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  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    Preparing For The End Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,580 views

    In Paul's trip to Jerusalem we see that when God sends you a hardship He also prepares you to go through it.

    (The open illustration was taken from Sermon Centrals Illustrations database) Tony Campolo tells about the time he was asked to speak at a Pentecostal college. Before the service, eight men had him kneel so they could place their hands on his head and pray. Tony was glad to have the prayer, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare For Christmas By

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,427 views

    Don’t let yourself get too distracted this Christmas. Remember who you are, and what it means to be a witness for Christ.

    John 1:6-28: PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS BY “LOOKING THE RIGHT WAY” What is the number one cause of car accidents today? There are lots of causes. Obviously, weather and drunk driving are causes. Cell phones. Eating. Adjusting the radio or CD player. Some people shave, or do their hair, or read, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Stephen Evans avatar

    A Time For Preparation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Evans on Nov 28, 2018
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     | 8,609 views

    So many people think of salvation simply as a preparation for death and what comes after the death of the physical body. Salvation has much to do with one's preparedness to live life in its present context.

    A Time For Preparation Pastor Steve Evans December 2, 2018 Faith Assembly Preparation is underway! • We are officially in the countdown to Christmas • It’s hard to avoid all of the clichés about not knowing where the time has gone and the fact that this year is nearly over. • I for one cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prepare The Way

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,163 views

    We are prepared for Christ’s coming through faith, so let us stay in the Word to keep that faith.

    Imagine this: the President of the United States, Bill Clinton, has decided to visit the great city of Anchorage, Alaska. But the day before he is scheduled to arrive, a big snow storm hits. What does the city of Anchorage do to prepare for his visit? Well, for one, you’d probably see snow ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Preparing For A Fight Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 4, 2007
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     | 6,343 views

    This is the first message in an expositional series through the book of Jude about preparing to deal with false teachers in the church.

    Text: Jude 1-2, Title: Preparing for a Fight, Date/Place: LSCC, 8/27/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Baeta avatar

    Prepare For Christ

    Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 5, 2006
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     | 11,712 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

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Are You Prepared?

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 29, 2011
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    Jesus wants us to be prepared for His return, to be faithful and wise servants who are actively involved in the work of His Kingdom. We need to keep watch and stay invested in His Kingdom.

    Are you the type of person who tends to wait until the last minute to take care of important things? • Do you wait until the last minute to study for an exam? • Do you wait until April 14 to file your income tax return due on April 15? • Do you postpone going to the see the doctor until you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Drew Mills avatar

    Always Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,903 views

    Be ready for his return!

    Theme: Book of Luke Purpose: to live on purpose, be watchful and ready for his return • A teacher asked the children in her Sunday school class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get into Heaven?" "NO!" The children all answered. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Preparing For Christ

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 22, 2012
     | 4,140 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

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    Preparation Is Everything Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2016
     | 5,143 views

    Being a successful witness will take preparation.

    Preparation Is Everything Text: Acts 17:1-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor became so exasperated ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Preparation Day Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016
     | 8,449 views

    What does God prepare us for? He prepares us to worship, work, witness and walk.

    Intro: We are told that when John Huss was arrested and informed that he would be burned to death for his faith, he purposely practiced holding his hand over fire to prepare for his final test. He burned himself in preparation. He wanted to be faithful to the end. Moody Monthly, April, 1990, p. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Nolte avatar

    Always Be Prepared

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,510 views

    How to live ready for Jesus' return

    “Always Be Prepared!” 1 Peter 1:13-19 and 2 Peter 3:10-12 David P. Nolte The Scouts don’t have a monopoly on the Motto: “Be Prepared.” We, as Christians, need also to be prepared! People prepare for many things: a vacation trip, company coming, athletic events. I tell you, there is a ton ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Buhr avatar

    Prepare For Action Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,836 views

    Our actions need to be controlled, not hap-hazard, wheel spinning, I don’t care what happens to others, get out of my way actions, but controlled, focussed, intentional, Spirit-lead actions that we take responsibility for.

    Prepare for Action! 1 Peter 1:13-25 Be prepared…how often do we hear that these days. Be prepared…in case of an earthquake, have your 72-hour emergency supplies prepared in advance. Be prepared…in case you get into an accident, make sure you have on clean underwear (Bill Cosby, Himself). Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    Preparation By Repentance

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,578 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent preached 12/6/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It is a revision of a sermon I preached in 2003 on the same text.

    Well, here we are, today is the 2nd Sunday in Advent. We’re one week closer to the big day! Christmas! You can tell its closer! Maybe you thought that this morning as you entered the church, and you noticed that the Christmas trees are now up here in the chance,, wreaths are hung outside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Hall avatar

    Preparing For Eternity Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Apr 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,032 views

    Preparing for the Eternal Rewards and Treasures of Heaven. I give my permission for this sermon to be used and copied as long as it is used to honor and glorify Jesus Christ.

    PREPARING FOR ETERNITY Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6:19, as we continue our series on the eternal rewards of heaven, with today’s message, “Preparing for Eternity.” Of all the things for which you prepare, there is nothing greater than preparing for eternity. We go to school to prepare for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible