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  • Edward Frey avatar

    Be Prepared!

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,935 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

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Preparation

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,633 views

    Jesus rides into the city on the donkey.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: “President Nixon once told about talking to Winston Churchill’s son; he told him how much he admired the prime minister’s great ability at giving “extemporaneous” speeches. Churchill’s son replied, “Oh, yes. I’ve watched my father work for hours preparing those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Be Prepared!

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,688 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

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Preparations Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,587 views

    This is an Advent sermon.

    Intro: Preparations for Christmas: decorations, shopping, food, company, travel, programs, parties, etc., etc. Read Luke 3:1-6. John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus’ ministry. Misconceptions about the Messiah’s first coming. Thought to be political and military. Reality it was spiritual. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • James May avatar

    Preparations

    Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,231 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

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Prepare Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,860 views

    This is the 1st in a Lenten Series, and deals with ’preparation".

    It was said that Martin Luther King never prepared, but always preached based on what the Holy Spirit gave him to say. One day upon walking in to a large Cathedral to preach for a crowd, he asked God what he was to preach on, the answer came "You should have prepared". John Wooden once said ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Preparation Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2011
    based on 64 ratings
     | 15,748 views

    How do you prepare for death or the Lord’s coming? Paul tell us how to prepare. 1- Rejoice in the Lord 2- Be gentle toward all 3- Trust the Lord in prayer

    INTRO.- Preparation is important in all of life. ILL.- Some guy wrote: “One morning I went out to start car to go to church. Flat tire. Lucky I had a spare. I changed tire quickly and was on my way. I didn’t think to drop spare off to be fixed. I thought, "I’ll get around to it." Within ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Preparation Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 12, 2011
     | 7,070 views

    John the Baptist is an example of what it means to prepare the way for Jesus' return.

    Mark 1:1-8 “Preparation” INTRODUCTION Our journey through Advent seems to be a sprint. We are already celebrating the Second Sunday in Advent. Last week we focused on Jesus’ promise to come again in order to complete his establishment of the kingdom of God. The key word for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Preparation Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 17, 2013
     | 5,833 views

    Message about being prepared to share our testimony and story with others.

    Title: Preparation for Joining the Story Theme: How to be prepared to share our story with others. Text: 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Introduction Last Wednesday night we started a short series called Join the Story. It is important that we see this life as a journey and a story in history that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Be Prepared

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 29, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,606 views

    His return is certain – it will happen. It is imminent – that is, it could happen at any time. It will be sudden – like a thief in the night. Luke 12:40 tells us that we need always be ready so that His return will not catch us off guard.

    “Be Prepared” Luke 12:35-43 Lord Baden Powel, the founder of scouting gave the Boy Scouts their motto: “Be prepared”. What he was seeking to do was to instill in his scouts a readiness for any emergency. The scout should never be taken by surprise. He is always to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparation

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 26, 2013
     | 3,937 views

    The key to the successful operation was their meticulous preparation for unforeseen events and emergencies!

    By BALA SAMSON http://www.worshipjesusministriestrust.org/ https://balasamson.wordpress.com/ Luke 1:17 “And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Be Prepared

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,189 views

    We are called to be faithful to God and obey him. Being faithful is the meaning of waiting for the Lord to come. There will be no second chances when Christ returns.

    It’s not hard to tell that we are getting closer to the end of the church year. In fact, three weeks from today we will be celebrating the First Sunday in Advent. The Gospel readings for these last few weeks of the Season of Pentecost talk about what God’s judgement will be like. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Gullick avatar

    Preparation

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,788 views

    This sermon is an advent sermon that talks of getting to know the Jesus we are preparing for I finished with a clip of derek Redmonds 400 metre fat the 1992 Olympics at Barcelona. You should be able to find it very powerful.

    John 15:12-17New International Version (NIV) 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friendsif you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Perry Anderson avatar

    In Preparation

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 2, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,964 views

    Preparing our hearts for the true Advent of life; the second coming of Jesus Christ.

    We do so much to prepare for Christmas. We prepare for Christmas by decorating our houses…shopping…and so on. We prepare for guests to come: clean and straighten the house, prepare a meal. We try not to wait ‘til the last minute to prepare, for it may be too late. Malachi is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Preparation Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 8, 2011
     | 10,131 views

    There are steps of preparation for every victory. As the church we must prepare for God to do something, prepare with unity, prepare for conflict. It will take action on our part to take steps to vicory that God purchased for us in christ.

    Intro: Paul warned and encouraged the Church that Jesus was coming again. Peter warned and encouraged the church that Jesus was coming again. John warned and encouraged the Church that Jesus was coming again? If you have been saved by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and sealed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist