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  • Paul Shafit avatar

    What Are You In Charge Of?

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,701 views

    Are we faithful stewards of all God has entrusted to our care?

    What Are You In Charge Of? (Luke 12:34-40) What is the sum total of everything you’ve amassed in your life? You have a car and nice clothing. You have aquired some jewelry. Maybe you have a home of your own and maybe you’re feeling pretty secure in your ability to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ready Or Not Here I Come! Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,971 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

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    Countdown To The Conclusion

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 16, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,650 views

    This message deals with the fact of Christ’s soon return and the happenings in our world that point to that fact.

    COUNTDOWN TO THE CONCLUSION TEXT: Luke 12: 36-40 INTRO: Rockets at Cape Canaveral are not the only things that are on a countdown. The world, and life as we know it, are on God’s timetable, and the countdown has already begun. Since time began, the moments have been ticking away, rushing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Foster avatar

    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by John Foster on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 11,569 views

    So many people in Church (and life) have talents and skills that they are wasting. This sermon encourages people to used their God given gifts for His glory and suggests that their life will be more fruitful if they do so.

    As I start my sermon this morning I want to ask if anyone here today likes to receive presents. Does anyone have with them today a present that they received from someone? [ask around room and get people to tell about the special present and who gave them] There’s something special about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    A Touch Brings New Life

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,137 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

  • Norm Story avatar

    Be Ready - Persevere

    Contributed by Norm Story on May 18, 2001
    based on 215 ratings
     | 25,983 views

    The challenge of faithfully living prepared and ready

    "Be Ready – Persevere for the Long Journey" Psalm 78:1-7 Matthew 25:1-13 When I was a Boy Scout, I remember how the younger scouts struggled and suffered on long hiking-camping trips; because they always seemed to bring so much of the wrong stuff. They’d come loaded down with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Fred Mueller avatar

    Dressed For Action

    Contributed by Fred Mueller on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 11,670 views

    "Let your loins be girded.." - urges hearers to be ready for service to God. Looks at attire - contemporary and ancient and the clothing of our Lord.

    The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Lent IV March 10, 2002 Luke 12:32-40 “Dressed for Action” “Be dressed for action and have your lamps it; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Waiting For Godot

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 261 ratings
     | 86,998 views

    How do we wait for God? 1. We wait patiently. 2. We wait expectantly. 3. We wait faithfully.

    Samuel Beckett’s play, entitled Waiting for Godot, is a satire on the human condition. As Beckett sees it, humanity is waiting for Godot, or God, to come and save them, but he never shows up. Their waiting is in vain, for although they have been repeatedly told that God is coming, he never has, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Round Tuit

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,066 views

    Many say we will serve Christ one of these days. But here we are a year has passed and many of us have never gotten around to it. In our text Christ addresses the problem of the “Round Tuit” lifestyle of so many.

    ROUND TUIT LUKE 12:36-48 "…that servant who knew his lord’s will and did not prepare, nor did according to His will" INTRODUCTION: We have come to the last Sunday of 2003. Over the past year we have preached and taught on salvation, discipleship, stewardship, separation, spiritual gifts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Are You Ready?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,678 views

    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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    What Kind Of Tool Are You.

    Contributed by Chris Summers on Aug 23, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,449 views

    In God’s toolbox what tool are you?

    What tool are you in God’s toolbox? Luke 12: 35 Be ready, dressed as for a journey, with your lights burning. Goodmorening everyone. Today I want to talk about tools. Now that I just got all the mens attention, what are some of the most memorable tools you have or had. Hammers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Having A Heavenly Head On Your Shoulders Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,762 views

    Jesus gets tough on hypocrisy and worldly desires. All that stands in the way of the kingdom of God must go!

    Does Jesus ever say things that make you mad? Sometimes when we get close to someone and there are disagreements, we get mad at each other. Does that ever happen in your family? Some things have to be said and done even when it makes for an angry response. Jesus knew when to be soft and when to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Know Your Mission? Know The Enemy's Mission? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,605 views

    Are we teaching and preparing people for a Divine mission? Do we know our enemy’s mission? Let’s learn and prepare for God’s mission!

    KNOW YOUR MISSION? KNOW THE SATANIC MISSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in a two part series, 1 --- 5, in one service; 6 --- 12 in the next service. TEXT: John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but to STEAL, KILL, AND TO DESTROY: I am come that they might have life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William Baeta avatar

    You Too Must Stand Ready

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,998 views

    “Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” Luke 12:40.

    Theme: You too must stand ready Text: Deut. 6:20-25; Heb. 11:2, 8-9; Lk. 12:35-48 This week is ‘Health Sunday’ and a good time for us to look at various common health issues with the attention they deserve. This is because many people pay very little attention to their health. The prevalent ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Nadasi avatar

    Hand It Over

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,088 views

    When our blessings become our curses, it is because we are holding on too tightly.

    Luke 12:32-40 Paonia United Methodist Church August 8, 2004 Life is hard. No, I mean it. Life in and of itself is rough. We get up, We encounter situations we would just as soon avoid, We deal with people we would just as soon pass on by, We struggle just to make ends meet… And, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist