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  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    What Will Be Left Behind When It's All Left Behind? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 7, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
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    A discussion of the Secret Rapture Theory in light of 2 Peter.

    WHAT WILL BE LEFT BEHIND WHEN IT’S ALL LEFT BEHIND II Peter 3:3-14 Every person has to make a choice about Jesus and who He is. Jesus is either… A Liar, A Lunatic, or Lord! The “Left Behind” writings are based on the Secret Rapture Theory. This theory makes Jesus out to be either a liar ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Rainbow's Promise

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
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    God’s promises are true

    What do you think of when you see a Rainbow? What does a Rainbow mean to you? Destruction is a real part of God’s world - good news/bad news story? Preservation and Destruction are allies, not enemies Pruning a grapevine or Fruit tree - 17 year cicada Grooming hair or nails Baby Teeth, Molting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Final Remarks Of Peter Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
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    Peter concludes his second letter by encouraging believers to trust God for the return of Christ and to live accordingly

    2 PETER 3 Here we are this morning at the end of our journey through 2 Peter. We are at the end and yet when we read this passage we find we are back where we started from – Peter reminding his readers of the basics. VERSES 1-2: HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN ANYTHING? Did your mum or dad ever climb into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Growing In Grace

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
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    "Growing in Grace" is a practical step by step topical teaching that encourages growth in a ’how to’ manner. Full of crisp, relevant contemporary language and illustrations. A transition to communion is included at the close.

    "Growing in Grace" II Peter 3:18 Pastor Bob Hunter Intro: As many of you know our newborn baby is 10 days old now. And it’s really quit amazing, because we can already see some growth taking place. When a newborn baby arrives, a small amount of initial weight loss occurs. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Gordon Ross avatar

    The Scoffers And The Ten Virgins

    Contributed by Gordon Ross on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
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    A message on the return of Christ referencing the scoffers of 2 Peter 3 and also the 10 virgins of Matthew 25.

    2 Peter 3:1-9 Introduction: A.To study or preach on future events should inspire us toward lives of purity and Godliness B. It should also make us aware of the godlessness of our times. The Scoffers of the Last Days A. Just look around at those who make light of sin and salvation through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursuing A Tradition Of Seeing God's Reality Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,324 views

    The reality of the world around us is NOT the reality of being a Christ-follower. How do we cultivate this true-sight in a world that is so often blind

    One pleasant surprise while in Mexico last month was seeing a total lunar eclipse. It would have been nice to have had Rick’s telescope down there but most nights there was just too much light from the area to really see many stars. Yet, as the moon took on its orange glow from the shadow of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rex Williams avatar

    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Rex Williams on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
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    To motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus.

    What time is it? Useful for a Sunday near time changes. PURPOSE: to motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus. Object lesson/children’s sermon idea: Mount or display clocks showing different time zones. Talk about the time zones and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Truth About The 2nd Coming Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 285 ratings
     | 30,672 views

    What you don’t know about the 2nd coming could be fatal.

    OPEN: The church was packed and the preacher was wound up to a fever pitch speaking on the 2nd coming of Jesus. Quoting Jesus’ promise, he shouted out “I am coming soon!’” He preached some more and said even more loudly “I am coming soon!!” He preached a little longer and threw his arms up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Do You Do When The World Is On Fire?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 16, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
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    1. You have to decide what is of value. 2. You have to let go. 3. You have to seek out others who have been through the fire.

    A few weeks ago Eli and I attended the National Outreach Convention, along with our wives, in beautiful San Diego, California. Shortly after we returned, fires blazed through that entire area. After the convention Sue and I drove to one quaint little town which was filled with antique and gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Patience Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
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    God’s patience is a blessing to us. This message looks at God’s patience

    INTRODUCTION  A man’s car stalled in the heavy traffic as the light turned green. All his efforts to start the engine failed, and a chorus of honking behind him made matters worse. He finally got out of his car and walked back to the first driver and said, "I’m sorry, but I can’t seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Living In The Last Days (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 11,140 views

    This is the 17th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness".

    LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS (Part 1) 2 Peter 3:1-18 As a father of three, I have learned how to repeat myself. When I am trying to teach one of my children a lesson I must teach it to them several times and remind them of it often. In the last chapter of Peter’s second letter, he states that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Haguewood avatar

    I Shall Return

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Dec 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,144 views

    Jesus makes the same promise that MacArthur made when he left the Philippines. One day He will return, what will that day be like?

    I SHALL RETURN Text: 2 Peter 3:3-10 INTRODUCTION 1. Most of us remember the famous statement by General Douglas Macarthur when defeated in the Philippines, "I shall return" 2. In some ways people have made a parallel between Macarthur and Jesus Christ a. Jesus came here and will return, so in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kyle Gray avatar

    Deceived About The Future Series

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,222 views

    What should we be doing in wait of Christ’s return?

    If you think about it…every second that we live, is lived in the present. With each passing second, the past is only one second behind – and the future is one second ahead. Always. As humans, this constantly feeds our curiosity. We can see the past. We can study it, learn from it, even make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Aware Of The Scoffers

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,811 views

    WHAT OUT FOT THE SCOFFERS

    BE PREPARED FOR THE SCOFFERS IIPeter 3:1-7 8-11-7 Today I want us to be aware of and prepared for those who will scoff at Jesus Christ’s return. Listen as I read today’s text found in II Peter 3:1-7 1This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Return Of Jesus: It's The End Of The World As We Know It

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,033 views

    The Apostle Peter is clear - The return of Jesus is very real. Though nuts try to name the day, though the world mocks us, Jesus is returning - so live like it.

    Cecil B. DeMille was making one of his great epic movies. He had 6 cameras at various points to pick up the overall action and 5 other cameras set up to film plot developments involving major characters. The large cast had begun rehearsing the scene at 6am and they went through it four times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational