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  • Jeff Kautz avatar

    The Preparation Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019
     | 8,944 views

    How Solomon includes worship into his life This Sermon was also used in another series

    The Preparation of Worship-5 1-7 Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 We are in a series on worship. Last week we looked at the Presence of Worship We talked about what worship is in that it is really the “worthship” of God. In Worship we need to have both a hunger for God and also that we are looking for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Separation In Preparation Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024
     | 932 views

    Joshua tells the people to sanctify themselves in preparation to see God to wonders tomorrow

    Background to passage: Joshua’s preparation for the journey, then instructions to Israel, their commitment, then the account of Rahab and the spies in Jericho. God is fulfilling his promise to give Isreal the land that he spoke up to all the generations from Abraham on. The next big event is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prepared Church Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 31, 2018
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    God's Promise is always achieved through preparation, whether individually or corporately, you cannot avoid the journey if we want to get to the destination. This sermon compares Elijah's life and the steps he took to the principals of the process of God.

    ELIJAH CHURCH: THE PREPARED CHURCH INTRO: This is part of a series using the life of Elijah as a picture of the last day Church. It is also a stand alone sermon. 1 Kings 17:2-6 Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: "Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparation For Separation Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 10, 2021
     | 3,147 views

    How would disciples relate to God and the world once Jesus was gone? How do we relate to them now that the Holy Spirit has come? Jesus provides vital guidance for believers today.

    Every once in a while, in world history a powerful personality comes along whose influence and presence in life so impacts life during his time on earth that the people who are associated with him actually wonder how they will get on in life without him—whose departure from life leaves such a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Economic Preparation .

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 13, 2009
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     | 2,285 views

    ❶ Dismal News ❷ Sad News ❸ Reflective News ❹ Biblical News ❺ Action News

    ❶ Dismal News - Labor Department – In Nov. 533,000 jobs were lost – the most in any month since 1974. - (Reuters Jan 7) - If the US Congress does not pass an economic stimulus plan soon the country will lose another 3 million jobs in 2009 - US News & World Report 1/7/09 - US government ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,013 views

    Four ways to know that God’s people are ready to accomplish the work He has for them.

    It’s been a few weeks since we’ve been in Ezra, so I think it’s important that we spend a few minutes remembering where we are. That’s always an important thing to remember in your own personal Bible study. It’s very easy to get so wrapped up in a particular passage or verse that you forget the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Eatock avatar

    Preparation Principle

    Contributed by Brian Eatock on Dec 14, 2005
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     | 14,379 views

    God has prepared us for a ministry. Why do we think God has prepared us our entire life to fail? Won’t He be with us along the journey?

    Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a picture of a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor became so exasperated that he went to the artist’s home to demand an explanation. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Prepared For War

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2020
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    A look at our need to be prepared for the battles our enemy throws at us.

    The Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-18 January 26, 2020 Prior to world war II, France believed they had a solution to a potential German invasion. They built what was called the Maginot line. The Maginot line was a defensive line built in the 1930’s that stretched for over 200 miles on the NE border ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For The Rapture

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025
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    The Rapture refers to the moment when Jesus Christ will return to take His faithful followers to be with Him. It is a glorious hope for believers but a moment of great regret for the unprepared.

    Title: PREPARING FOR THE RAPTURE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    Preparing The Way

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 23,601 views

    Just as we prepare for guests to come to our house, we must also prepare ourselves for Jesus to come.

    Preparing for guests to come: clean and straighten the house, cook food, prepare drinks, dress appropriately Jesus is coming soon. How are you preparing for his arrival? John the Baptizer was sent to prepare the people of Israel for the coming of the Messiah. He called people to repentance. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Adam Deibert avatar

    The Table Is Prepared

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,529 views

    Understanding what Jesus has done is the only way we can be ready to receive the Lord’s Supper. (A sermon best preached the week before Communion)

    •We will be coming together next Sabbath, for the purpose of celebrating the Lord’s Supper •Communion is a joyous celebration, a high Sabbath, and not to be taken lightly •It is a service that is rich in meaning •We come together today to understand the meaning, so as we come together next Sabbath, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Preparing For The Storms

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 206 ratings
     | 27,610 views

    I’m convinced that if we want to have the resources we’ll need for a time of crisis, then there are some preparations that each of us must make.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Claudia was a newlywed in her 20’s when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease & given only a 50% chance of survival. Quickly she was operated on & began cobalt treatments that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Davis avatar

    Preparing For The Moment

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,984 views

    Knowing what to do in the moments of tempation and opportunity.

    Title: Preparing for the Moment Text: Multi-texted topical. Introduction: Decisions. 1. Every aspect of life is peppered with decisions. ‒ I decided to come to preach tonight. ‒ You decided to worship tonight. ‒ We will decide where we are going to eat. ‒ We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Preparing To Build Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,341 views

    Even though David was not allowed to build the temple he threw his effort behind making preparations and inspiring Solomon for the work. David provides a good example for us as we seek to inspire our children to serve the Lord.

    Introduction: A. Let’s begin with some statements from some great visionaries. 1. In 1859, Edwin L. Drake tried to enlist some drillers to help with his proposal to drill for oil. They said to him, “Drill for oil? You mean drill into the ground to try and find oil? You’re crazy.” 2. In 1899, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Preparing For The Best Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 31, 2011
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     | 6,594 views

    In this lesson, we cover the principles for living for Christ, so that we may received the best blessings, even in the worst of persecution.

    Introduction: A. I like this picture – Don’t you know that that car never saw it coming! 1. In some respects life is unpredictable and we need to learn to expect the unexpected. 2. When it comes to the Christian life, there is not much that is unexpected. 3. Jesus tried to prepare us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ