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  • ralph juthman avatar

    What Makes God Smile

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Mar 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,487 views

    jesus told three parables, each revealing the Fathers heart. The one message from each stroy is that God rejoices when a child returns home.

    WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE Luke 15:1-32 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION There is a story of an old bag lady that was saved while attending a Billy Graham crusade. At the end of the service as he always does, Billy instructed the new believers to find a Bible believing church to attend. The woman, not knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Prepared

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 27, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,716 views

    This sermon looks at out need to be prepared, not only for the inevitabilities of life, but more importantly for the Lord Jesus' return. It looks at the Men of Issachar, The Ten Virgins, and Zacchaeus.

    Be Prepared Last week we looked at our need to be grateful to God when life happens. This got me thinking of the Boy Scout motto: be prepared. What this basically means is that we need to be prepared for the inevitabilities of life. But I believe it goes much deeper. What we need to be prepared ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Rapture At His Coming Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 2, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,500 views

    To establish that when the Lord returns, that shall be the end. And there will be “no rapture, no seven years of tribulation, and no 1000 year reign” upon the earth, at the second coming of Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. The Rapture (caught up) at His Coming Remarks. 1. In this lesson series we are going to be discussing the theme: “The Rapture at His Coming.” We will address the first theory of pre-millennialism in this lesson; and that is: “Will there be a rapture (caught up),” at the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ruin At His Coming Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 2, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,950 views

    To establish that when the Lord returns, that shall be the end. And there will be “no rapture, no seven years of tribulation, and no 1000 year reign” upon the earth, at the second coming of Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. The Ruin (tribulation) at His Coming Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “the ruin (tribulation) at His coming.” We will address the second theory in pre-millennialism in this lesson: “the 7 years of tribulation” upon the earth. Some teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Reign At His Coming Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 2, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,015 views

    To establish that when the Lord returns, that shall be the end. And there will be “no rapture, no seven years of tribulation, and no 1000 year reign” upon the earth, at the second coming of Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. Reign (1000 years) at His Coming Remarks. 1. In our lesson series today we are going to be discussing a theme: “the reign (1000 years) at his coming.” We have addressed the first two theories in pre-millennialism already in this lesson series: “the rapture and 7 years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gospel Freedom Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2013
     | 8,105 views

    In Galatians 5:1-12, Paul makes it clear that we have been set free, but all that is lost if we return to the slavery and yoke of the Law.

    A. Last year, a movie called Big Miracle was released. How many of you have seen the movie? 1. It is a movie that told the true story of a 1988 international effort to free 3 gray whales trapped four miles from freedom by early ice formation in Alaska. 2. At first few bothered to notice their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mary's Song Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,412 views

    Do you sing with Mary? Do you have that joy this Christmas—are you overwhelmed by the promise of his return, or simply lost in the holiday?

    On Sunday June 1, 1975, Darrel Dore was on an oilrig in the Gulf of Mexico. Suddenly it wobbled, tipped to one side, and crashed into the sea, trapping Darrell inside a room on the rig. As the rig sank into the sea the lights went out and the room began to fill with water. Thrashing about in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Judgement Seat Of Christ

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Nov 20, 2020
     | 7,402 views

    When Jesus returns to establish His Kingdom, He will first judge the works of believers where some will receive rewards while others suffer loss.

    Once again open in your Bibles to 2 Corinthians chapter 5 and the subject that we are going to be looking at this morning is the judgement seat of Christ or as it is called in Greek, the Bema which refers to a raised platform. You think of a court room, where the judge sits on a chair that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ascension Of Jesus

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 22, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,883 views

    What Does Jesus' ascension means to me? What is Jesus doing now. How does Jesus' return relate to His ascension?

    Over the last few weeks since Easter, we have been looking at the events that transpired after the resurrection of Jesus. We considered the guards guarding the tomb. They were as close to being eyewitnesses to the actual resurrection as anyone. But they were bought off and they spread a lie the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For The Rapture

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025
     | 2,084 views

    The Rapture refers to the moment when Jesus Christ will return to take His faithful followers to be with Him. It is a glorious hope for believers but a moment of great regret for the unprepared.

    Title: PREPARING FOR THE RAPTURE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025
     | 773 views

    Spiritual dryness can be overcome by returning to God, reviving our prayer life, feeding on the Word, stirring up the Holy Spirit, and actively serving in the Kingdom.

    OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10 "Thus says the Lord God to these bones: ‘Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live.’" (Ezekiel 37:5) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 44:3 John 7:37-39 Psalm 63:1-2 Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living With Expectant Hope

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 23, 2025
     | 630 views

    This is a sermon I used during advent but could be modified for any time of year... It's all about living with the Hope of the return of Jesus.

    “Stay Awake: Living with Expectant Hope” Mark 13:24-37 Imagine it’s a dark and stormy night. Rain is pounding against your windows, and thunder rolls in the distance. You’ve just settled into a deep sleep when there’s a loud knock at the door. Startled you sit up, heart pounding, who could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Importance Of Spiritual Foundation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 20, 2025
     | 620 views

    In these days of great shaking, every believer must return to the basics: a solid foundation in Christ, in the Word, and in truth. Only then can we be unshakable, fruitful, and victorious.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:24-27 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, Psalm 11:3, Luke 6:47-49, Ephesians 2:19-22 INTRODUCTION: A building is only as strong as the foundation on which it rests. In the same way, a believer’s life can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Faith Is On A Collision Course With The World Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 8, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,766 views

    Jesus is telling you and me that as we approach the time of His return, there will be things on a collision course with our faith, and we better maneuver to avoid the collision.

    Introduction For the past several weeks, we have been looking at how we are to prepare for the end times considering two men, Enoch and Noah, and how they prepared for the end in their day by a great flood. We, who live on this side of the cross, are preparing for the second end time which will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 865 views

    Encourages Christians to discern God's signs, commit to discipleship, and patiently await His divine return, while constantly reforming their lives in response to His Word.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united in spirit and in purpose, bound by the shared desire to understand more deeply the divine mysteries that our Lord has laid out before us in His holy Word. We are here to listen, to learn, and to love - to love the ...read more

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