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  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Word Of God Comes

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 13, 2013
     | 3,989 views

    John the Baptist received the word of God in the desert, and prepared the people for the coming of Christ by calling them to repentance.

    We are in the season of Advent. We prepare now for the coming of Christ at Christmas, and we recall that He will come again with power and great glory on the last day. The Incarnation was long foretold by the prophets and looked for by God’s faithful people. The secular world prepares for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Are You Hearing Voices? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 4, 2012
     | 5,535 views

    The desert becomes a place of listening for those preparing to serve God. In the desert John would prepare the way for the Messiah (God). In our own deserts we must hear the voice of God in our preparation to serve him.

    1. [At this time of year there is a clamor of people wanting out attention – advertisers; children and presents; adults and presents; 2. In the midst of all of the noise around us, God is also seeking to be heard [In Wizard of Oz – Dorothy, Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keeping The Light On

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 7, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,758 views

    Staying prepared for the Second Coming

    Keeping the Light On Matthew 25:1-13 According to Bible Gateway, oil is mentioned 207 times in the bible. In biblical times, oil was derived from various sources and used for many different purposes. Oils were used for fragrances in days before air conditioning and air fresheners. In nomadic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Song Of The Vineyard

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 7, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,064 views

    A best man's love song at a wedding turns out to be a dirge.

    THE SONG OF THE VINEYARD. Isaiah 5:1-7. The first thing that we may notice about this passage, is Isaiah’s relationship with the LORD (Isaiah 5:1). The prophet is speaking for the remnant of Israel, and calls the LORD his Beloved. This echoes the language of Song of Solomon 2:16, where the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Advent Call: Love Through Preparation Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 4, 2025
     | 351 views

    John the Baptist’s message to prepare for the arrival of Christ is put in three ways to first 1) Prepare (Mark 1:1-3), 2) Purify (Mark 1:4-5), and finally to 3) Proclaim (Mark 1:6-8).

    Mark 1:1-8. [1:1] The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. [2] As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, [3] the voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Eternal God And The Brevity Of Life

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,123 views

    A prayer of Moses the man of God.

    THE ETERNAL GOD AND THE BREVITY OF LIFE. Psalm 90. Psalm 90:1. It is remarkable that the children of Israel survived 400 years in Egypt, and for some of that time under unspeakable oppression. Yet despite their hard labour and sorrow, the LORD had been their dwelling place “from generation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Setting Our Thoughts Regarding Communion Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,833 views

    This message is meant to be used as preparation for communion, and looks at what our thoughts should be regarding this special meal.

    NEW THINKING FOR A NEW YEAR Setting Our Thoughts Regarding Communion Matthew 26:26-28 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." 27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Batten Down The Hatches – Preparing For The Storm” Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 200 ratings
     | 18,247 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

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    Are We Preparing Our Life For Eternity?

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on May 6, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,475 views

    Preparation for Eternity Is Now.

    May 04, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Are we preparing our life for eternity? Luke 24: 46-48 He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer (Mt 16: 21) and rise from the dead on the third day, v. 47 and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name (Acts 10: 43) to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Is Our Guest Room Prepared?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 29, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,866 views

    The business of the in-between.

    Acts 1:1-11 “Is Our Guest Room Prepared?” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One of the top priorities for people who are shopping for a home is to be sure that there is an extra bedroom… …a place where they can put an extra bed, nightstand, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Answering Our Culture #1: Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,179 views

    First in a series about answering the objections our culture has to Christianity - this one about how people will turn from truth.

    Answering Our Culture #1 – Be Prepared 2 Timothy 4:1-4 July 21, 2002 Introduction God has been reminding me of something lately. When God called me here, it was with the idea that God wanted to help this church become a tool that God could use to bring many people to Christ. And I have shared ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    An Old Soldier Prepares To Break Camp Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Mar 20, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,464 views

    The 12th and last message in a series from Joshua on Victorious Christian Living

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 23:1-8 Title: An Old Soldier Prepares to Break Camp (Joshua #12) Date: February 22, 2004 Introduction: Verse one of our test really tells the story. Israel has acquired the land that God had promised them. Their faithful leader, Joshua, is old and is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sol Madlambayan avatar

    Are We Preparing Our Life For Eternity?

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,004 views

    Eternal life must be our priority.

    May 04, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Are we preparing our life for eternity? Luke 24: 46-48 He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer (Mt 16: 21) and rise from the dead on the third day, v. 47 and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name (Acts 10: 43) to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    Preparing Your Family For The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,750 views

    Helping our homes through the difficult times.

    MAKING YOUR HOME OPERATE SMOOTHER! SERMON #4 DATE 9-25-04 PREPARING YOUR FAMILY FOR THE STORMS OF LIFE! Genesis 2:20-25 Ge 2:20 And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. 21 And the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God Has Prepared For You

    Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,437 views

    A sermon on what God has prepared for them who have their heavenly passports ready.

    What God has prepared for you Philippians 3:20-21 By Pastor Fernando Cabrera 1. It is better than you think (3:20) – citizenship is in heaven a. A place of perfect worship (Rev.7:11, and chapters 14 and 22) i. Heaven’s city is one big church b. A place of perfect pleasure i. You will feel brand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational