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The Beginning Of The End: Revelation 11:15-18 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2013

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Jesus comes the second time 1. to Judge the dead 2. to reward his saints, all those who reverence His name, but small and great 3. to destroy those who destroy the earth

11 15 The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever.” 16 And the twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-18

Denomination: *other

United In His Love

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Sep 30, 2017

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The Church can overcome any division, conflict, or challenge when we: 1. Humbly submit ourselves to God 2. Be rooted and established in his love 3. Allow God's overabundance of love to empower us to see and love others as he sees and loves them.

INTRODUCTION It has been an interesting month. Just in the last month we have had multiple natural disasters and other national and world related issues/events: Earthquake – hit Mexico City Hurricane Harvey – Hit Texas Hurricane Irma – Hit Florida Hurricane Maria – Hit Puerto Rico Escalating ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Glory Of The Temple

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 24, 2020

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The Prophet Haggai’s message from the Lord was plain and simple: It’s time to get back to the Lord’s work.

In 520 BC, the prophet Haggai (Hag-eye) recorded four messages to the Jewish people of Jerusalem, eighteen years after their return from exile in Babylon (538 BC). Haggai 2:3 seems to indicate that the prophet had seen Jerusalem in all her glory, before the destruction of the temple, and the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 12, 2021

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Jesus the Bread of Life gives the spiritual food required so that we never need to hunger or thirst. As those who are filled with the bread-of-life character of Jesus our heart overflows into a heart for the spiritually hungering community.

Message John 6:35 I Am The Bread Of Life When Jesus describes Himself with a phrase beginning with “I am” He is identifying an aspect of his character and ministry. Today we are looking at Jesus who is the Bread of life. In the context Jesus, the day before, had fed 5000 men – a crowd of at least ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Baptist

Wholeness & Holiness: Guarding The Avenues

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 31, 2025

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The gospel restores body, mind, and spirit—inviting us to guard the soul’s avenues and live as God’s holy, whole temples.

In the beginning, God formed humanity from the dust of the ground and breathed into that dust the breath of life. The Bible’s first portrait of us is not of a ghostly spirit floating toward heaven but of a living, breathing unity — flesh animated by divine breath. Body and spirit, dust and glory. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Matthew 6:22-23, Romans 12:1-2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What If It's True

Contributed by Dale Johnsen on Dec 28, 2000

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An evangelistic message based on the media blitz by the same name.

What if it’s true that there is an all-powerful Creator God who actually cares about peon humans like you and me? The Bible (in Deuteronomy 23:5) says that "the LORD your God loves you." Isaiah 40:11 says "He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Good Works Of Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

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Good Works as a response to a relationship for God

Ministerial transition can be difficult and emotional things. There was an elderly woman who was weeping as she said goodbye to the man who had been pastor of her church for several years. "My dear lady," consoled the departing pastor, "don’t get so upset. Surely the Search Committee will find a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acts Of Mothers Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2006

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The acts of mother’s have pointed to the truth that man and woman were made in the image of God and the sacrificial nature of mothers for their families reflects the sacrificial love God has for the world.

The Acts of Mothers Skit: Brian and Angie on the acts of Mothers A Video of different people telling what they appreciate about their mothers from New Life Community Church. On the lighter side of life: "The hand that rocks the cradle usually is attached to someone who isn’t getting enough ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Into The Head Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 22, 2007

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32nd is a series from Ephesians. Growing into the Head, Jesus Christ, requires us to develop both our vertical relationship with Jesus and our horizontal relationship with other believers.

We all know that a newborn baby can’t hold its head up on its own. The primary reason for that is that a newborn’s head is very large in proportion to the rest of the body. While the adult human skull is about 1/8 of the total body length, the newborn’s head is about 1/4 of its total body length. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Touching Lives From The Grave

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 26, 2018

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A study in the book of 2 Kings 13: 1 – 25

2 Kings 13: 1 – 25 Touching lives from the grave 13 In the twenty-third year of Joash the son of Ahaziah, king of Judah, Jehoahaz the son of Jehu became king over Israel in Samaria and reigned seventeen years. 2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and followed the sins of Jeroboam the son of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Generous Spirit

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 28, 2015

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A generous spirit acts graciously in love for others in response to their need and the example of Jesus.

Title: A Generous Spirit Text: II Corinthians 8:7-15 Thesis: A generous spirit acts graciously in love for others in response to the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction The U.S. Bureau of Economic Research reported that the latest Great Recession began in December 2007 and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom's Enemies Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 11, 2017

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Stay free from the law and the legalist!

One morning, during an adult Sunday school class, a pastor in San Angelo, Texas, picked up the podium and walked back and forth with it. When someone asked, “What are you doing?” he replied, “Well, sometimes you just need to take a stand.” (Rebecca Livermore, San Angelo, Texas, “Lite Fare,” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Philadelphia: When Faithfulness Is Protected Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Feb 2, 2026

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Philadelphia reveals faithfulness without strength: Jesus sees quiet obedience, keeps His people near, opens doors by grace, and promises permanent belonging forever.

By the time we arrive at Philadelphia, we think we’re on familiar ground. The city of brotherly love. We’ve heard the phrase before. We know how it’s supposed to sound. No Quakers. No Liberty Bell. No 76ers or Eagles. No cheesesteaks. This Philadelphia is older than the phrase as we use it—and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Isaiah 22:22, John 17:15, Hebrews 12:28, Matthew 10:32 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Given To Generosity Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

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The power of true generosity challenges individualism of consumerism.

Given to Generosity Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – November 6, 2011 Intro We’ve entered November…. heading into the holiday season. Which brings us into one of the great conflicts in our nature. In just a few weeks we will have a special day in which we stop and give thanks… ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Difference The Truth Makes

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jan 11, 2009

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When we encounter Christ and hear, accept and respond to the truth we are changed.

Illustration Have you ever heard the phrase, “Out of the mouth of babes?” Certainly you have. It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example: • Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” • ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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