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  • David Nolte avatar

    Ready, Set, Grow!

    Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 22, 2021
     | 4,631 views

    It is normal for living things to grow.

    It is normal for living things to grow. • We plant seeds and expect plants to spring up and grow, producing fruit, nuts, vegetables, herbs, grains, lawns or flowers. • We have children and, though sometimes it seems it happens too quickly, they grow and become independent of the old folks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Ready. Set. Go! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 26, 2021
     | 4,027 views

    Suppose that the Lord Jesus chose this very moment to return. Would you be ready? Our objective as Christians is not merely to be included in the Rapture but to bring as many people with us as we can. My eternal hope and my ongoing prayer is that neither you nor I get “left behind.”

    One day a pastor was flying home from a speaking engagement. During the flight he observed one of the pilots flirting and chatting it up with one of the women flight attendants. He also noticed that the pilot was wearing a wedding ring and the flight attendant was not. As he watched the couple ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    Are We Ready To Wait?

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Nov 9, 2017
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    There are people who prepare, and people who don't. Three points - We don't know the day or hour, We do know Jesus will return for us, We need to prepare for his coming. Concludes with Apostles Creed

    Passage: Matthew 25:1-13 “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 Those who were foolish, when they took their lamps, took no oil with them, 4 but the wise took oil in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Get Ready For The Rain

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Aug 13, 2023
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    Through the words that Elijah spoke to Ahab, I believe that the Lord is giving a strong message to His church today.

    1 Kings 18:41 41 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. (KJV) Through the words that Elijah spoke to Ahab, I believe that the Lord is giving a strong message to His church today. Title: ~~~ I) Drought We all know the story. Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stay Awake And Be Ready Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 2,082 views

    In Matthew 24, Jesus calls us to vigilance, reminding us that we don't know the day of His return.

    "Stay Awake and Be Ready" Introduction: Today, our hearts turn to the words of our Lord Jesus in Matthew 24:42-44 from the New Living Translation, where He admonishes us: "So you, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord is coming." Point 1: The Call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Robinson avatar

    Get Ready To Run

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 30, 2022
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    Running your race is a very common analogy for the Christian life, but that's not the kind of running I'm talking about today. I'm talking about running for your life!

    How many of you like to run? Running is very good for your body, it keeps your blood circulating, it keeps you in shape, and you’ll see people out running at the park, in your neighborhood, and certainly at the gym. Some people love running so much that they’ll join a marathon, which is more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Table Is Ready Series

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 3,734 views

    The first powerful "P" of God, that of provision.

    Your Table is Ready Today we are starting a short series in the book of Psalms. We will be looking at the three Ps of the psalms: Provision, Protection, and Promotion. So, let us start this off provisions. “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Get Ready To Be Equipped

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 6, 2024
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    This sermon is about God equipping us for His call and ministry in our lives. It looks at Elisha being called by Elijah into the ministry.

    Get Ready To Be Equipped I Kings 19:15-21 1 Kings 2:1-15 Bridge City Church 2/4/2024 Have you ever been put in a situation in which you felt you were not equipped to do what was expected of you. I was in seminary, working a part time job at a fast food restaurant. I went in for my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Who Is Ready For The Meeting?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 30, 2022
     | 639 views

    What happens when we die physically? Do our bodies remain in the ground? What about our souls?

    Prophetic truth has a utilitarian reason. It is to condemn the hearts of sinners. It is to empower Christians to holiness, and to provide hope and solace to Christians in the hour of death. This letter was composed to urge Christians to live purified lives while they await the return of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ready Or Not Judgment Is Coming

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 11, 2022
     | 4,366 views

    Corona Virus, RSV, Monkey Pox, Volcanoes irrupting that have been dormant for years, Hurricanes late in the year, Rivers and Lakes drying up are not God’s judgment, but they are a precursors or warnings to people to get ready for judgment is coming.

    Ready or Not Judgment is Coming By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Remember the game we used to play as kids called Hide-n-Go-Seek. The person that was it would count to 100 and at the end would say Ready or Not Here I Come. It didn’t matter if you found a hiding place or not once 100 ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Getting Ready For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 18, 2024
     | 747 views

    Christmas holidays are often so hectic that it becomes more of something to dread than to enjoy. How should we approach the Christmas season?

    THE CHRISTMAS STORY: GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS A. Did everybody have a good THANKSGIVING? 1. Now since THANKSGIVING is OVER, it’s time to GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS. a. But the reality is, the STORES have been getting ready for Christmas since the first of October. COMMENT: You ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Ready To Give Up? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 596 views

    this morning we look at the next three pieces of battle gear for believers as they stand firm against the schemes of Satan designed to destroy and eviscerate their Christian lives

    Background to passage: Spiritual warfare passage part 3, life being filled with the Spirit means taking up the armor to do spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:10–20 ESV Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Rapture: Will You Be Ready? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 2, 2025
     | 215 views

    The rapture is imminent, and every believer must be prepared. The signs of the times are evident, and Jesus could return at any moment. It is not enough to believe in the rapture; we must actively live in readiness.

    THE RAPTURE: WILL YOU BE READY? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:44, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Revelation 22:12, Luke 12:40, 2 Peter 3:10 INTRODUCTION The doctrine of the rapture is one of the greatest hopes of the Christian faith. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Ready For His Return Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 29, 2025
     | 156 views

    Christ's return is certain, but its timing is not. We can be ready for Him. Our salvation is assured and He has destined us to be with Him forever.

    1 Thess 5:1-11 Ready for His Return Two things often fascinate people, if they do not know what God says in His Word. • One is regarding the end of life and the other, is the end of the world. What happens when we die, and what happens at the end of the world? • Paul addresses these issues as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Are We Ready For The Wedding?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 31, 2025
     | 160 views

    Jesus has invited us to the wedding at the second coming. Are we ready? Are we sharing the invitation with others?

    ARE WE READY FOR THE WEDDING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Two part Are we really and prepared for the imminent return of Christ Jesus? Are we expecting Jesus to comeback after the church? Are we neglecting some weightier spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God