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  • Carl Willis avatar

    Preparing For Battle Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,933 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

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Preparing For The Harvest

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 31, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 33,189 views

    This most generous God who gives seed to the farmer that becomes bread for your meals is more than extravagant with you.

    Preparing for The Harvest! Gal. 6:7-10 Msg. 7-8 Don’t be misled: No one makes a fool of God. What a person plants, he will harvest. *The person who plants selfishness, ignoring the needs of others—ignoring God!—harvests a crop of weeds. *All he’ll have to show for his life is weeds! *But the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Preparing For A Showdown

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
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    Jacob Prepares to Meet Easu. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Genesis chapter 32 verses 1-21: Ill: • James Whistler, the Victorian artist, • Showed scant respect for the hierarchy of any profession. • When his poodle fell ill with a throat infection, • The artist sent immediately for the country’s leading ear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Strong And Prepared

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 20, 2010
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    Remembering and being thankful for all God has done enables us to be strong and prepared for the return of Christ Jesus.

    Colossians 1: 10 – 20 / Strong and Prepared Intro: One day as a Pastor was walking down a country lane he saw a young farmer struggling with a load of hay that had fallen off his truck. The boy was hot and sweaty and looked very upset. The Pastor stopped and urged the young man to stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Prepared For Glory

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 10, 2010
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    What does it mean to be a Christ-follower? When we talk about God’s call in our lives we talk about what we do for God rather than what we can be in Jesus Christ. God’s call in our lives is initially into a relationship with Him. (adapted from a sermon, T

    Prepared for Glory (adapted from a sermon, The Fullness of God’s Call, by Francis Frangipane) Introduction Talk about- characteristics/qualities of-Christ follower. Bible- uses the term- disciple- what is a disciple? Mtt 10:24-25a Disciple- learner, pupil, FWM- to learn, to understand. Speaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    The Well Of Preparation

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 19, 2010
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    God prepared Moses to do His will.

    Intro. We have a dehydrated Christianity today. Dryness has overtaken most. So we must draw water out of the Lord’s well. It is only for the redeemed! Isa 12:2 "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dustin T Parker avatar

    Prepare The Way Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009
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     | 5,534 views

    Our Ministry continues that which Isaiah Prophecies.

    Concordia Lutheran Church The Third Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2009 Prepare the Way… Matthew 11:2-10 May the gifts of love and mercy be yours, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Why go see John? We are in the midst of the world’s mad rush towards Christmas. In the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    Preparing For The End Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,429 views

    In Paul's trip to Jerusalem we see that when God sends you a hardship He also prepares you to go through it.

    (The open illustration was taken from Sermon Centrals Illustrations database) Tony Campolo tells about the time he was asked to speak at a Pentecostal college. Before the service, eight men had him kneel so they could place their hands on his head and pray. Tony was glad to have the prayer, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Preparing The Gift Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,516 views

    This is week two of a four part series and looks at the preparations that had to happen in order for the first Christmas to happen.

    The Gift of Christmas 2 The quest for the perfect gift. Some of you know what I mean and others, you haven’t got a clue. There are some folks who every gift is a challenge, to get not just a gift but to get the right gift. The gift that says just the right thing at just the right price. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brian Mann avatar

    Prepare For War

    Contributed by Brian Mann on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,046 views

    Brothers & Sisters there needs to be a battle cry going forth from all the churches in the world today. And it must originate in the hearts of the Pastors, and it must be sounded aloud from the pulpits across this land! We must prepare the battle station

    ~Prepare for War~ Mark 9:14-29 (New King James Version) 14 And when He came to the disciples, He saw a great multitude around them, and scribes disputing with them. 15 Immediately, when they saw Him, all the people were greatly amazed, and running to Him, greeted Him. 16 And He asked the scribes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robert Harmon avatar

    Preparing To Run Series

    Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,439 views

    A person don't just decide the day before a Marathon to run! They have to train, keep their focus, and not look back. The Christian has to have the same desire to train and RUN!

    Introduction Define Marathon: An endurance race that pushes a runner to their limits. READ I CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 I. Ready to Train (v.24-25) A. Some Christians view the Church as a spectator sport! We get comfortable and watch the show. B. Others believe God will train ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Prepare The Way Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,009 views

    The church is to be on the offensive in preparing the way of the Lord in the lives of people!

    Prepare The Way, Luke 3:1-6 Introduction There is a story of an Atlantic passenger lying in his bunk in a storm, deathly sick—seasick. A cry of “Man overboard!” was heard. The passenger thought, “God help the poor fellow. There is nothing I can do.” Then he thought at least he could put his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    We Prepare Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2009
     | 4,826 views

    We prepare for Christ’s coming by our daily repentance, and by calling the world to a life of repentance and forgiveness

    Luke 3:1-6 “We Prepare” INTRODUCTION Most of us know how to prepare for Christmas. We have our shopping lists, and “honey do” lists of when the tree needs to be put up, and the house decorated. It might be stressful, but we will get it done. We also know how to prepare for birthday and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Prepared By Peace Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,495 views

    Peace prepares you for battle! 4 Progressions of Peace that will help us better understand what it means to be prepared by peace.

    Prepared by Peace Ephesians 6:13-15 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    Preparation By Repentance

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,515 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent preached 12/6/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It is a revision of a sermon I preached in 2003 on the same text.

    Well, here we are, today is the 2nd Sunday in Advent. We’re one week closer to the big day! Christmas! You can tell its closer! Maybe you thought that this morning as you entered the church, and you noticed that the Christmas trees are now up here in the chance,, wreaths are hung outside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran