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  • Andrew Schroer avatar

    Prepare The Way

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,830 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

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    Preparing For Departure

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 16, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 12,434 views

    Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter and preview for the Ascension

    6th Sunday of Easter/Ascension John 14: 23-29 "Preparing for Departure"   ’Grandma and Grandpa stood with the two boys as they watched Mom and Dad board a TWA jet which would fly them for a vacation to the British Isles. The boys searched the small plane windows and finally found their parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Prepare The Way

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,519 views

    This is a New Year’s Sermon and deals with preparing the way for the Lord to come into our lives. Preached by my wife and me together.

    PREPARE THE WAY 9:30 1/3/94 Text Luke 3:1-19 Isaiah 40:1-8 Matthew 3:1-12 .ls2 RICK Today is the first Sunday in which we get to prepare the way for God to do something new in our lives and in our church for 1993. What the New Year brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William Nowak avatar

    Preparing For Trials Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,289 views

    Knowing that trials are coming and understanding the reason for them is half the battle for the Christian.

    I Peter 1:6-12 “Preparing for Trials” Intro—As we were looking at the Book of First Peter last week, we focused on the rewards, if you will, of becoming a Christian—and we said that Peter tells the churches he’s writing to that the Christian receives a Second Birth—and that as part of that Second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare For Persecution

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,737 views

    Have you ever noticed how much the Bible teaches about suffering for the cause of Christ? Are you ready to walk with Jesus through the valley of suffering in order to receive a crown of life? Let’s get ready.

    Preparing for Persecution A couple of years ago we had a bad wind storm and afterward, as Jenny and I walked around our block we saw where a huge tree had fallen on top of a neighbor’s van. The van looked like a new one, but it was totaled by the tree. There were lots of other big trees in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 6, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,113 views

    This teaching describes the importance of waiting on proper direction, and the fulfillment of God’s calling to excellence.

    5/1/02 PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK II PREPARING WITH EXCELLENCE GAL 1:13-24 BY PASTOR RUSS WITKOWSKI “Excellent” - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, beyond (out of) measure; “Way” -journey, high-way. Definition of Spiritual Excellence: To live the journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kristopher Morris avatar

    Prepare The Way!

    Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,150 views

    John the Baptist came to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. How do we prepare today?

    “Prepare The Way!” Luke 1:13-17 November 30, 2003 Now that it is winter here in Nebraska, getting to work in the morning will be a little more difficult for me. More preparation will need be done before I can pull (or skid) into the parking lot here at church. Above and beyond the normal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    Preparing For Christmas

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 318 ratings
     | 80,249 views

    A Topical Sermon describing 3 Ways to prepare your heart to celebrate Christmas.

    How to Prepare for Christmas Isa. 40:3, various Scripture An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her kids and grandkids Christmas presents, so she decided to send them a check with a card. A few days after she mailed all the cards, she discovered she forgot to include the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare For Christ

    Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,185 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

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Christmas Preparation Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,469 views

    How can I get ready for Christmas?

    Let Christmas Change Your World! Part 1: Christmas Preparation Sermon by: Rick Crandall Isaiah 40:1-11 McClendon Baptist Church - Dec. 3, 2006 *I went to the mall with Mary the day after Thanksgiving. Wow! And while we were there, we went to Bath & Body Works. Double wow! There were 800 women ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Prepared With Peace Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006
     | 3,754 views

    10th in a series on spiritual warfare dealing spedivically witht he armor -- Peace

    Chico Alliance Church October 1, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 10 “Prepared with Peace” I.Be Aware II. Be Alert III.Be armed & aggressive A.Be fully empowered B.Be fully armed C.Stand firm – engage the enemy Every piece of armor relates to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Preparing For Battle Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,669 views

    Every Christian will face warfare. The question is "Are you prepared?" This message examines the preparations necessary to stand firm.

    Preparing for Battle Ephesians 6:10-17 Ephesians 6:10 (HCSB) Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. Getting Stronger • The strength of the Lord – His strength compensates for your weakness • 2 Corinthians 12:9 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV) And he said unto me, My grace is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Travis avatar

    Prepare For Battle

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,107 views

    Pauls talks about our adversary, armor, and attitude.

    PREPARE FOR BATTLE (Ephesians 6:10-14a) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Bedy avatar

    Preparation For Perfection

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,516 views

    Each person must run the race themselves, no one can carry us to the finish line.

    Preparation for Perfection" Oct. 14, 2001 1 Cor. 9:24-27 One of our Elders at the retreat shared with me what an Elder had shared with him, he said "do not give the donkey all the hay at one feeding." Being called a donkey by Stan and afterwards having spent much time analyzing what a donkey ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Norman Mc Leod avatar

    Preparing For The Conflict

    Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,504 views

    Sermon in response to the September 11th tragic events.

    PREPARING FOR THE CONFLICT Ephesians 6:10-17 By Norman Mc Leod October 11, 2001 OPENNING HYMN: Onward Christian Soldiers ILLUSTRATION: Part of President Bush’s radio address to the Nation September 15, 2001 THE PRESIDENT: “Good morning. This weekend I am engaged in extensive sessions with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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