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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    In Light Of His Coming - Be Patient

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 151 ratings
     | 14,999 views

    In II Thess. 1, Paul writes about the three things that will take place when He returns.

    OPEN: Back in the 1800’s R.A. Torrey was preaching on the 2nd coming of Christ before a crowd of nearly 3000. As he finished his sermon, Dr. Torrey felt carried away by his subject and climaxed saying: “It may be that before we arise in the morning… or that before we sleep tonight… or it may ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Apostles' Creed: Comfort In God's Judgment Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019
     | 3,247 views

    Jesus will return to Judge. Because Jesus is the Judge, there is 1) justice, 2) accountability, and 3) grace.

    APOSTLES’ CREED: Comfort in God’s Judgment In last week’s message on the Apostles’ Creed, we looked at how Jesus ascended into heaven, where he has all authority and power, advocates for us, and is holding a place for us. The next sentence of the creed looks to the future: “From there he will come ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Parable Of The 10 Virgins/Bridesmaids Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 30,386 views

    Jesus is coming back and we are called to be prepared for that return? Those who are not prepared face a finality of judgment that no one wants to face!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: September 16, 2008 Date Preached: September 17, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the 10 Virgins Sermon Text: Matt 25:1-13 (NKJV) 1 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Stand To Loose If Your Left Behind

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,072 views

    What do people stand to loose when Jesus returns to the Earth.

    Intro: Most people consider what they will lose if they become a Christian. Some think they will loose freedom, friends, and fun. How many of you have ever considered what you stand to loose if your left behind when Jesus returns to earth? There is some disagreement between bible teachers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Agape Fund

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 11, 2003
    based on 42 ratings
     | 4,204 views

    Paul wants us to invest in God’s love for a good return

    December 14, 2003 Philippians 1:9-11 This is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Christmas Hope

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 25,387 views

    Is Christmas a blooper or is it a true hope for everybody worldwide, looking for the Return of the King?

    The Christmas Hope By Pastor Andrew Chan I got this “Church bulletin bloopers” from reading the Readers’ Digest: • “The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer Conference includes meals.” • “Morning sermon: Jesus walks on the water. Evening sermon: Searching for Jesus.” • Scouts are saving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Watching And Waiting Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,407 views

    Jesus told us to be ready no matter when His return will occur.

    Watching and Waiting Text: Mk. 13:28-37 Introduction 1. Read Mk. 13:28-37 2. Illustration: After 14 years of studying the Bible, William Miller became convinced that Christ would return in 1843. When Miller announced April 3 as the day, some disciples went to mountaintops, hoping for a head ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Is This Jesus?

    Contributed by Don Jones on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,419 views

    A doctrinal look at Jesus from the pre-incarnate Christ to the returning Lord.

    8-1-2006 WGBC Who is Jesus? I. The Pre-incarnate Christ Exodus 3:14-15 - The "I AM" The name by which Moses was to identify his sender was "I AM". The Hebrew word is derived from the root word meaning "to be". It signifies the creative sustaining power of Almighty God. The implication is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End Is Near

    Contributed by James May on Jun 5, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,103 views

    Every sign, both in the heavens and the earth, point to the soon return of Christ.

    THE END IS NEAR By Pastor Jim May I want to speak to you this morning concerning a message that God has given in His Word for all who are called by His name. God has a Word for you and I and it’s a word of encouragement and strength for those who will hear what He has to say. God wants you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It's Not Over Yet

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,021 views

    An Easter message that points to the resurrrection and return of Christ as the vindication of his Lordship.

    It’s Not Over Yet Acts 2:22-24, 36-38 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: We had it won. I was sure of it. It was the eighth inning of the sixth game of the National League Playoffs. The Cubs had a 3-0 lead. The team was five outs from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Glorious Hope Of The Christian

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,242 views

    Thank God for the Protecting, Positive, and Purifying hope of the Lord’s return.

    THE GLORIOUS HOPE OF THE CHRISTIAN Titus 2:1 - 15 The ‘Glorious Hope Of The Christian’ is the near return of our Lord Jesus Christ, coming to receive those who are His own that they may be with Him in Glory. We look for this great event because of the promises of God’s Word, and also because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Sound Of Salvation

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,129 views

    The "sounds of salvation" are the sounds of "earth groaning in expectation" for Christ’s return.

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gives us our Hope that even nature sings about. Creeeeeeeeeek…..bang! Buzzzz………….crack…….bang! Whiirrrrrr…… Brothers and Sisters in Christ. “We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Awake And Sober

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 12, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    According to Paul, Christians are to live constantly aware of the return of Christ Jesus.

    Awake and Sober – I Thessalonians 5:1-11 Intro: First the tsunami, then hurricanes, now unrest in France and bombings in the Middle East. In Luke 21:25 it says, “there will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. . . Nations will be in anguish and perplexity . . “ before Jesus comes. That must ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Johnny Small avatar

    What Do You Give Someone Who Has Everything

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 175 ratings
     | 15,530 views

    God’s Christmas gift to us and the gift that He expects in return.

    What Do you Give Someone Who Has Everything At this time of the year I always have the same problem. What to give my wife for Christmas? I’ve given her clothes in the past, just to see them return because they weren’t the right size or she didn’t like them. I’ve given her jewelry just to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benefits Of Repentance

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 9, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 17,041 views

    To get the inside track on what we gain by returning to God in repentance

    The Benefits of Repentance Hosea 14:1-9 (NLT) A. The Invitation of the Initiating God . V. 1 says “Return, O Israel, to the LORD your God, for your sins have brought you down.” God brings the invite… understands where we all come from i.e. downfall from our sinful life – life spiraling out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free