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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Studies In Revelation: The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011
     | 3,143 views

    This is a study of the Rapture in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

    Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: The Rapture Theme: To help us to understand the rapture more. Text: 1 Thes 4:13-18, Revelation 1:19 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Robert Fa’atoia-Collins avatar

    O Tagata O E I Ai Le Mautinoaga I Folafolaga A Le Atua Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Feb 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,621 views

    Blessed Hope

    O folafolaga sili lava ua maua e tagata e mai le na foafoaina mea uma, ma le na Faaola mai, o le tulaga ua avea ai i tatou o tagata o le faamoemoe, tatou te faalagolago ai i folafolaga a le Atua e pei ona faailoa mai i ai tatou. Se i o tatou suesueina mafuaaga o le tulaga e faatuatuaina ai nei ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Ready Or Not - Here He Comes

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,161 views

    Jesus Christ is coming again. He warns us to be ready for His coming. The countdown to the Rapture of the church has begun and we need to realize that “Ready or Not” - here He comes!

    Ready or Not – Here I Come 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: When I was a child we played the game of hide and seek. One person was “IT” and they were the seeker, or person who would look for the other players who ran and hid. “IT” stood at the designated home ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gone Without Warning

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 24, 2012
     | 5,444 views

    Prophecy concerning the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ

    What We Believe: A recent Newsweek poll gauges Americans’ opinions on the Book of Revelation and end times: *36% believe the Book of Revelation contains “true prophecy,” while 47% say it is metaphorical. *55% think the faithful will be taken up to heaven in the rapture. *74% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Lord’s Return And Resurrection: Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012
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     | 4,387 views

    There are six things I want to point out about these 3 verses. The events of the Lord’s return and of the resurrection are clearly spelled out in these verses.

    Last Wednesday in 1 Thess. 4: 13-15, Paul told us he didn’t want us to be ignorant about those who have fallen asleep. He basically told us that it was OK to grieve over the loss of our loved ones, but he said not to grieve as one who has no hope. He assured us that our loved ones who have died ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Something Better Is Coming Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,829 views

    This sermon discusses the hope we have because of the resurrection of Jesus. We know that there is something better for us after we die and we can be encouraged by that.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a young preacher who was preaching his first sermon. 1. He was a little nervous, and about ten minutes into his sermon his mind went blank. 2. All he could remember was what he was taught in his preaching classes to do when this kind of thing took place ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Camping Out For Jesus’ Return

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on May 21, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,926 views

    Jesus, on His return: 1. He will return, 2. No man knows when, 3. We always need to be ready. #3 is often overlooked. ALWAYS BE READY, and also beware of incorrect predictions, while we compassionately pray for those involved.

    5/22/11 Given by: Sterling C. Franklin GKJ (Glorious King Jesus), webcast at http://www.bit.ly/gkj-webcast Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:31-36 31 "And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    The Rapture

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,065 views

    He is comming soon be ready.

    THE RAPTURE 1st Thess.4; 13But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    What Are We Going To Do For Forever? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
     | 4,428 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

  • John Putty avatar

    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,847 views

    In 2010, when the movie 2012 was released, I used it as a platform to discuss end time prophecy. I hold a pretribulation view regarding the rapture but understand that other BIblical views are held by very wise and godly men. My notes are scattered and

    2012: The Rapture of the Church 7 things you can do if you get bored in church! 1. Slap your neighbor. See if they turn the other cheek. If not, raise your hand and tell the preacher. 2. Devise ways of climbing into the balcony without using the stairs. 3. Listen for your preacher to use a word ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Believers Will Be With The Lord Forever"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,884 views

    Saints Triumphant (A) - Believers will live with the Lord forever either at our death or on Judgment Day.

    “WE WILL BE WITH THE LORD FOREVER” (Outline) November 14, 2010 - Saints Triumphant - 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 INTRO: When is the end not the end? The end is not the end when it is a beginning. Earthly life comes to an end. The believers’ perfect eternal life begins. While living on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gerald Albers avatar

    I Shall Know Him

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Jan 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,400 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

  • Pastor Michael Salman avatar

    Does The Bible Teach On The Rapture?

    Contributed by Pastor Michael Salman on Jul 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,945 views

    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

  • Terry Frazier avatar

    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Hope Series

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Jun 29, 2012
     | 6,509 views

    There should be clear differences between Christians and the world. This sermon looks at how the word hope differs between Christians and the world. Christians have real hope and the world has false hope.

    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Hope Hope is a remarkable word in our world and in the world it can mean anything from I sure do hope that it rains today to I hope I win the lottery today to I hope that I’m saved or I hope that I’m going to go to heaven. But for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Looking For The Day Of The Living Dead Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,388 views

    EMBRACING THE SACRED WORLD OF THE INVISIBLE GOD ANTICIPATES THE RETURN OF CHRIST.

    Something is Out There: Rumors of the Invisible World of the Sacred God 3/29 Looking for the Day of The Living Dead INTRODUCTION Published in 1995 -- 2007, ’Left Behind’ is a series of 16 best-selling novels by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, dealing with Christian dispensationalist End Times: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance