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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Service Of Memories

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,378 views

    there is hope in our grief as we remember loved ones

    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 times of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    All Aboard

    Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,463 views

    We need to get on board and get ready for the soon coming of the Lord.

    ALL ABOARD! 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 (KJV) “13 But 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. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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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

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    The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,301 views

    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

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Night Calls: The Call To Come Up Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 21, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,756 views

    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

  • Robert Fa’atoia-Collins avatar

    O Tagata O E I Ai Le Mautinoaga I Folafolaga A Le Atua Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Feb 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,893 views

    Blessed Hope

    O folafolaga sili lava ua maua e tagata e mai le na foafoaina mea uma, ma le na Faaola mai, o le tulaga ua avea ai i tatou o tagata o le faamoemoe, tatou te faalagolago ai i folafolaga a le Atua e pei ona faailoa mai i ai tatou. Se i o tatou suesueina mafuaaga o le tulaga e faatuatuaina ai nei ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Ready Or Not - Here He Comes

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,406 views

    Jesus Christ is coming again. He warns us to be ready for His coming. The countdown to the Rapture of the church has begun and we need to realize that “Ready or Not” - here He comes!

    Ready or Not – Here I Come 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: When I was a child we played the game of hide and seek. One person was “IT” and they were the seeker, or person who would look for the other players who ran and hid. “IT” stood at the designated home ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Camping Out For Jesus’ Return

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on May 21, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,061 views

    Jesus, on His return: 1. He will return, 2. No man knows when, 3. We always need to be ready. #3 is often overlooked. ALWAYS BE READY, and also beware of incorrect predictions, while we compassionately pray for those involved.

    5/22/11 Given by: Sterling C. Franklin GKJ (Glorious King Jesus), webcast at http://www.bit.ly/gkj-webcast Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:31-36 31 "And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rapture

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,435 views

    He is comming soon be ready.

    THE RAPTURE 1st Thess.4; 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gone Without Warning

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 24, 2012
     | 5,541 views

    Prophecy concerning the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ

    What We Believe: A recent Newsweek poll gauges Americans’ opinions on the Book of Revelation and end times: *36% believe the Book of Revelation contains “true prophecy,” while 47% say it is metaphorical. *55% think the faithful will be taken up to heaven in the rapture. *74% of ...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
     | 5,397 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

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    What Are We Going To Do For Forever? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
     | 4,593 views

    A sermon to debunk the boring ideas people have about Heaven and to instill in them a biblically based anticipation about what Heaven is going to really be like.

    I Thes 4:13-18 Intro: “Groundhog Day.” It’s the story of a weather man who goes to Punxsutawney, PA to cover the groundhog festivities on Feb. 2. But, when he wakes up on what should be Feb. 3, he finds himself starting the same day over again – Feb. 2. In fact, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Lord’s Return And Resurrection: Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,544 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
     | 11,050 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

  • Terry Frazier avatar

    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Hope Series

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Jun 29, 2012
     | 6,656 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