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  • David Radcliff avatar

    Perilous Times

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016
     | 10,316 views

    Uncertainty in the Middle East, morality and decency level at an all time low, New Age movement infiltrating our lives. Definitely living in “perilous times.”

    PERILOUS TIMES II Timothy 3: 1-7 Uncertainty in the Middle East, morality and decency level at an all time low, New Age movement infiltrating our lives. Definitely living in “perilous times.” Bible prophesy definitely gives us foresight into these perilous times, but what is bringing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Timing

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 4, 2024
     | 929 views

    Second Sunday of Advent, 2024

    Faith and Timing Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Good morning, everyone. Please take your Bibles and open them up to the Gospel of Matthew. Chapter one. This is the second Sunday of Advent and while you’re turning to Matthew, let me just remind you of what we looked at last Sunday. We looked at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Time Management PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,199 views

    This sermon encourages embracing God's divine timing, living in the present, and practicing patience as we pursue a life of purposeful productivity.

    Welcome, beloved congregation, to this sacred gathering, where we come together to seek wisdom and guidance from the Word of God. As we gather here today, let us remember that we are all part of a greater plan, a divine tapestry woven by the hand of our Creator. We are not here by accident, but by ...read more

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    Reading The Times Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,213 views

    Christians wait and watch for Jesus’ return. We know the season, but we don’t know the time, and we live in the paradox.

    Mark 13:24-37 “Reading the Times” INTRODUCTION There is probably not a day that goes by that we don’t wait. We might wait for a train at Bell and Grand, or wait in a line at the grocery store, or twiddle our time away waiting to see a doctor. Waiting is a part of lives, even though none of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dangerous Times Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011
     | 4,586 views

    Part 3 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. This message takes a deeper look at the church at Pergamum.

    OPENING: 3 middling churches - not bad/great - mid road. ea has faithful remnant w dec infl INTRODUCTION: The majority of American churches are not lacking for MORAL and SPIRITUAL instruction. We are lacking in our ability (note typo) to remain UNCONTAMINATED by the world as a church family. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At The Time Of Prayer

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 21, 2007
    based on 87 ratings
     | 6,284 views

    1- At the time of prayer we may be tested 2- At the time of prayer we must do good 3- At the time of prayer we must point to Jesus

    INTRO.- ILL.- A lady said, “As my five year old son and I were headed to McDonald’s one day, we passed a car accident. Usually when we see something terrible like that, we say a prayer for those who might be hurt, so I pointed and said to my son, ‘We should pray.’ “From the back seat I heard his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trying Times

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,311 views

    A comparative depiction of drawing nigh to God (Christ Jesus)in modern times as the prophets and kings (fathers) did in the early days.

    Trying Times by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013) “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you, Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double-minded (James 4:8, King James Version (KJV), [Patience in afflictions])”. “Let not your ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Taxing Times

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011
     | 3,884 views

    The tax collector as a model of saving faith

    Count Leo Tolstoy was a man who unashamedly called himself ‘Christian’. He once penned these words into his diary: ‘I have not yet met a single man who was morally as good as I. ... I do not remember an instance in my life when I was not attracted to what is good And was not ready to sacrifice ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Now Is The Time PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,875 views

    Emphasize the urgency of acting now in unity and faith, especially in challenging times, rather than falling into complacency.

    Good morning, Church family. As we gather here today, let's take to heart the words of the Apostle Paul in his second letter to the Corinthians. "For he says, 'In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.' Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the ...read more

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    "Just In Time"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,980 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to have UNWAVERING FAITH in God.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: GOD MAY NOT COME EXACTLY WHEN YOU WANT HIM TO - BUT HE’S ALWAYS “ON TIME” … REFERENCES: Genesis 21:5 (And Abraham was an hundred years old when Isaac was born); Genesis 22:2-9 (And Abraham rose early … with his son Isaac … ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Decision Time Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 3, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,644 views

    From the Book of Revelation series, "Decision Time" looks at Revelation chapter 14. It looks at 144,000, the proclamation and work of the angel's sent by God to proclamation the gospel as well as the doom of Babylon and the coming judgment of the earth.

    The Book of Revelation “Decision Time” Revelation 14 Years ago, I use to love watching “The Wide World of Sports.” What always got my attention though was the opening, especially when it illustrated the words, “And the agony of defeat” with a ski jumper ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Times Up

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,070 views

    Those that wait on the Lord are included in the kingdom.

    Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Times UP! Luke 2:21-39 To get everyone up to speed as to where we are for the sermon today. I have been sharing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Time To Be Festive Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011
     | 4,943 views

    Modified from Rick Warren's book, The Purpose of Christmas

    THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS A TIME TO BE FESTIVE! 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is The Time For Stepping

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 16, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,522 views

    Can you be at the right place at the right time where God is moving, and miss receiving from God? We answer that question in this sermon.

    John 5:1-4  After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [2] Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. [3] In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Kingdom Time Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,884 views

    Seventh in series. God’s time and timing aren’t always what we anticipate.

    "In Christ" "Kingdom Time" Luke 4:14-21 Introduction: "Tulsa Time" -looking back to an easier time -in the midst of our instant fast food, techno driven, consumer savvy world many are looking back to an easier time, a "Mayberry Moment" For others the search is not to the past, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness