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  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    The Not-So-Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 14, 2014
     | 5,871 views

    Jesus is preparing for His final week of earthly ministry. In this section, He rides the colt of a donkey fulfilling scripture as the coming messiah.

    Countdown to Calvary The Final Week of Jesus’ Earthly Ministry Mark 11:1-11 The Not-So-Triumphal Entry 1 Now when they drew near Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples; 2 and He said to them, "Go into the village opposite you; and as soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soil Solutions For Spiritual Success!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 29, 2014
     | 4,534 views

    In order to be fruitful productive Christians, we need to have our heart properly prepared by the Holy Spirit to be wholly receptive to the Word!

    And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable: A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Last Supper Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 22, 2012
     | 6,040 views

    Jesus will take the occasion of this significant meal to demonstrate how God has prepared his body for the sacrifice he will soon make.

    Introduction We come to another meal, this one in which Jesus participates in the planning. It is the Passover meal. Mary took the occasion of the previous meal to honor her Lord, and, as Jesus interpreted her act, to prepare his body for burial. Now he will take the occasion of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Man Who Fell Asleep In Church Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 26, 2012
    based on 96 ratings
     | 65,368 views

    This messages explains the importance of preparation for the Lord's Day and practical suggestions for how to get the most out of Sunday worship...stress free.

    The Man Who Fell Asleep in Church Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 5, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Acts 20 INTRODUCTION JOKE – There was a man who always fell asleep in church because the preacher was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Love Freebies

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 24, 2012
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,384 views

    To help get us prepared for our free market as we give freely our material items, food, and time to the community.

    Next Saturday we will be hosting a fantastic all day event that I am sure will be a blessing to our community. We are hosting a Free Market!! Who doesn’t like to hear the word fee? For most of us, the word free is almost a magical word that has power over us. It seems to draw us near and captivate ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Strong Drink Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
     | 4,278 views

    Jesus knew about strong drink. His whole life was but a preparation to drink, not a jigger, but a full cup down to the last dregs.

    Introduction Some people questioned me about the title of this sermon, “Strong Drink.” How much do I know about strong drink? Actually, nothing; not because of virtue so much as repulsion. Those shows that show a guy tossing down a jigger of whiskey, then shaking his head and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Happens On The Mountain... Shouldn't Stay On The Mountain

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 21, 2012
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     | 13,773 views

    God uses mountain top experiences in our lives and the lives of others to prepare us for living in the real world down in the valley.

    Title: What Happens On the Mountain… Shouldn't Stay On the Mountain Text: Matthew 17:1-9 Thesis: God uses mountain top experiences to prepare us for living in the valley. Transfiguration Sunday is a day we reflect on perhaps the ultimate of mountain top experiences in which we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing Persecution With Deepening Faith Series

    Contributed by Peter Ceccardi on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,389 views

    So, as we prepare for the possibility of persecution, let's not underestimate the challenges that believers face in today's society.

    Preparing for Persecution Friends, I want to share something personal with you today, something that's been weighing heavily on my heart. You see, I'm faced with a dilemma—a real moral quandary that's testing the very core of my faith. It's about my gym membership, of all things. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spy Wednesday. Was Holy Week A "sherlock Holmes Mystery"?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 28, 2022
     | 2,730 views

    Was Holy Week merely a series of Unfortunate Chance Events or did Jesus prepare the events in advance in the style of a Sherlock Holmes mystery?

    Spy Wednesday The Student Cross Leicester Leg 2022 (from Leicester to Walsingham) Today we find ourselves in Holy Week and today is the day we know as Spy Wednesday It is the day we focus on the betrayal of Jesus by his friend Judas Iscariot It is the day just before Maundy Thursday when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Isaac--Fool Me Once, Shame On Me!

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 16, 2021
     | 4,602 views

    Isaac asked his son Esau to prepare a special dinner. Several things happened, though, that changed the family dynamic forever.

    Introduction: At the time of this incident, Isaac was considered an old man, and he was afraid he was going to die soon. He asked Esau, his oldest son, to prepare him some food from game Esau would hunt in the fields. The rest of this story is a classic of deceit, in that a family was torn apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Hall avatar

    The Judgment Seat Of Christ: Our Good Works Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on May 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,954 views

    Preparing for the Judgment Seat of Christ by doing good works I give permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God

    PREPARING FOR THE JUDGMENT SEAT – OUR GOOD WORKS PART I Please open your Bible to 2 Corinthians 5 as we continue our series on Eternal Rewards with today’s message, “Our Good Works.” As we have already discovered, every Christian will stand before Jesus Christ at His Judgment Seat. The big question ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Influence Of Passion & The Promise Of Ministry

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 29, 2023
     | 876 views

    This is the final message in a month-long series preparing the congregation to take a course called Network: Ministry gifts and Passions by Bruce Bugbee.

    The Influence of Passion & The Promise of Ministry Have a look at this: "Vocation is the place where our deep gladness meets the world's deep need." - Frederick Buechner. We’ll come back to it. When I was a very young Christian, just beginning to sort out myself and developing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    But Continue To Grow --- Development

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2022
     | 2,976 views

    Good healthy growth is not by accident. Good growth takes preparation and work. Ask the question: AM I GROWING OR STAYING THE SAME?

    BUT CONTINUE TO GROW… DEVELOPMENT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IS OUR GROWTH CONTINUING OR ARE WE DYING? GROWTH: improve, increase, develop, mature, progressive development, MATURITY, AGE, SIZE, WEIGHT, HEIGHT. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Who Can Endure The Day When He Comes? The One Who Sees Himself As He Is, And The One Who Sees The Lord As He Is.

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 3, 2021
     | 2,337 views

    Malachi prepares us for the Final Coming, as he points for to John and Jesus, and shows us what Jesus does as the refiner of silver.

    12.5.21 Malachi 3:1–7 (EHV) 1 Look! I am sending my messenger! He will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord, whom you are seeking, will come to his temple! The Messenger of the Covenant, in whom you delight, will surely come, says the LORD of Armies. 2 But who can endure the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Dunn avatar

    Midnight Oil

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 101 views

    Jesus is coming soon. Prepare daily, own your faith, and don’t delay. Midnight is coming, but grace is here now.

    Picture the scene Jesus paints. Night has settled in. A moon is rising lazy and late. Shadows stretch across the village road. Somewhere nearby, a bride waits with trembling excitement. Her friends surround her with music and laughter and nervous energy. They do not know when the moment will ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist