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  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Waiting On The Lord In Tarsus (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 12, 2013
     | 6,579 views

    The apostle Paul had to go through a “waiting” time period. After fleeing Jerusalem in Acts 9:30, Paul was sent to his hometown of Tarsus. Why did Paul have to wait patiently in Tarsus? What was God’s purpose?

    Waiting on the Lord in Tarsus (Part 2) Acts 10 Introduction: 1. One of the hardest things in life to do is to wait. Our fleshly human nature despises waiting. 2. Yet, waiting is a vital part of the Christian life. Over and over again we see examples of this in the Bible. Here are just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Preparing Your Easter Sermons

    Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Mar 14, 2023
     | 3,182 views

    Sharing the Gospel during Easter needs to help people know who Jesus is

    INTRODUCTION We preach about the passion of Christ year after year. And we read the same passages year after year. Each year is expected to be unique and different. Yes, and the emphasis is usually different when a lot of time is spend in the presence of the Lord, to seek His guidance and strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Patience Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,935 views

    Sermon Series for Advent , 4 of 9 on the fruits of the Spirit

    Midweek Advent Service December 11, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming With Patience I. Christmas shows how patient God is with us II. God’s patience leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Goodness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,545 views

    Series of 9 sermons for Advent on the fruits of the spirit

    3rd Midweek Advent Service December 18, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming with Goodness I. Goodness according to God’s standard II. Goodness displayed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Preparing To Live; Ready To Die Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jun 27, 2016
     | 8,117 views

    Our text today will be Luke 12:15-21. This text is one of Christ’s parables about a man described by two phrases.

    Preparing to Live; Ready to Die Luke 12:15-21 Introduction: 1. Our text today will be Luke 12:15-21. This text is one of Christ’s parables about a man described by two phrases. • A “rich man.” vs. 16 • A “fool.” vs. 20 2. On this earth, money talks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Preparing To Hear God's Voice Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,663 views

    This 6 part series called Faith Basics will look at the fundamentals of Christain life. Part 1 will focus on how to create conditions where God can speak to us and how to prepare to hear God’s voice.

    Preparing to Hear God’s Voice Faith Basics, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers August 29, 2007 1 Sam. 3:1-10 My favorite back to basics story is about the Green Bay Packers, perhaps you’ve heard it. Green Bay had been a losing team for nearly ten years. Morale was sagging. Vince ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Prepare The Way - Stand Up

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 22, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,105 views

    This sermon shares with us the message of Jesus for this day - a Message of Hope as 1. We Stand (Take a Stand for Jesus) 2. We Raise Our Heads - message for Advent 2018

    Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-36 Theme: First Sunday of Advent Title: Prepare the Way - STAND UP! This sermon shares with us the message of Jesus for this day - a Message of Hope as 1. We Stand 2. We Raise Our Heads - message for Advent 2018 INTRO: Grace and peace from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Kindness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,962 views

    Sermon Series for Advent number 5 of 9 on the fruits of the Spirit

    3rd Sunday in Advent Service December 15, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming with Kindness I. The Savior’s coming reveals God’s kindness to us II. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prepare To Meet Thy God

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,632 views

    Our first and foremost purpose in gathering together is to meet with Jesus. This is especially true when we come for Communion. (Best preached the week before Communion)

    (Note: prior to preaching, discreetly place an empty chair on the platform, off to one side) •In the last few weeks, I’ve had several people call me about when we’re having Communion •It’s customary in the Seventh-day Adventist church to hold Communion on a quarterly basis; and those who have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Preparation For Promotion Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,712 views

    Our growth in Christ

    Preparation For Promotion Part 2: Test of Security Scriptures: Deuteronomy 8:2; Luke 4:1-4; Ephesians 4:13-15 Introduction: In my message last week, I shared with you that God has a desire to promote us, to bring us to a stronger place within Him so that He can fully utilize us for the work ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Time Of Harvest

    Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,728 views

    To help churches prepare for a Spiritual harvest

    A TIME OF HARVEST March 11, 2007 a.m. Castle Avenue BC, Hobbs Text: John 4; Luke 10:1-7 Introduction: Spring is not two weeks away. If you are thinking about how great it will be to eat homegrown watermelons or can home grown beans, you better start thinking now about your harvest. You need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare For Easter With Three Words

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,541 views

    This message helps us prepare to celebrate the greatest week of the year, Holy Week. Three stages of Christ’s life are reviewed: His Life, HIs Death and His Victory in the resurrection

    Prepare for Easter with Three Words I Corinthians 15:1-8 A denominational leader was also serving as pastor. One of his jobs was to travel to little rural communities where they didn’t have churches and conduct funeral services. He would go out with a funeral director and they would drive to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Ready Or Not

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 9, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 28,036 views

    On the whole being prepared isn’t a bad thing. In fact it can be downright crucial! Most people I know that have had a very difficult life, it is not that they could not have done much better in life, it was simply a lack of preparation.

    TITLE: READY OR NOT SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 25:1-13 I remember with great fondness growing up and spending weekends and holidays with my grandparents in Keyport, NJ. Both sets of grandparents lived just blocks from one another. One of my grandparents lived right next to the City Cemetery. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Prepared, This Lesson Must Be Shared!

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,842 views

    How you live for Jesus while you wait for Jesus will determine if you will be be with Jesus

    Matthew 25:1-13 “Be Prepared, this lesson must be shared” How you live for Jesus while you wait for Jesus will determine if you will be with Jesus. Sunday Morning Sermon 06.01.08 Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXbG7JT5nxs (Start with title and text) The lesson that must be shared – BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing To Recieve The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 8, 2000
    based on 117 ratings
     | 34,981 views

    How the disciples prepared to recieve the promised coming of the Holy Spirit.

    “Preparing to Receive the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:12-26 Last week we began a study of the Book of Acts by noting five foundational principles on which Christ wanted to build his church. 1.) The Believers Message – Christ is Risen, 2.) The Believers Might – the power of the Holy Spirit, 3.) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist