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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Keeping The Zing In Life

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,716 views

    Caleb is an example of a senior citizen that kept the zing in life. At 85 he was ready to take on giants for the Lord.

    KEEPING THE ZING IN LIFE ZEST Joshua 14:6-15 Romans 12:11 “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord with enthusiasm.” When I think of ZEST I think of Caleb said to Joshua, “Give me this hill country- Anakites the giants live there – The Lord helping me I will drive them out.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Be Careful About What You Promise God

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    We have to be careful that we are ready to make a full commitment when we make promises to God

    Be Careful About What You Promise God Subtitle: Count up the cost Sermon Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, 69 – 75 (KJV) Matthew 26:31-35 31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Four Truths (And Four Promises) Regarding Christ's Second Coming

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 24, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 4,483 views

    This message deals with the importance of being ready and deals with the difference between those who will be found faithful and unfaithful.

    Introduction: This passage points out one of the central tensions that we feel regarding the Second Coming of Christ: the “watch for the indications” versus “it’ll take you by surprise.” - vv. 32-33 - “watch for the signs.” - vv. 37-39 - “things will look like normal.” These are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,565 views

    Getting ready for Santa is turning from misbehaving to right behaving (in Christian understanding, this is called repentance).

    SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN MATTHEW 3: 1-12 DECEMBER 9, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town: J. Fred Coots, Henry Gillespie (c) 1934 You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He’s making a list, And checking it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Tijerina avatar

    I'm Expecting Jesus Any Moment Now

    Contributed by David Tijerina on May 4, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,145 views

    Jesus is coming back, are you ready? Just as the days of Noah...we have taken life for granted.

    I’m Expecting Jesus Any Minute Now September 22, 2002 1. The Last Days A. Fast Approaching a. As I have been saying for the last few weeks, Jesus is coming back soon b. This is not a fad…this is not a fairy tale…it is a fact – a fact that you and I need to face this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Our Limitations Lead To God's Opportunities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,740 views

    When Job reached the end of his rope only then was he ready to realize God’s opportunities.

    Our Limitations Lead to God’s Opportunities (Job 30:1-31) When Job reached the end of his rope only then was he ready to realize God’s opportunities. "But now I am mocked by those who are younger than I, by young men whose fathers are not worthy to run with my sheepdogs." (Job 30:1) 1. Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Way It Should Be

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,340 views

    With the end of the age at hand, Peter gives us important steps to take for the Church to be ready for the return of Christ.

    IN REGARDS TO TODAY’S MODERN CHURCH, EUGENE PETERSON, IN HIS BOOK "A LONG OBEDIENCE IN THE SAME DIRECTION" WRITES, “IT IS NOT DIFFICULT IN OUR WORLD TO GET A PERSON INTERESTED IN THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL; IT IS TERRIFICALLY DIFFICULT TO SUSTAIN THE INTEREST. MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN OUR CULTURE MAKE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Forgotten Figure Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002
    based on 925 ratings
     | 21,742 views

    Joseph’s life teaches us 3 lessons; in righteous mercy, in redemptive faith, and in ready obedience.

    The Forgotten Figure of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 How were you raised to regard Christmas? How are you raising your children to regard the holiday? There was once a family that celebrated Christmas every year with a birthday party for Jesus. An extra chair of honor at the table became the family’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Chasing After God

    Contributed by Steve Heartsill on Oct 25, 2000
    based on 194 ratings
     | 40,466 views

    Are you ready to stop chasing after God and let Him become your number one priority?

    CHASING AFTER GOD Psalm 42:1-5, 11 A young teenage boy had just gotten his driver's license. When he got home, he asked his father, who was a minister, if they could discuss the use of the car. His father took him into his study and said to the boy, "I'll make a deal with you. If you bring up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kristopher Morris avatar

    Prepare The Way!

    Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,912 views

    John the Baptist came to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. How do we prepare today?

    “Prepare The Way!” Luke 1:13-17 November 30, 2003 Now that it is winter here in Nebraska, getting to work in the morning will be a little more difficult for me. More preparation will need be done before I can pull (or skid) into the parking lot here at church. Above and beyond the normal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    Away In Some Manger

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Dec 2, 2006
     | 4,672 views

    A Sermon for Advent 1-C that calls us to be ready for the coming of Christ and not to be weighed down with the worries of this life.

    “Away in Some Manger” Sermon on Luke 21:25-36 Advent 1-C December 3, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day does not catch you unexpectedly, like a trap.” -Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Carlson avatar

    Christ Will Return As Judge Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,007 views

    If you want to know how to be ready for Christ’s second coming turn to Jude 14-16.

    Christ Will Return As Judge Jude 14-16 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is coming as Judge, you must be ready! I. Take heed – Believe Christ is coming again. v. 14 A. Ungodly teachers were prophesied. (14a) 1. God warned man through His messengers. 2. God continues to warn through His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Preparing To Be Prepared

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,962 views

    Advent message.We must be prepared and ready for the Christmas season. It takes determination and excercising our faith.

    Preparing to be prepared Luke 1:1-25 Disclaimer: This was prepared from resources from sermon central and private study. Introduction- It’s official Thanksgiving and Black Friday are behind us. It is officially the Christmas season. Let the craziness ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • James May avatar

    Shut Out Of Heaven

    Contributed by James May on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,715 views

    Behold the Bridegroom Cometh, Go ye out to meet him. Jesus is coming soon. Are we ready?

    Shut Out of Heaven By Pastor Jim May Matthew 25:1-13, "Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    The Practice Of Reading & Reflecting On The Bible Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,428 views

    Readiing and reflecting on Scripture helps us grow closer to Christ and conforms us more into his image.

    We are currently in a series looking at our need to grow spiritually. Growing spiritually means we receive God’s grace to know him better (in other words it’s relational) and we mature to be more like him (we reflect Jesus’ character and actions, doing what he would do). God loves us the way we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist