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  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Will You Be Ready? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 2, 2015
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    Jesus is coming for his Saints. Will you be ready when he returns?

    The Disney Film “Million Dollar Arm” tells the story of a washed out Baseball scout who goes to India to find a new prospect and save his career. It’s a charming story that centers on finding a cricket pitcher in India good enough to be drafted into Major Leagues. The drama ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Return Of The King Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 2, 2015
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    Opposition, Suffering, Hope, Jesus' Return

    FOLLOW THE LEADER – The Return of the King 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (pg. 825) September 6, 2015 Introduction: I think it’s important that we remember that when Paul originally wrote his letters to the churches...including the Thessalonian churches, there were no chapters and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Has God Called Off The Rapture?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2016
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    Skeptics point out the Long Length of Time it’s Been since Jesus' promise, the wrong predictions of date-setters, and the lack of current supernatural interventions as excuses to write off the Rapture. But has God changed His mind?

    HAS GOD CALLED OFF THE RAPTURE? 1 Thess. 4:15-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A deacon had a talking female parrot that always said, “Kiss me! Kiss me!” This bothered the deacon. 2. Then he heard the pastor had a parrot who always said, “Let’s pray! Let’s pray!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Other Advent (The Return Of Christ)

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2016
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    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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    The Second Coming Of Christ And Resurrection, Judgment, And Destiny Series

    Contributed by John Stackhouse on Aug 22, 2016
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    Details the Nazarene stance on End-times issues. Stresses the importance of what we do not say and that this is a factual statement rather than an interpretational one.

    This morning, we will look at our 15th and our 16th Articles of Faith. This will conclude our series on the Articles of Faith for the Church of the Nazarene. We will start with the 15th article, which is: XV. The Second Coming of Christ A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Joy Of Homecoming 2016

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 5, 2016
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    Not just homecoming here but over there will be the greatest of all.

    THE JOY OF HOMECOMING 2016 1st Thessalonians 4: 13 But 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. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also ...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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    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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     | 13,684 views

    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

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    The Certainties Related To Death

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 7, 2016
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    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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    Where Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 6, 2015
     | 3,944 views

    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

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Grief Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
     | 14,685 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

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Sanctified Faith

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 10, 2014
     | 3,638 views

    What are the avenues through which we can build a sanctified faith?

    Sanctified Faith 1 Thessalonians 4 We all want to have a faith that makes a difference in our lives. What kinds of things get in the way of that? The kind of faith that makes a difference is one that leads us to sanctification -holiness. 1. Sanctified Faith Comes Through Obedience ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    My Grandad Alwyn

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 11, 2014
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    It's remembrance Sunday, it's my very first Sunday in a new parish, can my grandad help me write a sermon?

    This sermon was first preached on Remembrance Sunday. November 2014, which was my first Sunday as vicar of St Barnabas Northolt ......................................................................................................... So, who is this new vicar? In this country if you ask someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican