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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Prayers From The Deep - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 13, 2019
     | 6,845 views

    Like the prodigal son, Jonah came to himself in his moment of despair. He cried out unto the Lord, desiring renewed fellowship with Him. Seeking to flee the Lord's presence cannot delay the inevitable.

    Prayers from the Deep (Part 2) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 In our last study we began the most familiar portion within the book of Jonah – his being swallowed by the great fish. Again, I want to emphasize the dominant theme conveyed throughout the book – the absolute sovereignty of God in all His dealings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Kept Secret Of The Rapture

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025
     | 218 views

    Jesus will return openly and gloriously to gather His people; live awake, forgiven, and ready for the greatest event in history.

    Introduction – Living in an Age of Astonishment If you’ve been paying attention to the world lately, you know it’s almost dizzying. Artificial intelligence is writing music, drafting contracts, and even driving cars. Private rockets land themselves upright after visiting space. A billion people ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023
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     | 1,284 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual preparedness and readiness for the return of Jesus, urging us to live in anticipation of His second coming. Key

    Hey, good morning, church family! Isn't it just a beautiful day? I'm really excited to be here with you all today, and I can't wait to share what's been on my heart lately. I've been spending a lot of time in the Word, specifically in Matthew 25:1-13. It's a passage that's been speaking to me in a ...read more

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    As In The Days Of Noah

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 12, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 28,230 views

    We are seeing evidence of the End Times. Just as in the Days of Noah, the bible promises Christ will return at such a time as this. Are you ready?

    As in the Days of Noah by William Akehurst, HSWC We are seeing evidence of the End Times. Just as in the Days of Noah, the bible promises Christ will return at such a time as this. Are you ready? Scriptures Used Genesis 6:5-12 Matthew 24:36-44 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Romans 12:1-2 Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Eyes Will See The Coming Of The Glory Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
     | 12,277 views

    Hell was prepared for the devil and his angels. And when each of us is born, we inherit a little bit of the devil in each of us. It's called sin.

    INTRODUCTION One of the most popular patriotic songs is “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Many people don’t realize it comes from the War Between the States. It was actually written to be a recruitment song for the Union Forces. Of course, the favorite song of the Confederate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Uplifted Hands

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,112 views

    What Christ for you and i as he was lifted in to heaven .

    CHRIST UPLIFTED HANDS Luke 24:50And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. The final farewell of Jesus as his feet left the ground on the top of Mt. Olive. He lifted his hands and blessed the people. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Loves Me

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 7, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,218 views

    The God of All Creation loves you.

    Jesus Loves Me October 6, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The God of All Creation loves you. Focus Passage: 1 John 4:7-21 Supplemental Passage: Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeds

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,067 views

    A discussion of how seeds grow, and how seemingly careless God is in sowing them.

    Seeds PPT 1 Message Title PPT 2 main text Mr 4:26 And He was saying, "The kingdom of God is like a man who casts seed upon the soil; Mr 4:27 and goes to bed at night and gets up by day, and the seed sprouts up and grows — how, he himself does not know. Mr 4:28 "The soil produces crops by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Time Has Come..." Series

    Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 29, 2017
     | 7,364 views

    "Jesus is YHWH himself, bringing people back from spiritual exile, the returning King himself, bringing the long-awaited circumcision of the heart by the Holy Spirit."

    Last week we stood on the edge of the Promised Land, and we were given the choice, by YHWH, between life and death. However, the simple option of choosing life, of choosing YHWH, or loving Him fully and others equally, we discovered, is only possible through radical heart surgery – circumcised ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What Is The Greatest Commandment?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2024
     | 459 views

    The prophetic word would wrap the bones with muscles and sinews and skin, and then the prophetic word would bring the people back to life.

    Friday of the Eighteenth Week in Course 2024 Today’s OT reading from the prophet Ezekiel is one of the most dramatic and memorable lessons from the Scriptures. It has even been popularized as Gospel songs like Dry Bones. But entertaining as the thought may be of millions of bones coming together ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Looking For The End Time While Living In The Mean Time

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,712 views

    We must look for the end times our blessed hope with earnest expectation waiting for the manifestation of the sons of God, but we must live in the meantime.

    “Looking for the End Time while Living in the Meantime”. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - If we just look at what is going on in our world wars and rumors (threats) of war, nation against nation, false Christ, false prophets, and an apostate religious system where entertainment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Noah Pulled The Dove Into The Ark To Himself

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 30, 2020
     | 8,612 views

    Using the story of Noah sending out the dove and then bringing it back into the ark to teach several lessons. A comforting message during the outbreak of COVID19

    Noah Pulled The Dove Into The Ark To Himself PPT 1 Placeholder PPT 2 timer PPT 3 Message title PPT 4-5 scripture Genesis 8:6 Then it came about at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made; Genesis 8:7 and he sent out a raven, and it flew here and there until ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is This The End?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 4, 2020
     | 6,996 views

    A radio message exploring Jesus' prophecy recorded in Matthew 24. Some are asking if the current conditions are fulfilment of prophecy. The message explores that question.

    “Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. But he answered them, ‘You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.’ “As he sat on the Mount ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Reality Frozen In Anticipation

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,597 views

    There are moments in life when the webbing of our delusions lift, and we are able to see the truth unobstructed. Oh so rarely do we get to see things in the fullness of how they really are. Our preconceptions cloud situations. Our minds cloud things.

    "I am trying to rip open the inconsolable secret in each one of you—the secret which hurts so much that you take your revenge on it by calling it names like Nostalgia and Romanticism and Adolescence; the secret also which pierces with such sweetness that when, in very intimate conversation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Lesson 13: To Work With Their Hands Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 1, 2018
     | 5,662 views

    It is possible to sin by trying to do too much, attempting so much that we cannot do anything the way it should be done to the glory of God.

    8/15/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 13: To Work With Their Hands (1Thessalonians 4:11) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (NIV) “and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you,” Lesson 13 Introduction Thessalonica was a big ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist