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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Where Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 6, 2015
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    If Jesus is alive where is He and what will happen next?

    Last Friday, Good Friday, we pondered about the question “Where is Jesus?” With the resurrection in mind let us continue to learn about where Jesus Christ is and how this all relate to us. Before we look into where Jesus is right now and where He will be in the future, let us briefly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Caught Up, But When? Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 20, 2015
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    Some men have read into the second coming texts, distinctions that show the difference between the rapture and what they call the "revelation." The Bible knows no such distinctions.

    6. SUPPOSED DISTINCTIONS It is disappointing to read the works of men that are normally trustworthy in their treatment of Scripture, when it comes to their promotion of a pre-tribulation rapture. Consider our brother Dave Hunt, no lightweight in the Word. Over and over his publications define ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Three Messages Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
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    This message was preached for the funeral of a Christian woman who died after a year-long battle with cancer. It takes from 1 Thessalonians 4 three statements that the woman would like to have shared with those gathered for her funeral.

    On behalf of the family of Loretta *****, I want to thank everyone for joining us in this home going memorial celebration for Loretta … and though today can be a difficult day, I believe Loretta would encourage us to begin with our thoughts directed heavenward, recognizing our reliance on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Words Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
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    This message is designed for someone that the preacher knows fairly well so they can fill in details of their life in the middle section. It is a celebration of their life that ends with a turn toward eternity.

    Message As we’ve come to this service, we embark on that march that David describes as the “walk through the valley of the shadow of death.” What do you do when you are hit with the hard reality of life and death? How do you continue to put one foot in front of the other when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Eternal Promises For A Believer

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2013
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    Believers have the hope of an eternal reunion with Christ and with believing loved ones who have passed away. That’s why Paul exhorted us to “comfort one another with these words” (v.18). Today, encourage someone with the hope that allows us to say “so lo

    Illustration: Ben Johnson easily outdistanced Carl Lewis in the 100 meter dash. I will never forget Johnson’s look of triumphant disdain and Lewis’s look of amazement as they crossed the finish line. Johnson’s victory was short lived. The world’s admiration soon turned into revulsion as we learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Next Great Event In World History

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 31, 2013
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    The Rapture will initiate the greatest change in the history of the world.

    June 2, 2012 Morning Worship Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Subject: The Rapture Title: The Next Great Event in World History I believe this is God's Word… I believe it is for me… I accept it as mine… And I appropriate it to my life today… Matthew 24 1Jesus left the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    No Hope

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 1, 2013
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    This message talks about the hope we have as Christians of seeing our loved ones again who died in Christ.

    No Hope Scripture: 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 24:29-31; Rev. 1:7; 21:1-5 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “No Hope.” Through this message I want to share with you why it is so very important that we bring people to Christ because only through that relationship can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Sylvester Onofe on Jun 3, 2013
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     | 6,023 views

    This sermon is written as an awareness of the second coming of Christ.

    This is a question before you and me; ARE YOU READY for the rapture? My brothers and sisters, this is the time everyone of us needs to be at alert, for the trumpet shall soon sound. It is written, for the LORD Himself will come down from Heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "Ready Or Not, Here I Come"

    Contributed by Michael Bowen on Jun 10, 2013
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    Theme: "The Rapture Of The Church"

    I. The Peace Of The Rapture (v. 13) A. Death Is Temporary Sleep For The Body (v. 13a) B. Death Is Temporary Sorrow For The Believer (v. 13b) II. The Promise Of The Rapture (v. 14-15) A. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    What Is Joy And How Do I Find It?

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 11, 2013
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    Joy is a Spirit gift; a power that provides supernatural ability to not only endure but to experience hope; to know in your soul the reality of heaven.

    I’ve had some happy days in my life. I was very happy when the Denver Broncos won Superbowls in 1997 and 1998. I was happy they day I married Kristi, and of course when my kids were born I was happy. Last Friday night when Jared came home from the hospital from his last chemo treatment, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Live His Image Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012
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    To be imitators of Jesus and to do God's will means we lead moral and holy lives. To be imitators of Jesus and to do God’s will means we love each other. To be imitators of Jesus and to do God’s will means we work hard and keep ourselves from drowning in

    Opening Video: I am Sin by ignitermedia Series: Imitators Summary of first 3 messages using power points Sermon: Live His Image Scripture Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 1Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Characteristics Of The End-Time Anointing

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 9, 2012
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     | 21,374 views

    In the last days, God is going to raise up people of power who will operate in the supernatural power of God’s Spirit. They are going to be people who are different to anyone who has ever lived before. For every season and for every time, God has som

    Characteristics Of The End-Time Anointing In the last days, God is going to raise up people of power who will operate in the supernatural power of God’s Spirit. They are going to be people who are different to anyone who has ever lived before. For every season and for every time, God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    Gone Without Warning

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Aug 10, 2012
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     | 5,347 views

    Deals with the Rapture of the Church

    Gone Without Warning Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-4:18 ILL. While on a South Pole expedition, British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton left a few men on Elephant Island, promising that he would return for them. Later, when he tried to go back, huge icebergs blocked the way. But suddenly, as if by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jack Allen Jones avatar

    A Message Of Hope

    Contributed by Jack Allen Jones on Jan 19, 2013
     | 17,366 views

    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
     | 11,758 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