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  • John Hamby avatar

    Are You Ready? Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 170 ratings
     | 29,378 views

    In Luke’s gospel (12:35) we find the first extended teaching on the Second Coming of Jesus and here he warns his followers to be ready. In these verses we are given three distinct characteristics of a “good waiter.”

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 34 Are You Ready? Luke 12:35-44 We have all seen and laughed at the Ameritrades commercial that shows the lazy husband reclining on the coach as his wife tells him to do one thing that day – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Sarver avatar

    Ready Or Not Here I Come! Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,075 views

    An Expository Sermon on Luke 12:35-48 concerning being prepared for Jesus return. Message #61 from Luke series.

    Luke Series #61 “Ready Or Not - Here I Come” April 7, 2002 Introduction: Welcome to New life in Christ. Each week I bring you a message from a verse-by-verse teaching we are currently doing in the Gospel of Luke. I teach verse-by-verse because I believe that we need to hear everything that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    A Touch Brings New Life

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,839 views

    This sermon lays the vision for the first Sunday of a brand new church.

    A Touch Brings New Life Psalm 139:1-6 Hebrews 10:19-25 Luke 12:40- 48 Look at your hands for a moment. God has placed within those hands the power for you to bring new life into the lives of others through a simple touch. A touch on the shoulder of one who’s discouraged, brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Knight avatar

    Mine, Mine, Mine!

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,299 views

    Wealth is a gift of God that should be invested for the Kingdom.

    Luke 12:13-34, 41-48 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? " 15 Then he said, " Beware! Don’t be greedy for what you don’t have. Real ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Growing Shallow Roots Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006
     | 4,275 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

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Proper Care & Feeding Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006
     | 3,536 views

    The proper growth medium and conditions that help Christians grow. Also, how to spot a bad leader.

    Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? 43 Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. 44 Truly, I say to you, he will set him over ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What Does It Take To Be Ready? Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,613 views

    We need to be watchful and ready for Christ’s return

    “What does it take to be ready? - Luke 12:35-59” Gladstone Baptist Church - 21/1/07 am It is embarrassing when we are caught off guard by our bosses. Do you remember that TV commercial that was airing a couple of years ago about 2 young guys who were playing a computer game across their work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Drew Mills avatar

    Always Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,532 views

    Be ready for his return!

    Theme: Book of Luke Purpose: to live on purpose, be watchful and ready for his return • A teacher asked the children in her Sunday school class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get into Heaven?" "NO!" The children all answered. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Be In Readiness

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,784 views

    Whether we live to see the second coming of the Lord or are called home to Him at the end of our lives, we do not know the day or the hour of His return and we need to live in readiness, looking toward the appearing of the Lord.

    Introduction First month of 2008 almost over- 1/12th of year gone. Prophetically- across differing streams of ministry- there is a serious about the season in which we live Local pastors- sense that God is beginning to move in a special way- dream Pastor Merton Clark had. Important- understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Travis Markes avatar

    His Return Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,832 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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    Which Servant Are You?

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,919 views

    To determine if you are committed or not.

    WHICH SERVANT WILL YOU BE? Luke 12:41-48 Peter in this text is asking the Lord, of who He was referring to in this text. He was referring to the previous parable in this chapter. But Peter and the others were not getting what Jesus was saying. If we would actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    How Good Stewards Manage Money Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,592 views

    In this sermon today I want you to notice six principles of wise money management.

    Scripture D. James Kennedy, pastor of the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, tells a story of a man who came to Peter Marshall, former chaplain of the Unites States Senate, with a concern about tithing. He said: “I have a problem. I have been tithing for some time. It wasn’t too bad when I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Heart Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,408 views

    Jesus reminded the disciples that the very thing that they should be doing when He comes back is serving. He wants to find servants who have given their hearts to live out God’s purpose and to serve the needs of others.

    A Servant’s Heart Luke 12:35-44, 48b What a great church huh? Too often that’s the attitude we’ve been conditioned with in our lives. It’s the way we approach restaurants we eat at, stores where we shop, the services we pay for and sometimes it even impacts the expectations we bring to church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    The Watchful Servants

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018
     | 12,680 views

    You need the real meat that is the Holy word of God so you can discern the times and see how near the Masters coming is. You are not to fall into idleness or be defeated by being beaten down by this world of distraction. WATCH!

    The Parable of the Watchful Servants Luke 12:35-48 Message: God’s plan to redeem the world to Himself involved the birth, life, death and resurrection of His son Jesus Christ. Jesus remains the key figure in God’s plan but many have dismissed Jesus imminent return and have allowed their hearts ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    O Come All Ye Faithful Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 17, 2017
     | 10,016 views

    Who are the faithful? What does it mean to be faithful? Looking at the Biblical message of this great Christmas hymn.

    The songs of the Christmas season comprise some of the finest music known to man, and this hymn is certainly one of our universal favorites. It was used in Catholic churches before it became known to Protestants. Today it is sung by church groups around the world since it has been translated from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist