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  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Jesus Will Keep His Promise

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 4, 2006
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    The disciples thought Jesus would return for them in their day, but He did not return. After the cross, the Christians were persecuted for their faith in Jesus and what He did for them at the cross. Many suffered torturous deaths because they would not

    Jesus Will Keep His Promise by Greg Johnson http://www.lovinggodfellowship.org Right before Jesus went to the cross to die for our sin, He made a wonderful promise to His followers. He said (John 14:1-3 NIV) "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. {2} In my Father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    To Anticipate Jesus

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
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    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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    Hastening His Coming

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Dec 3, 2006
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    You and I actually have the opportunity to actually influence the timing of Christ’s Second Coming.

    2 Peter 3:9-13 “…looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God…” INTRODUCTION A. Congregational Feedback: “I Can’t Wait For Christ’s Return Because__________” B. “Hastening The Coming” – Very Odd! 1. How can we “hastening His coming”? 2. Isn’t that day fixed in time by God already ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by C Reola on Oct 13, 2006
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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

  • Michael De Rosa avatar

    The Urgency Of The Hour Series

    Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Oct 2, 2006
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    I want to impress upon the people that every single person we meet or currently know is someone for that Christ died for, and that we just don’t want to get in the way of God, but learn how to be conduits of God’s work.

    Introduction: This illustration of ‘a description of cake’ is to show that each view is important. It is my intent here to build a connection with my audience as quickly as possible. Thus, I will need to internalize this illustration, use much expression, humor, eye contact in order to get my ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    America Under Attack: "Will We Ever Be The Same?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 11, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
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    What is the primary responsibility of Christ’s church in a time like this? A commentary on the events of Sept 11, 2001

    As I begin typing this sermon, it is 2:15 p.m. in New York City and Washington D.C., Tuesday, September 11, 2001. People there are wandering the streets with their arms dangling at their sides, occasionally glancing up toward the open skyline where only 6 hours ago the two towers of the World ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Randell Brown avatar

    God Is Not Slack Concerning His Promises

    Contributed by Randell Brown on Sep 27, 2001
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    God is not slack concerninghis promises for life or death.

    GOD IS NOT SLACK CONCERNING HIS PROMISES II PETER 3:8-10  In today’s world the word or a promise of a man is not regarded or counted very highly of. In not to long of a time ago, a man’s word or promises were all you needed. They would state it and others believed it. Many business deals ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    That Terrible Promise

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Oct 11, 2005
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    There are some promises that you won’t find in those wonderful promise boxes, and this is one of them.

    THAT TERRIBLE PROMISE Neh 1:5 5 And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments: Num 23:19-20 19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charlie Ellison avatar

    People Do Go To Hell

    Contributed by Charlie Ellison on Dec 1, 2005
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    People are on their way to Hell, and we need to help them change their eternal Home

    It’s Not God’s Will for Anyone to go to Hell! • Do you believe in Life after Death? • Where does the person go at death? • Is it God’s Divine will for anyone to go to Hell. • II Pet 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Living In The Last Days (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
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    This is the 17th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness".

    LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS (Part 1) 2 Peter 3:1-18 As a father of three, I have learned how to repeat myself. When I am trying to teach one of my children a lesson I must teach it to them several times and remind them of it often. In the last chapter of Peter’s second letter, he states that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Living In The Last Days (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
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    This is the 18th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness".

    LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS (Part 2) 2 Peter 3:8-18 In our last study the question asked was, “What are the signs of the end times.” As a believer in Jesus Christ, I look forward to His coming. I often look around at the world and ask, “What is God waiting for”? This study will answer this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    The Promise For Life

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
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    In spite of hearing the bad news, Hezekiah decided there were other options for him than to just give up and die.

    THE PROMISE FOR LIFE! Text: II Kings 20:1 thru 6 Isaiah brought the message from the Lord to Hezekiah. It was a warning for Hezekiah to “set his house in order”, because he was not going to recover from his illness. This was the worst news anyone will ever be told. Hezekiah was a good man but ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Fred Mueller avatar

    "Hold On!"

    Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
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    An advent sermon about the Day of the Lord, waiting for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The call to be faithful witnesses while we wait for God’s consummate action.

    The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Advent II December 8, 2002 Is. 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15a “Hold On!” “But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gordon Ross avatar

    The Scoffers And The Ten Virgins

    Contributed by Gordon Ross on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
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    A message on the return of Christ referencing the scoffers of 2 Peter 3 and also the 10 virgins of Matthew 25.

    2 Peter 3:1-9 Introduction: A.To study or preach on future events should inspire us toward lives of purity and Godliness B. It should also make us aware of the godlessness of our times. The Scoffers of the Last Days A. Just look around at those who make light of sin and salvation through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    God's Patience Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 17,245 views

    God’s patience is a blessing to us. This message looks at God’s patience

    INTRODUCTION  A man’s car stalled in the heavy traffic as the light turned green. All his efforts to start the engine failed, and a chorus of honking behind him made matters worse. He finally got out of his car and walked back to the first driver and said, "I’m sorry, but I can’t seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ