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  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Bow's, Arrows & Strings

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 24, 2017
     | 7,717 views

    This is a message about working together across generational barriers. The Bow's need the Arrows and they both need the String...

    Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 7  Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun. 8  There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Praying With Purpose: Praise, Provision, And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024
     | 797 views

    In a world filled with distractions and challenges, the power of prayer remains a vital lifeline for our spiritual journey. As Jesus taught His disciples, understanding how to pray can transform our communication with God, guiding us to align our hearts with His will.

    >> Bible Verse Reading Luke 11:1-4 (NIV) One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Advent I: A Time To Watch And Prepare”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 23, 2021
     | 2,885 views

    "Are you ready for Christmas? A crazy question when you haven’t even finished the Turkey and pumpkin pie. If dire warnings about a “supply chain” problem has caused worry, and fear, then why have the words of Jesus “Watch! Be Ready!” not caused the same concern?

    In Jesus Holy Name November 28, 2021 Text: Luke 21:25-27 Advent I Redeemer “Advent: A Time to Watch and Prepare” Today, is the first Sunday in Advent. Here’s the question: "Are you ready for Christmas? I know it is probably a crazy question when you haven’t even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Heard It Through The Grapevine PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023
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     | 937 views

    This sermon explores the importance of spiritual readiness, wisdom, and vigilance in anticipation of Christ's return, as illustrated in the parable of the ten virgins. Key

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the brink of another opportunity to delve into the richness of God's Word. As we gather here, let us remember that we are not alone. We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, both past and present, who ...read more

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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Jesus Wants To Help Us Understand The Kingdom Of Heaven - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 26, 2022
     | 2,426 views

    Jesus wants us... 1. To get ready for His Judgment (vs. 47-50). 2. To study and share God's Word (vs. 51-52). 3. To be blessed by believing in Him (vs. 53-58).

    Jesus Wants to Help Us Understand the Kingdom of Heaven - Part 3 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 13:47-58 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 26, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 13:47. In this chapter Jesus told a series of 8 parables to help us understand the Kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Sow A Seed And Watch It Grow

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Feb 10, 2023
     | 1,419 views

    Summary: When our spirits are low, and we are ready to give up, ask the Lord, and He will renew our strength.

    Father God, Lord over all creation, we come before you again, humbling ourselves before your mighty throne. We take this opportunity to thank You for sending workers to harvest the seeds You have sown. Thank you for sowing a seed of forgiveness and giving us a mind to cultivate the seed as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Baptism Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 9, 2023
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     | 19,434 views

    Based on Romans 6:3-4 - Helps hearers understand the reasons for baptism, the requirement for baptism, & the readiness for baptism.

    “WHY DO WE DO THAT? – BAPTISM” Romans 6:3-4 FBCF – 1/8/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – 3 yr-old girl, Rena, sat w/ family during a baptismal service in a church. New experience for her. Asked, “Why did he push that guy in the water? Why, Daddy, why?” Wife tried to explain briefly & quietly in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Encounters #4: Jesus The Soon Coming King

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 18, 2015
     | 6,357 views

    We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent and the certainty of His coming should motivate us to watch and be ready.

    GOD ENCOUNTERS: THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL #4: JESUS THE SOON COMING KING: INTRO TO TOPIC: In this series we are looking at the Foursquare Gospel of Jesus: • Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser in the Holy Spirit, Soon Coming King. • Discuss the interest everywhere with people wanting to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Preparing For The Storms Of '07

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,974 views

    The question is not "if" storms will come in our lives, but "when" will they come. How do we prepare ourselves beforehand to be ready?

    Preparing for the Storms of ‘07 Acts 27:13-14, 39-44 January 7, 2007 Toni and I have some very good friends who just retired to Florida. They moved during the first week of November into a lovely home in Port Charlotte, on the Gulf Coast. They had built a very successful business and were able ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lent

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,779 views

    The Lent Season is a season of testing our spiritual health and readiness for the end of our life in this world or the second coming of Christ.

    Lent is the season of forty days (excluding Sundays) leading up to the passion week and Easter. The church calendar starts this season with Ash Wednesday as the start of the Lenten journey of forty weekdays (Monday through Saturday) that takes the church to the eve of Easter. Ash Wednesday ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Not As The Pharisees Convert Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,346 views

    We must be converted daily to the following of Christ, and be sensitive to the signs others demonstrate that they are ready to hear the message and be healed by Christ.

    Monday of 21st Week in Course August 23, 2010 Today’s Gospel verses betray the Hebrew original of Matthew–one after another, Hebrew words come tumbling from Jesus’s lips: oi, as in oi vay–woe in English, peroushim, the separate ones we call Pharisees, ben Hinnom, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Great Feast

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
     | 7,497 views

    But the message of this parable applies to the lost sinners of today. • And that message is that God still says, “All things are now ready. Come!” • Nothing else needs to be done it’s all been taken care of • I took care of all the preparation for the party

    Have you ever been blessed by being one of the privileged • Where you have been able to do something most others can’t? • Backstage Read Luke 14 The Parable of the Great Feast • Being Blessed is how this story starts out • A man makes a comment that what a blessing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Temples Under Construction

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,842 views

    God’s calling on every Christian is to ensure that our "temples," Body, Soul, and Spirit are cultivated and ready for the Lord to use.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! "Temples Under Construction" Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "A Life Well Lived” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,856 views

    Live life with a readiness, an openness, and a willingness to preach the Word...when it’s expected and when it’s not.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 1 John 3:1-3 & 2 TIM 4 1. I believe it is God’s will & His steadfast desire that every generation live with the urgent expectancy that Jesus can and will return at any moment. a. That our lives would be tempered & targeted toward holy living and righteous conduct. b. That our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Test Yourselves Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 4, 2025
     | 550 views

    If you want to experience harmony and joy in your relationships, get ready, get real, get right, then get along.

    Several years ago, Ken Westphall, in Leadership Journal, a publication for ministry leaders, talked about the most frequent phrases in ministry that become preludes to a fast farewell. They include the following: I think I've earned the right to say this. In ancient Israel, the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free