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  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,640 views

    Being ready for the return of Christ. The parables of Jesus in Matthew 25 give us a model for being ready. First Sunday of Advent, Year B

    It’s hard to believe that Christmas season is upon us again. The craziness has begun. I was reading in the paper the other day that a Wal-Mart employee out in New York was killed by injuries sustained while trying to prevent a mob from entering the store at 5 am the Friday after Christmas. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ready And Waiting For Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,344 views

    This parable challenges us to make sure we are prepared at all times to meet God. Whether via the Second Coming or at our death, we need to be ready. Not a good idea to be unprepared for His coming.

    Parable of the Ten Virgins Who here likes to paint? Who here plays an instrument? Most musicians or artists have stories of awkward moments when they were performing. Funny or awkward. The funniest I remember was when I was in a Christian rock band and we were starting a performance. The show ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Mar 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,701 views

    What is the Godly approach to take in our attitude towards what the future holds for us?

    DON’T STOP THINKING ABOUT TOMORROW James 4:13-17 INTRODUCTION When I started preparing my preaching calendar for May, I realized that on May 20, I had a problem…This was the day we wanted to honor our high school seniors, recognizing them for their accomplishments and encouraging them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Special Births Connected To Christmas: Samson, Samuel, And John: The Naziri Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 20, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,216 views

    There are only three men in Scripture who were under a Nazirite Vow from birth: Samson, Samuel, and John the Baptist. They show us a pattern that is fulfilled in the birth and ministry of Jesus. Though they were in the limelight, they really prepared the

    Special Births Connected to Christmas: Samson, Samuel, and John: the Nazirites Judges 13:3-5, I Samuel 1:11, Luke 1:13-17 1. My favorite Christmas joke: he wanted a new car for Christmas, she wanted a fur coat. They compromised: they bought the coat, but kept it in the garage. 2. One child ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Traditions Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,853 views

    Rituals and traditions nurture of faith and prepare us for the coming of Jesus so that we can in turn prepare the world for Jesus' coming.

    Luke 24:28-35 “Traditions” INTRODUCTION During this season of Advent, we continue to focus on how we prepare ourselves, for the coming of Jesus, so that we can prepare the world. We have talked about caring conversations, spiritual disciplines, and service. Today we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Pentecost

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 16, 2013
     | 11,095 views

    The sermon describes what provoked Pentecost and the purpose of Pentecost which is to fill us, prepare us, and to pour out on us.

    Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 When is Pentecost? A. Pentecost is the 50th day after the Sabbath of Passover week (Lev 23:15-16), What is Pentecost? A. The word derives from the Greek for "the 50th day." It was the Jewish Feast of Weeks (Exod 34:22; Deut ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Get Dressed For Battle!

    Contributed by Dwight Hord on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,423 views

    This message is intended to bring the realization and importance of being Spiritually ready and equipped for spiritual battle.

    GET DRESSED FOR BATTLE TEXT…EPHESIANS 6:10-18 Intro. As military troops prepare for battle, they are given equipment to not only help them fight in battle, but also to survive injury or death. In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, Paul gives instructions (not suggestions) to suite-up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Sound Advice Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2014
     | 7,189 views

    A study of Proverbs 6 verses 1 through 11

    Proverbs 6: 1 - 11 Sound Advice 1 My son, if you become surety for your friend, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, 2 You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth. 3 So do this, my son, and deliver yourself; for you have come into the hand of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Watchful Servants Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 3, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,790 views

    Jesus wants us to reflect on what we want to happen when He returns and to prepare our self for it right now. If you want to be prepared for Christ’s return you must prepare yourself through faithfulness.

    LUKE 12: 35-40. [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE WATCHFUL SERVANTS [Matthew 25:1-13 / John 12:23-26] Jesus has been teaching principles for kingdom living. He is preparing them for His departure and their ministry. He would be leaving His followers but He promised to return again for them at a future ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Reginald Levert avatar

    Ready Or Not He’s Coming Back.

    Contributed by James Reginald Levert on Aug 1, 2014
     | 9,620 views

    Sermon on being ready for the returned of Christ. no time to rest

    Matt 25:1-13, we read about five foolish virgins who had not adequately prepared for the coming of the bridegroom and their lamps went out. As they left to purchase more oil, the bridegroom arrived and everyone who was prepared went in with him to the marriage and the doors were shut. Later the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Judith Hand avatar

    Wanted Dead Or Alive

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,038 views

    A Parable of Preparedness

    WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE The Bible is a book about relationships and love. Christ is the friend who “sticketh closer than a brother.” God is Father. Christ is the bridegroom and we, the church are His bride. Right now Christ is physically “absent” while He is preparing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Getting Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,986 views

    We all get ready for Christmas in different ways. most of this is material. Mary's song models for us how we should prepare ourselves spiritually for Christmas.

    Getting Ready For Christmas Luke 1: 46-55 Intro: Have you noticed that Christmas is coming? We started our service this morning with the lighting of the candles for the second Sunday of Advent. A time of preparation and anticipation. . I watched as my Pam and her nieces and my son D J’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recharge

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Jul 10, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,275 views

    Our walk in victory is totally dependant upon the fully charging daily of our spiritual life.

    RECHARGE Pastor Ken Crow Romans 12:1-2 King James Version (KJV) Romans 12 1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Nicky Evans avatar

    Extra Ordinary Jesus - Preperation Series

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 27, 2011
     | 3,585 views

    Part 4 of our study looking at the extra ordinary man, Jesus. This week we shall look at the preperation for His birth

    How many of us here have had children? If we haven't had children, how many of us have been close to someone who has had children? Maybe a sister or something? Now, can you remember what it was like from the time you found out about the pregnancy to the time the baby was born? I know for us, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    A Quiet Mind Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 19, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,804 views

    The season of Lent provides for us a time of renewal, commitment or recommitment, repentance and prayer.

    Ever since 325 AD, we celebrate Easter on the first Sunday that occurs after the first full moon following the vernal equinox (March 21st.) As you know, the date of Easter changes from year to year and this is why. Easter will always be recognized between March 22nd and April 25th and only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church