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  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    The Rapture Of The Church (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 12, 2005
    based on 119 ratings
     | 68,759 views

    In this first sermon I discuss what the rapture is and show how close we really are to the Lord’s return. I give 5 points backed with news information that show the Lord could come back in our lifetime.

    Title: The Rapture Of The Church (Part 1) Text: I Thess 4:15-18 and I Cor 15:51-52 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: While on a South Pole expedition, British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton left a few men on Elephant Island, promising that he would return. Later, when he tried to go back, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Another Long Sermon

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,641 views

    Sunday, the day the church gathered for worship, because it was the day of Christ’s resurrection. The writings of the early church Fathers confirm that the church continued to meet on Sunday after the close of the NT period. Scripture does not require Chr

    Another Long Sermon Text: Acts 20:7-12NLT On the first day of the week, we gathered with the local believers to share in the Lord’s Supper. Paul was preaching to them, and since he was leaving the next day, he kept talking until midnight. 8 The upstairs room where we met was lighted with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    For What Shall It Profit A Man, If He Shall Gain The Whole World? Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 4, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 20,448 views

    Many years ago, archaeologists discovered the tomb of Charlemagne, the great king and emperor of France. When the tomb was opened, after being closed for centuries, the men who entered it found something amazing. They found certain treasures of the kingdo

    Mark 8:36,37 I. A TREASURE THAT IS INCOMPARABLE -“SOUL” II. A TRADE THAT IS INCONCEIVABLE - “EXCHANGE FOR HIS SOUL” III. A TRAGEDY THAT IS INEXCUSABLE - “LOSE HIS OWN SOUL” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will Heaven Be Like?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 4, 2013
     | 6,467 views

    My simplistic description of Heaven does not even come close to Truth, but hopefully it gets you thinking about some questions about Heaven or perhaps reminds you of questions you have always had about it.

    WHAT WILL HEAVEN BE LIKE? VARIOUS PASSAGES INTRODUCTION This month we are talking about the question: “You are dead… now what?” The purpose of John and I’s sermons all month long are to answer questions that you may have about what happens after we die… that is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Arrested By The Jews Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 20, 2017
     | 6,550 views

    The people seized Paul and dragged him outside the sanctuary and closed the doors so that he could not seek refuge in the inner courts. They intended to kill him but they did not want to spill his blood in the sanctuary for fear that it would defile....

    February 11, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: ARRESTED BY THE JEWS (21:27-40) ACTS 21:27-40 (KJV) 27 And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God's Family....better Together" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 20, 2017
     | 12,141 views

    If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT we see God as the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church. And we quickly realize that the two are very closely related.

    FAMILY MATTERS “God’s Family….Better Together” Acts 2:42-47 “I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God, I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by his blood, joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this side; I’m a part of the family, the family of God.” Have you heard that before? I certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Give Your Marriage A Tune-Up!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 3, 2016
     | 4,220 views

    The secret to closeness in marriage is not sparkling conversation, or shared interest or incredible sex. As good as those are, the secret is practicing plain old-fashioned thoughtfulness and kindness. The stuff we learn when we are young and forget when w

    Give Your Marriage A Tune-Up! Ephesians 4: 29-32NKJB During the rehearsal for her wedding a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the night and said, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will be walking down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting To Heaven Is Not That Hard. . . Or Is It?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 21, 2015
     | 6,030 views

    Heaven is the most interesting and exciting place in the entire universe. We will be exploring and having adventures. Nothing we now know even comes close. No possession can compete with possessing heaven. No trip can compare with going there.

    6 September 2005 Getting to Heaven is Not That Hard. . . Or is It? Matthew 13:44-13:46 It was only a nickel, but the owner was able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Matthew

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,700 views

    This is an introductory lesson on Matthew’s gospel. It includes a lot of specific content analysis taken largely from Mark Allan Powell’s book, The Gospels. It closes with an appeal to realize the gift of God’s love in Jesus as Emanuel.

    Introducing Matthew’s gospel! The first book of the New Testament. (Not the first N T book to be written, but the first to appear in our Bibles). Matthew tells us where Jesus came from, who were his ancestors, how God caused a virgin named Mary to conceive and bear this One who is the Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,435 views

    There is a great deal of controversy today about the use of spiritual gifts in the body of Christ. Many more charismatic denominations feature 1st Corinthians 14 as a way of encouraging the use of spiritual gifts, but a close reading of the passage doesn’

    Chapters 12, 13, and 14 address a problem Paul had with how the Corinthians were acting in their church services. They had fallen in love with the spiritual gift of Speaking in Tongues. In Chapter 12, Paul talks about how there are a variety of gifts, not just Speaking in Tongues, and that the gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Seven Great Gifts From God

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,316 views

    If we compare the Epistle of Paul to the Romans to an expensive ring, Chapter 8 would no doubt be its precious stone! Romans 8 begins with no condemnation, closes with no separation for the believer and in between all things work together for good to thos

    Intro: If we compare the Epistle of Paul to the Romans to an expensive ring, Chapter 8 would no doubt be its precious stone! Romans 8 begins with no condemnation, closes with no separation for the believer and in between all things work together for good to those that love God. In this great ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    Peter: An Unfaithful And A Forgiven Man

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 803 views

    Peter was a prominent Apostle who had a very close relationship with Jesus. He promised to be faithful to Jesus, even willing to die with Him. But then, Peter denied Jesus three times. How could he do that?

    Let’s read Mark 14:66-72. I don't know how you feel when you just read the story of Peter's denial of Jesus. While preparing for this sermon, I felt sad, surprised, and disappointed in Peter. Why is that? Two weeks ago, we discussed how the relationship between a rabbi and his students was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Becoming An Open Vessel. -That’s God!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,386 views

    Peter Marshall, in a sermon entitled, "Disciples in Clay," pictured the apostles before an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' close associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish -- unrefined, uncultured, impulsive, and passionate....

    Becoming An Open Vessel. -That’s God! -2 Corinthians 4:7 Illustration. Hold a clay jar. Can that which is little contain that which is big? Can that which is finite encompass that which is infinite? Yes. How? Left the jar and remove the cap from its top.) It can. -It can, if it’s an open ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Breaking Protocols By Divine Power Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 21, 2025
     | 1,386 views

    God is not subject to man-made systems—He controls all things and can override them to fulfil His will in your life. When divine power steps in, delay is cancelled, closed doors open, and disqualification is nullified.

    BREAKING PROTOCOLS BY DIVINE POWER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 5:1-3 Supporting Texts: Daniel 6:10-23, Genesis 41:14, Acts 12:6-10, Matthew 8:2-3, Isaiah 45:2 INTRODUCTION: There are times when divine intervention suspends earthly systems and bypasses natural limitations. Protocols ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Dunn avatar

    Why Are You Downcast?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025
     | 170 views

    Many Christians stumble, not because they never believed, but because they stayed too close to the place where they first got in. God calls us not only to begin the journey of faith but to grow in joy, perseverance, and victory through Christ.

    Introduction: Too Close to Where We Got In A mother tucked her little boy in bed. She kissed him goodnight, pulled up the covers, and went downstairs. Not long after, she heard a loud thump and then crying. She hurried upstairs and found him on the floor. “What happened?” she asked. Through ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist