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  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Confidence Without A Calendar Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,251 views

    Three ways Christians can face the future confidently without speculating about the details of Christ’s second coming.

    Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Party Like It’s 1999" (www.dramaministry.com). With the year 2000 on the horizon, it seems that more and more people are talking about all the possible disasters that could take place. Extremist author Gary North predicts that the y2k ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Tragedy Strikes- God Answers

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,753 views

    A response sermon to the September 11th WOrld Trade Center attack based on Luke 13:1-5. It deals with both tragedy and terrorism.

    To paraphrase a past President, Tuesday, September 11, 2001 will forever go down in history as a day of infamy. I remember watching as a child the funeral of John F. Kennedy. I remember as a young college student watching the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. The bombings of embassies, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Zahn avatar

    Encourage One Another

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,434 views

    As we see the Last Day approaching Christians prepare by encouraging one another.

    This Sunday marks another change in the church year. For the next three weeks we focus our attention toward Jesus’ Second Coming. During these Sundays known as the season of "End Times" we consider the things our Lord has told us about his Second Coming. This morning the Apostle Paul talks to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Ready Or Not, Here He Comes Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 16, 2001
    based on 198 ratings
     | 19,613 views

    This sermon discusses the Lord’s return by stressing the importance of being ready for His Coming.

    Intro: Our whole family would be getting ready to go out to eat, and my twin brother Larry would be in his room watching everybody else taking their showers, getting dressed, etc. When we started to leave and yelled for Larry, He replied, "I’m not ready, no one told me we was leaving." It should ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Conviction Keeps Us Spirituality Alert

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 3,637 views

    CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE KEEPS US SPIRITUALLY ALERT A.

    CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE KEEPS US SPIRITUALLY ALERT A. (:1-3) Two Different Convictions Regarding God's Program for the Future (especially: the coming of the Day of the Lord) 1. The Conviction of Believers Regarding the Coming Day of the Lord a. Aware of the signs of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Anderson avatar

    Spiritual Somnambulism Or Living On Tiptoe?

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,087 views

    God calls us and empowers us to be wide awake workers giving all for His Kingdom.

     Sermon: "Living on Tiptoe" Rev. Anderson Mark 13:32-27 1 Thes. 5:1-11 + + + The King is Coming! Here again the words of the coming King: “What I say to you, I say to everyone: ’Watch!’" (Mark 13:37 NIV) I’m about to say a word, and I want you to see if ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Day Of The Lord Part 1

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,360 views

    A discussion of the term the Day of theLord and related events. The need for readiness.

    THE DAY OF THE LORD I THESSALONIANS 5:1-11 I THESSALONIANS 5:2 "FOR YOURSELVES KNOW PERFECTLY THAT THE DAY OF THE LORD SO COMETH AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT." INTRODUCTION: When perilous times occur many ask why is it that God seemingly allows bad men to prosper and go unpunished. Many see God as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 11,529 views

    When perilous times occur many ask why is it that God seemingly allows bad men to prosper and go unpunished. Many see God as a Super Pacifist, too loving, too gentle, too kind, too good, too meek and too mild to judge and punish the world and its inhabit

    I THESSALONIANS 5:2 "FOR YOURSELVES KNOW PERFECTLY THAT THE DAY OF THE LORD SO COMETH AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT." INTRODUCTION: When perilous times occur many ask why is it that God seemingly allows bad men to prosper and go unpunished. Many see God as a Super Pacifist, too loving, too gentle, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scotty Killingsworth avatar

    Ready To Be Different Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Sep 25, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,051 views

    The church is still the best hope for the world, but the church is in trouble. I could list the problems, but the list would exceed the time allotted for this teaching time. I’m not sure listing the challenges are necessary because you know the problems

    This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Congregation on September 28, 2003. This sermon is the last installment in the series – Ready The sermon title is, Ready to be different Biblical Text 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24 The church is still the best hope for the world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The World As It Is.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 8, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,566 views

    Looking at the real world, and looking for the end of time.Can people be convinced that this world will not last forever?

    The World as it is. Wednesday, January 07, 2004 Can people acctually believe that this world can continue to exist as it is for eternity? There are those that actually believe that there is a future for their children and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,449 views

    This message takes a look at the Day of the Lord and it’s meaning primarily to the believer.

    The Day of the Lord I Thessalonians 5:1-11 I. The Uncertainty and the Certainty (v. 1-3) A. For the believer, there is no need to know the exact time of the Day of the Lord. (v.1) There are a few reasons for this. 1. It will not affect you (I Thes. 5:9) 2. Jesus took our wrath and judgment if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Pack Your Bags Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,935 views

    We are to always be ready for the coming of the Lord!

    INTRODUCTION • Have you ever had a dream trip that finally was going to be a reality for you? Maybe you wanted to take that take a trip to Europe, or Disney World? • For me the first dream trip for me was going to be a trip to Busch Stadium to watch the Cardinals play. • I was in 5th grade. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Developing A Prayer-Directed Spirit

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,608 views

    Preparing our hearts through prayer for combat with evil

    As we gather this morning we do so at a unique time in our lives.. a time in which our nation is preparing for war… perhaps a war that will unfold in a more drawn out manner… but still with a call to ‘readiness’ that is fitting of war. The National Guard has been called up. Reserves… possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeremy Farmer avatar

    Stop The Snooze

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,478 views

    Laziness is the number one cause of church decline in the last decade.

    “Stop Hitting the Snooze” 1 Thessalonians 5 1Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lyn King avatar

    The Blessed Hope Of Believers

    Contributed by Lyn King on Nov 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,022 views

    As Christians we have a blessed hope, that Jesus is coming agian.

    The Blessed Hope of Believers Titus 2:11-14 and many more. How does one become ready for the Lord’s return? It is clear that the Bible indicates that we will not know the time of Jesus’ return. It is also just as clear that we are to be ready for His coming. His returning will be similar to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist