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  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Old Paths

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 188 ratings
     | 63,626 views

    There is no new way for serving God, The bible is not a book of lofty suggestions, But is in fact a book of righteous commands from a Holy God. Ask for the old paths and you’ll find the power of God

    Jer 6:16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. It is to a nation who has lost it’s way that these words come from the mouth of God. Jer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Ready Or Not, Here He Comes

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 205 ratings
     | 21,688 views

    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

  • Guy Caley avatar

    What Are You Waiting For?

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 30, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,212 views

    New year’s sermon inviting people to add the Lord’s return to their list of expectations for the new year.

    What Are You Waiting For? Text: 2 Peter 3 Introduction: The year’s end is a time for reflection/ Expectations. Peter had reached a time of reflection in his life. His letter makes it clear that he didn’t expect to live much longer and he didn’t want expectancy of the Lord’s soon return to wane ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    Growing In Grace

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 26,911 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

  • Rex Williams avatar

    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Rex Williams on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 16,449 views

    To motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus.

    What time is it? Useful for a Sunday near time changes. PURPOSE: to motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus. Object lesson/children’s sermon idea: Mount or display clocks showing different time zones. Talk about the time zones and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Truth About The 2nd Coming Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 285 ratings
     | 30,662 views

    What you don’t know about the 2nd coming could be fatal.

    OPEN: The church was packed and the preacher was wound up to a fever pitch speaking on the 2nd coming of Jesus. Quoting Jesus’ promise, he shouted out “I am coming soon!’” He preached some more and said even more loudly “I am coming soon!!” He preached a little longer and threw his arms up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

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

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 7, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,602 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

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    God's Answer To Scoffers

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 6,782 views

    In the last days there will come scoffers, mocking the Word of God but God has already provided an answer for them.

    GOD’S ANSWER TO SCOFFERS II Pet. 3:3-4 INTRO. A recent poll of so-called theology students revealed that 97% of them did not believe in the bodily return of Jesus. You can be sure that there were scoffers in Peter’s time and in every age since then but as the end time approaches the scoffers ...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
     | 17,233 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

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    The Rainbow's Promise

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,869 views

    God’s promises are true

    What do you think of when you see a Rainbow? What does a Rainbow mean to you? Destruction is a real part of God’s world - good news/bad news story? Preservation and Destruction are allies, not enemies Pruning a grapevine or Fruit tree - 17 year cicada Grooming hair or nails Baby Teeth, Molting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Significent Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,325 views

    As we review these significant signs of the times that will be in place prior to our Lord’s return, we can "lift up our eyes for our redemption draweth nigh".

    SIGNIFICANT SIGNS OF THE TIMES "But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come." "But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived." II Timothy 3:1, 13. I. PERILOUS TIMES WILL COME! The Greek word “chalepoi” can, with equal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Are You Ready For The Rapture?"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 17,345 views

    Jesus will come ... He will come quickly ... we have a responsibility while we wait ... we are to look for Him with eager anticipation.

    “Are You Ready For The Rapture?” INTRODUCTION: I begin this morning a SERIES on “The Rapture”. In the weeks ahead we will take a look at “The Signs of His Coming” … “What Jesus Expects Us To Do Until He Comes” … “What It Will Be Like For The SAVED/LOST Immediately After The Rapture”. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Growing Up Is More Than Growing Old

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,820 views

    This message addresses hinderances to spiritual growth.

    GROWING UP IS MORE THAN GROWING OLD - 2 Peter 3:3-18 > 2 Peter 3:18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. This past week, Gladys, Drew & I had the opportunity to return and visit Locke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    Our God Is A Patient God Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,204 views

    This is the first in a five sermon series on the attributes of God.

    Our God is a Patient God II Peter 3:1-9 I. He Patiently Stirs Us With His Word (v. 1-2) A. His Word Stirs a New Devotion “Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me in Your righteousness.” – Psalm 119:40 1. A new devotion to our commitment to Christ 2. A new devotion to the church 3. A new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Orndorff avatar

    Confident Of His Coming

    Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 25, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    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