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  • Thomas Bartlett avatar

    Ordinary Events That Changed The World Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Dec 2, 2024
     | 537 views

    A Christmas message focused on the Innkeeper. When we examine the Christmas story and its many events, we see that they generally begin with insignificant, ordinary activities. Yet God does extraordinary things through these events.

    OUTLINE From Ordinary to Extraordinary - Part 1 Ordinary events that changed the world Dr. Tom Bartlett December 1, 2024 Luke 2:4-7 (NIV) 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Preparing Your Family For The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,549 views

    Helping our homes through the difficult times.

    MAKING YOUR HOME OPERATE SMOOTHER! SERMON #4 DATE 9-25-04 PREPARING YOUR FAMILY FOR THE STORMS OF LIFE! Genesis 2:20-25 Ge 2:20 And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. 21 And the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Preparedness: Be Watchful, Be Ready And Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2023
     | 4,300 views

    Opportunity does not seem to waste itself on unprepared people. Jesus encourages his followers "Until I come again, allow your kingdom preparedness includes watchfulness, readiness and doing more than required. All those things you can control. The Father controls the timing!

    Sermon- Kingdom preparedness: Watch, Be Ready and Be Prepared Scripture: Matthew 25:1-32 “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids[a] who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 The five who were foolish didn’t take enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Revision: Winning Life Strategies, Part Ii

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,145 views

    In our Scripture today, Nehemiah has left Persia (modern day Iran) and traveled for more than 2 months and 750 miles to Jerusalem. Today, we continue learning life strategies when encountering God-sized problems.

    Revision: Winning Life Strategies, Part II Nehemiah 2: 10-20 In the middle of the 17th century, England was in turmoil. King Charles I was beheaded. Anglican churches were being closed; Presbyterians were being persecuted. In the midst of all this, Sir Robert Shirley built a church. The plaque on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Lee avatar

    Are You Ready For Christmas? Matthew 3:1-10 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,103 views

    I wonder what would happen if we spent as much time getting, spiritually ready for Jesus as we spend getting our decorations up for Christmas? Adapted from a sermon by Pastor Doug Henry

    Pastor Doug Henry tells this story: “I was in Wal-Mart a few months ago with a mission. It was the end of the summer season, so I went to the lawn and garden section to check out the sales on all the stuff you use to keep your yard and property looking nice. I went there with the intention of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary, Did You Know?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,670 views

    We are all making exciting plans for Christmas. But in this sermon I want to talk to you about God’s plan for the first Christmas.

    One thing that gets us upset, is when we have things all planned out and someone comes along and ruins our plans. For example, suppose you had plans for Saturday. You were going to take the family to the lake, and have a nice family picnic. You have been planning this picnic for weeks and you had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Am I Prepared For The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 14,553 views

    The Apostle Paul encourages proper preparation for those who desire to receive the Lord’s Supper

    The man flew airplanes in the war against Viet Nam. He was a pilot for Delta for almost 30 years. A year and a half ago he flew a small plane into Tulsa to pick me up so that we could fly together to a District Mission Board meeting in Milwaukee. When his plane was refueled and we stowed my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Man With Two Wives

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
     | 5,370 views

    Jacob marries Leah & Rachel. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Genesis chapter 29 Ill: • For the romantics among you; • Let me remind you that it in 20 days time it will be St Valentines Day: • A day when traditionally we send a card to our loved ones; • And maybe something extra e.g. a red rose or a romantic meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Preparing For A God Visit - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 7, 2009
     | 5,201 views

    Sermon to prepare for the 40 Days of Community campaign, introduces the purposes and encourages people to get involved to experience God at work.

    Next Sunday we will begin day one of the 40 Days of Community, it’s our kickoff Sunday (six week series called "What on Earth Are We Here For?"). We aren’t doing this just for something to do this fall, giving us one more thing to keep ourselves busy with church. Our leadership has chosen to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    My Month Of Preparing For The Coming Of The Lord

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020
     | 4,564 views

    It is with delight and great joy that I welcome you to our month of Preparing for the coming of the Lord. Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?

    It is with delight and great joy that I welcome you to our month of Preparing for the coming of the Lord. Are you ready for the coming of the Lord? "The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God." Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being A Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 14, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,202 views

    Many times those who serve in obscurity are overlooked, but provide a tremendous impact to the body of Christ. We must encourage those who serve in the shadows to continue for the Lord.

    Series: Serving in the Shadows # 1 Being a Barnabas Acts 11: 19-26 Our text today speaks of a man, who although not obscure in the Scriptures, is often found serving in the shadows. He is first introduced among the early believers in Jerusalem. Acts 4:36 –And Joses, who by the apostles was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The Spirit Of The Age; Preparing For What Is Coming

    Contributed by James May on May 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,276 views

    This speaks of Conditions in America, the Spiritual Awakening around the world and the Spirit of Antichrist that are manifesting in our world right now as we draw ever nearer to the end of the church age. 2 part message.

    The Spirit of the Age Preparing for what’s coming! Sunday, 5/21/23 & 5/28/23 Something that amazes me is that there are many in the church today who believe that prophets and prophecy are no longer relevant or active in this era of the New Testament, and that they ceased operating like they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Collection Of Truths That Build Our Faith

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,067 views

    TRUTHS THAT BUILD OUR FAITH 1. GOD HEARS THE CRY OF THE POOR 2. GOD FIGHTS OUR BATTLES 3. GOD FULFILLS HIS PROMISES 4. GOD DOES NOT CHANGE HIS MIND 5. GOD SPEAKS ON OUR BEHALF 6. GOD GRANTS US DIVINE WISDOM 7. GOD IS GREATER THAN THE ENEMY

    A COLLECTION OF TRUTHS THAT BUILD OUR FAITH ******************************************* OUTLINE 1. GOD HEARS THE CRY OF THE POOR 2. GOD FIGHTS OUR BATTLES 3. GOD FULFILLS HIS PROMISES 4. GOD DOES NOT CHANGE HIS MIND 5. GOD SPEAKS ON OUR BEHALF 6. GOD GRANTS US DIVINE WISDOM 7. GOD IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Where You're Going Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,289 views

    Are we prepared for the journey that awaits us?

    In his book, Gentle Thunder, Max Lucado tells the story of Sir John Franklin. It was 1845 in England. In 1845, America was at the beginning of what was called “Manifest Destiny.” That was the idea that we were destined to explore and inhabit and eventually annex the west. While we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Firm Foundation/ Quicksand

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,984 views

    Advent message that allows us to apply the principal of building on a firm foundation

    SC 6/20/08 FIRM FOUNDATION/ QUICK SAND MATTHEW 7:24-29 INTRO- THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IS A HECTIC TIME THERE ARE DEADLINES TO MEET. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene