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  • William Baeta avatar

    Prepare For Christ

    Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,182 views

    “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” 2 Peter 3:9.

    Theme: Prepare for Christ Text: Is. 40:1-11; 2 Pet. 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8 Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Advent reminds us that very soon we will be celebrating the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ? The promise of His birth was revealed long before it was fulfilled and this should ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Preparing For The Christ

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,017 views

    Pre-Christmas encouragement from the Word of God

    THE PREPARING FOR THE CHRIST I. THE PROMISED REDEMPTION Gen 3:15 “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel." Gen 22:7 & 8 Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, "Father?" "Yes, my son?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Preparing For Christ

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 22, 2012
     | 3,861 views

    When we build our lives upon the only foundation that can be laid, Jesus Christ, rather than on our own designs, we will find true and lasting life that will not be taken away from us.

    Who’s got children, grandchildren, or nieces and nephews? Well, then you know that every child is different, and what pleases one doesn’t please another. My sister’s older boy, ****, is very cautious and hates to get pushed high on the swings. His brother, ****, is fearless and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Herrmann avatar

    Prepare For Christ

    Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,127 views

    As the wise bridesmaids were well prepared for Christ’s return -- unlike the foolish ones, so the church is called to prepare by making Provision, Protection and Praise.

    Pentecost 26a Prepare for Christ Mt. 25:1-13 11/9/08 These stained glass windows on the west side of the Sanctuary come from our old church, erected here in the forties during WW II. Among them is the image of a lamp with a flame emerging from it. The University of California has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Preparing For Christ

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,428 views

    A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12.

    A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12. Preaching Matthew 3:1 “In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,463 views

    1 of 9 in a series that celebrate the Advent season

    Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming with Love 1. God Showed His Love To Us. 2. We Show Our Love To God. 3. We Show Our Love To Others. Fellow Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,590 views

    Series of 9 Sermons for the Advent season. This is sermon 2 of 9

    Midweek Advent Service December 4, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming With Joy I. Joy centered in the Savior II. Joy reflected in our lives Fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Preparing For Christ's Return

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,136 views

    Believers and unbelievers alike have the responsibility to prepare for Christ's return.

    Preparing For Christ’s Return Matthew 25:1-13 I was once sent an interesting book entitled, Jesus Is Finally Coming Are You Ready for the Rapture? October 28, 1992. It was sent to me free of charge by the Mission For The Coming Days. This is an organization that was formed in 1988 after, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Preparing For Christ’s Return Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,317 views

    When Jesus returns to take His people to heaven, we must be ready. Spiritual preparation cannot be bought or borrowed at the last minute. The story of how the 5 virgins missed it all is perfectly true to life. It gives us the imagery of how we need to be

    Opening illustration: Articulate my early arrival for my marriage ceremony and the people from the bride’s side were not ready and waiting at the church gate for welcoming the guests from the bridegroom’s family. On a similar not my youngest brother-in-law arrived 3 hours late during his wedding to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing The Way For Christ

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2022
     | 1,512 views

    Is believing without repenting valid? Why did both Jesus and John the Baptist preach repent? Let’s learn why in Matthew 3:1-12.

    Is believing without repenting valid? Why did both Jesus and John the Baptist preach repent? Let’s learn why in Matthew 3:1-12. Preaching & Teaching (vs 1) In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea (Matthew 3:1) In the Bible the word "preach" means ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Prepared For Abundance

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,427 views

    The four soils of life, hardness, shallowness, distraction and soil prepare for Christ

    Intro: in reading the parable of the sower, the soil and the potential of the seed for harvest, a thought comes out of this story, no one wants to miss heaven, no one wants to fail God, everyone would love to realize their full potential in Christ. There is no problem with the seed, no failure in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Goodness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,050 views

    Series of 9 sermons for Advent on the fruits of the spirit

    3rd Midweek Advent Service December 18, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming with Goodness I. Goodness according to God’s standard II. Goodness displayed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,183 views

    Series of 9 Sermons for Advent on the fruits of the spirit. Sermon 7 of 9

    4th Sunday in Advent Service December 22, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming with Faithfulness I. Remember God’s faithfulness to us II. Reflect God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Peace Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,639 views

    Sermon Series for Advent number 3 0f 9 on the fruits of the spirit

    Second Sunday in Advent Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming With Peace 1. Peace to be believed. 2. Peace to be shared. Fellow Christians preparing for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Patience Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,382 views

    Sermon Series for Advent , 4 of 9 on the fruits of the Spirit

    Midweek Advent Service December 11, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming With Patience I. Christmas shows how patient God is with us II. God’s patience leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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