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  • Mark Eberly avatar

    The Gospel According To... Horton Hears A Who Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,926 views

    We are preparing for the coming of Christ by looking at points where our culture and the gospel of the kingdom intersect. What does Horton Hears a Who have to do with the gospel?

    The Gospel According to… Horton Hears a Who Luke 9:46-50 November 30, 2008 It is advent time again. This marks in the Christian year a time of preparing for the coming of Jesus. It is a time of preparing for his coming again as well as marking the original coming of Christ as a babe in a manger. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Model To Follow Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,498 views

    John shows us the model of preparing the way for the coming Savior, but preaching the good news in the wilderness--good news of love, forgiveness, new life and a relationship with God.

    Mark 1:1-8 “A Model to Follow” INTRODUCTION The greeting, “Merry Christmas” rings a little hollow this year. Try as we might to joyfully prepare for Christmas and the celebration of Jesus’ birth, we fall short of our goal. Anxiety, fear, depression, and grief describe the mood of the season ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Zach & Liz Series

    Contributed by Keith Ralston on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,154 views

    The story of Zacharias and Elizabeth amazingly demonstrates God’s love as He remembers to keep His promises; and it shows that grace always goes to prepare the way for salvation.

    Zach & Liz Luke 1:11-18 Middle Age I. Names. A. Zacharias = God Remembers. A. God is Remembering His Promises. B. Elizabeth = My God Keeps His Oath. A. God is Keeping His Oath. C. Johanon (John) = God is Merciful. A. Well Isn’t This One Obvious? II. Zach. A. Won the Lottery. v. 9 B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracle Of The New Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,686 views

    God offers us new life, a new relationship with him, and a new experience of forgiveness. Discoving the miracle of the new is one way we prepare for the coming of the Lord

    Mark 1:1-8 “The Miracle of the New” INTRODUCTION New items are attractive to us. We like the smell of a new car, and the fit of a new outfit. Even though some assembly may be required, we want new toys, and we are willing to buy the dozens of batteries that are needed for our new electrical ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Flash Flood Warnings

    Contributed by James May on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,364 views

    God is ready to pour out his blessings upon his people. Are we ready to run? Are we prepared to recieve them and allow God to use us?

    FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS By Pastor Jim May This past week my wife and I took a few days off and went down to Foley, Alabama near the gulf coast. I’ve never been much for swimming or sunbathing. In fact I haven’t done either of them for nearly 35 years now. And besides, I would look like a beached ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Howto Ruin A Good Meal

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,318 views

    Don’t you just love the Food Network? Every Meal has a desired outcome! Jesus has a Great meal prepared for us with a planned outcome!

    How to Ruin a Good Meal Luke 22:7-27 7 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. 8 Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover." 9 "Where do you want us to prepare for it?" they asked. 10 He replied, "As you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Am The True Vine - Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,816 views

    This is the third of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message focuses on God’s utilization of pruning to prepare us to bear more fruit.

    (Extensive inspiration for this sermon series taken from Bruce Wilkerson’s "Secrets of the Vine") Introduction - Spring has arrived, we have begun gardening, and pruning (reference recent Herald-Leader Article on pruning) Draw connection to Spiritual Pruning Jesus final "I Am. . ." teaching on ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Unjust Steward Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,121 views

    This man was dishonest, but he was still commended for his shrewd investing and wise prudence in preparing for the future. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnjustSteward.html Ever made the “march in” at your work? You know, where you get up your nerve and march in and quit? What a feeling when you first walk out—“I’m free!” No longer the slave of that man or this place. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The Sounding Of The Trumpet

    Contributed by James May on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,896 views

    God's trumpets are sounding, calling his people to get ready; warning the world of judgment to come; preparing the way for the coming of the Lord. Can you hear the trumpets?

    The Sounding of the Trumpet Sunday, January 16, 2011 – AM By Pastor James May Three months after God had so miraculously delivered Israel from the slave pits in Egypt, they came into the wilderness of Sinai. God had lifted their feet out of the miry pits of clay, loosed them from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Nurtured In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,383 views

    Jesus was brought up in a family that actively participated in the religious traditions and rituals of their faith. Being brought up in the community of believers prepared Jesus for his earthly ministry.

    Luke 2:41-52 “Nurtured in the Faith” INTRODUCTION Have you noticed how quickly Christmas is celebrated and then forgotten? The stores have already started removing their Christmas decorations and replacing them with Valentines Day. The radio stations have stopped playing Christmas Carols, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Consuming Fire

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,178 views

    FIRE- brings light, warmth, love, gives direction, tests faith, represents wrath, is a holy calling, preparation for holy work, conveys truth and brings pardon.

    Jesus declared in Luke 12:49, “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” We think of the meek and mild Bethlehem Babe coming to bring peace on earth, good-will to men. Jesus did indeed bring peace, but hardly the way anyone expected. Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    Walking On Water, But There Is Much More To This Miracle.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,712 views

    There is much more to the miracle of Jesus walking on the water. It is story of how our lives are determined and directed by God; a story preparing us to meet with him in all eternity.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th August 2017 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). 1 Kings 19:9-18 Psalm 85:8-13 Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Absolute Devotion

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 31, 2018
     | 4,688 views

    To be ‘In Christ’ you must allow Him complete control of your life. Our absolute devotion to Christ prepares us to be used in ministries for His glory.

    Bertoldo de Giovanni is a name even the most enthusiastic lover of art is unlikely to recognize. He was the pupil of Donatello, the greatest sculptor of his time, and became the teacher of Michelangelo, the greatest sculptor of all time. Michelangelo was only 14 years old when he came to Bertoldo, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Last Days: Pestilence

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 22, 2019
     | 11,135 views

    We continue to study the signs of the second coming of Jesus. Today we look at the role of PESTILENCES and PLAGUES. God is trying to wake us to be prepared for the second coming.

    LAST DAYS: PESTILENCE Series on the Second Coming By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE HORSES ARE COMING… WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO? Don’t be derailed! Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Why Do We Come To The Tomb?"

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,245 views

    A sermon prepared for "Easter" Sunday and compares the reasons folks came to the tomb where Jesus was laid to rest and our reasons for assembling to worship on the first day of the week.

    I. Welcome II. Introduction MercyMe first released their hit song I Can Only Imagine in 1999. Since then, I’ve heard this song played numerous times at funerals as one imagines being in heaven and in the presence of God. The movie by the same name was released last month with much greater success ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ