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  • Norm Story avatar

    Be Ready - Persevere

    Contributed by Norm Story on May 18, 2001
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     | 25,965 views

    The challenge of faithfully living prepared and ready

    "Be Ready – Persevere for the Long Journey" Psalm 78:1-7 Matthew 25:1-13 When I was a Boy Scout, I remember how the younger scouts struggled and suffered on long hiking-camping trips; because they always seemed to bring so much of the wrong stuff. They’d come loaded down with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Help! I'm Not Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,773 views

    Preparing for Christmas; using FACT as an acrostic

    “HELP – I’m Not Prepared for Christmas!” December 3, 2006 “About this time Caesar Augustus, the Roman emperor, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the nation. (This census was taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) Everyone was required to return to his ancestral home for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Builders

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 16, 2010
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    For Remembrance Sunday, honoring those who had died the previous year. Some dreams are deferred but not forgotten; we can prepare those who come after us to fulfill them. And the future of our church needs to share in the magnificence of its original dr

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC May 17, 1992 Today is Remembrance Day in the life of our church. We take a Sunday each year following Easter and remember in a special way those who of our worshipping congregation who have passed away since the previous Easter. In this way we hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: God Has Great Plans For You

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 30, 2024
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    When our plans are upended, dreams are derailed, life can be scary and uncertain. How good it is to hear the Lord's still got a plan - a good plan to prosper us, provide hope and point us to the future he has prepared for us.

    Sermon: God Has Great Plans For You Scripture Lesson - Jeremiah 29:8-14 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Trouble With Trials

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 11, 2016
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     | 9,337 views

    In this message we are seeking to correct some misinformation concerning the true nature of trials.

    "The Trouble with Trials" 1 Peter 4:12-13 1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Voice Of Love Is Calling Part Iii: Weaving The Future--‘spirited-Two’ Be The Church (Pentecost) Series

    Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on May 23, 2021
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    Spiritual Awakenings, visions, and Superheroes on the horizon. Spring can be hard... just remember we can do anything through the 'Good Shepherd who Strengthens us!"

    The Voice of Love is Calling: Weaving the Future--‘Spirited-Two’ Be the Church Pentecost Many moons had passed since God found that ‘one sheep’ and reunited the sheep with the flock. What an Amazing Grace That White Wolf is. The sheep continued to grow older, and older, as the years passed. As the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    "From Genesis To Glory: The Legacy Of African American Labor” Honoring The Past And Inspiring The Future

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Feb 21, 2025
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    The inspiring theme "African American Labor," a reflection not only on historical events but also on the resilience and ingenuity of our people. Just like Joseph, our journey has spanned from bondage to blessing, shaped by faith, struggle, and an indomitable spirit.

    "Joseph said to his brothers, 'I am Joseph! Is my father still living?' But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. Then Joseph said to his brothers, 'Come close to me. When they had done so, he said, "I am your brother Joseph, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rebuilding The Temple

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2013
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     | 12,464 views

    Past glories, present disappointments, and future glory.

    REBUILDING THE TEMPLE. Haggai 2:9. BACKGROUND: King David wanted to build the LORD a house, but the time was not right (1 Chronicles 28:3): David's son would build the LORD's house (2 Samuel 7:12-13). Before his death, David appointed the masons, prepared iron and brass, received the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan Lucas avatar

    Where Do You Want To Go Today?

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 11, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
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    A challenge to youth to allow God to be a part of there future.

    Where Do You Want To Go Today? Text: 2 Kings 2:1-12 1. And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2. And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dale Sanger avatar

    Looking Forward, Looking Back

    Contributed by Dale Sanger on Aug 28, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 21,493 views

    Consequences and benefits of looking back and planning the future

    LOOKING FORWARD, LOOKING BACK Introduction: We spend years looking and wondering. Looking at our past and hoping, longing for those ‘good old days’. Looking to our future and hoping for a good tomorrow. Often times though we get caught looking at the past and forget to look at the things that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Eddy Sr avatar

    Three Divine Appointments

    Contributed by Mark Eddy Sr on Aug 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,614 views

    This is a message to prepare everyone for what is to come.

    Three Divine Appointments Hebrews 9:24-28 AC 9/18/2011 Mark Eddy Intro: Did anybody have an appointment this week? If so did you get a reminder call? Did anyone have to cancel an appointment? We have a funeral director that is a client and I told him I would love to see people keep their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    All-Powerful Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,922 views

    Open Theism is a heresy that says God doesn’t know the future. Next is the question of omnipotence...whether God can handle the future.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships ------------------------------ March 16, 2003 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand, And marked off the heavens by the span, And calculated the dust of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    No Fear

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,398 views

    Jesus never intended the church to be anxious about the future.

    March 21, 2010 Morning Worship Text: John 14:1-3 Subject: Jesus Teaches His Disciples Title: No Fear As we have gone through these weeks leading up to our Easter Celebration I have been reading a lot in the Bible about what took place during that time before Jesus’ trial and crucifixion. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Crossing Over Into The Supernatural Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,330 views

    Once you have experienced God’s miracles in your life there is no reason for you not to continue to walk in the spirit realm on a regular basis.

    July 26, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 3:12-20 Subject: Part Six in the Seven Steps to Receive God’s Miracle Title: Crossing Over into the Supernatural Hasn’t God been good in our services? It is so wonderful to see the church moving forward in the things of God and what He wants to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Parable Of The Ten Virgins Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,544 views

    The parable of the ten virgins is given to accentuate the incalculable importance of being spiritually prepared to meet Christ when He returns to earth, because after He appears, unbelievers who are then alive will have no further chance for salvation.

    A fun part of summer are the frequent weddings that occur. So much has changed over the years with weddings. No longer just a formal service in a church with a standard liturgy and vows, now couples often write their own vows, and for the more ambitious couples, it may be an outdoor service at an ...read more

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    Denomination: Other