Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Gary Huckaby avatar

    Some Things Hard To Be Understood

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
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    Have you ever wondered why some can seemingly sin and get away with it? What about terrorist who kill themself and others, why does God allow this? Many times we do not understand why God allows such, but we must trust Him for He is faithful to reveal th

    A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title Some Things Hard To Be Understood By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. Prayer: Heavenly father, Please speak to us today through this message. We need Thee Lord. As best as I know how, I yield myself to You. Use these lips to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Scoffers, Cults, And Us Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 25, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
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    This word “ignorant” occurs 13 times in the Bible and is connected with some important spiritual facts we should all know. That is why today we cover the spiritual Truth that false teachings about Christ are alive and abound in our world.

    Ignorant Series: Scoffers, Cults, and Us 2 Peter 3:1-18 INTRODUCTION According to the American Heritage Dictionary, the word “ignorant” means unaware or uniformed. I would like us, for the next few weeks, to look at some spiritual facts that you may be unaware of or have forgotten. Most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Coming! We Have His Word.

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 5, 2005
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    Coming! We Have His Word. 1) Scoffers foolishly deny it; 2) Believers happily anticipate it.

    “Just a minute!” Children, do your parents say that to you when you’re trying to get their attention? Do you find that a minute stretches into two minutes, then five minutes, even ten minutes before your parents finally see what you want? It’s frustrating isn’t it? Well I wonder if we Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William Mouser avatar

    Why So Long, Lord?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 13, 2005
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    In the Advent message from 2 Peter 3, the Apostle Peter tells us why the Lord has tarried for so long in returning from heaven: in order that we may come to repentence and not perish.

    Psalm 85, Isaiah 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15a,18, Mark 1:1-8 Why So Long, O Lord? In the Psalms appointed for the Sunday of Advent this year, there is theme that runs through them all, a note of sadness, mourning, and more than either of these, a plaintive note of anxiety concerning whether or not ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Confident Of His Coming

    Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 25, 2004
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    Though people have and continue to doubt that Jesus will return, we can be confident of His coming because God has judged the world before, because God is not bound by time, and because Christ’s coming will not be preceded by definite signs.

    Confident of His Coming II Peter 3:1-13 Maranatha - - come quickly, Lord Jesus. Quickly, you say? What’s so quick about two thousand years? (The third millennium, by the way, started not so long ago!) Come where? Do what? Would you really want Jesus to come? Why can’t he just stay where He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Keith Davis avatar

    The Promise Of His Coming

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
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    God can be trusted that in His own time, He will return.

    Title: The Promise of His Coming Text: 2 Peter 3:4-13 Introduction: I have an announcement. "I received a phone call before entering the pulpit. In 20 minutes the Lord will be returning to earth to take those prepared to go with Him, back to heaven." ‒ What would that mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Will Be Left Behind When It's All Left Behind? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 7, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,612 views

    A discussion of the Secret Rapture Theory in light of 2 Peter.

    WHAT WILL BE LEFT BEHIND WHEN IT’S ALL LEFT BEHIND II Peter 3:3-14 Every person has to make a choice about Jesus and who He is. Jesus is either… A Liar, A Lunatic, or Lord! The “Left Behind” writings are based on the Secret Rapture Theory. This theory makes Jesus out to be either a liar ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    Growing In Grace

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 26,949 views

    "Growing in Grace" is a practical step by step topical teaching that encourages growth in a ’how to’ manner. Full of crisp, relevant contemporary language and illustrations. A transition to communion is included at the close.

    "Growing in Grace" II Peter 3:18 Pastor Bob Hunter Intro: As many of you know our newborn baby is 10 days old now. And it’s really quit amazing, because we can already see some growth taking place. When a newborn baby arrives, a small amount of initial weight loss occurs. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Ready Or Not, Here He Comes

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 205 ratings
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    Jesus Christ will be coming again and we need to get ready.

    Introduction: If you were writing a letter to people who were suffering, what is the one thing above all others that you would want to say to them? It would probably be something like this: "What you’re going through will not be in vain. When this terrible ordeal is over, you’ll be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    To Anticipate Jesus

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,937 views

    Taking Paul’s lead to change our focus from this world to the reward at the end of the race. How much would you need to change if ....

    I was raised in a small town in southern Ohio. I remember the lazy days of summer when the air-raid sirens went off once per week and we would all look up to see if we could see enemy planes, or when all the boys would gather on the school playground to play baseball like the big kids did. I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    All These Things Will Be Dissolved

    Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 18, 2006
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    Many believers now a days have no more time to worship and serve God because they are busy gaining material treasures and fame here on earth. The Lord gives us a strong warning and admonition that all these things will be dissolved

    Title : ALL THESE THINGS WILL BE DISSOLVED Text : 2 Peter 3:10-14 2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Reola avatar

    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by C Reola on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    The Day of the Lord. Each of us should be MINDFUL, WATCHFUL and HOPEFUL of the promise of His coming.

    A pleasant good morning to one and all! Whenever it is midterm or final exams, it is not uncommon that I hear students cry out, “Sana dumating na si Lord!” or ask “Lord, kelan po ba kayo darating?” or wish, “Sana mag-rapture na!” Maybe you have said this one time or another, I do not know. Yet, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Craig Smee avatar

    Proudly Christian

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,365 views

    One wonders why there are so many people who claim to be Christian but so few people proudly being Christian.

    Identifiable USE SLIDES STOP ON POUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN I think it is important to most folk that they have a good reputation. Every one would like others to think highly of them. I know that since I have come to Christ, my name is important to me, not because I am self orientated, but because my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Honoring Others Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
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    We are called to bless (honor) those who do evil against us. As a result we will get divine favor.

    INTRO: Out of the sun, packed in a diamond formation and flying as one that day, the Minute Men dove at nearly the speed of sound toward a tiny emerald patch on Ohio’s unwrinkled crazy quilt below. It was a little after nine on the morning of June 7, 1958, and the destination of the Air National ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Return Of Jesus: It's The End Of The World As We Know It

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,035 views

    The Apostle Peter is clear - The return of Jesus is very real. Though nuts try to name the day, though the world mocks us, Jesus is returning - so live like it.

    Cecil B. DeMille was making one of his great epic movies. He had 6 cameras at various points to pick up the overall action and 5 other cameras set up to film plot developments involving major characters. The large cast had begun rehearsing the scene at 6am and they went through it four times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational