pix with Santa, etc. Mary didn’t have that luxury. Imagine you were Mary... Unexpected pregnancy, ...read more

  • We Prepare Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2009
     | 4,357 views

    We prepare for Christ’s coming by our daily repentance, and by calling the world to a life of repentance and forgiveness

    Luke 3:1-6 “We Prepare” INTRODUCTION Most of us know how to prepare for Christmas. We have our shopping lists, and “honey do” lists of when the tree needs to be put up, and the house decorated. It might be stressful, but we will get it done. We also know how to prepare for birthday and ...read more

  • What Is The Real Meaning Of Christmas - Unwrapping Christmas Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 40,806 views

    Do we go through all the decorating, & buying presents, & preparing elaborate meals, but somehow forget whose birthday it really is? What does Christmas mean to you?

    What is the real meaning of Christmas? - Unwrapping Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Date: 6 December 2009 Purpose: Do we go through all the decorating, & buying presents, & preparing elaborate ...read more

  • Prepare The Way Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,235 views

    Our Ministry continues that which Isaiah Prophecies.

    Concordia Lutheran Church The Third Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2009 Prepare the Way… Matthew 11:2-10 May the gifts of love and mercy be yours, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Why go see John? We are in the midst of the world’s mad rush towards Christmas. In the midst of ...read more

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