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  • dotun jegede avatar

    Professional Christians Readiness And Preparation For The Coming Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Sep 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,962 views

    As the Lord’s coming gets closer and nearer, it is with feelings many believers are cold and several lost in the daily pursuits of life mundane.

    As the Lord’s coming gets closer and nearer, it is with feelings many believers are cold and several lost in the daily pursuits of life mundane. The constant soberness, watchfulness and carefulness have been usurped by the deliberate chase for money, more money, more fame, power, entertainments, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preparation For A New Step Of Faith Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 3, 2024
     | 846 views

    God uses unsaved people in the ministry of Christians.

    A. YOUR ATTITUDE BEFORE ACTIONS 1. Act on what God has told you. “Arise, go over this Jordan . . . to the land which I am giving them” (1:2). a. God sends us. “Go into all the world and preach the gospel” (Mark 16:15). b. God wants to use us. “Yield ye your members” (Romans 6:13, KJV). c. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparation For A New Step Of Faith Lesson 4

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
     | 144 views

    Don’t quit until God gives new orders. Be faithful with the job God gave you to do.

    A. YOUR ATTITUDE BEFORE ACTIONS 1. Act on what God has told you. “Arise, go over this Jordan . . . to the land which I am giving them” (1:2). a. God sends us. “Go into all the world and preach the gospel” (Mark 16:15). b. God wants to use us. “Yield ye your members” (Romans 6:13, KJV). c. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Prepare Your Heart (Shrove Tuesday) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 4, 2025
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     | 629 views

    Shrove Tuesday is a day that, for many, is simply about pancakes. But for us as followers of Christ, it is much more—it is a time to prepare our hearts for a deeper walk with the Lord.

    Go! And Prepare Your Heart (Shrove Tuesday) Introduction Today we stand at the threshold of a season that calls us to reflection, repentance, and renewal. Shrove Tuesday is a day that, for many, is simply about pancakes. But for us as followers of Christ, it is much more—it is a time to prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Preparation, Before The Storm

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Mar 8, 2025
     | 621 views

    Storms are inevitable—physical, emotional, spiritual. Before they strike, there is often a moment of stillness. Revelation shows us this divine pause, reminding us that God prepares His people before the storm.

    Before the Storm: God's Preparation Revelation 7:1-3 Introduction: A Storm Is Coming Storms are a part of life. Whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, we all face times of great turbulence. Imagine a family that has been warned about an impending hurricane. They board up their windows, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "preparing The Way: Embracing Peace "

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 10, 2024
     | 414 views

    Advent is a time of anticipation and longing—a season that calls us to consider how we can welcome the peace of God into our lives and our world.

    Good morning/afternoon, everyone! As we gather in this sacred space during this Advent season, we are invited to pause, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Advent is a time of anticipation and longing—a season that calls us to consider how we can welcome the peace of God into ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Preparing The Way: The Dawn Of God’s Mercy Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 770 views

    Advent is a season of anticipation and preparation. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we also reflect on the profound truths revealed in Scripture about His coming. Today, we focus on a prophecy spoken by Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, in Luke 1:76-78

    Preparing the Way: The Dawn of God’s Mercy Introduction: Advent is a season of anticipation and preparation. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we also reflect on the profound truths revealed in Scripture about His coming. Today, we focus on a prophecy spoken by Zechariah, the father ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grace And Good Works Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2009
     | 3,299 views

    We are Saved in order to do good works.

    Grace and good works. – Ephesians 2:8-10 “Rich” Video by Rob Bell – Nooma series Ephesians 2:8-10 (Today’s New International Version) For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy For Victoria Anne Todd Homegoing Service Funeral

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 31, 2021
     | 3,065 views

    Summary: Victoria was an elderly woman who grew up in the church and served as an elder in the congregation at one point. She was greatly loved by her family and had the gift of hospitality. She loved her family and was a very elegant person.

    Victoria Anne Scott Todd By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Psalm 139:1-18 John 14:1-6 May 22, 2021 When the year 2020 started, very few people knew just how dramatic of a year it was going to be. I hope that one thing you realized is that it did not catch God off guard. God still had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do You Love Me? A Call To Faithful Service

    Contributed by Vern Reynolds on Mar 21, 2025
     | 1,093 views

    This sermon aligns with Seventh-day Adventist beliefs, emphasizing Sabbath-keeping, the Three Angels’ Messages, and readiness for Christ’s return, while staying rooted in John 21:15-19. It’s designed for approximately a 30-minute delivery with a conversational, yet reverent tone.

    Introduction Greetings, church family, visitors and those watching online now or in the future! Happy Sabbath and what a privilege it is to gather here on this holy day, the day set apart by the Creator, to worship Him, to reflect on His Word but mostly to spend time with Him and build on our ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Game Day - Pt. 1 - Get Out Of The Stands Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,982 views

    The game is decided by those who get in the game, not by those who sit in the stands! It is Game Day. Are you on the field?

    Get Out of The Stands I. Introduction Everything leads up to this. Long hours. Early hours. Late hours. Exertion and often exhaustion. Sweat. Soreness. Mundane. Taxing. It is called practice. Athletes young and old put themselves through grueling and mind bogging disciplines and crazy routines ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To Die Is Gain (Funeral Service For Rose Mary Stevens)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 15, 2022
     | 3,300 views

    None of us likes to think about death. Many times when the thought of a loved one dying or of us dying, we put those thoughts aside for another time.

    Illus: Doris Day that lovely woman and a great singer was so afraid of death she forbid anyone to talk about death in her presence. But today we have to deal with this subject of death. Since we are forced to deal with death today, let’s deal with it on the basis of God’s Word. WHAT DOES GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    B-Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,742 views

    Part 2 of a 5-part sermon. Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God.

    B-Setting the Stage for the Spirit-II—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry as well as an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in His absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 8 ways in which the Stage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wise And The Foolish:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,828 views

    Jesus described the next end time event in the program for Israel following His return to earth, also referred to as the Second Advent, namely, judgment on living Israel in order to separate the saved from the unsaved.

    The Wise & the Foolish: Today I want to talk for a little while to do with this parable in Matt. 25: its important for us to understand who Jesus is talking about. The Parable of the Ten Virgins explains the place of Israel’s true converts of the Tribulation Period. Chapters 24-25 are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    "God Gives Us Perfect Coverage.

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,718 views

    God’s perfect table ofgood things

    THE NEXT STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION: I was reading recently about Cal Ripken’s record. You know which one I’m talking about: He played 2632 consecutive baseball games. This is a record that may stay in the books forever; he will certainly be remembered forever as a legend in the game. Most sports ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan