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  • Pastor Michael Salman avatar

    Does The Bible Teach On The Rapture?

    Contributed by Pastor Michael Salman on Jul 26, 2011
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    There is so many teachings on the Rapture. So many people believe it and so many teachers and preachers preach it but what does the bible say about a rapture?

    Does the bible teach that there is a Rapture? There are churches and so many that teach on this doctrine called the Rapture. The purpose of the doctrrie of the Rapture is based on the premise that God will not allow His beleivers to enter a time of tribulation and judgement on the earth. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Night Calls: The Call To Come Up Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 21, 2010
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    The King is coming! At anytime, at any moment Jesus Christ may issue the call for His children to come up for all things have been made ready. Are we listening for that call or have we fallen asleep?

    Night Calls: The Call to Come Up 1Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: The King is coming! At anytime, at any moment Jesus Christ may issue the call for His children to come up for all things have been made ready. Are we listening for that call or have we fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Death, Judgment Day, And Hope

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 24, 2014
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    This past August (Robin Williams) we saw how NOT to grieve. So how shall we?

    1 Thessalonians 4:13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Hope When A Loved One Dies

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 31, 2014
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    What's the world missing? Hope. Jesus gives us hope in the most hopeless of situations - death.

    Chapel Monday Nov 10 I'm starting to wonder if one of the Devil's ultimate goals is that you would have no hope. The reason I'm starting to wonder this is because our culture is showing more and more evidence of being a place where people have no hope. We have money, we have technology, we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Hope When The Election Doesn't Go Your Way

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 31, 2014
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    Remember who's in charge - someday Jesus will reveal it

    Last week Tuesday was an election day. I'm always relieved when the election is over. I think all the commercials and mailings and telephone calls and door to door people can be exhausting sometimes. Other people might like that sort of thing. 2 years from today, almost, is the presidential ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Hope When Your Life Or Your Body Is A Mess

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 31, 2014
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    What gives you hope when you have problems?

    Good morning everyone. Have you ever wished that you were better at something? Maybe you see someone else with athletic ability - the way that person moves athletically, you wish you could do that. Or maybe it's the way someone can sing or play in instrument - why can't you do that? Or maybe it's ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hoping To See God Someday

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 31, 2014
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    The ultimate thing to look forward to - being in the presence of God - are you looking forward to it? You should...

    Good morning everyone. This week we've been looking at reasons why you as a Christian can have hope. Remember what hope is? Hang On with Patient Expectation. Why should you hang on with patient expectation when someone you love dies? We talked about that on Monday. It seems like the most hopeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sanctified Faith

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 10, 2014
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    What are the avenues through which we can build a sanctified faith?

    Sanctified Faith 1 Thessalonians 4 We all want to have a faith that makes a difference in our lives. What kinds of things get in the way of that? The kind of faith that makes a difference is one that leads us to sanctification -holiness. 1. Sanctified Faith Comes Through Obedience ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    My Grandad Alwyn

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 11, 2014
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    It's remembrance Sunday, it's my very first Sunday in a new parish, can my grandad help me write a sermon?

    This sermon was first preached on Remembrance Sunday. November 2014, which was my first Sunday as vicar of St Barnabas Northolt ......................................................................................................... So, who is this new vicar? In this country if you ask someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    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

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    That Great Getting Up Day!!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 31, 2013
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    People who are so overcome with this hopelessness of that the grave is the end, that the grave is so final! But for us Christians, we can have a absolute confidence and peace in our present circumstances and future circumstances. O death, where is t

    1 Thess. 4:13-18 Verse 13-But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. My brother, making a scene, trying to climb on to the casket, having to be physically carried out of the funeral home. People who are so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Unknown Bennett T Cortez avatar

    Four Truths About The Rapture

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on May 2, 2013
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    Five truths about the rapture

    Four Truths About The Rapture I. Imminent James 5:8 II. Instantaneous 1 Cor 15:51 III. Reunion 1 Thes 4:14-16 IV. Resurrection 1 Thes 4:17 One of the first truths is Imminent; according to James 5:8 says, we will wait on the appearance of Christ return which could be any moment. Secondly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    Are You Ready For The Trumpet To Sound?

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013
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    This was part of a series of messages on the theme: Are You Ready? That I preached in Revival meetings in Southville, Nova Scotia. Message goes through many of the things that will happen when the Trumpet of the Lord will sound.

    ARE YOU READY FOR THE TRUMPET TO SOUND? I Thess. 4:13-18 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Last week I looked with you at the question: “When will the Lord return?” 2.) I gave three answers to that question: A.) N o one knows about the day or hour. B.) The day of the Lord will come suddenly, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doug Gorman avatar

    Why I Believe In The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016
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    I have studied all views with prayer, common sense and an open mind. The only one that makes any sense taking into account the whole context of Scripture is the Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church.

    I have studied all views with prayer, common sense and an open mind. The only one that makes any sense taking into account the whole context of Scripture is the Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church; in which Christ calls to Him His true believers before the wrath of God is poured out upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    The Other Advent (The Return Of Christ)

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2016
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    It is important to know what the Bible says and doesn't say about Jesus' return. There are those who say He has already returned, others say He will never return and still others have what they believe is an exact timeline. Let's check the Bible!

    1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 NIV (Please look this up in your Bibles and follow along) (While they look up the Scripture ...) Is there anyone here who enjoys the Advent Season; when we anticipate the arrival of Jesus on earth? Well, if you do, you should be happy now because we have been in an advent ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene