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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Spiritual Preparation Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 29, 2022
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    Ever since Joshua was leading God’s people had responded by faith and now, they must prepare for what God will do next. The river at flood stage is behind them and the fortified city before them. No turning back.

    What do you expect to see after a great victory? In winning a war you expect to see a whole nation in jubilant celebration. There will be parades maybe even a ticker-tape parade and much fanfare. When a team wins a championship football game you expect to see the team dump Gatorade on the winning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For The Cross

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 5, 2022
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     | 2,383 views

    Jesus’ innocence means His blood pays for our sin.

    PREPARING FOR THE CROSS Luke 23:1-25 #Easter2022 SCRIPTURE READING: LUKE 23:1-25 [person from the congregation] INTRODUCTION…amacdonaldlaw.com/blog/2016/may/what-is-the-difference-between-innocent-and-not-guilty [adapted] As we begin today, we are going to jump into some simple law terms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prepare For Revival Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 5, 2022
     | 4,447 views

    Revival affects our relationship to God, but also to one another. Peter talks about how as our salvation affects us it should give us a love for the unlovely. Jesus goes so far as to say, by this will all men know that you are my disciples that you love one another.

    To get a fire started you need some paper, dry kindling wood and a flame. Once you get the flame started you must take care to make sure the flame gets air. You may blow into the flame to get the fire to ignite. You also protect the small flame from too much wind that could blow it out. But once it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming Prepared

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 31, 2023
     | 837 views

    Jesus prepared his disciples to receive the Holy Spirit. We also need a preparation period to understand the gift of the Holy Spirit which we receive through baptism.

    Becoming Prepared John 20:19-23 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 20:19 So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “1bPeace be with you.” 20 And ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Ready And Prepared

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 10, 2023
     | 2,079 views

    Jesus teaches us valuable lessons using the story of ten bridesmaids to prepare us for eternity.

    A GREAT DEAL OF OUR LIFE AND DAILY ROUTINE IS GETTING READY OR PREPARATION. WE SPEND TIME GETTING READY FOR WORK, FOR APPOINTMENTS, HOLIDAYS, AND SUCH. I FOUND ONE STUDY THAT SAYS THAT THE AVERAGE AMERICAN SPENDS 5 YEARS OF THEIR LIFE IN PREPARATION AND WAITING FOR EVENTS IN THEIR LIFE. MATTHEW’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Awake And Prepare!

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 12, 2023
     | 2,061 views

    This is a parable spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ, a story that holds timeless truths that resonate with the core of our faith. The Parable of the Ten Virgins.

    Today, we gather to explore the profound wisdom hidden within the pages of the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verses 1-13. This is a parable spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ, a story that holds timeless truths that resonate with the core of our faith. The Parable of the Ten Virgins. As we dive into ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Body Prepared.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 17, 2023
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     | 1,243 views

    The timeliness of what Jesus came to do, "once and for all" (Hebrews 10:10).

    A BODY PREPARED. Hebrews 10:4-10. The epitaph of the Old Testament sacrificial system is: “it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins” (Hebrews 10:4; see also Hebrews 10:6; Hebrews 10:8). Now it was time to move on to new and better things (cf. Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For A King Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 19, 2020
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     | 5,160 views

    Why is the birth of Jesus significant and what does it mean to us today. Is there a connection between the world and world events during his first coming and his imminent return?

    Grace Community Church Winchester VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this sermon on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/LiIFk7xq1pM Introduction In our journey through Luke, we finally come to the birth of Christ. Just in time for the celebration of Christmas. In typical Lukean style, he packs volumes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Preparing For Christmas

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 6, 2020
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     | 9,936 views

    Today's message looks at and answers the question that as we are preparing for Christmas, are we preparing for Jesus.

    Preparing for Christmas Luke 3 In our message today, I’d like to address my ending statement from last week’s message on how Satan is trying to steal Christmas. I said that “as we enter into this Christmas season, let’s prepare our hearts the right way so that the true joy of Christmas can fill ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Preparing For Revival Series

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 15, 2019
     | 7,555 views

    It is important if we, as the church, ever plan or desire to see revival break forth in our church, that we make preparation prior to a series of meetings. Revival should always begin before a scheduled series of meetings and continue long after. (Compiled using resources from Sermon Central)

    Preparing for Revival Joel 2:12 – 18 I always love reading “Top Ten” lists or seeing shows that present a “Top Ten” list of either funny videos, silly decisions or actions of people, so on so forth. In preparation for this message, I came across a top ten list that I found quite comical and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare The Way Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 23, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,998 views

    “To prepare the way of the Lord,” what does that mean? Is John calling the people to do some road work? Is John saying that we need to go out and get hired on with road crew?

    Introduction In Matthew 3:3, the great prophet Isaiah says John the Baptist will call the people to prepare the way of the Lord, to make His path straight. “To prepare the way of the Lord,” what does that mean? Is John calling the people to do some road work? Is John saying that we need to go out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparations For The Passage

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Nov 30, 2019
     | 4,274 views

    For those of us who follow the Lectionary, this Sunday begins the Season of Advent, a time of preparation for the coming of Christ. It is also the beginning of the Christian year, ending in November. How do we prepare ourselves for the passage of the year ahead of us?

    PREPARATIONS FOR THE PASSAGE Introduction For those of us who follow a Lectionary, this Sunday begins the season of Advent, signifying a time of reflection and preparation for the coming of the Messiah. It also marks the beginning of the Christian year, ending next November. Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Preparing For Christ

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,059 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: Baptist

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    Preparation For Power Series

    Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Nov 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,002 views

    The church is waiting on the Holy Spirit

    Lessons From The Early Church Preparation For Power Acts 1:12-26 Last week we started in a series called “Lessons From The Early Church” Jesus had told the disciples to stay in Jerusalem and that they would be receiving the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. God and Christ had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Evans avatar

    A Time For Preparation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Evans on Nov 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,632 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