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  • Jack Warford avatar

    What A Difference A Day Makes!

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 3,985 views

    Our status will change many times over the years; one day it will be this and the next day it will be that; are we prepared for the final change?

    What a difference a day makes! Our status will change many times over the years; one day it will be this and the next it will be that; are we prepared for the final change? We know what some of those changes will be: Going to school-Graduation, Single-Married, Husband/Wife-Father/Mother, No ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Up Against Jericho

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,644 views

    When you face your Jericho, remember Who is in charge, maintain your relationship with Him, be prepared for surprises, and be strong and courageous.

    Up Against Jericho Josh. 5:13-15 INTRO.: This story is the beginning of Joshua’s leadership of Israel. You remember meeting Joshua in the 13th chapter of Numbers when he was among the 12 spies sent into the Promised Land and one of only two who came back with a positive report. He was Moses’ aide ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Day And Hour Unknown

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,664 views

    This sermon illustrates the unexpected nature of Christ’s return, along with the urgency of making proper preparations for it. The style is that of story-telling.

    (Note: In this sermon, your goal is to describe this community in a believable, relateable way. You can change the names around to make sure you don’t step make anyone think you’re referring to them. I tried to take several of the attitudes Jesus taught against, then create characters based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Following Jesus Into The Wilderness

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,211 views

    Lent is one of the earliest observances of the church. Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness is a model for spiritual preparation for future effectiveness and fruitfulness in ministry.

    Psalm 25, Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-13 For most of the past 500 years, there was an almost infallible way to tell Catholics from Protestants: the Catholics were the ones who had a cross-shaped smudge of ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday. But, those times are changing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Return Of Jesus

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,664 views

    Jesus will return, He will raise His people from the dead, and we need to live such lives as will prepare us for His arrival.

    The Return of Jesus I Thess. 4:13-18 INTRO.: Before Jesus ascended to Heaven, He promised to return. After He left, the promise was repeated. Acts 1:1-11. Later, there arose confusion about this basic gospel teaching. There were those who feared it would never happen. Others believed He would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Cleverly Invented Stories

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,213 views

    This clear sermon outline can help you prepare a fine apologetically fit message on the resurection of Jesus Christ and the claims of the Gospel.

    No Cleverly Invented Stories II Peter 1:16-21 (Resurrection Sunday: April 4, 1999) Pastor Eric J. Hanson The Gospel of Jesus Christ rests upon a firm foundation of eyewitness accounts of His resurrection and ascension. There are no cleverly invented stories either. These witnesses paid a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Valley Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 24,136 views

    Jehoshaphat and Judah should not have won this battle... under ordinary circumstances. How did they prepare to be used by God in this momentous confrontation?

    OPEN: (We played Don Francisco’s Song "Jehoshaphat" after reading the text... it’s worth buying his CD just for personal enjoyment) One of the oldest books on warfare was written by Sun Tzu. It’s called the Art Of War and in its 13 chapters, Sun Tzu laid down some basic principles of how to wage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons On Asking Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,984 views

    Nehemiah did four things right in preparing to lead Judah to rebuild. What can our church learn from him?

    Lessons on Asking Nehemiah 2:1-9 In the second chapter of Nehemiah, we have a great lesson for our church today. Setting: Nehemiah, a Jew, has risen to the important job of cupbearer to the King. As we studied last week, God has been working for four months to prepare him to be a leader. He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,680 views

    A look at the lifestyle a Christian should have and how the church has such a tremendous role to prepare us for the world and it’s ways.

    ILLUSTRATION: JUDGE NOT . . . A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first potential juror to the stand in a trial -- a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Williams, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Bryant. I’ve known you since ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • ADEOLU AKIN-ABRAHAM avatar

    Shutting The Gates Of Hell.

    Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 22 ratings
     | 22,264 views

    The sermon is prepared with the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to open the eyes of the blind Christians. It is a deliverance message that is relevant for all situations and valid for life.

    A family of five was desperately in search of a house to buy in a new location following the transfer of the head of the family. It was very difficult for them to find a suitable house at a reasonable price. All the houses they preferred were very expensive. However, they continued to search and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Whats Next ?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,019 views

    Jehovah God has a great plain, He has carried out many great things in preparation for the rapture of His Saints.

    ISAIAH 54:1 IN THIS CHAPTER WE SEE the joyful announcement of Yahweh’s salvation and the invitation for all to participate in it. Joy and invitation are the result of the atoning work of the SERVANT, what HE accomplished back in chapter 53:, where we have the suffering & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Supper Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 22, 2012
     | 6,074 views

    Jesus will take the occasion of this significant meal to demonstrate how God has prepared his body for the sacrifice he will soon make.

    Introduction We come to another meal, this one in which Jesus participates in the planning. It is the Passover meal. Mary took the occasion of the previous meal to honor her Lord, and, as Jesus interpreted her act, to prepare his body for burial. Now he will take the occasion of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Second Coming Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,703 views

    The second coming of Christ is the great expectation of the church. We Christians are meant to live expectantly as we prepare for the Second Coming of Christ

    The Second Coming Revelation 21:1-5 Do you remember the days when you were young and spoke before you thought it through? I was in my fourth year of ministry and my first Sunday in a new church. I walked into the Fellowship Hall where one of the Sunday School classes met. I greeted the Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Bohrer avatar

    The Gates Of Hell No Longer Have A Hold On You!

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Apr 8, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,470 views

    An Easter Message that takes a different slant on Christ preparation of the disciples. It calls us to boldly embrace and share the power of His resurrection.

    The gates of hell no longer have a hold on you! Matthew 16:13-19 Easter Sunday 2015 Dr. Jim Bohrer Gates are all around us. Some gates protect a garden, a yard, perhaps a store. Some gates have beware of dog. Those gates keep you out and hopefully keep the dog inside. And some gates keep you in. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sajeev Painunkal, SJ avatar

    End Times

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Nov 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,343 views

    Jesus talks about the end of the world. But the focus is not on fear and trembling; but on faith and trust in him, and preparing for it through right living now.

    End times I was ordained on a November day six years ago. The ordination was at my home parish, and prior to that I was still finishing my study of Theology in another city in India. Of course the ordination was a huge celebration, and needed a lot of preparation. Since I was away, most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic