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  • Edward Frey avatar

    Be Prepared!

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,625 views

    We need faith in our Savior for ourselves if we expect to be ready for his return.

    Just about every house in America goes through a familiar ritual. This ritual takes place every day of the week. Some of you may be very familiar with it. I call it the "Are you ready yet?" ritual. As the time to leave the house draws near parents begin asking the question, "Are you ready yet?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Kirkland avatar

    Being Prepared To Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 28, 2009
     | 15,429 views

    God has a plan and He has prepared the people and the circumstances for it to come to pass.

    Being Prepared to be Prepared When you think about John the Baptist, what do you see in your minds eye? 1. Wild looking man out in the dessert calling people to repent and baptizing them in the Jordan River. 2. A man with a camel hair garment with a leather belt. Can you smell the wet dirty ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • John Oscar avatar

    Prepare!

    Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 8, 2017
     | 10,711 views

    Preparing our hearts for the wonder of Christmas

    Prepare WHAG December 18th, 2016 Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5 You’ve probably noticed that we are doing the Christmas season a little different this year. We are celebrating the Advent Wreath, focusing more on prayer and meditation during the service, and trying to focus more on the real reason for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jack Martin avatar

    The Hour Is Coming.

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,248 views

    It appeals to the church to realise prophetically how close we may be to the end. And how important it is to understand.

    I’m not one to listen to my old messages but I felt compelled this week to listen to the sermon I did the Sunday morning following the terrible destruction of the world trade centers and the pentagon. You see this preacher believes that something happened that day in the heavens that set in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Weber avatar

    Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 624 ratings
     | 80,577 views

    Second in a series on Matthew 24 & 25. This message focuses on the theme of being prepared for Christ’s return since we do not know when it will be.

    Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Be Prepared - Matthew 25:1-13" A well known Christian wrote, "the last days are upon us. Weigh carefully the times. Look for Him who is above all time, eternal and invisible." That was not written by a modern prophecy expert. It was written by a man named ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Be Prepared

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 21,519 views

    2nd Sunday in End Time - Saints Triumphant A sermon that encourages us to be prepared for Jesus’ 2nd Coming

    Matthew 25 1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise, however, took oil in jars along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Be Prepared!

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,331 views

    Boy Scout Sunday sermon How do you keep plenty of oil in your lamp?

    “Be Prepared” -a sermon for Boy Scout Sunday. Matthew 25:1-12 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One thing that all Scouts, young and old, never forget is the Boy Scout Motto: "Be prepared." If you’ve ever set up a tent and didn’t tie your lines ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • James May avatar

    Preparations

    Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,009 views

    We are making preparations for the coming of Christmas but are we making preparations for the coming of the Lord?

    PREPARATIONS We are entering a time of the year when the normal hustle and bustle of everyday life is ramped up, or kicked up another notch on the “Rat Race Scale”. People who were already stressed for time suddenly must find more time to do things that they don’t normally do. It’s the Holiday ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dave Collins avatar

    The Preparation Series

    Contributed by Dave Collins on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 5,500 views

    This sermon will be preached about John the Baptist and how he prepared the way for the Lord; we must now go out and preach the good news.

    Scripture Reading- Intro: John the Baptist, both family and follower of Jesus, but also the one that prepared the way for him to come. I. The Writings Anchor verse: Mark 1:2-3 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way" --"a voice ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 8,766 views

    Be prepared for Jesus' return.

    Be Prepared! Matthew 25:1-13 I. Preparation (1-4) A. Virgins – All who have been invited to the wedding B. The Wise 1. Lamps 2. Sufficient oil 3. Responsibility to be prepared a. Implies respect for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    Be Prepared

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 6,494 views

    What to say when you are found sleeping at your desk - Be prepared for the Kingdom of Heaven arriving unexpectedly: preparation through Baptism and the Eucharist.

    Sermon: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Parish Mass with Holy Baptism Text: Luke 12:32-48 +In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Be Prepared! The motto of the Scouting Movement. It is a motto which would serve us all well this morning, as we should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Andrew Schroer avatar

    Be Prepared!

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 10,817 views

    Death is just around the corner. Jesus could return at any moment. Are you prepared?

    In days gone by, kings and nobles were accustomed to having court jesters, or fools as they were called, to entertain them. Many years ago there lived a king who enjoyed the folly of his court jester. Jokingly the king gave his jester a scepter and told him that if someday he found someone more ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Marks avatar

    Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by David Marks on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,383 views

    “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” -- John Wooden Have you ever asked, “How am I going to make it in this world?” Or a similar question. We are going to be looking into how we can live in this world over the next couple of weeks. 1 Peter 1:13

    “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” -- John Wooden Have you ever asked, “How am I going to make it in this world?” Or a similar question. We are going to be looking into how we can live in this world over the next couple of weeks. 1 Peter 1:13-16, I believe helps us understand more how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lito Sacatropiz avatar

    Preparation Series

    Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,970 views

    Preparation

    Text: Luke 12:35-40 Subject: Preparation Theme: Servant’s Preparation for Master’s Return Proposition: All Christians should always be prepared as He comes. T.S.: We need to be well prepared because the time now is near. Introduction: There was a young boy who gave his Father a riddle. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Prepared

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,091 views

    It is easier to SAY you are prepared for the return of Christ Jesus than it is to LIVE prepared.

    Matthew 25: 1 – 12 / Prepared! Intro: The story is told of a photographer who was also a skydiver. He jumped from a plane along with several friends and filmed the group as the each dove out of the plane and opened their parachutes. The cameraman jumped out of the plan enjoying himself and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed