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  • Rick George avatar

    Expand, Embrace, Encounter And Expect Series

    Contributed by Rick George on Oct 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,266 views

    We need to expect God to expand our vision and be ready to embrace the call on our lives to do kingdom work.

    These past three weeks we have focused our messages on discipleship. The first week Pastor Tim so adequately, and literally, unpacked for us the story of Elmo, I mean Thomas, the imperfect disciple and how Jesus accepts us and knows us for who we really are – our good and bad. The 2nd week I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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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
     | 4,224 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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Our Limitations Lead To God's Opportunities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,470 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

  • Richard White avatar

    Preparing For The Guest Of Honor

    Contributed by Richard White on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,864 views

    Jesus came as a baby in a manger, now he is coming as the King of Kings, we must get ready.

    Preparing for the Guest of Honor Isaiah 40:1-11 ISA 40:1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Keeping The Zing In Life

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,466 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

  • Dennis Casanova avatar

    God Does Not Exist

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,639 views

    There are many who foolishly believe that God does not Exist - Do you have an answer ready for them ?

    There are those who argue that God does not exist - especially amongst those who have first hand witnessed some tragedy and feel that if He did exist He would not have allowed it. I truely hope that by now that is none of you, but I like this dialogue to help comment on the point. Barbershop ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sinners, Skeptics, And Saints, Lend Me You Ears! (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 113 ratings
     | 2,250 views

    This was Paul’s cry to the Romans, and it is his cry to us. Are you ready to listen, learn, and be launched for Jesus?

    PAUL the apostle is important in the New Testament because he wrote almost half of it (13 of 29 books). The letters of Paul start with Romans and ends Philemon. Our focus for this series is with Romans. Paul wasn’t sure that he himself would ever reach Rome, yet it was paramount that the Church at ...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
     | 3,176 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

  • Bruce Ritter avatar

    The Forgotten Figure Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002
    based on 925 ratings
     | 20,996 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

  • David Tijerina avatar

    I'm Expecting Jesus Any Moment Now

    Contributed by David Tijerina on May 4, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,810 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

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,111 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

  • Paul Carlson avatar

    Christ Will Return As Judge Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,870 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

  • Sylvester Fergusson avatar

    First Up Wins

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Dec 23, 2007
     | 4,927 views

    The greatest most momentous occasion is yet to occur, make sure you are ready for it, or blame yourself.

    The Two Resurrection Scripture Reading: Jh. 14:1-3 As a boy we use to play a game at the sea, last up wins. We all would dive under the water and the boy who holds his breath longest and stay under water would be the winner, but there is coming a time when the first to come up will be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    The Practice Of Reading & Reflecting On The Bible Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,155 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

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    Confident When He Comes

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,871 views

    Message dealing with the greatest event to take place in the future... the Rapture of the Church. Deals with the importance of being ready.

    Confident When He Comes 1 John 2:28 And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming. (1 John 2:28) Throughout the history of this country, there have been many events that have produced bold headlines in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God