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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Preparing For Departure

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 16, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 14,096 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

  • Kristopher Morris avatar

    Prepare The Way!

    Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,911 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

  • Steve Smith avatar

    The Final Preparation Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,555 views

    Like preparing for Christmas, God wishes to prepare us for Jesus by providing to us a Spiritual Cleansing, a Re-Decorating of the Heart, and an Exchange of Gifts

    INTRODUCTION Time is close! Down to the last few moments – “The Final Preparation” for Christmas? What do YOU HAVE YET TO DO to prepare for Christmas? In MY HOUSE, Deb has a certain formula for preparing for this special season. In fact, of all the special times of the year, this the one she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Prepared?

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,932 views

    Jesus wants us to be prepared for His return, to be faithful and wise servants who are actively involved in the work of His Kingdom. We need to keep watch and stay invested in His Kingdom.

    Are you the type of person who tends to wait until the last minute to take care of important things? • Do you wait until the last minute to study for an exam? • Do you wait until April 14 to file your income tax return due on April 15? • Do you postpone going to the see the doctor until you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Prepare To Die

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 3,290 views

    Christian perspectives on death and being ready for it

    Intro – 6 small groups, 3 Sunday School classes, and a ladies’ Bible study – all of them groups who took on the challenge to invest in eternity since January 15th. On top of that, there are dozens of individuals who have been investing in eternal things over these past 7 weeks. I counted over 50 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Ministry For All

    Contributed by Matthew Stidham on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,196 views

    Many Christians struggle with the idea that they aren’t talented, or aren’t capable of serving the Lord through ministry. Here I try to show that every does have a place and a way to serve in the kingdom of God.

    A Ministry for All Sunday June 10, 2007 AM Rudy Meoli was an average baseball player at best. With a measly career batting average of just over .200, Rudy was definitely not known for his ability at the plate, and with 27 fielding errors during the 1973 season, he certainly was not someone you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prepare Ye The Way - Yes! Prepare Today

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 8, 2019
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     | 5,429 views

    John the Baptist was speaking to the Jewish people in his day; he is speaking to you and me today.

    Message/Devotion December 8, 2019 Matthew 3:1-12 The reading In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Prepared?

    Contributed by C Vincent on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,936 views

    Are we prepared for Jesus to return to the Church, and to take us home?

    "Are You Prepared?" Luke 3:1-10 John 1:6 onwards the baptism of Jesus Mark 1:1-11 A time of preparation Prepare the way The way for what? · John made ready "a people prepared for the Lord" BY AROUSING THEIR ATTENTION Charles Spurgen said, ‘Now that is the meaning of what John said, "The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prepare For Christ

    Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,411 views

    As the wise bridesmaids were well prepared for Christ’s return -- unlike the foolish ones, so the church is called to prepare by making Provision, Protection and Praise.

    Pentecost 26a Prepare for Christ Mt. 25:1-13 11/9/08 These stained glass windows on the west side of the Sanctuary come from our old church, erected here in the forties during WW II. Among them is the image of a lamp with a flame emerging from it. The University of California has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Are You Prepared? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,316 views

    Prepare is our focus in this second week of Advent. Preparing ourselves for His second coming is very important.

    Are You Prepared? Pastor Glenn Newton 12-11-05 MT 25:1 "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David McNally avatar

    Always Be Prepared

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 28, 2012
     | 6,133 views

    God wants us to be available and to use the gifts, time and talents He has given us to serve Him and grow His church. We do not need a Seminary education or special training, just a willingness to follow His lead.

    Exodus 3:1-14, 4:1-3 and 10-13 1st Peter 3 v.9-17 (esp. v 15) SERMON – Always be prepared to give an answer Every page in the bible contains good advice and that contained in 1st Peter 3 is no exception, and I would like to concentrate on one verse in particular: v.15. People notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ministry Gifts

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013
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     | 8,381 views

    The five-fold ministry resulted from Christ’s ascension to heaven. These gifts were released by Christ during His ascension and are therefore also known as the ascension gifts. The full expression of the ministry of Jesus requires the full 5-fold ministry

    The Ministry Gifts Ephesians 4:7-8 - But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.” Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Preparation Day Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016
     | 8,544 views

    What does God prepare us for? He prepares us to worship, work, witness and walk.

    Intro: We are told that when John Huss was arrested and informed that he would be burned to death for his faith, he purposely practiced holding his hand over fire to prepare for his final test. He burned himself in preparation. He wanted to be faithful to the end. Moody Monthly, April, 1990, p. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • RAY MCKENDRY avatar

    Sustaining The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Feb 4, 2008
     | 4,107 views

    Introduction to the central truths of the gospel of Christ in order to maintain the ministry of the word of God among everyday believers.

    Sustaining the Ministry: Introduction to the Book of ROMANS Rom 1:1 “Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God 2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Supreme Ministry Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2019
     | 7,047 views

    1) The Source (Colossians 1:23c, 25a), 2) Spirit (Colossians 1:24a), 3) Suffering (Colossians 1:24b), 4) Scope (Colossians 1:25b), 5) Subject (Colossians 1:26–27), 6)Style (Colossians 1:28a), 7)Sum (Colossians 1:28b), and 8)The Strength of the ministry (Colossians 1:29).

    Colossians 1:23-29 [23](if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of) the gospel (that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven), and of which I, Paul, became a minister. [24] Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other