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  • Larry Bergeron avatar

    Dinner Is Served

    Contributed by Larry Bergeron on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,758 views

    God has prepared a banquet for His people. The question then for us is, How hungry are we for the things of God?

    DINNER IS SERVED By Dr. Larry A. Bergeron Matthew 5:6 Red Bay COG / June 10, 2001 / PM INTRODUCTORY REMARKS The title of the message this evening is DINNER IS SERVED. How many of you know that God has prepared a banquet table, full of the things of God? Listen again to 2 Peter 1:3 3His ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Life And Times Of Elijah Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,691 views

    Compares Elijah’s time at the Brook Cherith with military boot camp and how God prepares us for service.

    When you say the word boot camp, the civilian and enlisted, retired and reserved all conjure up pictures of freshly shaved heads, dog tags, fatigues and, as Chuck Swindoll says, fatigue. It is through the doors of boot camp that an 18-year old from Kiowa, Kansas is shaped into a soldier by doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sitting When You Should Be Standing

    Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,502 views

    There are many times we fail our Lord by sitting when he wants us standing, prepared for battle.

    1)Peter sat down at the wrong time a)time of temptation b)when Jesus was being persecuted c)when he should have been praying 2)Peter sat down with the wrong crowd a)with unbelievers b)with those who were sinners c)with those who hated Jesus 3)Why did he sit down? a)because he was following along ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,939 views

    The coming of the Lord is imminent. We must do some things to prepare so as not be be ashamed when He comes.

    INTRODUCTION: · Christ’s coming is 24 hours closer than it was yesterday at this time—“Now is our salvation nearer than when we believed”—V. 11 · We are wasting precious moments—“The night is far spent”—V. 12 · Christ could come today—“The day is at hand”—V. 12 · Wake up and smell the coffee!! · We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    The Muslim Maze, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,570 views

    Learn the truth about the maze of Muslim theology. This series will properly prepare anyone to discern Islam’s errors.

    “The Muslim Maze”, Pt. 1 Galatians 1:6-9 This study is not an attack on the Muslim, but a way to address the maze that a Muslim is put into once he or she submits to Muhammad’s so called revelations! We will expose their system of belief and unravel the tangled web that makes up Islam! To Begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgment Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 25, 2008
     | 5,122 views

    This is the first sermon in a series. This sermon deals with God’s judgment...what is it and how do we prepare for it.

    Sermon for CATM – May 25, 2008 - Recovering the Meaning of Our Sacred Words: Judgment A priest and a rabbi were standing by the side of the road holding up signs. The rabbi’s read, "The End is Near!" The priest, on the other side of the road, held up a sign which read, "Turn before it’s too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    How Good Is The Dirt In Your Life?

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,480 views

    Jesus teaches in this parable about the SOWER, the SEED, the SOIL, and the STATE you are in. Is the soil of your heart prepared?

    Matthew 13:1-9 How Good is the Dirt in Your Life? Introduction - My wife and were enjoying a cruise on a recent vacation. At the dinner table that second evening, that dreaded question came up regarding my occupation. (Now I am not ashamed of being a minister, but telling people I am a minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Look Back – Smile And Grow! Look Forward - Dream And Grow!"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,633 views

    Today’s graduates need to grow from their past experiences and prepare to grow from their up and coming future.

    Look back – smile and grow! Look forward - dream and grow! Scripture Texts: Philippians 3:8-21 – key verse 13 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Boil A Live Frog

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 11,568 views

    Preparing to celebrate Christ’s coming in a hostile world. Five key principles that should characterize our lives.

    HOW TO BOIL A LIVE FROG 1 Peter 3: 13-17 1. An “urban legend” has been around for a long time that has excellent instructional value for us – even if biologists question the scientific veracity of the experiment. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Glorious Future Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,246 views

    This present world is broken and wearing out, but God has a glorious future prepared for those who love him.

    What lies in your future? How are you going to live in-between? If you had known me 3 years ago, you would have never guessed that I was going to become a youth minister!! If you had known me 10 years ago, you would have never guessed that I was going to wait soooo long to get married!!! And if ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Good Friday: An Ot Remembrance

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,269 views

    This message was prepared for a community luncheon on Good Friday. It points to the OT adumbration of both the crucifixion of Christ, and His resurrection.

    Last night, our parish observed Maundy Thursday, the first of three Holy Week observances relating to the events surrounding Christ’s passion. Maundy Thursday marks the occasion of the last Passover Christ observed with his disciples, as well as the first Eucharist. And, while a Maundy Thursday ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,386 views

    What a shepherd we have in Jesus! He is a personal shepherd, a providing shepherd, a protecting shepherd and a preparing shepherd.

    THE GOOD SHEPHERD Psalm 23: 1-6 I. A PERSONAL SHEPHERD v.1 A. “The Lord” B. “my shepherd” C. “I shall not want” II. A PROVIDING SHEPHERD v. 2 A. “green pastures” is a picture of abundance B. “still waters” is a picture of calmness, serenity, peacefulness III. A PROTECTING SHEPHERD v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    Follow Me

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,296 views

    Did you know that God that is moving and doing things right now to prepare His Kingdom for you and I?

    Text: Luke 9:57 thru 62 Prayer: This morning we have Good News. God is still on the Throne. Jesus is seated at His right hand, ever interceding on our behalf. Jesus will soon return to earth to declare His righteousness and take us to our new home in heaven. What a wonderful place that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "What Every Young Person Should Know"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 30, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,030 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to teach the hearers to pay close attention to their parents as they try to prepare them for life’s challenges.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW THAT THE MINISTRY OF PARENTING ISN’T EASY TO LEARN. REFERENCES: Proverbs 1:8-10 (MSG) Pay close attention, friend, to what your father tells you; never forget what you learned at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Parisi avatar

    The Plain Talk On Evangelism

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,875 views

    We need to prepare our hearts and our minds. There is great need in the world today for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    The Plain Talk on Evangelism HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Aug 4, 2002 Communion Sunday With our 911 Program coming up in a few weeks we need to prepare for the event to the best of our ability One as a group or a Church…. and two as individuals We need to prepare our hearts and our minds There ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational