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  • Don Schultz avatar

    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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    "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

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    Looking For The Uppertaker, Not The Undertaker Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 20, 2014
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    It seems in today's world, things keep getting worse and worse. It's not your imagination. One day soon, the Rapture of the church will occur, and all Christians will go home to Heaven prior to the worst period the earth has ever known. Three messages.

    Rev 4:1-2 1 After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this." 2 Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Mystery #4 The Imminent Rapture Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014
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    The Church is the Body and Bride of Christ. Jesus, as was Jewish custom will return as a thief in the night to "snatch" away His bride to the specially prepared place for the greatest honeymoon in History! Are you going to be part of it?

    Mystery # 4 “The Imminent Rapture of the Church” (I Cor. 15:51-58; I Thess. 4:13-18; John 14:1-3; 11:25-26; Phil. 3:18-21) The 1st Mystery is “God was manifest in the flesh” (I Tim. 3:16. The 2nd is “Christ in you the Hope of Glory” (Col. 1:27). Faith in Mystery 1 made it possible for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Goodbyes, Grief & God's Promises

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 20, 2014
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    Saying goodbye is heard. Grief hurts but God's promises will bring us through!

    Goodbyes, Grief & God’s Promises I Thessalonians 4:13-18 This sermon is summed up in its title …”Goodbyes, Grief & God’s Promises” Everyone here has endured the loss of a loved one at some time or another. Whether the loss occurred 5 months or 50 years ago there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Source Of The Christian Comfort

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 3, 2014
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    The objective of this sermon is to encourage those are dealing with cold hands of death.

    The Apostle Paul said; Comfort one another with these words. Let's consider the following: I. The Relational knowledge of the Apostle Paul concerning death. II. The Resurrection of our Lord. III..The Resting State of Our Love Ones. IV. The Return of Our Lord. V.. The Resurrection of the ...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
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    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
     | 32,504 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
     | 9,130 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
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     | 14,394 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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    Heavenly Homecoming

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Dec 20, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,755 views

    EXCITEMENT ABOUT GOING TO HEAVEN

    HEAVENLY HOMECOMING—I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction:  Joseph (Genesis 44:1--45:27)  Naomi (Ruth 1:22)  The Prodigal Son (Luke 15) I. ATTITUDES TOWARD THE HOMECOMING? (John 14:1) A. HAPPY B. HOPEFUL C. HELPFUL II. ATTRIBUTES OF THIS HOMECOMING? (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Return Of Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,117 views

    Comfort for the bereaved.

    THE RETURN OF JESUS. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Jesus taught that the “day and hour” of His return is known only to His Father (Mark 13:32). However, the new believers in Thessalonica seem to have got the impression that His Coming was imminent. As a result of this misunderstanding, a question ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Dead Will Rise... God Said So Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2013
     | 5,544 views

    From O.T. times till today, humankind has tried to solve the riddle of death & the afterlife.

    The Walking Dead Series (4 of 4) “The Dead Will Rise . . . God Said So!” October 27, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A From O.T. times till today, humankind has tried to solve the riddle of death & the afterlife. 1 The O.T. gives us several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    God's Type Of Romance

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,242 views

    How to establish Godly Relationships

    February 16, 2014 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 3 It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should learn to obtain his vessel in a way that is holy and honorable, 5 not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God; 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The New World Order

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017
     | 8,127 views

    Sermon explores God's program for bringing in His kingdom (the New World Order), beginning with the resurrection of Jesus. In this Easter message, God's program for a new world is contrasted with the world's efforts to do so without God.

    1 Cor. 15:20-24 3/26/16 Today I want to talk with you about the New World Order. When it is fully established there will be no more war or bloodshed. Terrorism will be a thing of the past. Poverty will be unheard of. No one will ever hunger or thirst again in this new economy. All the problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic