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  • Scott Weber avatar

    Understanding Matthew 24 Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 20,879 views

    The first in a series of messages on Matthew 24 & 25, this message focuses on understanding that Matthew 24 is primarily pointing to the destruction of Jerusalem and warning us not to waste time predicting the time of Christ’s return. Rather, be prepared at all times.

    Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Understanding Matthew 24" You can’t read the article that appeared in the Atlanta Journal, June 5, 1997 without some remorse and sympathy for Clarence Jackson. "The clock struck midnight and Clarence Jackson didn’t turn into a millionaire." Jackson, who is 24, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shane Williams avatar

    The Year 2000 And Christ's Return

    Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,686 views

    As we approach the next millennium there is much speculation concerning what is to happen. Do the events in the Bible predict that something will happen at the turn of the millennium?

    As we approach the next millennium there is much speculation concerning what is to happen. Most people believe that something terrible is going to take place as we come upon the year 2000. The reasons for this feeling are almost unanimous. You will hear people talk of wars and earthquakes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Be Ready For His Return Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,253 views

    In light of Jesus' soon return, we need to be ready.

    Be Ready for His Return Matthew 24:42-51 I. Concern about Suddenness (42-44) A. Uncertain 1. ‘Ye know not the hour’ 2. ‘Such an hour as ye think not’ B. Unknown 1. As a thief 2. Unexpected 3. ‘Such an hour as ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    The Message To The Churches (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 117 ratings
     | 5,131 views

    Part I of the message of Jesus Christ to the Churches. Instead of looking at the individual churches, this study examines the message.

    The Message to the Churches Chapter two and three of Revelations addresses letters to the seven churches in Asia. Many volumes of books have been written about the meanings behind these letters and what these historic churches symbolize. These letters serve as examples to be praised, failures to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Left Behind--The Rapture

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 6,548 views

    This sermon deals with the rapture from a pre-tribulation viewpoint. Excellent background for the movie Left Behind.

    Left Behind 1/28/2001 Genesis 7:11-24 Matthew 24:36-44 Let’s meet Curt. This was Curt’s first visit to the church. Dave had jokingly told Curt, come to my church because not only can you find Jesus, but some of the women are beautiful. Nicole had stood up to give a testimony. The moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wayde Wilson avatar

    The Rapture: Will You Be Left Behind?

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 515 ratings
     | 10,802 views

    Rapture

    TEXT: Matthew 24:37-42 (READ) INTRO: Much has been written and said about the Rapture of the Church. Best-selling books (like the popular “Left Behind” series) have been written. Countless sermons have been preached on the subject. Many of us have watched gospel films (like the old Billy Graham ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Rapture Problems Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 17,259 views

    Is the Rapture what everyone thinks it is, or are there a few things we’ve overlooked.

    RAPTURE PROBLEMS TEXT: Matthew 24:30-51 OPEN: How many of you watched or heard about the recent movie "Noah’s Ark" starring Jon Voight? The network that developed it spent a great deal of time promoting the credentials of the actors and writers. They built it up as one of the greatest TV film ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Pace avatar

    Ready Or Not Here I Come

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 316 ratings
     | 47,906 views

    From a childs game of Hid and Go seek to you can’t hide from God... This sermon has people looking to the sky again.

    Here I Come! Ready or Not! Matthew 24:36-51 When I was a kid one of my favorite games was hide-n-go-seek. I use to love that game. As a matter of fact, our youth and children at our church still love playing it. You know it is one of the simplest, yet the funniest games I have ever played. Hiding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Date Setting Is Wrong

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,020 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

  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    23 Things I Expect In This Century

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,742 views

    My suggestions as to 23 things that I think will happen in the next 100 years.

    23 THINGS I EXPECT IN THIS CENTURY By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION Today I am going to suggest to you 23 things that I think will happen in the next 100 years. Even though this seems like a “sensational” sermon topic, what I am predicting is not based on sensationalism or on a “Jeanne Dixon” type ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Problem With Focusing On The Wrong Things

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,145 views

    How to ID false teaching so we won’t lose focus in the last days

    The Problem with Focusing on the Wrong Things Many are lost –focus on wrong things. Events of world shake them up, such as Sept.11. Christians, if the Bible is right, ought not be shaken up. Bible tells us to zero in… it ‘s the last hour… 18Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    1 Advent A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 16,519 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

  • Troy Mason avatar

    Are You Ready? Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 10,570 views

    Are you ready to welcome Jesus Christ?

    ARE YOU READY? Matthew 24:36-51 INTRODUCTION: Hank Williams Jr. sings a song “Are you ready for some football?” I like that song, because when I hear it on the television, I know I’m usually in for an entertaining game. Unfortunately, I rarely make it past the first quarter, because I’m so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Westervelt avatar

    Are You Y2k Compliant?

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,534 views

    The question is NOT: "Is your computer Y2K compliant?" But rather: "Are YOU Y2K compliant?" Are you ready for the new millenium?

    ARE YOU Y2K COMPLIANT? We’ve heard a lot lately about computers and the year 2000. Our bank and electric company have both written to inform us that their computers are indeed Y2K compliant. But various experts are predicting everything from a minor inconvenience to a major shut down of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    What Child Is This

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,770 views

    A sermon for the First Sunday in Advent

    1st Sunday in Advent Matthew 24:36-44 "What Child Is This?"   36* "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. 37 As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. 38* For as in those days before the flood they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran