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  • John Putty avatar

    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011
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    In 2010, when the movie 2012 was released, I used it as a platform to discuss end time prophecy. I hold a pretribulation view regarding the rapture but understand that other BIblical views are held by very wise and godly men. My notes are scattered and

    2012: The Rapture of the Church 7 things you can do if you get bored in church! 1. Slap your neighbor. See if they turn the other cheek. If not, raise your hand and tell the preacher. 2. Devise ways of climbing into the balcony without using the stairs. 3. Listen for your preacher to use a word ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Believers Will Be With The Lord Forever"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,876 views

    Saints Triumphant (A) - Believers will live with the Lord forever either at our death or on Judgment Day.

    “WE WILL BE WITH THE LORD FOREVER” (Outline) November 14, 2010 - Saints Triumphant - 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 INTRO: When is the end not the end? The end is not the end when it is a beginning. Earthly life comes to an end. The believers’ perfect eternal life begins. While living on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 21, 2013
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    Our blessed hope in Christ should encourage us to be a blessing and do what God has called us to do.

    Our blessed Hope 1 Thessalonians 4:13-4:18 Introduction For the last several weeks we have been looking at practical applications of God’s Word. We looked at Jesus on the day of judgment separating the goats from the sheep. What will that look like and what does that mean to each one ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    On Eagle's Wings

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Sep 26, 2011
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    People of faith know the story of redemption as their own story.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas September 17, 2011 Witness to the Resurrection Geradine Campbell Coppage (February 23, 1923 – September 13, 2011) ON EAGLE’S WINGS Isaac Butterworth 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (NIV) 13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 2, 2011
    based on 85 ratings
     | 36,455 views

    The Second Coming of Christ – This is something that is often talked about but not often understood. What are the things we should know about the events of Christ’s return? How should these events influence our lives today? Today we begin a new series

    The Rapture Series - The Second Coming of Christ What is the Rapture? What Happens in the Rapture? When is the Rapture? Why a Pre-Tribulation Rapture? It best explains Daniel’s 70 weeks prophecy It best explains Christ’s imminent Return Expectation It best explains our Rescue from God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preflight Instructions

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Oct 4, 2011
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    I call it my "Preparation H" Sermon: Preparing for Heaven. I hope you enjoy it! :)

    March 6th 2011 Sermon, “Preflight Instructions” 1Thes 4:16-17, For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Studies In Revelation: The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011
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    This is a study of the Rapture in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

    Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: The Rapture Theme: To help us to understand the rapture more. Text: 1 Thes 4:13-18, Revelation 1:19 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Are We Going To Do For Forever? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
     | 4,415 views

    A sermon to debunk the boring ideas people have about Heaven and to instill in them a biblically based anticipation about what Heaven is going to really be like.

    I Thes 4:13-18 Intro: “Groundhog Day.” It’s the story of a weather man who goes to Punxsutawney, PA to cover the groundhog festivities on Feb. 2. But, when he wakes up on what should be Feb. 3, he finds himself starting the same day over again – Feb. 2. In fact, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parousia

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 16, 2013
     | 3,701 views

    An explanation of the events of 1 Thessalonians 4

    Parousia 1 Thess. 4:13-17 I want to preach on my favorite passage... The Parousia, the rapture, the second coming. The KJV uses the phrase, "I would not have you to be ignorant..." I never liked that translation because I took "Ignorant" as an insult... like stupid. Then I discovered that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Message Of Hope

    Contributed by Jack Allen Jones on Jan 19, 2013
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    This is for the funereal of a Christian and offers hope to the family

    Note: (I just want to make a couple of suggestions for anyone who preaches a funeral. Remeber it is about offering comfort to the family. They have been up a lot and are very tired. They will not remember much of what is said, so my suggestion is keep it short. I have seen family memebers actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Rapture: Are You Ready?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 29, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,761 views

    The Rapture is not a side-show of the Gospel, but a main attraction that should capture our attention.What is the Rapture? What are its 4 benefits? And what are the 7 indisputable signs that the Rapture is about to occur?

    THE RAPTURE: ARE YOU READY? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE #1 Pizza or Mobster? The following are either actual mobster nicknames or pizza specials. Can you tell which is which? 1. Big Tuna 2. Pistol Pete 3. Greasy Thumb 4. The Greek 5. Meatball 6. Lucky 7 7. Johnny Sausage 8. Big Brother 9. Burger ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Listo O No, Ya Voy Yo

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 6, 2013
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     | 4,294 views

    El Rapto no es un Mito. Es el evento próximo en el calendario de Dios.

    Listo o No, Viene Ya. Hay un juego que los niños les gusta jugar. Uno cierra los ojos y cuenta a cierto número, mientras que los demás, corren y esconden. Luego, éste va buscando a los escondidos. 1 Ts. 4:15-18 15 Por lo cual, os decimos esto por palabra del Señor; que nosotros que vivimos, que ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gone!

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Jul 1, 2010
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     | 4,552 views

    There is coming a day for the rapture of the church.

    Gone! 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 (King James Version) pastor Ken Crow 13But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Comfort Of His Coming

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 10, 2009
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     | 3,509 views

    The Church at Thessalonica was struggling with the idea of Christ Second coming and their loved ones that had gone on before them. Paul in this text, gives them comfort on the coming of Christ.

    The Comfort of His Coming 1 Thess. 4:13-18 Intro The pagan world in Paul’s day had no hope of life after death. The believers in Thessalonica were concerned about their loved ones who had died. What if the Lord should return? Would their deceased loved ones miss out? Will those who are alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    While You Are Waiting

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,114 views

    Things we should do while we are waiting for the Lord’s Return.

    While You Are Waiting… I Thessalonians 4:13-18 This past week I read about a first-grade teacher who was having a difficult day. It had rained that entire day and the children couldn’t go out for recess, so they got more and more restless and hyperactive as the day wore on. The teacher couldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God