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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    End Of Another Adventure

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 19,225 views

    Reviews the blessings of the last year and anticipates the blessings of the new year

    “End of Another Adventure” December 27, 2009 Matthew 28:16 – 20 We are in one of the most serious and sober Sunday’s of the year. Christmas is over and there is a natural let down. We have shopped for presents and prepared Christmas dinners and went to a bunch of Christmas parties. Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Looking For The Day Of The Living Dead Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,486 views

    EMBRACING THE SACRED WORLD OF THE INVISIBLE GOD ANTICIPATES THE RETURN OF CHRIST.

    Something is Out There: Rumors of the Invisible World of the Sacred God 3/29 Looking for the Day of The Living Dead INTRODUCTION Published in 1995 -- 2007, ’Left Behind’ is a series of 16 best-selling novels by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, dealing with Christian dispensationalist End Times: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    End Time Instruction

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,077 views

    There are responsibities that believers and unbelievers have as we anticipate the coming of Christ.

    End-Time Instruction Matthew 13:24-30 INTRODUCTION A. Little boy petting a beagle dog. 1. Mother remarked, “That dog sure has a sad face.” 2. Boy, “Yep, he sure does.” Saw the tail, “But mommy, he has a happy ending.” B. Life in this world is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Second Coming In Retrospect Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 15, 2016
     | 6,106 views

    Are we living in a way that anticipates the Lord’s return?

    The Second Coming in Retrospect (Mark 13:24-37) 1. Aerocondor was experiencing money problems in Peru and needed to cut back expenses. So, rumor had it they hired two blind pilots. Story soon spread about these pilots, but no one believed it. So one day the plane was loaded and up came the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Spear avatar

    "Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus": The King Was Expected Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,238 views

    Matthew reminds his readers that the coming of Jesus was anticipated for centuries.

    Sing We Now of Christmas 2 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”: The King was Expected Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Christmas is a time of expectations. We expect family to be together for better or worse! We expect to get a gift and sometimes even have expectations for that gift thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Awaiting The Eternal Kingdom

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 16, 2019
     | 3,089 views

    The hope we anticipate at Advent should energize us even in the midst of sinful humanity.

    Awaiting the Eternal Kingdom Isaiah 2:1-5 The Book of Isaiah contains many rapturous songs of joy and hope. Its promises have sustained His people for thousands of years. We have this morning’s passage. We also have the Emmanuel prophecy which prophesied the virgin birth of Jesus, whose name ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Advent: The Promise Of Joy Psalm 16:11; Luke 1:39-56 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,402 views

    Joy is something our world often misunderstands. People search for joy in fleeting pleasures, possessions, or accomplishments. But as followers of Christ, we know that true joy is found in a person, not in possessions or circumstances.

    Advent: The Promise of Joy Psalm 16:11; Luke 1:39-56 Theme: Jesus brings joy that goes beyond circumstances. Key Verse: Luke 1:47 – “How my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour!” Introduction Today, we continue our Advent series by exploring the beautiful truth of joy. Joy is something our world ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Wait For His Return Hebrews 9:28 (Nlt) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 391 views

    We live in a world filled with anticipation—waiting for news, waiting for breakthroughs, waiting for change. But as believers, our greatest anticipation is not for something, it’s for someone. We wait for Jesus.

    Go! And Wait for His Return Hebrews 9:28 (NLT) Hebrews 9:28 (NLT): “So also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him.” Introduction: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let The Spirit Guide You As He Directed Joseph

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,951 views

    Lord of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in guidance. When we go through deep trials or great suffering, we need to be reminded that God is working purposefully, intelligently, and lovingly in our lives.

    Let the Spirit Guide You as He Directed Joseph(Genesis 37:5-37:38) Jesus said, "When He the Spirit of truth is come. He will guide you into all truth." Too many people fail to experience the Spirit’s leading, empowering and adapting corrections because they have preconceived notions of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Zak Saenz avatar

    Romans 15:4-6,13 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,522 views

    Romans 15:4-6,13

    Romans 15:4-6, 13 4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Paddy Venner avatar

    God Of Hurricanes

    Contributed by Paddy Venner on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,862 views

    Why do natural disasters happen? Has God lost control?

    God Of Hurricanes · We have all gazed on recent pictures and scenes of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and also the Tsunami of December 2004, and many of us have asked searching questions about what we have seen. · Has God lost control, could this happen here? where does this leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Animals Have Souls Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 920 views

    Pet lover ask, "Does my pet have a Soul?

    Animals Have Souls Nearly all pet lovers have asked the question, “Does our pets have souls?” Which can be answered through the hard work of study. The Bible does give clear truths which can answer the question – do animals have a soul? Just what does the Word of God say? To help understand a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Trumpet Will Sound Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 31, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,989 views

    If you want to finish well, anticipate the change to come, anticipate the victory ahead, and abound in the work God gives you to do. Don’t quit before you see the victory.

    Stuart Briscoe, former senior pastor at Elmbrook church in Milwauke, talked about his running days. He said: I taught all my kids to enjoy running. Then they taught me how not to enjoy it. While I could keep a pace ahead of them, it was great. But when they began to haul me out of bed early… on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    When We Get There

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,607 views

    An All Saints/Souls Communion sermon that encourages living in anticipation of getting to our eternal destination.

    When We Get There Matthew 5:1-12 & Revelation 7:9-17 There are times when I look back at my childhood and think, My parents must have been crazy! It was nothing for us to be enjoying a quiet Saturday morning and mom and dad would decide we needed to go do something. So, we’d pack a picnic ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Cesar Delgado avatar

    Trusting In The Lord

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,646 views

    Trusting the Lord finds expression in joyful witness to His greatness in Salvation

    TRUSTING IN THE LORD Psalm 40:1-17 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay October 15, 2006 INTRODUCTION A. About last’s week message: Great is Thy Faithfulness; Choosing to Trust God. B. About the word TRUST 1. The word TRUST appears more than one hundred times in the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational