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  • William Baeta avatar

    You Too Must Stand Ready Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 30, 2019
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    “Therefore, you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect”. (Luke 12:40)

    Introduction: Procrastination is a major problem in the world today. It is always putting off what needs to be done or hoping to do tomorrow what should have been done yesterday. Procrastination is waiting for the deadline and not taking advantage of the time before the deadline forgetting that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Ready? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 13, 2019
     | 6,873 views

    Are You Ready? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019

    Are You Ready? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019 Series #37 Text – Luke 12:32-48 Intro We are continuing in our extended encounter with Jesus through the Gospel of Luke. Luke refers to one of the Gospel accounts… formed by firsthand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Watchful Servants

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 25, 2019
     | 3,829 views

    The mood of fear is evoked in each of the three punishments

    The mood of fear is evoked in each of the three punishments according to Jewish biblical-era legislation (called halakhic legislation). Reading and hearing Scripture is "imaging the real" in all of its "moods”—and letting the tone of the text bring one to the truth of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Serving Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 4, 2019
     | 6,028 views

    What good thing ought the church to be known for, but sometimes neglects? Let’s learn something that is a high priority for God, in Luke 12:32-48.

    What good thing ought the church to be known for, but sometimes neglects? Let’s learn something that is a high priority for God, in Luke 12:32-48. Part 1 Luke 12:32 “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. Jesus said to his disciples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Vii) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 15, 2021
     | 3,320 views

    Message explores the scriptural strength/weakness of the POSTTRIBULATION Rapture position. That is compared with the Pretribulation and Midtribulation positions.

    This is the seventh message exploring Scripture for an answer to one question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period. It is not an easy question to answer because there is no place in the Bible where we are specifically told when the rapture of the church will occur. We are certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    The Son Of Man Is Coming

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 7, 2018
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    Are we ready to open the door for Jesus upon His return? Let’s look at the parable of the waiting servants in Luke 12:35-48. A Year D Sermon.

    Are we ready to open the door for Jesus upon His return? Let’s look at the parable of the waiting servants in Luke 12:35-48. Ready Luke 12:35 “Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps lit.” As a household servant would have had the lamps lit for the owner’s return, so do many of us leave an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020
     | 8,374 views

    Being prepared for the coming of Christ

    LUKE 12:39-40 “ARE YOU READY? A) The word that I want to emphasize in this message is the word “ready.” * And the question that I want to ask you is this, “ARE YOU READY?” B) To be ready is to be available, and this is the attitude which we as Christians should adopt. * We should be ready ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready To Meet Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019
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     | 20,711 views

    The Time is Now

    ARE YOU READY FOR JESUS? LUKE 12:40 1. INTRODUCTION. ISN’T IT AMAZING HOW MUCH TIME WE SPEND GETTING READY FOR VARIOUS AFFAIRS, BUT SPEND SO LITTLE TIME GETTING READY FOR JESUS? PEOPLE WILL SPEND WHAT SEEMS LIKE COUNTLESS HOURS PREPARING FOR DATES, VACATIONS, HOLIDAYS, AND EVEN WORK. AND IF THESE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tne Parable Of The Watchful Servants Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 17, 2019
     | 9,206 views

    What is it to be ready for His return

    Parable of the watchful servants Be Ready for His Return Luke 12:35-48 In the New Testament , a phrase is used frequently with regard to the Day of the Lord or the return of Jesus Christ. Though it may vary slightly from verse to verse, numerous instructions are given to "watch, because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Parable Of The Serving Master.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 13, 2023
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     | 1,419 views

    Be prepared for the return of Jesus at an unexpected time.

    PARABLE OF THE SERVING MASTER. Luke 12:32-40. Jesus reminds His “little flock” that “it is the Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32). The imperative of Luke 12:33, rightly understood, becomes a marker of where our heart lies (Luke 12:34). We must hold the things of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    While You Wait

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 4, 2023
     | 1,949 views

    In these three stories about what to do until while waiting for him to come back, Jesus encourages the faithful and warns the faithless.

    If you’ve been following along this series in your Bible at home, you’ll know that we finished the series on the Sermon on the Mount last week. At that point, I returned to the Gospel passage from the revised common lectionary, which gives four readings for each Sunday and festival in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "church Awaken To Your Divine Purpose!"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 7, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,048 views

    The phrase "Awaken Church to Your Purpose!" is a compelling call to action that confidently urges the church—believers united—to recognize, embrace, and actively engage in its divine mission to reach out and bring hope to those who are lost.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 25:1-5) (1) "Then the kingdom of heaven, shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom." (2) " Now five of them were wise, and five were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Jesus And His Teachings Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 22, 2022
     | 2,050 views

    The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible!

    Video transition: The Bible Connection (skit guys) The Bible and Jesus Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    9th Sunday After Pentecost. August 10th, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 1, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,398 views

    Year C, Proper 14.

    Isaiah 1:1, Isaiah 1:10-20, Psalm 50:1-8, Psalm 50:22-23, Genesis 15:1-6, Psalm 33:12-22, Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-16, Luke 12:32-40 A). A REASONABLE OFFER. Isaiah 1:1, Isaiah 1:10-20. The opening of this wonderful Book of Isaiah introduces us to a Ministry which, on a conservative ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Fear To Faith

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 8, 2022
     | 2,444 views

    A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 19

    August 7, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 15:1-6; Luke 12:32-40 From Fear to Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Two explorers were on a jungle safari when suddenly a ferocious lion jumped in front of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran