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  • John Gullick avatar

    Staying Awake

    Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 22, 2017
     | 12,101 views

    A sermon that encourages Christians about the need to be alert.

    Staying awake! 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11New International Version (NIV) The Day of the Lord 5 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Careful

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,935 views

    How to be careful as Paul commanded us.

    20040822 Be careful Ephesians 5:15-21 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, (16) making the most of your time, because the days are evil. (17)So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. (18)And do not get drunk with wine, for that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Us Go From Being Full Of Apprehension To Being Filled With Peacefulness

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 30, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,073 views

    Keeping our eyes on Jesus brings peace.

    LET US GO FROM BEING FULL OF APPREHENSION TO BEING FILLED WITH PEACEFULNESS Can you imagine in your mind the face of Jesus? When he was around children you see a smile on his face. When he found that his friend had died the Bible says that there were tears in his eyes. When Jesus was awakened ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    S.m.a.r.t.

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 26, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,988 views

    In this age of smartphones, smart techies and smart businessmen, this message is all about taking an objective look on what constitutes a SMART Christian.

    S.M.A.R.T The word "Smart" is often used to qualify anyone or anything which is good. A Webster dictionary would define the word "Smart" as being "Quick of thought and clever". No wonder a cell phone which doubles up "smartly" as a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Watchful Servants Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 3, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,635 views

    Jesus wants us to reflect on what we want to happen when He returns and to prepare our self for it right now. If you want to be prepared for Christ’s return you must prepare yourself through faithfulness.

    LUKE 12: 35-40. [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE WATCHFUL SERVANTS [Matthew 25:1-13 / John 12:23-26] Jesus has been teaching principles for kingdom living. He is preparing them for His departure and their ministry. He would be leaving His followers but He promised to return again for them at a future ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Light Of The End

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 4, 2014
     | 8,699 views

    As we approach the time of the end, Jesus calls us to be aware of the signs and be alert to His coming.

    To start a discussion on core values, a youth pastor in Saskatchewan, Canada, asked his youth group: “What would you do if your doctor told you that you had only 24 hours to live?” The students talked about being with friends and family, and the discussion seemed headed in the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Owens avatar

    Preparing For The Future Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2023
     | 4,655 views

    In Mark 13, Jesus prepared His disciples for two future events: the destruction of Jerusalem and His second coming. The first event would come with warnings, but the second will be a surprise. Readiness and alertness and trust in the Lord were necessary for both.

    Introduction A. One day there was an airplane that was having engine trouble, so the pilot instructed the cabin crew to have the passengers take their seats and get prepared for an emergency landing. 1. A few minutes later, the pilot asked the flight attendants if everyone was buckled in and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stand On Guard For Thee

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 29, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,759 views

    Is our Christian witness putting some people to sleep? There is a world all around us that has fallen asleep concerning the things of God. They have fallen asleep when it comes to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Some of them are even in Christ’s church.

    I Stand on Guard for Thee Acts 20:7-12 Illustration: Upon entering a little country store a stranger noticed a sign saying "DANGER! BEWARE OF DOG!" posted on the glass door. Inside, he noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor near the cash register. He asked the store's owner "Is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It Is High Time To Be Awake

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 9, 2022
     | 7,995 views

    Today we’re going to look at the danger of sleeping spiritually. Romans 13:12 gives us two reasons: “The night is far spent, the day is at hand.” We are told that this is no time to sleep. It is high time to awake.

    Alba 6-6-2022 IT IS HIGH TIME TO AWAKE Romans 13:11-14 They say the average American adult doesn't get enough sleep. Sleeping is a wonderful blessing. It refreshes the body and gives new strength. A Japanese transistor manufacturer scheduled 30-second "yawn breaks" into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Redbuds, Baseball, And Turkeys Gobbling Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,046 views

    Exposition of Mark 13:28-37 about the conclusion of the Olivet Discourse and its main application to watch and pray for the end is near

    Text: Mark 13:28-37, Title: Redbuds, Baseball, & Turkeys Gobblin’, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/1/09, PM A. Opening illustration: Redbuds, Baseball, & Turkeys Gobblin’ B. Background to passage: this is the closing of the Olivet Discourse, except for the portions found in Matthew 24-25. And most of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Darkness Precedes The Second Coming

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 2, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,909 views

    Darkness covered the earth at His crucifixion and darkness shall befall at His SECOND COMING

    Darkness Precedes The Second Coming Mark 13:24-37 Now read with me: Mark 15:33-34, 37 “Now when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?’ Which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surviving A Blowout

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Aug 4, 2014
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,096 views

    To share how to survive a blowout and how it can relate to us spiritually speaking.

    Last week on my way home from Belleville, KS I had a blowout on our Excursion. If you have ever experienced a blowout, you know how scary and dangerous of a thing it is. I truly felt that God wanted me to give this message on surviving a blowout after I read of another blow out that occurred less ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Light Living - Being A Person Of Light!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,575 views

    1. People of Light are People of Love 2. People of Light don't Adopt Lifestyles of Darkness 3. People of Light Wear God's Armor of Light

    Scripture: Romans 13:8-14 (Call to worship - Psalm 149) Theme: Light Living - Being a Person of Light 1. People of Light are People of Love 2. People of Light don't Adopt Lifestyles of Darkness 3. People of Light Wear God's Armor of Light INTRO: Grace and peace from God our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Prepare His Coming Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,676 views

    Although we do not know the precise day and hour of Christ's coming, in "Preparing for Christ's' Coming" we must be: 1) Alert (Matthew 24:37–42) and be 2) Ready (Matthew 24:43–44).

    Matthew 24:36-44. [36]"But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. [37]For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. [38] For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Darren Felarise avatar

    Wake Up

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Nov 17, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,865 views

    There comes a time that we need to stop pressing the spiritual snooze button & wake up. It's time to wake up, Church.

    Luke 22:46 46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. (KJV) The alarm clock is going off, it’s time to stop pressing the snooze button & GET UP!!! Title: ~~~ I) Why sleep ye? Now, that is a good question. If I were to ask the question, “How ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God