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Looking For The Uppertaker, Not The Undertaker Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 20, 2014

It seems in today's world, things keep getting worse and worse. It's not your imagination. One day soon, the Rapture of the church will occur, and all Christians will go home to Heaven prior to the worst period the earth has ever known. Three messages.

Rev 4:1-2 1 After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this." 2 Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Bible Church

Ready Or Not - Here He Comes

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 19, 2012

Jesus Christ is coming again. He warns us to be ready for His coming. The countdown to the Rapture of the church has begun and we need to realize that “Ready or Not” - here He comes!

Ready or Not – Here I Come 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: When I was a child we played the game of hide and seek. One person was “IT” and they were the seeker, or person who would look for the other players who ran and hid. “IT” stood at the designated home ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Submission Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Apr 2, 2015

What is submission, how do we do it, and to whom are we supposed to submit?

Spiritual Lifehacks - Submission Three weeks ago we began our series on Spiritual Lifehacks with rhythm -- establishing a set rhythm of time alone with God and time with other people is very important to your physical health. Two weeks ago we discussed listening to God through prayer. Tonight ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:23, 1 Corinthians 10:31, James 4:7, Matthew 18:8-9, Luke 22:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Maturity In Christ

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 8, 2014

John tells Christians that no matter where they are in their spiritual maturity, they can still learn.

Maturity In Christ 1 John 2: 12 -14 Intro: A little boy fell out of the bed in his sleep. His father picked him up and put him back in bed. He asked him, "Son, what happened?" The little boy responded, "I fell asleep too close to where I got in." . I believe that describes too many Christians ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Confidence.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 31, 2024

AW Tozer, ”Anything God has ever done, he can do now. Anything God has ever done anywhere, he can do here. Anything God has ever done for anyone, he can do for you.”

Living With Confidence. Philippians 1:1-6TPT Arriving late for a little league game, a retired grandfather stopped to ask his grandchild how his team was doing. We are behind 15 to nothing, he said. The grandfather asked, are you discouraged? Of course, not, the boy responded we haven’t been up ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 2 Corinthians 7:16, 2 Corinthians 7:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stormy Weather

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023

Jesus’ job is not to make things easy for us. It is to save us from sin and death, not from suffering and life. Life includes suffering.

Just a few weeks ago we celebrated the 150th anniversary of this church: a century and a half of vital, energetic, faithful ministry and worship. And in just another couple of weeks we will be closing the door on that history. This is not what you expected when you first embarked on your journey ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What If The Resurrection Didn’t Happen

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

Did you ever think about the implications if the resurrection of Christ never happened?

WHAT IF THE RESURRECTION DIDN’T HAPPEN 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12–19 BUT IF IT IS PREACHED THAT CHRIST HAS BEEN RAISED FROM THE DEAD, HOW CAN SOME OF YOU SAY THAT THERE IS NO RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD? 13IF THERE IS NO RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD, THEN NOT EVEN CHRIST HAS BEEN RAISED. 14AND IF CHRIST HAS NOT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection: When Shall It Come? Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 28, 2025

We have determined there will be a resurrection of the saints. The next logical question is, “When shall the Resurrection come?” The coming Resurrection some call a Rapture. We will define this term in our lesson today.

In our study of the Resurrection and what scripture tells us, we read the introduction of the topic of a resurrection by our Lord, Jesus Christ. (The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail) Last week we studied the resurrection as spoken by Jesus and his Apostles. (Resurrection?) We have determined there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-54, John 15:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Revelation 14:14-16, Revelation 14:17-19, Matthew 24:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rapture- True Or False? What Will Happen At The Lord's Second Coming

Contributed by Robert Webb on Feb 3, 2025

There is cause for reservation about the popular conception of the rapture, especially in regard to the time element and manner in which it is commonly believed it will take place.

The rapture is an intriguing subject and at the forefront of much thought. What is it? This is the teaching that the church will be "caught up" or raptured in the clouds with Jesus and the resurrected believers and be with the Lord forever. That much is taught very plainly in 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, Matthew 24:37-41, 2 Peter 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

While Men Slept

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 24, 2023

The parable of the wheat tares gives us insight to some of the workings of the enemy. We will fight his tactics with faith declarations marinated with prayer.

While Men Slept PPT 1 Title “While Men Slept” PPT 2- 8 Text Matthew 13:24 Jesus presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. Matthew 13:25 "But while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed tares ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Romans 10:10, Matthew 25:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elijah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 10, 2023

Elijah was a mighty man of God. He stood like a stone wall against idolatry, and he was not afraid to speak truth to power or tell the people what they needed to hear.

February 11, 2023 The bible tells us Elijah was from the town of Tishbe, but we don’t anything about his background or who his parents were. His name means, “Yahweh is my God,” and he certainly lived up to his name, standing in sharp contrast against the idolatry of the day. His primary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7, 1 Kings 17:8-24, 1 Kings 18:20-21, 1 Kings 19:18-19, 2 Kings 1:1-16, 2 Kings 2:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Section (5) 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4 Believer's Hope Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Sep 17, 2018

Paul tries to help Thessalonician about fornication which was taking place in the city and can enter the church

I THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 4 THE BELIEVER'S HOPE I. INTRODUCTION The key word is walk and Paul beseeches them to obey the Word. The Christian's behavior is compared to a walk for several reasons: (1) it demands life, for the dead sinner cannot walk; (2) it requires growth, for a little baby ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"the Value Of A Great Plan"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 3, 2019

Perhaps all of us can recall our first job. Whether we were working part time or full time we all shared at least one thing in common. We had a boss.

“The Value of a Great Plan” Nehemiah 1:11-2:11a Perhaps all of us can recall our first job. Whether we were working part time or full time we all shared at least one thing in common. We had a boss. Someone in charge. A leader. Whether we enjoyed working for them is another matter-the point is, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When We Find It Hard To Pray

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 26, 2021

Prayer is not a mood. It is our lifeline to all that is good and must be chosen above our feelings.

TITLE: WHEN WE FIND IT DIFFICULT TO PRAY SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:26 / ROMANS 15:30 (This is not an original sermon, it is a combination of various ministers with my own adaptations throughout) Richard Dehaan told of a soldier who was doing guard duty on the front line in WWI. After being relieved ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26

Denomination: Baptist

Being Intentional: The Parable Of The Ten Virgins. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 9, 2021

A passage of teaching at the Fiji Officers councils 2021. This led to a discussion about what is the good oil that fuels our ministry and keeps us intentional.

Being intentional: The parable of the ten virgins. Matthew 25:1-13 At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army