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  • Bramwell Hayes avatar

    Count The Cost!

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Nov 1, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,922 views

    Grace is free, but discipleship costs. Are we prepared to pay?

    We see adverts all over the place, promising low prices and amazing deals on all sorts of things and products. But on closer examination many of these so-called bargains are to so cheap after all because there are all sorts of hidden extras that have to be paid for. Often the quoted price is a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Ephesians: Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 8

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 648 views

    Putting on the full armor of God in preparation for spiritual victory.

    A. INTRODUCTION: EPHESIANS 6 1. After becoming servants, we must also become soldiers. 2. The war of spiritual dimensions, “in the heavenlies” (v. 12). Paul is a prisoner, “in chains” (v. 20). 3. Sister book to Joshua, i.e., an outward battle for land, Ephesians an inward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excited By Prayer

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008
     | 4,089 views

    Before-prayer preparation, prayer, after-prayer action

    Excited by prayer (1 Chronicles 29:10-20) Brunel Runnymede CU, 18/2/04 Introduction • Why be excited? Psalm 100. Because God who has every right to hate us, loves us. • Gym- jogging with pastor; warm-up, exercise, warm-down; consequences of not going consistently/not doing warm-up; results take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Coming Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on May 24, 2015
     | 4,221 views

    The Holy Spirit comes through both invitation and preparation.

    THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: Acts 2:1-4 (Scriptures are from the God's Word translation) Pentecost Sunday is the day we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the Apostles & in the life of the Church. • But what we need to remember is that it didn’t just happen! ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Your Soil...god's Soil?

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Apr 30, 2020
     | 4,642 views

    is your soil prepared for God, is your soil ready?

    YOUR SOIL…GOD’S SOIL? Let us read a well-known parable taken from Luke 8:5-15 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Sort Of Day? Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Feb 17, 2019
     | 5,369 views

    The Day of the Lord is a day to prepare for and this is done by trusting in Jesus.

    Clear and present danger. When there’s danger, the alarm usually sounds—more than once. Sydney has a CBD emergency warning system. There are 98 speakers throughout the city and 13 messaging signs at key transport hubs. The system is designed to manage lots of people needing to be moved in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Where Is He Now? Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
     | 3,304 views

    Jesus is with God in heaven preparing for his final return

    Where is He now? John 14:1-3(mother’s day) Where is Jesus now? He’s seated at the right hand of the Father. Mark 16:19; Colossians 3:1 His redemptive work is done. John 19:30 His authority is supreme. Colossians 1:16-17, 18 What is Jesus doing? He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Antuonne Belk Sr on Jan 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,162 views

    This sermon is about being prepared for the coming of Jesus Christ.

    This is a very familiar story in the gospel according to Matthew. Here we find Jesus using a parable to show us how the kingdom of heaven shall be. We need to realize that there are some key points that we can use in our present situation from this parable. We have to understand that we are living ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Relationships 101- Soul Mates- Part 1

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 9, 2020
     | 3,515 views

    Courting is what a man and woman do in preparation for marriage.

    Seven points about dating: 1.) Dating is in direct contradiction with the Scriptures that admonish us to flee youthful lusts (Eph 4:22; 2 Tim 2:22); flee fornication (1Cor 6:18). When the “Just Say No” movement went through our churches in the 90’s many of our young people believed the “No” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Can We Learn About Backsliding? Lesson 29 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017
     | 6,616 views

    God uses desert experiences to prepare us for service

    A. SETTLING FOR THE GREAT BACKSLIDE: Numbers 13, 14 1. Israel was within sight of the Promised Land. “It truly flows with milk and honey…” (13:27). 2. The people wanted to walk by sight. “Every one of you came near to me and said, “Let us send men before us and let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready For Holy Week Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,731 views

    how we can prepare ourselves for Holy Week

    GETTING READY FOR HOLY WEEK Next week we begin the observance of Holy Week, one of the most sacred times in the Christian faith. With the arrival of Palm Sunday, we finally end the season of Lent, a time of reflection and repentance readying us for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Increasing Capacity For Advancement

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025
     | 764 views

    Advancement is not accidental; it is the outcome of intentional preparation and capacity building.

    INCREASING CAPACITY FOR ADVANCEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 54:2-3 (KJV) "Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Oh Lord! Position Me For Greatness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 11, 2025
     | 745 views

    Greatness is not an accident; it is the outcome of divine arrangement, preparation, and timing.

    OH LORD! POSITION ME FOR GREATNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 41:38-44 "And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?" (Genesis 41:38) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:13, Psalm 75:6-7, Daniel 2:48, 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Isaiah Saw It Coming! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 22, 2023
     | 1,731 views

    Isaiah foreshadowed John the Baptist preparing a way for Christ.

    Isaiah Saw It Coming! Jeffery Anselmi / General Comfort and Joy / Prophecy about Jesus; John the Baptist / Isaiah 40:3; Mark 1:2–4 Big Idea of the Message: Isaiah foreshadowed John the Baptist preparing a way for Christ. INTRODUCTION • We are a day away from Christmas! • I imagine the excitement ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Empty Places Become Holy Spaces

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 1, 2025
     | 142 views

    God works in the empty places to prepare us for the holy.

    When Empty Places Become Holy Spaces Hebrews 10:19–22 “Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain… let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ