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  • Eugene G. Sherman, Jr. avatar

    The Rapture: A Mysterious Certainty

    Contributed by Eugene G. Sherman, Jr. on Jun 8, 2010
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    A general sermon on the rapture.

    The Bible is the sacred book of the Judeo Christian Religion. It is divided into two divisions: The Old and New Testaments. While accepting many of the Old Testament teachings, Christianity is largely anchored in the New Testament. Its founder is Jesus ( Matt. 16:18 ) who is viewed as the ...read more

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    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011
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    In 2010, when the movie 2012 was released, I used it as a platform to discuss end time prophecy. I hold a pretribulation view regarding the rapture but understand that other BIblical views are held by very wise and godly men. My notes are scattered and

    2012: The Rapture of the Church 7 things you can do if you get bored in church! 1. Slap your neighbor. See if they turn the other cheek. If not, raise your hand and tell the preacher. 2. Devise ways of climbing into the balcony without using the stairs. 3. Listen for your preacher to use a word ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    "Believers Will Be With The Lord Forever"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011
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    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

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    "Concerning Those Who Have Died"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 5, 2010
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    A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

    1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “Concerning those who have Died” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, “Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010
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    JUST HOW CLOSE ARE WE TO THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH

    THE RAPTURE 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 INTRODUCTION: IT COULD HAPPEN DURING THE DAYTIME. A HUSBAND GETS READY FOR WORK AND KISSES HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN GOOD-BYE. HE GETS CALLED OUT OF A MEETING TO BE TOLD BY A NEIGHBOR THAT HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN HAVE DISAPPEARED FROM THEIR FRONT YARD. THE ONLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    The Blessed Hope (Funeral Message)

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 3, 2007
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    Message on the Hope we have as Christians. (Funeral Message)

    Message: "The Blessed Hope" 1 Thess. 4:13-18 The late Evangelist D.L. Moody once made this statement: "One day you will hear that D.L. Moody is dead, but don’t you believe a word of it. For on that day I will be more alive than I ever have been." As we gather today to pay our final respects ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William D. Brown avatar

    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
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    ONE DAY THE TRUE CHURCH WILL SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING WILL BE CAUGHT OUT OF THIS WORLD TO MEET THE LORD IN THE AIR:

    The Rapture of the Church 1 Thessalonians 4:13-4:18 13But 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. 14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Breath Of Fresh Hope

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 30, 2008
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    Life can throw some bad curve balls (e.g. death) our way and they hurt . The Scriptures offer us a breathe of fresh air or rather, a breath of fresh hope!

    13But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope. 14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. 15For this we say to you by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Death: When Ignorance Is Not Bliss

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 16, 2009
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    What you don’t know about death will lead to unecessary grief, or even worse, unending pain.

    In her mind it had gone well. She had hit all the notes. She had expressed them with passion. And she felt certain that she had connected with her audience that night. But what did the critics think of her performance? She resolved not to buy the newspaper the next morning – ignorance is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    While You Are Waiting

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 29, 2009
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    Things we should do while we are waiting for the Lord’s Return.

    While You Are Waiting… I Thessalonians 4:13-18 This past week I read about a first-grade teacher who was having a difficult day. It had rained that entire day and the children couldn’t go out for recess, so they got more and more restless and hyperactive as the day wore on. The teacher couldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What To Expect When Jesus Returns Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,919 views

    Discusses what to expect when Jesus returns for the church according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

    What to Expect when Jesus Returns? For those who have died in Christ, Jesus’ return brings a Bodily Resurrection and Glorification (v.14-16) For those who are alive in Christ, Jesus’ return brings a bodily Rapture and Glorification (v. 17) For Everyone in Christ, Jesus’ return brings us into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Night Calls: The Call To Come Up Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 21, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
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    The King is coming! At anytime, at any moment Jesus Christ may issue the call for His children to come up for all things have been made ready. Are we listening for that call or have we fallen asleep?

    Night Calls: The Call to Come Up 1Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: The King is coming! At anytime, at any moment Jesus Christ may issue the call for His children to come up for all things have been made ready. Are we listening for that call or have we fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Comfort Of His Coming

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 10, 2009
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    The Church at Thessalonica was struggling with the idea of Christ Second coming and their loved ones that had gone on before them. Paul in this text, gives them comfort on the coming of Christ.

    The Comfort of His Coming 1 Thess. 4:13-18 Intro The pagan world in Paul’s day had no hope of life after death. The believers in Thessalonica were concerned about their loved ones who had died. What if the Lord should return? Would their deceased loved ones miss out? Will those who are alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Looking For The Day Of The Living Dead Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2009
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     | 3,374 views

    EMBRACING THE SACRED WORLD OF THE INVISIBLE GOD ANTICIPATES THE RETURN OF CHRIST.

    Something is Out There: Rumors of the Invisible World of the Sacred God 3/29 Looking for the Day of The Living Dead INTRODUCTION Published in 1995 -- 2007, ’Left Behind’ is a series of 16 best-selling novels by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, dealing with Christian dispensationalist End Times: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    The Comfort Of The Coming King Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,617 views

    This is the final sermon in our series on 1st Thessalonians and in this sermon we discuss the comfort we have at the Lords 2nd Coming

    The Comfort of the Coming King Text: 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) This is one of those passages we often hear at funerals used to comfort those who have lost loved ones. In-fact Paul writes to the Thessalonians and tells them to use this teaching to comfort one another. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible