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  • Unknown Bennett T Cortez avatar

    Four Truths About The Rapture

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on May 2, 2013
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    Five truths about the rapture

    Four Truths About The Rapture I. Imminent James 5:8 II. Instantaneous 1 Cor 15:51 III. Reunion 1 Thes 4:14-16 IV. Resurrection 1 Thes 4:17 One of the first truths is Imminent; according to James 5:8 says, we will wait on the appearance of Christ return which could be any moment. Secondly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    Are You Ready For The Trumpet To Sound?

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013
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    This was part of a series of messages on the theme: Are You Ready? That I preached in Revival meetings in Southville, Nova Scotia. Message goes through many of the things that will happen when the Trumpet of the Lord will sound.

    ARE YOU READY FOR THE TRUMPET TO SOUND? I Thess. 4:13-18 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Last week I looked with you at the question: “When will the Lord return?” 2.) I gave three answers to that question: A.) N o one knows about the day or hour. B.) The day of the Lord will come suddenly, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doug Gorman avatar

    Why I Believe In The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016
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    I have studied all views with prayer, common sense and an open mind. The only one that makes any sense taking into account the whole context of Scripture is the Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church.

    I have studied all views with prayer, common sense and an open mind. The only one that makes any sense taking into account the whole context of Scripture is the Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church; in which Christ calls to Him His true believers before the wrath of God is poured out upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    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

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Grief Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
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    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 Stackhouse avatar

    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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    Service Of Memories

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 1, 2015
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    The Christian hope is that there is life after death

    2015 Service of Memories sermon One of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the Gift of Memories And all of you here today have come to Church to remember a loved one We treasure the memory of those times that we have had together. Times of joy, times of sorrow, times of sadness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Can I Do More?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 5, 2015
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    No matter how much we feel that we do for Christ, the question is, "Can I Do More?"

    The film Schindler's List chronicled the heroic efforts of a German industrialist named Oskar Schindler. Through his unselfish activities, over a thousand Jews on the trains to Auschwitz were saved. After Schindler found out what was happening at Auschwitz, he began a systematic effort to save as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eugene Pansler Jr avatar

    When Will The Rapture Take Place?

    Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Oct 10, 2015
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    when will the rapture take place

    When will the Rapture take place, will it take place before the tribulation, will it take place in the middle of the tribulation, or will the Rapture take place after the tribulation? When will the Rapture take place, (first,second,third0, the rapture will take place when you see and hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 5: We Go Flying In The Sky Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 11, 2015
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    Regarding the Rapture: 1. Don't invest too much in the debate. 2. Do be informed about the difference. 3. Do be inspired by the details.

    The Second Coming of Christ Part 5: We Go Flying in the Sky Matthew 24:36-44; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 15, 2015 *The great evangelist D.L. Moody often looked up when he prayed. Someone once asked him why, and Mr. Moody replied, "Because Heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Study On The Rapture

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 26, 2015
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    Discusses the Rapture, why some believe in it while others do not, and gives Scripture to support it.

    As Christians and believers in Christ, we know what the overall plan is: To talk with Jesus so we can go to heaven when we die. But there is a lot more information squeezed into that plan that we might be fully aware of. During our lifetimes in church, we have all heard many sermons, but since ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • 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

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    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

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Characteristics Of The End-Time Anointing

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 16, 2013
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    In the last days, God is going to rise 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 someth

    Characteristics of the End-Time Anointing In the last days, God is going to rise 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

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Long For The Last Trumpet

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 18, 2012
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    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