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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Can I Do More?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 5, 2015
     | 4,121 views

    No matter how much we feel that we do for Christ, the question is, "Can I Do More?"

    The film Schindler's List chronicled the heroic efforts of a German industrialist named Oskar Schindler. Through his unselfish activities, over a thousand Jews on the trains to Auschwitz were saved. After Schindler found out what was happening at Auschwitz, he began a systematic effort to save as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Certainties Related To Death

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 7, 2016
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     | 9,390 views

    A funeral message for a 36 year old believer who died suddenly. The certainties that we have in a time of uncertainty.

    Certainties Related to Death 1 Thessalonians 4:3-18 It is natural to have feelings of sorrow at death. In First Thessalonians, The apostle Paul sought comfort those who had been mourning the death of their loved ones. Part of the sorrow and agony that the Thessalonians were going through was due ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    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

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    The Other Advent (The Return Of Christ)

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2016
     | 4,356 views

    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

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    Grief Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
     | 14,975 views

    God is in control even in our times of catastrophe. Since the fall of man, catastrophe has been a part of life…

    Grief 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Death is a part of life Three critical pieces of information about grief: 1. Grieving is a part of life. v.13 “asleep”: a euphemism for death. There is no such thing as soul sleep 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 2 Corinthians 5:8 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Shall Know Him

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Jan 9, 2011
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     | 11,564 views

    Rejoice and be happy my friends, for the Lord is coming back to take His people home!

    I SHALL KNOW HIM 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 God is so good. God is sooooo good! Although we have failed God so many times, He has never failed us. When things in our lives have got the hardest, that’s when God has been the strongest. When we have been too weak to walk alone, God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Great Snatch Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 3, 2011
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     | 5,676 views

    A study of the book of 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 13 through 18

    1 Thessalonians 4: 13 – 18 A Strong Delusion – Part 3 There are some scary verses in the Bible to me. Probably the most impacting is from the Gospel of Matthew chapter 7 which says, “21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What Happens On Earth After The Church Is Rapture?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 16, 2017
     | 7,888 views

    When Jesus come's again what's left

    WHAT HAPPENS ON EARTH AFTER THE CHURCH IS RAPTURE? After the true saints of God are caught away we will see it all take place. Unbelievers are left here on earth the unbelieving are left in their graves. 1Thessalonians 4: 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dead In Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 13, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,602 views

    The Lord's Return, Resurrection, Hope

    THE RESURRECTION QUESTION - The Dead in Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 April 23, 2023 Introduction: Last Tuesday morning I came into the office and this was the first headline I saw on my news scroll. Mississippi Man, declared dead, wakes up in body bag at Funeral ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Many Snatching Aways Are There In Scripture

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Sep 5, 2014
     | 4,410 views

    A question asked for a message on how many times was a snatching away, rapture, ascension mentioned in the Bible. This message was developed to answer that question

    How many Snatching away are there Introduction: Our question is a long one “In the entire bible how many “raptures”, “snatching away”, “ascending in the Clouds” events happened or are yet to happen, and who did (does) it involve? So we will see this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The “rapture” Should Be “left Behind”

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Sep 28, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,334 views

    A refutation of premillinnial doctrine.

    The “Rapture” should be “Left Behind” 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 Introduction: The “Left Behind” movie coming out this weekend is bringing the false doctrine of premillennialism back into the consciences of our society. Tonight we’ll look at the false ideas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dykes avatar

    Hope At The Graveside Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 33,188 views

    Four hopeful truths about what happens when a Christian dies.

    INTRODUCTION We’re coming to a passage of scripture that is one of my favorites in the entire Bible. It is the most important section of the Bible that gives us details about the second coming of Jesus. We’re going to camp out here in this passage for the next few weeks. June 30: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will We See Our Loved Ones Again? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
     | 9,371 views

    Hell is an unpopular subject you don't hear much preaching about anymore. But I must speak about hell because the Bible speaks about hell.

    INTRODUCTION Before George Carlin or Woody Allen ever said, it comedian Sean Morey spoke these words on the Johnny Carson show in the 1980s. “I think that the life cycle is backwards. You should die first; get it out of the way. Then you live in an old age home. You are kicked out when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready For The Rapture? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,810 views

    When the bodies of believers are raptured, they will become like the resurrected body of Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION A nervous young preacher was preaching his first sermon. His topic was the Second Coming of Christ. He quoted from Revelation 22. He ran toward the edge of the platform and said with great enthusiasm, “Behold, I come quickly!” But he lost his train of thought and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are We Going To Do For Forever? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
     | 4,514 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