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  • Bo Dunford avatar

    When Jesus Comes Down And The Saints Go Up

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Oct 19, 2013
     | 7,689 views

    The Rapture is coming (Power Point is available upon request)

    1 THESS. 4:13-18 “WHEN JESUS COMES DOWN AND THE SAINTS GO UP” A) The coming of the Lord is the principle theme of both Thessalonian epistles! * In these verses, Paul assures the believers that their dead loved ones are safe with Jesus, and will come with Him in the clouds in the air. * He ...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
     | 7,685 views

    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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    Without Christmas... Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 27, 2011
     | 4,648 views

    Our lives would be meaningless if there was no Christmas!

    What happened about 2000 years ago that made a day to be called Christmas?? Christmas - Jesus Christ was born on earth! Let me ask a question: How many of you were born on earth?? Every person was born on earth! Have you ever wondered why you were born? Let me suggest for you to think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Hope Series

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Jun 29, 2012
     | 6,540 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

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Eternal Promises For A Believer

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2013
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     | 3,934 views

    Believers have the hope of an eternal reunion with Christ and with believing loved ones who have passed away. That’s why Paul exhorted us to “comfort one another with these words” (v.18). Today, encourage someone with the hope that allows us to say “so lo

    Illustration: Ben Johnson easily outdistanced Carl Lewis in the 100 meter dash. I will never forget Johnson’s look of triumphant disdain and Lewis’s look of amazement as they crossed the finish line. Johnson’s victory was short lived. The world’s admiration soon turned into revulsion as we learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Next Great Event In World History

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 31, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,755 views

    The Rapture will initiate the greatest change in the history of the world.

    June 2, 2012 Morning Worship Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Subject: The Rapture Title: The Next Great Event in World History I believe this is God's Word… I believe it is for me… I accept it as mine… And I appropriate it to my life today… Matthew 24 1Jesus left the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    No Hope

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 1, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,879 views

    This message talks about the hope we have as Christians of seeing our loved ones again who died in Christ.

    No Hope Scripture: 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 24:29-31; Rev. 1:7; 21:1-5 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “No Hope.” Through this message I want to share with you why it is so very important that we bring people to Christ because only through that relationship can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • sylvester onofe avatar

    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Sylvester Onofe on Jun 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,071 views

    This sermon is written as an awareness of the second coming of Christ.

    This is a question before you and me; ARE YOU READY for the rapture? My brothers and sisters, this is the time everyone of us needs to be at alert, for the trumpet shall soon sound. It is written, for the LORD Himself will come down from Heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "Ready Or Not, Here I Come"

    Contributed by Michael Bowen on Jun 10, 2013
     | 3,439 views

    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

  • David Owens avatar

    Something Better Is Coming Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,875 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

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    Does The Bible Teach On The Rapture?

    Contributed by Pastor Michael Salman on Jul 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,997 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

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    "Believers Will Be With The Lord Forever"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,917 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

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Lord's Return And Resurrection: Part I Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012
     | 4,346 views

    The subject is the return of Jesus Christ to earth and the resurrection of the dead. I get more questions asked about this passage than most any other passage in the Bible. So I thought we would spend about three sessions talking about this passage. Thi

    1 Thess. 4:13 through 5:3 is a passage about a subject that intrigues people. The subject is the return of Jesus Christ to earth and the resurrection of the dead. I get more questions asked about this passage than most any other passage in the Bible. So I thought we would spend about three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord’s Return And Resurrection: Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012
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     | 4,419 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

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Resurrection Protocol

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,272 views

    A sermon about the Second coming and Resurrection to clear up misconceptions for those who are confused.

    A young woman teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air like fleshy fireworks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist