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  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    Why Date Setting Is Wrong

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,084 views

    Setting dates for Christ’s return.

    Why Date Setting Is Wrong by Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. Many have been wrong. a. William Miller on October 22, 1844 waited with hundreds in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. b. Jehovah Witness predicted Christ returned in 1874, and was crowned as King in 1914. c. Edgar C. Whisenant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Master Theif

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,706 views

    This sermon deals with being ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ.

    The Master Thief 8/20/95 Psalm 24:1-10 Luke 12:35-48 Text 1 Thessalonians 5:1-12 What makes for a really good thief. A good thief has an eye for good merchandise. What would you think of a thief who’d break in and steal someone’s dirty laundry and smelly garbage bag?. A good thief has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Confidence Without A Calendar Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,654 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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    Spiritual Somnambulism Or Living On Tiptoe?

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,370 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

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Ready Or Not, Here He Comes Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 198 ratings
     | 20,270 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

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    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 12,070 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

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    Can Your Church Work With Alcohol Effected Youth And Adults

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,274 views

    A look at our roles as ministers to the large number of people in our churches and societies that suffer from this phenomenon known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect and by the broader term Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defects ARND.

    Can Your Church work with Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defected Adolescents and Adults Dealing with Difficult People By: Bruce Landry I. What Are the Issues of Alcohol Related Birth Defects The issues that are relevant to children and adults who are born and are living daily with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Of The Lord Part 1

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,837 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

  • Steven Cook avatar

    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,567 views

    I. Introduction A.

    I. Introduction A. Read 1 Thess. 5:1-11 B. Paul had just unfolded the truth of the Rapture - "A time when the Lord rises from His seat beside His Father’s Throne; Descends in the air; and shouts, ‘Come Up Hither,’ and all of Christians rise to meet in the air to be with the Lord forever to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conviction Keeps Us Spirituality Alert

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 3,914 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

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    Goodbye Sermon

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,630 views

    This is a goodbye sermon with a challenge to be the church and fulfill its purpose

    1 Thess 5: 1-8, 12-28 sermon outline Spencer South Dakota was devastated by a tornado. Among the
many losses, including six victims, was St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Thanks giving verse 1 God and Jesus Christ are the primary agents. It is God to be thanked Verse 2-8 Work produced by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ready To Go! Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,996 views

    Are you anxiously waiting at the gate for the Rapture - or sleeping in your seat? Paul gives us some practical advise for how to stay alert and ready to board!

    I like to watch people in airports. These days you have to arrive a week before your scheduled departure to make it through parking, hauling your baggage passed the porters, figuring out the new computer check in system - then see the security line snake around the block, waiting for lattes. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Coming Day Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,860 views

    Paul outlines for us the events surrounding the coming of the Day of our LORD Jesus Christ.

    “THE COMING DAY OF THE LORD” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-3 I. SALVATION and the Second Coming (1) II. SERVICE and the Second Coming (2) III. STEADFASTNESS and the Second Coming (3) IV. SANCTIFICATION and the Second Coming (4) V. SOBERNESS and the Second Coming (5) 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Questions For The Sleeping

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,937 views

    A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5.6 (adapted from Spurgeon’s sermon called the Enchanted Ground, changed a few points and made it more contemporary)

    Sermon for 3/21/2004 What? When? How? And Why? Introduction: In the Movie, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, Lion, Scarecrow and the Tin Man are going on the yellow brick road to the Emerald City to see the Wizard of Oz. They have come through many trials but finally they see the Emerald ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanks

    Contributed by Billy Kangas on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,512 views

    Just as ancient offerings were said to ascend to the heavens, so also a life lived in praise connects us with God in powerful ways.

    2,186,230 Can anyone guess what that number represents? 2,186,230 any Ideas? 2,186,230 this is the number of people who were in Jail, or Prison in the United States alone in June 2005 (the most recent statistics I could find). Each person incarcerated in our system today is there because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational