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  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    Spiritual Inventory

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
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     | 6,074 views

    Have you done a Spiritual Inventory of your life lately?

    Spiritual Inventory Sunday October 15, 2000 Luke 12:13-40 13 Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.” 14 Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” Our Lord absolutely refused to sit in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Just A Lookin' For A Home

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
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    This sermon is about living on the ready, prepared for the return of Christ Jesus.

    Just A Lookin For A Home / Luke 12: 22-40 Intro: Give each person present three small slips of paper. Instruct them that they are being evacuated from their home and can only take 3 items that they can carry all at the same time. Write one of these items on each slip of paper, fold in half and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Are You Ready?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
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    Jesus clearly exhorted His disciples to be ready for His coming. Are you ready? Really?

    Alistair Begg recalls a news story he heard while living in England about a Liverpool couple who had their car stolen from in front of their home one night. Several days later they woke in the morning to find their car, cleaned, full of gas and sitting back in front of the house. There was a note ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Living A Life Of Faithfulness

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 30, 2005
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    1. Christ’s delay should cause watchfulness, not forgetfulness. 2. Faithfulness is measured in terms of relationships.

    “[Jesus said,] ‘You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.’ Peter asked, ‘Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?’ The Lord answered, ‘Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You Ready Series

    Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,351 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

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Big Game Of Eternal Life

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    To win the big game of eternal life will need to have right priorities, preparation, prayer and perseverance.

    The Big Game of life? Thesis: To win the big game of eternal life will need to have right priorities, preparation, prayer and perseverance. Video Clip from Illustrate: Clip on David Carr NFL quarterback for Houston Texans. David Carr was the first pick in the 2002 draft. He immediately became the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anticipation

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 12, 2005
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    Jesus tells the parable of the servants watching for the masters return.

    MUB 3-13-05 LUKE 12;35-40 35"Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, 36like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. 37It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Alert For Jesus' Return

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 9, 2006
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    Pentecost 12(C) - Be alert for Jesus’ return without any fear and by always being prepared.

    BE ALERT FOR JESUS’ RETURN August 27, 2006 - PENTECOST 12 - Luke 12:32-40 * * * * * * * * Fellow Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: We are a nation that is watchful. Consider the events of one day last week. During one day 7 different flights were re-routed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Growing Shallow Roots Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006
     | 4,264 views

    How attached are you to this world and how much do you worry about being provided for here? How attached are you to heaven? What happens when God doesn’t answer your prayers?

    Moving is an all-encompassing experience. It’s been some years since I’ve had to move my family, but I remember it well. Especially if you are moving yourself it really causes you to examine all the stuff you’ve accumulated over the years and get rid of a lot of junk. As the day of the move nears ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    We’re Waiting For God

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008
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     | 5,860 views

    keep the faith and continue to trust God because the scoffers are a sure sign of His coming.

    WE’RE Waiting for God Luke 12:35- 40 There have always been people who don’t believe the bible, or any thing to do with God, there’s always been scoffers and people who belittle and make light of believers in Jesus Christ, and there will be people like that when we the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Return Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,802 views

    Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

    “Eight Unique Characteristics of Jesus” “His Return” Luke 12:35-48 There’s a story about a lady who married a banker. He died and left her some money. She was looking for a little fun, so she married an actor, but he died a few years later. Then, she met a preacher and married him. She commented ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,212 views

    A sermon on being ready to come face to face with God.

    This summer I have performed two weddings, and a constant theme that ran through both for preparation was time. The closer the date became the more the couple, especially the brides, realized they had so much to do and little time to get it done. In the end both weddings went off without too ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thanksgiving: Much Obliged!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 18, 2012
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    I am convinced that we have been given far more than most of the people of the world, & therefore in God’s sight we are "much obliged." God has given much to us & therefore He expects much from us.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Please turn to the 12th chapter of the Gospel of Luke. Our text for this morning is found in this chapter & we will be looking at several parts of it before we’re finished. I really do love ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Ready For Christ’s Return

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 1, 2013
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    There are some who are eagerly waiting for Christ's return, In fact some don't want Him to return now and desire to continue doing what they are and then there are those who believe this is just a hoax and don't believe that He will ever return. Which one

    Opening illustration: A teacher tells her young students, “Class, I’m going down the hall for a few minutes. I don’t expect to be away long. I’m sure there won’t be any trouble. I trust you to work on your assignments while I’m gone.” Fifteen minutes pass, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jun 9, 2013
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     | 15,296 views

    Are you ready for the Second Coming of Christ?

    ARE YOU READY? Luke 12:39-40 Introduction Good morning church! I am glad to be here with you all this morning and thankful to God for this great opportunity of sharing His word. Let us begin our time with the word of prayer: Pray Illustration I would like to begin our time together with a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational