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    The Journey PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,273 views

    Emphasize the importance of always being spiritually prepared and vigilant for the unexpected return of Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, beloved members of our church family. Today, we are going to explore a message from the Gospel of Luke that encourages us to always be ready, prepared, and on our toes for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Luke 12:40, it is written, "You also must be ready, because the Son of ...read more

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    Watchful PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,160 views

    This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's plan amidst chaos, reminding them to prepare for Christ's return, despite not knowing the exact timing. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, we are united under the banner of His love, His grace, and His divine providence. We are here, not by chance, but by design. For the Lord has a word for us today, a word that will speak to our hearts, stir our spirits, and fortify our ...read more

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    The Midnight Cry PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024
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     | 1,889 views

    Emphasizes the importance of spiritual preparedness, perseverance, and wisdom in anticipation of the Lord's return.

    Beloved friends, it is with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with anticipation that I welcome you all to this blessed gathering today. We are here, not by mere chance, but by divine appointment. We are here, not just to listen, but to lean in, to learn, and to live out the truths that God ...read more

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    Growing Pains PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025
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     | 79 views

    God uses our pain and trials not to harm us, but to grow our hope, maturity, and fruitfulness for His greater purpose.

    Friend, I’m glad you’re here. Some of us walked in today with a quiet ache that doesn’t let go. The diagnosis was unexpected. The stack of bills looks tall. The silence in the house feels louder than it used to. Life can sting. Yet God meets us right in the middle of the mess and whispers a word ...read more

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    Prepare To Meet Your God

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,695 views

    get ready

    Prepare to meet your God (Amos 4:12 ) Intro : Pearl Harbor A few minutes before 8 AM on Sunday, December 7, 1941, Japanese carrier-based airplanes struck Pearl Harbor. In a raid lasting less than two hours, they sank or seriously damaged eight battleships and 13 other naval vessels. Almost 200 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Announcement Of Preparation Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025
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    Angels have access to God’s presence.

    A. ANGELS PREPARE ZECHARIAH: LUKE 1:5-25 1. Silence. There were 400 silent years when no voice or miracles were sent from heaven. Angels only appear in history when God re-directs His program. 2. A forerunner is predicted (Luke 1:11-14, 18-20, ELT), “Zechariah was in the sanctuary when an angel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Prepare For Life's Changes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    Change is inevitable but how we prepare to respond to it is a lifelong challenge. Let us learn how to make the most of life’s undulating cycles by learning all we can from the life of Joseph and Jacob. These two men experienced numerous ups and downs yet

    1. Change is inevitable but how we prepare to respond to it is a lifelong challenge. Let us learn how to make the most of life’s undulating cycles by learning all we can from the life of Joseph and Jacob. These two men experienced numerous ups and downs yet finished victoriously. Theme: Stephen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing To Build Your Temple

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 19,666 views

    This sermon was preached for the Building Fund Rally at the Greater Thankful Missionary Baptist Church in Bleecker, Alabama. The sermon focuses on the importance of preparation in kingdom building.

    Preparing to Build Your Temple Text: 1 Chronicles 22:5,6; 1 Corinthians 6:19,20 1 Chronicles 22:5,6 5 And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Has Prepared A Place

    Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 11,377 views

    Heaven is the winner’s circle of life’s race.

    John 14:1-6 He’s Prepared A Place ! Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Battle Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 9, 2009
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     | 5,645 views

    The battle lines have been drawn, our family is at stake. The family structure has been under attack for quite awhile, are we prepared to fight?

    Ephesians 6:1-6:4 What has gone wrong with America’s Children? • Did you know that in the US, every 8 seconds of every school day a child drops out of school? • Every 26 seconds a child runs away from home. • Every 47 seconds a child ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prepare For Battle Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 17, 2009
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    This is 4th in the series of defending our families and putting on the armor of God. In this we see the use of the Helmet and the Sword.

    Prepare for Battle part 4 The Helmet and the Sword. Ephesians 6:10-20 So far we have looked at several pieces of spiritual armor. We looked at the Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Righteousness, the boots/shoes of the readiness of the Gospel of peace and the shield of faith. Today we will look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing For Your Next Blessing.

    Contributed by Harold Wanton on Oct 23, 2005
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     | 9,352 views

    The focus of this message is to remind Christians that in this kingdom battle we must not forget to return to our staging post to regroup and renew our strength and receive furhter instructions from our commander-in-chief (The lord Jesus Christ).

    Jericho is the door-way to all the blessings that God has promised Israel. The door-way to the land flowing with milk and honey. Today it symbolizes to the Christian all the spiritual blessings that God has promised us. But, before we can receive our blessings we must be prepared for them. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Prepare To Meet Thy God

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,432 views

    Our first and foremost purpose in gathering together is to meet with Jesus. This is especially true when we come for Communion. (Best preached the week before Communion)

    (Note: prior to preaching, discreetly place an empty chair on the platform, off to one side) •In the last few weeks, I’ve had several people call me about when we’re having Communion •It’s customary in the Seventh-day Adventist church to hold Communion on a quarterly basis; and those who have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Prepare Well To Battle Satan

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 15, 2005
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     | 4,035 views

    Prepare well to battle Satan by watching how Jesus’ handled temptation, and by trusting Jesus defeated temptation.

    v When I was coaching high school basketball I learned that the key to defeating our opponents was to know them well. Ø We’d even drive for hours to watch our opponents play. Ø We’d study our opponents so thoroughly that we could teach our team their plays. Ø The time spent scouting paid off ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prepared With A Personal, Persevering Faith Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,496 views

    How can we be Ready for Jesus’ return? This message looks at the first way Jesus teaches us by having a Personal and Persevering faith.

    Prepared for Jesus’ return: a Persevering Faith Matthew 25:1-13 Intro.: A. A couple weeks ago I taught about Jesus Keeping His Promises from Acts 1:1-11. Jesus Promises us: To send us the Holy Spirit – Promises kept, Acts 2 To Empower those who follow Him with the Holy Spirit. The HS is ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist