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  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Riches Or Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,666 views

    The omniscient God, seeing and knowing all things, takes very close interest in the ounces and pounds, liters and pints, dollars and cents, of your daily life. Let every greedy and stingy thief beware! He does not watch from a distance

    Riches or Righteousness Prov.11:1-11 Before standardized weights and measures, and a government department to enforce them, merchants were responsible for accurate scales and weights. You bought and sold most of your commodities and foodstuffs by weight. This was no small matter, as the integrity ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Day Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 19, 2017
     | 8,785 views

    We need to warn people that a life of sin leads to an eternity in hell.

    The Day Of The Lord Text: Joel 2:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: God has done everything He possibly can to keep you out of Hell and still leave you as a person with free will. Now some Christians argue otherwise that it is in fact God who sends people to hell. Peculiar Pilgrim blog writes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 6: Are You Ready For The Rapture? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 12, 2023
     | 3,357 views

    Here Jesus stressed 3 essentials related to our readiness: 1. The priority for us to get ready (Matt 24:40-44). 2. The proof that we are ready (Matt 24:45-51). 3. The way to prepare (Matt 25:1-13).

    The Second Coming of Christ Part 6: Are You Ready for the Rapture? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:40-51, Matthew 25:1-13 (Initial reading: Matthew 24:40-44) Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 12, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 24, and we will study three more of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Devil’s Fangs For Hire – 30 Pieces Of Silver (Judas Iscariot) Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 12, 2022
     | 2,079 views

    Is Judas 100% responsible for his action in betraying Jesus, or was he merely fulfilling God's plan. This message opens up the sad life of Judas as portrayed by John and the other evangelists. It is one in the series "THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN'S GOSPEL". This is Part 1.

    THE DEVIL’S FANGS FOR HIRE – 30 PIECES OF SILVER (JUDAS ISCARIOT) PART 1 CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL - - JUDAS ISCARIOT – PART 1 of 2 INTRODUCTION: The conflict with God’s will to use the evil man. A betrayer was prophesied in the Old Testament, so is Judas really to blame for the action ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wakeful Watching

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,325 views

    The day of the Lord and the children of Light.

    WAKEFUL WATCHING. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. The Apostle has already spoken concerning the status of the Christian dead at the return of Jesus (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14). Now he turns his attention to the question of preparedness for the day of the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 5:1. It would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    The Kingdom Of Heaven

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 27, 2020
     | 3,111 views

    We see in the text a different idea of what heaven is like, It like a mustard seed, it like Yeast, Its like a treasure in the field, and its like a net.

    The Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 1. Jesus wants us to know what Heaven is like many many places in the Scripture we learn about Heaven • The Scriptures say God dwells there Ecclesiastics says God “God is in heaven • Texts tells us it’s a city, Matthew tells us it’s a garden, John ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    The 7 S' Of Being Found Ready When Jesus Returns

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,986 views

    The following sermon is going to look at Paul’s seven S’s of being ready to meet Jesus: sudden, sorrow, sound, sleeping, sober, salvation and solace.

    7S of Being Ready 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since Christ promised that He was going to prepare a place for His own- and one-day return, Christians have been “looking up” and speculating as to when this glorious day will occur. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    I Am Losing All My Friends – Why? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 22, 2025
     | 86 views

    Where have they gone? I am losing all my friends and it is accelerating. This examination is on the passing of a Christian from earth, or if you like, the removal of Christ’s sheep into the heavenly fold. This subject is sad for some, but for all Christians it ought to be understood.

    I AM LOSING ALL MY FRIENDS – WHY? [1]. INTRODUCTION In Book of Ecclesiastes we read this - {{Ecclesiastes 3:1-3 “There is an appointed time for everything, and there is a time for every event under heaven - A TIME TO GIVE BIRTH, AND A TIME TO DIE; a time to plant, and a time to uproot what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "What Changed His Mind?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 26, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,580 views

    When Jesus was first placed on the cross both thieves, mocked on Jesus. What caused the repentant thief to change his mind? Knowing the answer to that question will help us, in our efforts in bringing others to that same place of repentance. Simple thre

    Title: “What changed his mind?” When Jesus was first placed on the cross both thieves, mocked on Jesus. What caused the repentant thief to change his mind? Knowing the answer to that question will help us, in our efforts in bringing others to that same place of repentance. Note this text in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    To The Church That Was Dead And Didn't Know It Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 6, 2006
     | 4,275 views

    Dead churches are not doomed to stay dead.

    If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 5 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Dead and Didn’t Know It Rev. 3:1-6 Nov. 5 , 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Pogo: We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The King Upon The Cross

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 16, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,582 views

    As with us, so first with Him: no cross, no crown.

    THE KING UPON THE CROSS. Luke 23:33-43. 1. Amongst the Jewish people, the prevalent understanding of the coming of Messiah was coloured by their relatively recent historical experience under the Maccabbees. Surely the expected deliverer would come to break the yoke of Rome, just as Judas of old ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fire And Hammer

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,911 views

    Jeremiah 23:29 Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?

    FIRE AND HAMMER Jeremiah 23:29 Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? Jeremiah 23:29 a [Is not my word like as a fire ... like a hammer] Two symbols of the Word of God: 1. Like a fire, a great purifier which destroys all that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Get Ready! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 8, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,687 views

    To get ready for Christ's soon return, be aware of the times, prepare for the trip, and care for each other.

    Doug Mendenhall wrote a parable that gives us all something to think about: Jesus called the other day to say he was passing through and [wondered if] he could spend a day or two with us. I said, “Sure. Love to see you. When will you hit town?” That's when Jesus told me he was actually at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Wait, Watch And Work

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2024
     | 1,841 views

    Since the Lord's Return is imminent, what should we do? (Material adapted from Rick Breidenbaugh at: https://www.gospel-defender.org/post/what-are-we-to-do-in-the-new-year)

    HoHum: The famous reformer Martin Luther was asked what he would do if he knew for certain the world was going to end tomorrow. Without hesitation he replied, “I would plant an apple tree this afternoon.” What? Luther was not given to speculation about the ending of the world. He focused rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Rowney avatar

    Sardis Series

    Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,381 views

    Uses the example of the paralympics - to talk about strengthening what remains!

    www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#5 - Sardis March 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts “1 “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist