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Christ: Past. Present. Future

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008

Suffering Servant. Sovereign Savior. Severe Sentencer.

Christ: Past. Present. Future. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John 14

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 22, 2008

A sermon on John 14:1-6

St. John Chapter 14 Jesus had just told his team of disciples of his own departure from them, that he should not only go away, but go away in a cloud of sufferings. Also they were told that where He was going they could not come just yet. They must shortly hear him loaded with reproaches, and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, 1 John 14:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Whole New World Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Mar 24, 2008

Exposition of Rev. 21

A Whole New World Rev. 21 The year was 1516, when Sir Thomas More (who later became patron saint of politicians) first wrote a novel about a perfect society on an imaginary island off the coast of South America. Its people lived in 54 identical towns. They gardened, devoted their spare time to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is . . . The Returning King Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Apr 1, 2008

A consideration of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, demonstrating that the return of the King is certain, even if the timing of the return is unknown.

Title: Jesus Is . . .The Returning King Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 6) Text: 1 Thess 4:13 - 5:11 Date Preached: April 6, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 INTRODUCTION A. Since Jesus left this world, there has been no shortage of those who have predicted that Jesus would return on ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Israel Reduced To One

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 30, 2007

Matthew’s quotation of Hosea is extremely helpful for interpreting Biblical prophecy. God’s promises to the nation of Israel have found their fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ.

- The first time I read our text for today several years ago, “Out of Egypt I called my son” I thought no big deal. That makes sense, Jesus is God’s son. It makes perfect sense. - Then I started to think about it some more – it says that this happened to fulfill what the Lord had said through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Return Of Christ: Judgment Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 31, 2007

Jesus will return and bring with Him judgment.

Jude 14-16 “Return of Christ: Judgment” • Vs. 14 The OT does not record this prophecy of Enoch, however by Jude recording it here under inspiration of the Holy Spirit, give validity to the accuracy of this prophecy. • It is not know whether Jude got this directly from the pseudepigraphal book 1 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctuary

Contributed by Tom Reynolds on Jan 8, 2008

WHAT IS HAPPENING AND WHY.

SANCTUARY Heb. 8:1, 9:1, 9:2 13:2 INTRODUCTION: MY STUDY OF THE SEVEN SPIRITS OF GOD PROVOKED MY STUDY OF THIS SUBJECT. No Reference in any commentary about them or what they might be. There is no way to interpret scripture other than to realize that it is written by a Jew to a Jew which means ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome To The Tribulation Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 23, 2008

Satan’s full program cannot run while the Spirit is still here in the hearts of believers...but once the salt is removed from this earth there is no more preservation found for it! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Welcome to the Tribulation! Matthew 24:9-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WelcomeTribulation.html This is the Lord’s final message on the End of the World, which is only the beginning of eternity! The ‘beginning of sorrows’ speaks of the birth pangs this world will feel both before the rapture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Storm Warning Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 25, 2008

A lull before the BIG storm - What the church has failed to do for 2,000 years will be accomplished quickly during the tribulation. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Storm Warning Matthew 24:14; Revelation 7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/StormWarning.html Our text tells of the gospel reaching all the earth in a short period of time. What the church has failed to do for 2,000 years will be accomplished quickly during the tribulation. Signs of the times are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Baptist

Be In Readiness

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 27, 2008

Whether we live to see the second coming of the Lord or are called home to Him at the end of our lives, we do not know the day or the hour of His return and we need to live in readiness, looking toward the appearing of the Lord.

Introduction First month of 2008 almost over- 1/12th of year gone. Prophetically- across differing streams of ministry- there is a serious about the season in which we live Local pastors- sense that God is beginning to move in a special way- dream Pastor Merton Clark had. Important- understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-59

Denomination: Charismatic

The Bittersweet Truth Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 19, 2007

An Exposition of Rev. 10

The Bittersweet Truth Rev. 10 George came home from work after a very long and terrible day. Everything had gone wrong. His secretary called in sick and he couldn’t figure out how to use the fax machine. The photocopier jammed and the paper caught on fire. The district manager scolded him for not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Words And Wisdom For Doomsday Believers

Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 24, 2007

What about the end of time? When is the second coming? Are we seeing signs of it today with all the wars and troubles in the world?

“…for I will give you words and wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict.” V. 15 INTRODUCTION: Are we seeing signs today of the end of time with all the wars and other troubles in the world? MAKING SENSE OF TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READING • Does this discussion of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Ready For Jesus?

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 26, 2007

The Sermon explores what it means to be truly ready for Jesus, in this life and being prepared for His return. Living a Christian life is more than talking about religion, we have to “walk the walk;” we need to be spiritually ready. Three messages o

Are You Ready for Jesus? Matthew 24:36-44; 25:1-13 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 1st Sunday in Advent; December 2, 2007 I once saw a story on the evening news where a photographer was also a skydiver, and he jumped with a number of skydivers from a plane to videotape the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Cautious, Be Assured

Contributed by Christopher Decker on Nov 28, 2007

Helping people understand the end times. What Christ’s return really means!

Our Gospel Lesson this morning continues to deal with a subject that can frighten many, make many try to predict its coming and can catch many off guard, the subject is the second coming of Christ. Even Christ says in Mark.13:32-33 “But of that day or that hour no one knows, not even the angels in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

How Should We Live Lord Before The Rapture Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 29, 2007

It tells us that the Lord took Philip away suddenly, and one day, we who love and belong to the Lord are going to be taken away suddenly. We are going to be caught up, raptured literally into the air and into His presence

How Should We Live Lord Before The Rapture Acts 8:26-40 Look at verse 39 and notice in particular the words "the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip." Was this a literal, physical transportation? Was Philip caught away as Enoch was? Look up Genesis 5:22-24; and as Elijah was (2 Kings 2:11)? I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist