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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Here Comes The King Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 22, 2024
     | 1,214 views

    When Jesus came the first time, he came as a humble Messiah, but when he returns it will be as the King of Kings.

    HERE COMES THE KING Text: John 12:12-19 Introduction 1. Did you know that the colonialists wanted to make George Washington a king? But he refused. Because George and many of the colonists believed that there was only one king, and it was not King George III. a. On April 22, 1774, before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    At Peace

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 4, 2020
     | 2,950 views

    The return of Christ Jesus is nearer today that yesterday and we must live at peace loving God and our neighbor.

    At Peace Romans 13: 8 – 14 Intro: In Bill Cosby’s book, "Time Flies" Cosby says that something happens to you when you turn 50 years old. When his father turned 50, Cosby says that for the first time he remembers noticing his father’s "love handles," those rolls of fat which ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Ready

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 21, 2022
     | 2,155 views

    Is our job to predict when Jesus will return or to be ready? Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44.

    Is our job to predict when Jesus will return or to be ready? Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44. End of an Era But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. (Matthew 24:36) If Jesus is God the Son and coequal with the Father, how does He not know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weary Waiters: Renewing Strength In The Waiting

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jan 2, 2025
     | 562 views

    The sermon tackles about how we become weary in waiting for the fulfillment of the Lord's promise to return.

    Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:28-31 "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Table Memories

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025
     | 93 views

    At the Lord’s table we remember His sacrifice, renew our hearts, and rejoice in the hope of His return.

    Introduction – “The Table That Tells Our Story” Every family has a table with stories in its woodgrain. Maybe yours has seen laughter, tears, birthdays, long talks, burnt dinners, and awkward apologies. Tables remember. They hold the sound of forks, the smell of bread, and the weight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Partiality, Patience, Presence Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 23, 2024
     | 943 views

    Jesus could return at any time, therefore we should be just in our dealings and patiently endure injustice.

    On the night before Jesus was crucified, He told his disciples John 14:3 ESV And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. Jesus went to the cross, leaving them hope beyond the cross, hinting at the resurrection and eternal ...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
     | 180 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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    The Old Path PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 1,453 views

    Encourage the congregation to return to the old path of faith, love, justice, and compassion for it leads to eternal life and divine restoration.

    Good morning, church family. As we gather here today, we are reminded of God's unwavering love for us and his eternal promise of restoration. As we open our hearts and minds to the divine word, let us reflect on the profound wisdom of Jeremiah 6:16, "Thus says the LORD: Stand by the roads, and ...read more

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    Occupy ‘til I Come PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,567 views

    To explore the biblical call to occupy all aspects of our lives with God's presence and purpose until His return.

    Good morning, family of God. I welcome you all to this blessed gathering. We're about to embark on a journey through a very significant passage in the Bible, Luke 19:13. It reads, 'So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas, and said to them, 'Do business till I come.' Today, ...read more

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    Back To The Basics PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,129 views

    This sermon explores the importance of returning to our first love, God, and the necessity of His word in overcoming life's struggles.

    Good morning, dear friends. We are here together. In this place of hope and faith. We are here to listen. To learn. To grow. We have a gift. A gift of words. Words that guide us. Words that inspire us. Words that challenge us. They are words from the Bible. Our guide. Our inspiration. Our ...read more

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    The Power Of The Gospel Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 14, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,112 views

    The signs of the times are all around us – we are living in the last days. Our job is to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom into all the world, and then King Jesus will return.

    THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM INTRO TO TOPIC: Is this the end of the world as we know it? Perhaps you’ve seen the apocalyptic movie “2012” and wonder if there’s any truth to it. Or you look the increase of natural disasters in the world and wonder if these are the signs of the times: • In January, a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    That Will Be Glory!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 3, 2025
     | 1,506 views

    Suddenly there is a thundering trumpet blast unlike anything you've heard before. It’s a glorious sound that vibrates through every fiber of your body as an angelic voice announces, “The King of Kings & Lord of Lords"

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK THAT WILL BE GLORY! (This is my adaptation of an excellent message contributed by Rick Burdette to Sermon Central) TEXT: 1 Cor. 15:42-58; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stay Awake

    Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,425 views

    “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come…so you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him” Matt. 24:42, 44.

    Theme: Stay Awake Text: Is. 2:1-5; Rom. 13:11-14; Matt. 24:37-44 Today is ‘Senior Citizens Day’ and here at Covenant everyone above seventy is a senior citizen. We congratulate you all on reaching this important milestone and join you to thank the Lord for His many blessings. Today is also the 1st ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Coming Out Of The Darkness

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 10,426 views

    If you have experienced depression and despair then you are not alone. Some of God’s greatest saints have felt the cold darkness surround them and yet they found His hand lead them out of the darkness and into His glorious light.

    Coming Out Of The Darkness Psalm 55:4-7 I felt it creeping in. I hadn’t eaten all day but I felt heavy. My heart hung low within me. I couldn’t muster the energy to lift the corners of my mouth to smile. The darkness was so heavy I couldn’t lift my arms to free myself. Friends tried to console ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Narnia: Through The Wardrobe Into Winter Series

    Contributed by Chris Powell on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,435 views

    This sermon was written for the first Sunday of Advent, and focuses around the first encounter of Lucy in the land of Narnia.

    Through the Wardrobe into Winter Isaiah 9.1-3 I. Introduction I would like for everyone to place there imagination hats on with me this morning as we journey into an enchanted land known as Narnia. We need to recapture a sense of wonder and each of us needs to find our inner child. I need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist