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  • Nelson Emeonu avatar

    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Dec 3, 2013
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    Could you imagine the sudden confusion that may take place on the earth? Can you imagine the headlines in the newspapers all over the world immediately after the rapture, “Millions missing from every parts of the world”

    THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH Beloved, It’s wonderful being in the presence of the Lord. I know the Lord is good for you and your loved ones. I know you’re being enjoying the presence of your Maker. A second in His presence is more than a thousand hours in the presence of the kings of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 16, 2013
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    Daily meditate on the rapture and encourage others with that glorious event to happen soon!

    Let us continue to learn from God’s letter to the Thessalonians. As we had noted, the letter is meant for all Christians, for those in Thessalonica 2000 years ago, for those who followed them, for those who ended up in Europe, and the letter is also for us today who proclaim to be Christians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "I'll Pay You $5,000 If You Can Prove The Rapture!"

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 25, 2014
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    One of our ladies went to a Bible study and was told there's no such thing as the Rapture. Further, the teacher said she'd pay her $5,000 if she could give a her a Scripture proof of the Rapture. Find out what happened!

    "I'LL PAY YOU $5,000 IF YOU CAN PROVE THE RAPTURE!" INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The doctor’s bill 1. Morris was worried because his wife Barbara was very ill and needed a good doctor. Dr. Myers was the best doctor in their city, so Morris asked him to treat Barbara. 2. Dr. Myers said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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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

  • Trae Durden avatar

    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

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    Sexual Purity In An X-Rated Culture Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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    What the Bible says about sexual immorality and the definition of marriage.

    INTRODUCTION We live in interesting times. Last fall, on November 6, 2012, voters in Washington State approved two controversial issues, same-sex marriage and personal marijuana use. It’s interesting that the Bible says in Leviticus 20:13, “If a man lies with a man; they shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    Do You Have A Holy Ambition? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 11,914 views

    Is your ladder of success leaning against the wrong wall?

    INTRODUCTION In the last message we examined the powerful admonition to maintain sexual purity even though we live in an X-rated culture. The next message from 1 Thessalonians will be from the familiar section predicting the second coming of Christ. But nestled between those two tall mountains of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope At The Graveside Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 33,528 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
     | 9,529 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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     | 15,079 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

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Death, Judgment Day, And Hope

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 24, 2014
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     | 4,305 views

    This past August (Robin Williams) we saw how NOT to grieve. So how shall we?

    1 Thessalonians 4:13 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Parousia

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 16, 2013
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    An explanation of the events of 1 Thessalonians 4

    Parousia 1 Thess. 4:13-17 I want to preach on my favorite passage... The Parousia, the rapture, the second coming. The KJV uses the phrase, "I would not have you to be ignorant..." I never liked that translation because I took "Ignorant" as an insult... like stupid. Then I discovered that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Message Of Hope

    Contributed by Jack Allen Jones on Jan 19, 2013
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    This is for the funereal of a Christian and offers hope to the family

    Note: (I just want to make a couple of suggestions for anyone who preaches a funeral. Remeber it is about offering comfort to the family. They have been up a lot and are very tired. They will not remember much of what is said, so my suggestion is keep it short. I have seen family memebers actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Darren Duncan avatar

    Heavenly Homecoming

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Dec 20, 2013
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     | 10,160 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
     | 10,389 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