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  • Steve Smith avatar

    The Final Preparation Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,371 views

    Like preparing for Christmas, God wishes to prepare us for Jesus by providing to us a Spiritual Cleansing, a Re-Decorating of the Heart, and an Exchange of Gifts

    INTRODUCTION Time is close! Down to the last few moments – “The Final Preparation” for Christmas? What do YOU HAVE YET TO DO to prepare for Christmas? In MY HOUSE, Deb has a certain formula for preparing for this special season. In fact, of all the special times of the year, this the one she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be All That You Should Be Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 2, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,488 views

    A sermon addressing the steps towards holiness.

    Be All That You Should Be I Peter 1:13-17 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ From 1980 until 2001 "Be All That You Can Be" was the slogan used by the army in its recruiting. Once an individual enlists in the Army they are sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take A Step Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 27, 2022
     | 3,122 views

    We find The Children of Israel on the edge of the promise land. They had been wandering in the wilderness the past forty years. But to possess the Promised Land they must cross the Jordan River at flood stage. Everything was about to change with this step of faith.

    I was eight years old and very surprised that my parents were telling me I would be staying up past my bedtime, but even more surprising is why I will miss my bedtime. The reason was to watch TV. I remember what I saw on TV that night. It was July 20, 1969 and I was watching Neil Armstrong live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Prepared The World For His Son Spiritually

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2018
     | 2,614 views

    A message showing how people all over the First Century world were sick and tired of the cruelty in the world and the idolatry in the religions and were longing for some kind of universal Savior.

    Christmas Messages 4 Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle free printed an audio messages HOW GOD PREPARED THE WORLD FOR HIS SON SPIRITUALLY “And the Lord opened up her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul.” Acts 16:14 Lydia was a Jewish business woman and she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Christmas Prepares Us For Christ.

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,521 views

    If we are to be ready for the coming of the Lord, we must listen to the voice

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army The prophet Isaiah hears a voice. The voice tells us about the coming of the Lord. C. THESIS: If we are to be ready for the coming of the Lord, we must listen to the voice. I. WHERE THE VOICE IS HEARD (v. 3) A. We hear it in the desert. 1. Quite often the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Preparing The Heart Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007
     | 4,280 views

    We can look at the steps of preparing for Christmas to explain the necessary steps of "preparing for a spiritual celebration". a) a cleaning b) a rearranging c) the redocorating and d) the celebration.

    INTRODUCTION A. SERIES: Preparing for Christmas 2007 1. Part 1: The Truth About Traditions A Reminder not to allow our Customs and Traditions to Cover up the Real Celebration! 2. Today: Preparing the Heart B. What do you do to prepare for Christmas? Deb loves to decorate at Christmas. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparation For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 7, 2013
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     | 2,349 views

    The spiritual gates of Jerusalem are significant and represent the whole counsel of God for our lives. Each gate is important. Like Nehemiah, these gates must be restored to the body of Christ.

    Preparation For The Kingdom The spiritual gates of Jerusalem are significant and represent the whole counsel of God for our lives. Each gate is important. Like Nehemiah, these gates must be restored to the body of Christ. Matthew 7:13 - "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Prepared To Worship

    Contributed by David Thompson on Jul 30, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,949 views

    A sermon to get you ready to worship and meet God adapted from, Preparing to Worship God, by Timothy Jones.

    Prepared to Worship. Exodus 19:1-19 Welcome and good morning. As always it’s a honor and a privilege to stand before you, to speak a portion of God’s word. My hopes and prayers are that you can apply these words to your life, and use them in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prepare For Battle Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,171 views

    If you’re going to be ready to face the spiritual battles ahead, you must let God roll away your shame, relish your salvation, and respect your Sovereign Lord.

    Some time ago, a fictitious manual for Peace Corp volunteers headed for South America contained the following advice on “What to Do If Attacked by an Anaconda”: #1, If you're attacked by an anaconda, do not run; the snake is faster than you are. #2, Lie flat on the ground. #3, Put your arms ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    40 Days PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 703 views

    Explores Jesus' wilderness experience as a model for our own spiritual preparation and the transformative power of God's love in our trials.

    Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family, united in the love of our Savior. We stand here, not as isolated individuals, but as a community bound by the shared belief in the transformative power of God's love ...read more

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    Prepared With Peace 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006
     | 4,026 views

    11th in a series on spiritual warfare dealing with the source of peace

    Chico Alliance Church October 8, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 11 “Prepared with Peace - 2” I. Be Aware II.Be Alert III.Be armed & aggressive A.Be fully empowered B.Be fully armed C.Stand firm – engage the enemy 1.Stand firm having girded ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Preparing For The Fight Spiritual Warfare Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,893 views

    We know Who is our strength, and who the enemy is, now it’s time to put on the armor of God and go to battle.

    September 18, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 6: 14-16 Subject: Part 3 in the Spiritual Warfare Series Title: Preparing for the Fight As we continue our Spiritual Warfare series I would like to begin by recapping what we have talked about in previous weeks, because what we have said before ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Following Jesus Into The Wilderness

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,465 views

    Lent is one of the earliest observances of the church. Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness is a model for spiritual preparation for future effectiveness and fruitfulness in ministry.

    Psalm 25, Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-13 For most of the past 500 years, there was an almost infallible way to tell Catholics from Protestants: the Catholics were the ones who had a cross-shaped smudge of ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday. But, those times are changing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Being Prepared To Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 28, 2009
     | 13,860 views

    God has a plan and He has prepared the people and the circumstances for it to come to pass.

    Being Prepared to be Prepared When you think about John the Baptist, what do you see in your minds eye? 1. Wild looking man out in the dessert calling people to repent and baptizing them in the Jordan River. 2. A man with a camel hair garment with a leather belt. Can you smell the wet dirty ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Are You Ready For The Bridegroom?

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,742 views

    In the parable of the 10 virgins 5 make it to the banquet while 5 miss out. The difference was in the preparation - a lack of oil. Are we spiritually prepared or do we lack the oil?

    Message Are You Ready? Let’s play a game – it is called “I Wonder”. I wonder if the student who got an “F” on their maths test would have studied more the night before if they had known that this was going to be their grade? I wonder if the alcoholic would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist