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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    Will Christians Go Through End Times

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,698 views

    Dealing with the question of whether Christians will go through the end times and how to prepare for it

    Why I think Christians Will Go Through the Tribulation” 11/26/06 “As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples came along and wanted to take him on a tour of the various Temple buildings. But he told them, "All these buildings will be knocked down, with not one stone left on top of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Advent - Guess Who's Coming For Dinner?turning Advent Into Adventure.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,922 views

    A sermon about preparing oneself for the coming of Christ at Christmas and into our lives in General.

    Some years ago there was a popular wall hanging that hung in many homes it said. Christ is the head of this house, the unseen guest at every meal the silent listener to every conversation. Guess who’s coming for dinner. In 1967 there was a acadamy award winning movie called guess who’s coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Looking Back, Planning Ahead

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 460 ratings
     | 57,276 views

    In preparation for the new year we must look back, but also plan ahead.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone came up with these humorous observations or insights about life. 1) A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. 2) I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food. 3) If it weren’t for STRESS I’d have no energy at all. 4) Whatever hits the fan will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Emmanuel - The Gift

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 95 ratings
     | 35,147 views

    A pre Christmas preparation, and encouragement to see ’The Gift’ rather than the gifts!

    EMMANUEL - The Gift Christmas will soon be with us, and that thought can fill you with dread; or with excitement! The thought of all the wrappings that are now added on to the real Christmas is enough to make anyone feel a little dejected! The original idea of giving gifts to celebrate is still a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    A Faith That Rises Above Discouragement

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,716 views

    A faith in a living Redeemer prepares us to rise above all the discouragements of life.

    A FAITH THAT RISES ABOVE DISCOURAGE-MENT-- Job 19:23-27, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 19-22, 50-52, 57-58 Proposition: A faith in a living Redeemer prepares us to rise above all the discouragements of life. Objective: My purpose is to help people to put their total trust in Christ and let Him lift one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Did You Get The Memo? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Apr 13, 2010
     | 5,224 views

    Palm Sunday is the opportunity to prepare for Holy Week and the emotional roller-coaster it involves

    A great story from a couple of years ago was reported by Robert Bazell of NBC News. After an attempted IED attack near Tikrit the hospital at Camp Speicher was down to 10% of its blood supply. Brian Suam, was first in line to donate blood when the call went out. His blood was going to be used for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Will I Be Remembered By

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 30, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 24,896 views

    A message prepared for Memorial day, with a call to discern what legacy you are leaving.

    What Will You Be Remembered by? Matthew 26:6-13 * In 1915, inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields," Moina Michael wrote these words; “We cherish too, the Poppy red, That grows on fields where valor led, It seems to signal to the skies, That blood of heroes never dies.” * This is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Keeler avatar

    Love, It's Not An Option

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on Jun 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,438 views

    Jesus want's up to be prepared vertically and horizontally, to live right with God and with man!

    Love, It's Not An Option! by Steve Keeler Scripture John 15:9-17 If you knew your death was coming soon what would you say to those you love? Jesus spoke to His followers not long before He was to be killed on the cross. This was His farewell speech to the disciples. John 15:9-17 "Just as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Time Of Refreshing-Praying For Revival

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,920 views

    A message preparing our church for it’s first revival in 9 years

    “A TIME OF REFRESHING- PRAYING FOR REVIVAL” Date: March 24, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Acts 3:11-19 Introduction Over the next few weeks, I will be speaking and preparing us for our Spring Revival, which will be on April 28, 29 &30. But before I get too far ahead of myself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Buddy Baird avatar

    University Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,396 views

    Peter had some trials to prepare him for his future ministry in the church.

    PART 3 THE UNIVERSITY OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATION TEXT: MATTHEW 16.21-23 INTRODUCTION: We continue to study the life of Peter. Remember that Jesus had called, and Peter left all behind in order to become a follower. You will also recall where just prior to our text, Jesus gives out the mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Meeting God Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 21,968 views

    There are two ways to prepare to meet God—on our terms or on His terms.

    1. How Israel tried to meet God on their terms a. They behaved on their own terms (4:1) b. They worshipped on their own terms (4:4-5) 2. How God persuaded Israel to meet Him on His terms a. God warned on His terms—His holiness (4:2-3) b. God persuaded on His terms (4:6-11) 3. The results a. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Menear avatar

    Light At The End Of The Tunnel

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,394 views

    Dealing with tests and trial prepares us for the challenges ahead in Gods plan for us.

    “Light At The End Of The Tunnel” Enduring Tests and Trials In life, all of us will face hardships at one time or another. Some of us face the same hardships time and time again. These times are called “trials”. When we go through a trial we tend to ask ourselves questions. Questions like 1 Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Building Bridges Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 15, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,339 views

    God loves to position His people to speak with people He has prepared.

    Do you use SIRI or GPS? Do you have an Amazon Echo or Google Assistant? If so, you are utilizing AI, or Artificial Intelligence. This week, I read an op-ed published in the Guardian that was written entirely by Artificial Intelligence. Here’s the headline: “A robot wrote this entire article. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • matthew sutman avatar

    Let's Join Him

    Contributed by Matthew Sutman on Mar 17, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,114 views

    Based on "Experiencing God", this shows how to prepare to join God in His work.

    Let’s Join Him! We learned that God is always at work doing something. We also learned that He loves us completely and wants us to love Him just as much. Now, if we DO love Him and we see Him doing something, we should want to join Him. He really wants us to join Him and invites us to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Goble avatar

    Are You Ready To Die?

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 2, 2007
     | 10,627 views

    The certainty of death and the realities of heaven and hell compell us to make preparations for eternity.

    Introduction * On the night of April 14, 1912, during its first trip from England to New York, the Titanic struck an iceberg. The collision tore a 300-foot gash in its hull, and in 2½ hours the unsinkable ship sank. Some 1500 people died. * On May 6, 1937, in Lakehurst, New Jersey, the mighty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist