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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    The Parousia

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 16, 2013
     | 3,845 views

    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
     | 17,654 views

    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

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Rapture: Are You Ready?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 29, 2013
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     | 12,059 views

    The Rapture is not a side-show of the Gospel, but a main attraction that should capture our attention.What is the Rapture? What are its 4 benefits? And what are the 7 indisputable signs that the Rapture is about to occur?

    THE RAPTURE: ARE YOU READY? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE #1 Pizza or Mobster? The following are either actual mobster nicknames or pizza specials. Can you tell which is which? 1. Big Tuna 2. Pistol Pete 3. Greasy Thumb 4. The Greek 5. Meatball 6. Lucky 7 7. Johnny Sausage 8. Big Brother 9. Burger ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Listo O No, Ya Voy Yo

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,432 views

    El Rapto no es un Mito. Es el evento próximo en el calendario de Dios.

    Listo o No, Viene Ya. Hay un juego que los niños les gusta jugar. Uno cierra los ojos y cuenta a cierto número, mientras que los demás, corren y esconden. Luego, éste va buscando a los escondidos. 1 Ts. 4:15-18 15 Por lo cual, os decimos esto por palabra del Señor; que nosotros que vivimos, que ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Live His Image Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012
     | 6,613 views

    To be imitators of Jesus and to do God's will means we lead moral and holy lives. To be imitators of Jesus and to do God’s will means we love each other. To be imitators of Jesus and to do God’s will means we work hard and keep ourselves from drowning in

    Opening Video: I am Sin by ignitermedia Series: Imitators Summary of first 3 messages using power points Sermon: Live His Image Scripture Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 1Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Characteristics Of The End-Time Anointing

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 9, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,780 views

    In the last days, God is going to raise up people of power who will operate in the supernatural power of God’s Spirit. They are going to be people who are different to anyone who has ever lived before. For every season and for every time, God has som

    Characteristics Of The End-Time Anointing In the last days, God is going to raise up people of power who will operate in the supernatural power of God’s Spirit. They are going to be people who are different to anyone who has ever lived before. For every season and for every time, God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Long For The Last Trumpet

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,781 views

    Long for the Last Trumpet 1) When Jesus will return; 2) When the dead will be raised; 3) When we will be with Jesus forever

    Is it broken? No, come to think of it, it rang at lunch. Maybe you missed it because your teacher was busy scolding Jimmy for chewing gum. No. According to the clock on the wall there’s still another fifteen minutes to go. Those fifteen minutes might as well be fifty minutes as you count down ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Return Of The King Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,519 views

    2nd Coming, Readiness, encouragement

    THE RETURN OF THE KING 1 Thess. 4: 13-18 (p836) Nov. 18, 2012 INTRODUCTION Please remember there were no chapters and verses in the bible when these letters were originally written…None of the early Christians in Thessalonica would have any idea what you were talking about if you said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Encouraging Words For Troubled Times

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
     | 9,254 views

    Paul writes to encourage these new believers that Jesus was coming back for those who were trusting in Him, and for those who had died trusting in Him. They did not need to have hopeless sorrow over their departed loved ones who died knowing Jesus

    Encouraging Words for Troubled Times 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Intro: To the average person you might meet downtown or on the street, the idea that Jesus is coming back for all who believe in Him is a crazy one! In fact, some would put you in the same category as the followers of David Koresh or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gone Without Warning

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Aug 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,447 views

    Deals with the Rapture of the Church

    Gone Without Warning Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-4:18 ILL. While on a South Pole expedition, British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton left a few men on Elephant Island, promising that he would return for them. Later, when he tried to go back, huge icebergs blocked the way. But suddenly, as if by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Resurrection Protocol

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,365 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

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Lord's Return And Resurrection: Part I Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012
     | 4,472 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
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,513 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
     | 11,007 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

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Promises For A Believer

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,554 views

    And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened ... And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire. [Revelation 20: 12-15] Is your name written in the ’Lambs Book of Life?’ Let us find out?

    Message ~ Funeral for Kenneth Jensen [December 1, 2008] Promises for a Believer Illustration: Ben Johnson easily outran 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational