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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Prepared For The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,844 views

    God knew that He was going to destroy the world soon and He only sought one man – Enoch. A man who lived amidst a perverse environment, sinful world but stood head and shoulders above everyone else. We are not talking about being saved but the RAPTURE.

    Opening illustration: Video clip of ’Left Behind.’ What is being ‘caught up?’ * To Seize ~ act of grasping suddenly * Rapture * Biblically it pertains to meeting the Lord in mid-air * The Rapture is a concept in Christianity relating to the return of Jesus. * Paul cites "the word of the Lord" ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Plea For Purity

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
     | 2,689 views

    A plea for purity, a brotherly and orderly life, and the comfort of Christ’s coming.

    1 Thessalonians 4- B’gate, 16/10/97 Section 1: A Plea for Purity (vv. 1-8) 1. "Finally"- we see that, as in Paul’s other letters, the Apostle selects matters of behaviour to be the last things that ring in the Thessalonians minds. But ironically, the most ’final’ thing about these last two chapters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sunday's Coming

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,112 views

    When Jesus was crucified on a Friday, He knew that Sunday was coming. When we go through "Friday experiences," we can also look forward to Sunday--the day of our resurrection!

    To receive a free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com [This sermon was introduced with the video “Sunday’s Comin’” by Igniter Media Group.] Jesus was crucified on a Friday. That day was filled with brutality, humiliation, pain, and death. But Jesus knew that Sunday was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He's Coming To Town

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 26, 2007
     | 2,615 views

    Children are excited about the arrival of Santa, but as Christians, we should be more excited about the second arrival of Jesus.

    He’s Coming to Town Key points from Melvin Newland’s sermon of the same title Nov. 25, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A (IL) B Isn’t it fun to see the excitement & expectation of children for Christmas Day? 1 They can’t wait for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What You Know Will Comfort You Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,374 views

    ..., Today’s message is especially significant, for it reminds us at this time of great loss; a loss visibly seen and deeply felt, and, that the believer in Christ has a different ending to tragedy such as this. Little did he know that I would be preachi

    WHAT YOU KNOW WILL COMFORT YOU 1 Thess 4:13-18 This past Wednesday morning between 3:30am and 4:30am our brother Elbridge Hollimon was killed in a traffic accident and placed in the hands of God Almighty. Today’s message is especially significant, for it reminds us at this time of great loss; a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Kettle avatar

    Practicing The Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Larry Kettle on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,669 views

    This is a sermon that is meant to make the listener think about their biblical responsibility to actively look for Christ to come.

    “Practicing the Blessed Hope” 1 Thessalonians 4 Introduction A. What is the value of hope? 1. Hope cannot be imprisoned by maximum security. 2. Hope cannot be invalidated by propaganda. 3. Hope is only invigorated by persecution. 4. The value of hope has been measured in the eyes of martyrs, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Comfort Of His Coming Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,292 views

    6th is series on 1 Thessalonians (6 of 8).

    THE COMFORT OF HIS COMING 1 Thessalonians 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Christ At His Coming

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,228 views

    There is great benefit in every way to be in Christ at the time of His appearing.

    "In Christ at His Coming" 1 Thes. 4:13-18 Intro: There is great benefit in every way to be in Christ at the time of His appearing. Notice that Paul uses those words, "in Christ" in this passage. He refers to Christians who have died before the rapture as those who are asleep in Christ... And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Live To Please God - Look To Your Redemption Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,397 views

    We make two mistakes when looking for Jesus’ return - tune out or fall into despair. Learn how to occupy and the first of three studies on the Rapture of the church.

    People have tried to figure out when Jesus would return for a long time - in fact, the first disciples believed He would return before they died. In A.D. 204 a Roman Christian named Hippolytus records that a bishop was convinced that the Lord was going to return immediately. He urged his ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Rapture Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,223 views

    Ever wonder about the Great Tribulation? We launch into a two part series on the prophecies and timings - and answer the question: will Christians go through it?

    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 Lord’s own word, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Rapture Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,765 views

    We discuss the difference between the mid, post, and pre-Tribulation Rapture

    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 Lord’s own word, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,753 views

    This passage describes to us the order of things when the rapture of Christ takes place.

    “THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH” 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1. The CONFUSION of the Thessalonians. (v. 13) Romans 1:13; 1 Corinthians 10:1; 12:1; 2 Peter 3:18; Luke 8:52-53; John 11:11-13; 1 Thessalonians 5:10; 2 Peter 3:4; Job 19:25-27; Proverbs 14:32; Ephesians 2:12 2. The CONVICTION of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Warren avatar

    Descriptions Of The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,539 views

    Deals with the Suddenness, the Sounds, the Scenes and the Security related to the event known as rapture

    Recently CNN had their religion editor defining and describing for the general public what some "extreme" (their words) groups were calling the "end of the world as we know it." I thought it amazing that although slanted, there were scriptures and definitions of end time happenings showed over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Massive Exit Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,079 views

    God does not want us to be ignorant about the rapture. We need the hope and endurance that knowledge about the rapture brings.

    The Massive Exit (I Thessalonians 4:13-18) 1. Operation Evacuation Various Christian groups have been helping flooded areas recently. Here is an August 29, 2007 report: "ROCHESTER, Minn. (BP)--More than 570 disaster relief volunteers from the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention and eight ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    How To Beat The Odds

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,850 views

    A Funeral Sermon for a member of the church who died of cancer. When a Christian dies, God would have us understand that there is a right kind of learning, a right kind of grieving, and an right kind of believing.

    Let’s read Paul’s words from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Today, God would have us understand three things: 1. There is a right kind of learning A. When we see our loved ones die, we must not be uninformed. The King James Version says we must not be ignorant. WE HAVE HOPE! B. Because Don ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ