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  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    As It Was In The Days Of Noah Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,324 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

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    Tick Tock

    Contributed by Brian Hancock on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,237 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

  • 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
     | 4,204 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

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    "There Is Peace"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,067 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 35 ratings
     | 4,769 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
     | 6,856 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
     | 12,759 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

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    1 Advent A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 16,544 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

  • Dan Dunn avatar

    Stop, Thief! Take It All!

    Contributed by Dan Dunn on Dec 2, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,163 views

    We are called to be "ready disciples," accountable for our living in such a way that we will ready for the Second Coming of Christ, no matter when it takes place.

    "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    What Is Your Vision

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,620 views

    THis sermon was preached the first Sunday of 2004 and it challenges people to have a vision for their lives for the coming year.

    What Is Your Vision GNLCC 01/04/04 Numbers 14:25-33 Matthew 24:37-51 Text Matt. 25:14-30 We are at the beginning of a new year that is filled with unlimited possibilities and potential. A year from now, some of us will be far ahead of where we are today, some of us will be in the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Abomination - The Hidden Infection

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,317 views

    There is a hidden infection out there, resting under the surface, waiting to erupt into the world system. Do you know what it is and more importantly, are you ready? Learn about end times prophecy and the Rapture of the church.

    Last week we talked about a sign – something to show us that the end is near. But instead Jesus gave only vague references to increasing tension, increasing aggression, and decreasing love and devotion to God. Mostly He told us not to be alarmed but to keep on doing what we’re supposed to do – tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Partiality, Patience, Presence Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 23, 2024
     | 956 views

    Jesus could return at any time, therefore we should be just in our dealings and patiently endure injustice.

    On the night before Jesus was crucified, He told his disciples John 14:3 ESV And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. Jesus went to the cross, leaving them hope beyond the cross, hinting at the resurrection and eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 2,160 views

    Emphasize the importance of spiritual vigilance and preparedness for the return of Jesus, as we do not know the hour of His coming.

    Good morning, folks. Have you ever thought about being caught off guard? You know, those moments when something unexpected happens and you're left in a state of shock or surprise. Well, our scripture today from Matthew 24:42-51 talks about this very thing and the importance of always being ...read more

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  • Michael Collins avatar

    # 5 - Letter To The Church At Sardis Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on May 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 637 views

    This is a sermon on the letter to the Church at Sardis

    Letter # 5 – Letter to the Church at Sardis Revelation 3:1 - “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.” The Seven Spirits of God Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Dunn avatar

    Keep An Eye On The Sky

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 9, 2025
     | 314 views

    Jesus’ return is certain and imminent. Because the day and hour are unknown, we must live in constant readiness—watching, working, and hoping.

    Introduction – A Promise to Return During the darkest days of World War II, General Douglas MacArthur faced what seemed like an impossible situation. In the Philippines, his forces were badly outnumbered, surrounded, and under constant attack. The President of the United States ordered him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist