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  • Wayde Wilson avatar

    The Rapture: Will You Be Left Behind?

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 515 ratings
     | 9,071 views

    Rapture

    TEXT: Matthew 24:37-42 (READ) INTRO: Much has been written and said about the Rapture of the Church. Best-selling books (like the popular “Left Behind” series) have been written. Countless sermons have been preached on the subject. Many of us have watched gospel films (like the old Billy Graham ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Wise Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 15,456 views

    Part of a series on Matthew 24 & 25 - Because Jesus is returning, and we do not know when, how should we be living. "Be wise" is the focus of this message.

    Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Be Wise - Matthew 24:43-51" We have been studying through Matthew 24,25 - with this overall theme . . . Because Jesus is returning and we don’t know when, how should we be living? I remember reading a story a few years ago about a man who was visiting South ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Understanding Matthew 24 Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 17,216 views

    The first in a series of messages on Matthew 24 & 25, this message focuses on understanding that Matthew 24 is primarily pointing to the destruction of Jerusalem and warning us not to waste time predicting the time of Christ’s return. Rather, be prepared at all times.

    Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Understanding Matthew 24" You can’t read the article that appeared in the Atlanta Journal, June 5, 1997 without some remorse and sympathy for Clarence Jackson. "The clock struck midnight and Clarence Jackson didn’t turn into a millionaire." Jackson, who is 24, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Harold Nichols avatar

    Tears

    Contributed by Harold Nichols on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,399 views

    Everyone will cry now or later

    TEARS TEXT: MATTHEW 24:43-51 V.51 AND SHALL CUT HIM ASUNDER AND APPOINT HIM HIS PORTION WITH THE HYPOCRITES: THERE SHALL BE WEEPING AND GNASHING OF TEETH. THERE ARE ONLY A FEW THINGS IN LIFE THAT I AM REALLY SURE ABOUT: ONE OF THOSE THINGS AND THE MOST IMPORTANT IS MY SALVATION. I SPENT SOME ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Date Setting Is Wrong

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,105 views

    Setting dates for Christ’s return.

    Why Date Setting Is Wrong by Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. Many have been wrong. a. William Miller on October 22, 1844 waited with hundreds in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. b. Jehovah Witness predicted Christ returned in 1874, and was crowned as King in 1914. c. Edgar C. Whisenant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    23 Things I Expect In This Century

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,052 views

    My suggestions as to 23 things that I think will happen in the next 100 years.

    23 THINGS I EXPECT IN THIS CENTURY By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION Today I am going to suggest to you 23 things that I think will happen in the next 100 years. Even though this seems like a “sensational” sermon topic, what I am predicting is not based on sensationalism or on a “Jeanne Dixon” type ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Ready For His Return Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,742 views

    In light of Jesus' soon return, we need to be ready.

    Be Ready for His Return Matthew 24:42-51 I. Concern about Suddenness (42-44) A. Uncertain 1. ‘Ye know not the hour’ 2. ‘Such an hour as ye think not’ B. Unknown 1. As a thief 2. Unexpected 3. ‘Such an hour as ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    The Message To The Churches (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 117 ratings
     | 3,979 views

    Part I of the message of Jesus Christ to the Churches. Instead of looking at the individual churches, this study examines the message.

    The Message to the Churches Chapter two and three of Revelations addresses letters to the seven churches in Asia. Many volumes of books have been written about the meanings behind these letters and what these historic churches symbolize. These letters serve as examples to be praised, failures to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't

    Contributed by Donny Lanier on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,621 views

    Simple warning's from the Word of God.

    1.Don't Be Caught Not Knowing - Matt.24:39 - Gen 6 - 1 Thess.5: 1-6 - Rom. 13:11-14 2.Don't Be Caught Looking Back - Gen. 19:26 - Lu.9:62 - Phil.3:13 3.Don't Be Caught Out When You Should Be In - Ex.9:13-26 A.Outside the Ark B.Outside the land of Gosheh C.Outside of Jesus 4.Don't Be Caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Dunn avatar

    Stop, Thief! Take It All!

    Contributed by Dan Dunn on Dec 2, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 7,214 views

    We are called to be "ready disciples," accountable for our living in such a way that we will ready for the Second Coming of Christ, no matter when it takes place.

    "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Troy Mason avatar

    Are You Ready? Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 9,148 views

    Are you ready to welcome Jesus Christ?

    ARE YOU READY? Matthew 24:36-51 INTRODUCTION: Hank Williams Jr. sings a song “Are you ready for some football?” I like that song, because when I hear it on the television, I know I’m usually in for an entertaining game. Unfortunately, I rarely make it past the first quarter, because I’m so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Westervelt avatar

    Are You Y2k Compliant?

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 1,957 views

    The question is NOT: "Is your computer Y2K compliant?" But rather: "Are YOU Y2K compliant?" Are you ready for the new millenium?

    ARE YOU Y2K COMPLIANT? We’ve heard a lot lately about computers and the year 2000. Our bank and electric company have both written to inform us that their computers are indeed Y2K compliant. But various experts are predicting everything from a minor inconvenience to a major shut down of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    What Child Is This

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,110 views

    A sermon for the First Sunday in Advent

    1st Sunday in Advent Matthew 24:36-44 "What Child Is This?"   36* "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. 37 As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. 38* For as in those days before the flood they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Abomination - The Hidden Infection

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,342 views

    There is a hidden infection out there, resting under the surface, waiting to erupt into the world system. Do you know what it is and more importantly, are you ready? Learn about end times prophecy and the Rapture of the church.

    Last week we talked about a sign – something to show us that the end is near. But instead Jesus gave only vague references to increasing tension, increasing aggression, and decreasing love and devotion to God. Mostly He told us not to be alarmed but to keep on doing what we’re supposed to do – tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Getting Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,241 views

    We can misfocus what is important at Christmas, remember Jesus is the reason for the season.

    GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As a kid we would play Hide and Seek, we would count, then yell...HERE I COME READY OR NOT.... ARE YOU READY FOR CHRISTMAS? What Christmas message are we teaching? What are you really teaching others? 1 Cor. 14:8 For if ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God