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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Hope Of Advent: Coming Alive In Christ

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 1,528 ratings
     | 197,112 views

    Christmas is the promise of new life in Christ. We know what Christ is like. We know the joy of sins forgiven. We know the hope of heaven.

    THE HOPE OF ADVENT: COMING ALIVE IN CHRIST Ephesians 2:1-10 Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for art collecting. Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. Priceless works by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Saturday Is Not The End

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 5,632 views

    What a horrible Saturday Jesus’ disciples had, not understanding that Sunday, and His resurrection, were just ahead!

    Saturday is not the End April 14, 2001 Saturday can be quite an ‘in between day’ for people. As they live their lives, it’s the day between the end of the five-day working week, and Sunday- the real day off. It’s often the day for errands to be done and for catching up on everything that wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Life Of Christ #5 - He's Coming Back! Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,295 views

    Last in this series on the life of Jesus. Sorry, no date-setting, or even a strong position on pre,post, mid, stuff.

    The Life of Christ Part 5 - He’s Coming Back! Various Scriptures April 18, 2005 Introduction Today we wrap up our series about the life of Christ. So far we’ve looked at the fact that Jesus lived, and that he lived to glorify God and bring people into his kingdom. We’ve also looked at his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Promises For Harvesters

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 15,066 views

    Faith either moves mountains or tunnels through them. Eight encouraging promises for seed sowers.

    Promises for Harvesters (Isa. 54:1-17) Faith either moves mountains or finds a way to tunnel through any challenge. The people of Israel were reeling mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually from a series of hardships. The northern kingdom of Israel suffered under the poor leadership ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Were You Expecting?

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007
     | 4,352 views

    We Need to Expect God everywhere

    Title: What were you expecting? Text: Luke 1.5-25 MP: We need to expect God everywhere. Intro: Sadly, I just couldn’t find this story on the Internet, but I remember one of those “human interest” news stories from a few years back. It seems that a tourist from somewhere in Eastern Europe had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Was Not An Afterthought

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,354 views

    About how the coming of Jesus was always to the plan for redemption.

    Jesus Was Not an Afterthought! Isaiah 9:1-2, 6-7 December 18, 2005 Introduction Well, here we are, one week from Christmas, and if you’re anything like me (and God help you if you are…), then the anticipation is beginning to build. The presents are starting to pile up under the tree, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Is Your Lamp Ready?

    Contributed by Luther Allen on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,303 views

    Everyone must be ready when Christ,the spiritual bridegroom, unexpectedly returns for the church

    Matthew 25: 1-13 The Parable of the Ten Virgins: “Is Your Lamp Ready?” When Christ returns for the church, you need to be prepared! This is Summer time: the wedding season. Tuxedoes and bridal gowns, multi-tiered confections and carefully crafted schedules are the norm – showers and parties, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About The Resurrection

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,730 views

    An Easter Sunday message on the resurrection from a worldview perspective.

    [play mini-movie called 'Spiritual Cafeteria' produced by Floodgate Productions]. One time at University I spent all night finishing an assignment despite having a major exam the next day. So I hadn’t done an ounce of study. All my friends had a good night sleep and were in the library ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pursuing His Presence!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Apr 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,856 views

    Wee need to seek and follow and pursue after God with a passion comparable to the way He seeks us out!

    A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pay Day

    Contributed by Larry Kettle on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,035 views

    This message highlights the fact that Jesus will reward his people at his coming.

    Pay Day Pastor Larry D. Kettle Have you ever wondered why people drive on a parkway and park on a driveway? There have been many “Geniuses” who have produced brainchildren and bright ideas. (Most of them now work for the government) Labor day is a bright idea. Honoring the American ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Double-Anointing

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,133 views

    How did Elisha receive the double portion? He asked for it. He was totally focused, committed and sold out to it. And, he received it! How bad do you want it? Where are you in your spiritual journey today? Are you hard after God?

    Opening illustration: In 1937, missionaries were forced to leave southern Ethiopia because of World War II. They had reached the remote area of Wolayto only in 1928. Nine years later, there were only 48 converts, and they experienced brutal persecution because of their faith. Tears flowed on both ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Has His Day - Part 2

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017
     | 4,256 views

    The end of the world Power Point is available upon request

    2 PETER 3:10-13 “WHEN GOD HAS HIS DAY” PART 2 A) One of these days, God’s day is going to come and man’s day will be over. * Man’s day will conclude, as v.7 tells us, with “the day of judgment against the perdition of ungodly men.” * Man’s day will be over and God’s day will begin. B) When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Hang In There Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,979 views

    We need to patiently endure as we wait for the soon coming of our Lord Jesus.

    HANG IN THERE! Text: James 5:7-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several years ago, an experiment on endurance was conducted at the University of California at Berkeley. The experiment involved placing Norwegian field rats in a tub of water, where they were forced to swim until they grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Signs Of A Strong Church Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 14, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,328 views

    A sermon examining the qualities of a strong church.

    SIGNS OF A STRONG CHURCH II Thessalonians 1:1-4 You may be surprised to learn that America is one of the top 4 largest "un-churched" nations in the world. Each year between 3,500 & 4000 churches close their doors forever, while only 1,000 to 1,500 new ones are started in the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arise And Shine Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,606 views

    Advent is a celebration of hope concerning the arrival and appearing of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This message looks at some of the symbolism and prophecies related to Advent. This sermon can also be used for Epiphany.

    We just lit the second Advent candle; and so, this morning, I want to take some time to discuss in detail what the season of Advent is all about. But allow me to first begin with an illustration from the Vietnam War era, which was around the 1960’s. This illustration is from someone who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist