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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    The Son Of Man Is Coming

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 7, 2018
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    Are we ready to open the door for Jesus upon His return? Let’s look at the parable of the waiting servants in Luke 12:35-48. A Year D Sermon.

    Are we ready to open the door for Jesus upon His return? Let’s look at the parable of the waiting servants in Luke 12:35-48. Ready Luke 12:35 “Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps lit.” As a household servant would have had the lamps lit for the owner’s return, so do many of us leave an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Jesus Deals With Hypocrisy, Covetousness, Worry, Alertness Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 23, 2017
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     | 19,324 views

    A large crowd had got together to hear Christ preach. The scribes and Pharisees were there, but they were looking for something that they could accuse him of. But the people, who were not prejudice against Him and jealous, still admired him...

    Judea Jesus Deals With Hypocrisy, Covetousness, Worry... (Micah 7:6) Luke 12:1-59 A large crowd had got together to hear Christ preach. The scribes and Pharisees were there, but they were looking for something that they could accuse him of. But the people, who were not prejudice against Him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Are We Really Ready For Christ's Appearance? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 27, 2012
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     | 4,975 views

    What do we look like on the other side of the door Jesus is knocking at?

    Please grab your Bible and your Bulletin. We continue to study the Gospel of Luke. We have noted that Jesus Christ who is God became a human being on earth not only to die for man’s sin but taught people how to live a life. In Chapter 11 of Luke Jesus taught about prayer, dealing with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Be Prepared

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 29, 2013
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     | 15,632 views

    His return is certain – it will happen. It is imminent – that is, it could happen at any time. It will be sudden – like a thief in the night. Luke 12:40 tells us that we need always be ready so that His return will not catch us off guard.

    “Be Prepared” Luke 12:35-43 Lord Baden Powel, the founder of scouting gave the Boy Scouts their motto: “Be prepared”. What he was seeking to do was to instill in his scouts a readiness for any emergency. The scout should never be taken by surprise. He is always to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Get Ready

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 13, 2011
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    Sermon is based upon what gives God pleasure and that is all be ready.

    Luke 12:32-40 Getting ready, what do I wear? 1. What brings God Pleasure? To give the gift of the Kingdom 32"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom This Kingdom can be far-away This Kingdom can be near This kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Be Ready Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
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     | 12,642 views

    It is important for us to live ready for the Lord's return

    29. Who is Jesus? March 20th, 2010 Be Ready We have seen a lot of really amazing things about Jesus, but the best is yet to come. We are in the final months of Jesus life. Jesus has been healing people, performing miracles, casting out demons, battling the religious, and answering questions all ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Readiness - The Watchword For The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 4, 2012
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     | 7,510 views

    The Parable of the Wedding Feast. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Be alert (Vs 35) • Be Waiting and watching (vs 36-40) • Be specific (vs 41) • Be Working (vs 42-53) SERMON BODY: Ill: • When Winston Churchill was in his early thirties; • He tried with all his powers to awaken the English speaking world; • To the impending dangers of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Help Wanted - Slaves Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 29, 2012
     | 6,972 views

    a study of the Gospel of Luke 12: 35 – 48

    Luke 12: 35 – 48 Help Wanted - Slaves 35 “Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning; 36 and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks they may open to him immediately. 37 Blessed are those servants ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    God Pleasing Faith.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 8, 2013
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    Everyone has faith, everyone has mustard seed faith like it or not and we cannot get through one single day without living by faith. Yet there are many different kinds of faith, and we want to home into God pleasing as that is the one that gets results.

    This sermon was delivered to both St. John’s and St. Oswald’s, Scottish Episcopal churches in Girvan and Maybole on the 11th August 2013. Prayer: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable to you O Lord. Amen. Introduction: Everyone has faith, everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Respond To Christ’s Call To Love Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 17, 2023
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     | 2,203 views

    Just as the church at Ephesus had its opportunity to respond to the Lord's call, so do we. We too are called to be a shining light for Christ and share the love of God with others. Let us consider the lessons we learn from the church at Ephesus and seek to renew our love for Christ.

    Visionary View: Respond to Christ’s Call to love Today, as God's church, we draw nearer each day to the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. Some of you may search for signs of His imminent return and find many Biblical prophecies fulfilled already. Yet, remember Jesus' own words in Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    While You Wait

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 4, 2023
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    In these three stories about what to do until while waiting for him to come back, Jesus encourages the faithful and warns the faithless.

    If you’ve been following along this series in your Bible at home, you’ll know that we finished the series on the Sermon on the Mount last week. At that point, I returned to the Gospel passage from the revised common lectionary, which gives four readings for each Sunday and festival in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    On The Shelf: Not Ready

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 16, 2023
     | 1,520 views

    As a book is covered with dust sits on the shelf, so is one spiritually that is not prepared, or not ready. We must be more than forgetful hearers. BE READY. BE PREPARED.

    ON THE SHELF: PREPARED, READY OR NOT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Part #2. COME LET US REASON TOGETHER… BE READY… (You have to do this as two parts, or cover the points quickly.) As a child we played a game: “HIDE AND SEEK.” One person would face ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "church Awaken To Your Divine Purpose!"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 7, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,982 views

    The phrase "Awaken Church to Your Purpose!" is a compelling call to action that confidently urges the church—believers united—to recognize, embrace, and actively engage in its divine mission to reach out and bring hope to those who are lost.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 25:1-5) (1) "Then the kingdom of heaven, shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom." (2) " Now five of them were wise, and five were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Jesus And His Teachings Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 22, 2022
     | 2,022 views

    The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible!

    Video transition: The Bible Connection (skit guys) The Bible and Jesus Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    9th Sunday After Pentecost. August 10th, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 1, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,369 views

    Year C, Proper 14.

    Isaiah 1:1, Isaiah 1:10-20, Psalm 50:1-8, Psalm 50:22-23, Genesis 15:1-6, Psalm 33:12-22, Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-16, Luke 12:32-40 A). A REASONABLE OFFER. Isaiah 1:1, Isaiah 1:10-20. The opening of this wonderful Book of Isaiah introduces us to a Ministry which, on a conservative ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational