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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Looking To The Future

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,690 views

    A short look at some recent signs of Christ’s soon return, and how we are to respond to them.

    Yesterday, desperate, homeless villagers on the island of Sumatra mobbed American helicopters carrying aid. From Dawn until sunset on New Year’s Day, 12 Seahawk helicopters shuttled supplies to the hungry and traumatized inhabitants of the island. (DENIS D. GRAY, AP) Currently, the death toll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Four Truths (And Four Promises) Regarding Christ's Second Coming

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 24, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 4,215 views

    This message deals with the importance of being ready and deals with the difference between those who will be found faithful and unfaithful.

    Introduction: This passage points out one of the central tensions that we feel regarding the Second Coming of Christ: the “watch for the indications” versus “it’ll take you by surprise.” - vv. 32-33 - “watch for the signs.” - vv. 37-39 - “things will look like normal.” These are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    Christ Our Coming King Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,067 views

    Part 4 of 4 Advent sermons focusing on the Four-fold Gospel (C&MA distinctives)

    Christ Our Coming King (4FG-4) I. Why Do I Need a Coming King? A. An innate need for leadership B. Weakness in our present leadership II. What Is God’s Plan to Meet My Need? A. Christ’s first Advent B. Christ’s second Advent III. How Do I Receive Christ as My Coming King? A. Receive Him as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Get Ready!

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 385 ratings
     | 31,051 views

    Jesus instructs his followers to be prepared for his return at a time when they don’t expect it.

    On September 15 2001 President George W. Bush Speaking to the Nation from Camp David encouraged the American people to prepare themselves for a prolonged conflict we now know as the war on terror. And to the US armed forces he delivered a blunt, clear message: "Everybody who wears the uniform: Get ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    Jesus Has Given Us The Power To Contain And Control Evil.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 22, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 3,825 views

    Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent, December 2, 2001 Matthew 24: 36-44

    Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent, December 2, 2001 Matthew 24: 36-44 Heavenly Father thank you for giving us the power to contain and control evil through your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Title: Jesus has given us the power to contain and control evil. In this second part of Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "There Is Peace"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,266 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent.

    ISAIAH 2:1-5 “THERE IS PEACE” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Will there ever be peace? Right now, America and much of the world is at war. But this is not the only kind of war that is going on--the conventional war that we keep hearing about ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Tribulation Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,460 views

    an exposition on Matt ch 24

    DURING THE TRIBULATION Matthew 24 v. 15 - 44 - Matthew 24 & 25 Dealing with the Jews and not the church The tribulation itself v. 15 - 28 1.The Desecration of the temple (a) The Sacrifices will be stopped (b) The Temple will be polluted, and the (c) Image will be worshipped Revelation 13 v. 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • John Beehler avatar

    A Journey Through The Stable Part 1 Series

    Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,482 views

    Jesus was born in a stable, but there’s more to a stable than what we see in our Nativity sets.

    A Journey Through the Stable part 1 Happy New Year! You might think I’m rushing it a little but, to Christians everywhere, Advent is the beginning of the new year according to the church calendar. So, Happy New Year! Students of all ages look forward to the Christmas break. Children look ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Are You Preparing Or Procrastinating?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 12,059 views

    Jesus tells us to be watchful, to be ready, for his second coming.

    Matthew 24:37-44 Are You Preparing or Procrastinating? Our lives are filled with the unexpected. The events that took place in September were unexpected – very sad events. Our lives are filled with unexpected good things as well – maybe a surprise birthday party, or a surprise bonus from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    1 Advent A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 15,822 views

    Jesus comes to us in three ways -- three times. At his birth, at the present, at his second coming. It is now that is of present concern to us.

    1 Advent A Matthew 24:36 – 44 2 December 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen Today is the first Sunday in Advent, the start of the church year. The day when we begin the preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ. We begin to light the candles, we sing the Advent hymns – and we wait – we prepare. Advent ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Donald Carpenter avatar

    When You Least Expect It

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Sep 11, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,410 views

    This message was preached during a memorial service surrounding the events of September 11, 2001.

    Introduction: Recently I looked up September 11 in reference book that highlighted important dates. The book, written in 1970, had many events and notes of interest for almost every day in the calendar. I was surprised to find that September 11 had no special significance recorded in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    As It Was In The Days Of Noah Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,946 views

    A sermon about the Rapture, with a focus on "are you ready?"

    September 7, 2003 Title: As It Was in the Days of Noah Text: Matthew 24:36 Introduction A priest and pastor from the local churches are standing by the side of the road pounding a sign into the ground that reads: ’The End is Near! Turn yourself around now before it’s too late!’ A car ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brian Hancock avatar

    Tick Tock

    Contributed by Brian Hancock on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,913 views

    This Sermon warns unbelievers that time is running out to accept our lord Jesus Christ as their personnal Lord and Savior.

    TICK, TOCK, TICK, TOCK BY BRIAN HANCOCK TIME: ITS WHAT OUR DAILY SCHEDULES ARE BASED ON. YOU GO TO BED AT A CERTAIN TIME, YOU GET UP AT A CERTAIN TIME. YOU GO TO WORK, SCHOOL, OR AT A FRIENDS HOUSE AT A CERTAIN TIME. YOU CAME HERE THIS MORNING AT A CERTAIN TIME. OUR LIVES ARE BASED AROUND TIME. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    Why Date Setting Is Wrong

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,753 views

    Setting dates for Christ’s return.

    Why Date Setting Is Wrong by Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. Many have been wrong. a. William Miller on October 22, 1844 waited with hundreds in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. b. Jehovah Witness predicted Christ returned in 1874, and was crowned as King in 1914. c. Edgar C. Whisenant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    The Rapture Of The Church (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 23, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 5,625 views

    The rapture of the church.

    Judgment of Sodom When God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, He sent His angels to gather His people out of the city before His judgment rained down. Lot and His family were forced out of the city when the time of judgment came. They sent word to their neighbors and the rest of their family but no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist