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  • GARY ELLER avatar

    Arm Yourselves

    Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016
     | 5,407 views

    How we should be armed to fight a "spiritual battle"

    ARM YOURSELVES 1TH 5 VS 1-11 1 But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. 3 For when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes ...read more

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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    New Years - Now Is The Hour!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 4,269 ratings
     | 568,509 views

    When this year is over, will we be looking back with joy, or with regret? Will we be looking at the future with anticipation, or with dread?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, OK (Revised: 2010) I’m sure you’ve noticed that each year almost all the major news magazines put out an issue with special pictorial sections recalling people & events that made news during the previous year. Many magazines also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Apple avatar

    God's Helping Hand Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 12 ratings
     | 7,921 views

    INTIMATE COMMUNICATION WITH THE LORD CENTERING AROUND HIS WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO ANTICIPATING HIS HELPING HAND

    BIG IDEA: INTIMATE COMMUNICATION WITH THE LORD CENTERING AROUND HIS WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO ANTICIPATING HIS HELPING HAND INTRODUCTION: This strophe serves as a doxology to sum up many of the themes of Psalm 119. The tone is one of humble petition rather than arrogant demanding: "Let my ...". As ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Get To Work!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,796 views

    Get to Work! 1) Anticipating Jesus’ return 2) Focusing on your God-given tasks

    How do you stir a sleeping giant? I suppose it depends on who or what that giant is. If the giant is a grizzly bear, the answer is: you don’t. It’s best to let such sleeping giants lie. But what if the giant is the Christian church? The author of a religious article recently commented that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gary Landsberg avatar

    Watch For Jesus Return Series

    Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Nov 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,896 views

    Christians should keep their eyes to the skies, in anticipation of the return of their Bridegroom Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

    LOOK FOR CHRIST’S RETURN INTRODUCTION 1. Brothers and Sisters, we are free in Christ. There is no longer anything in this world that can bind us, that can imprison us, that can overcome us, we have been set free in Jesus Christ. 2. ISA 61:1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Grant MacDonald avatar

    The Last Mountain Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,404 views

    An advent message based on Rev 16. The message: Keep building your anticipation for Christ's return!

    "The Last Mountain" Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the best known theologians of the twentieth century. His book "The Cost of Discipleship" should be on every Christian's bookshelf. As most of you know, in 1943, Bonhoeffer found himself in prison. Eventually he would be executed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Alert Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,353 views

    This ongoing awareness and service, rather than anticipation of a specific future event, is the essence of spiritual alertness.

    In the pages of today's gospel, Jesus takes on the role of a sage advisor, instilling wisdom and motivation in his followers as he contemplates an imminent departure of uncertain duration. His counsel revolves around the imperative of spiritual vigilance—an awakening from the slumber of routine ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Frustration’s Shrapnel And Friendship’s Blessings Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2019
     | 3,320 views

    Wise people anticipate and adjust to the foolishness around them and seek out constructive, spiritual relationships

    Frustration’s Shrapnel and Friendship’s Blessings (Proverbs 27:14-17) 1. Life can be frustrating. 2.A boy asks his father to explain the differences among irritation, aggravation, and frustration. Dad picks up the phone and dials a number at random. When the phone is answered he asks, "Can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons From Humpty Dumpty

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,249 views

    If some area of your life is falling apart, and you need help, you why waste time and energy calling on the king’s horses and the king’s men? Think first–of the King call on the ultimate help and power – call on God. God will put you back together again

    SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES Bridgewater United Methodist Church Lessons from Humpty Dumpty Pastor Don Hawks 1 Peter 2:1-5, 21-25 This suffering is all part of what God has called you to. Christ, who suffered for you, is your example. Follow in his steps. (v. 21) "Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Getting Ready For The Big Day Pt 3 The Arrival Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 20, 2009
     | 2,907 views

    What will you do if you don’t get what you want on the Big Day you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    One thing that can’t be avoided when getting ready for the Big Day is, the Big Day will come, but will we be ready for its arrival? When Jesus arrived on this earth it seemed few were ready. No welcome party, no diplomats, no hotel, no bed. It seemed nothing and no one was ready for the arrival of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    Don’t Let The Stones Cry Out: Celebrating Christ’s Kingship”

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Apr 13, 2025
     | 376 views

    This passage recounts the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem—an event filled with fervor, joy, and profound significance. As we examine these verses, we’ll explore the themes of recognition, worship, and our own responses to Jesus as King.

    ntroduction Good morning,my dear friends and family in Christ. Today, we gather to reflect on a pivotal moment in the Gospel of Luke, specifically Luke 19:28-40. This passage recounts the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem—an event filled with fervor, joy, and profound significance. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tony Searles avatar

    Keeping The Dream Alive

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 230 ratings
     | 29,664 views

    Hope for continuing on in the faith, and in what God has planned for your life!

    Keeping The Dream Alive! “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 Calvin Coolidge once said… Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Grant Bennington avatar

    A Wedding Service

    Contributed by Grant Bennington on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 287 ratings
     | 48,714 views

    A simple, personal wedding Service based on marriage being a lifelong process of getting to know each other.

    The Covenant of Marriage GATHERING Processional: Greeting: The miracle of love is like the miracle of the flower; it thrives upon the sunshine of a smile...it entwines itself around the heart. Its roots are secured in the memories of yesterday and its petals breathe the promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    "How Many Times Do I Have To Tell You?"

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,338 views

    This is a sermon based on the call narrative of Samuel. It motivates us into our own call... especially in times of a spiritual droubt.

    1 Samuel 3:1-20 The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions. 2 One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. 3 The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ray Swift avatar

    Making Room For Christ At Christmas

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,377 views

    Instead of trusting in a stimulus package or a health care reform system that only creates false hope, believers can prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the hope of the world.

    FBMB November 29, 2009 Sunday Morning Making Room for Christ at Christmas Luke 2: 36-38 Intro.: I have a big announcement to make this morning. No it’s not about someone being pregnant, it’s not about a sports team going to a bowl game, it’s not a new stimulus package, it’s not about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist