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  • GARY ELLER avatar

    Don't Wait Too Late

    Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016
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    Don't put off salvation and living for Jesus

    DON’T WAIT TOO LATE MATT 25 VS 1-13 Matthew 25:1-13 (NKJV) 1 "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil ...read more

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    An Engaging Gratitude

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 22, 2016
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    One of the ways we can show our gratitude to God is by using the gifts he has given us.

    1. Matthew 25.14-30 2. [Exquisite Dishes Oliver and Florence were married for 58 years before she passed away. They had immigrated to the US from Sweden many years before. Here, they made a modest home and started a family. A few weeks after Florence passed, Oliver decided to start putting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Prepared For Christ’s Return

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 25, 2016
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    The central theme of the reading from Matthew 24:36-44 is promise. Jesus promises that when he returns he will gather his people. We don’t need to be afraid of the Great Tribulation or the Battle of Armageddon. Jesus will be with us. He will protect us.

    The central theme of the reading from Matthew 24:36-44 is promise. Jesus promises that when he returns he will gather his people. We don’t need to be afraid of the Great Tribulation or the Battle of Armageddon. Jesus will be with us. He will protect us. No one knows when He will return to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Are We Ready?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 27, 2016
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    Are we ready for his coming?

    Intro When will Jesus return? Goal Let’s learn that we do not know when Christ will return but that he will come back and we must keep watch. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss Matthew 24:36-44, prophecy and keeping watch. Matthew 24:36 “However, no one knows the day or hour when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Wake-Up Call

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 27, 2016
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    (Appropriate for Watchnight or New Year's Eve service as well.) As Christians we live in the certainty that Jesus is coming again. It could be today, tomorrow, or any moment. We need to wake up, clean up, and grow up.

    Romans 13:11-14 A Wake-up Call A priest and pastor were standing by the side of the road holding up a sign that read, "The End is near! Turn around before it's too late!" One speeding motorist yelled out his window, “Leave us alone, you religious nuts!” as he flew by. From around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Bit Sheepiish

    Contributed by Emms International on Dec 12, 2016
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    This is a sermon based around Matthew 25:31-46 to explain why EMMS International is committed to working with some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world in India, Malawi and Nepal.

    “ BE A BIT SHEEPISH” INTRODUCTION I want to start by saying at the end of what I have to say I want to make a strange and what might sound an unattractive offer. I want to invite you to be a bit sheepish, hopefully that invitation will make a bit more sense if we read and think about ...read more

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    Extreme Adventure Series

    Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Dec 13, 2016
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    We all have talents and God expects us to use them for the good of the kingdom

    Series: Destinations on the Journey of Faith Extreme Adventure Matt 25:14-30 14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ready And Watching Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016
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     | 9,883 views

    Advent is a season of preparation. Be ready and watching for Christ’s coming.

    In October 2003, a string of Southern California wildfires eventually claimed two-dozen lives. The flames moved at a speed faster than people could flee. Responding to complaints that some residents did not receive enough warning, Sgt. Conrad Grayson said, "We are begging people to leave, and ...read more

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    Good News For Sheep

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 1, 2017
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    What do sheep and goats and heaven and hell have to do with my life now?

    Intro This is the sermon that nobody wants to hear. It is far easier to preach the Gospel than live the Gospel. This contains one of the most important lessons in the entire Gospel of Jesus Christ. Purpose What are our individual and national responsibilities towards the needy? Plan We will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will Jesus Return In 2017?

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 5, 2017
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    Every year we wonder, "Will Jesus return this year?" We don't know but the Bible tells us that we need to be ready when He does come and we must be about the Father's business just as Jesus on earth was.

    Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:31-46 (Please open your Bibles to this text) The three most important questions … 1) Can you believe it is 2017? (Are you ready for Y2K yet???) 2) Will Jesus return in 2017? 3) If Jesus does return will you be ready? Let’s go ahead and read the Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Thieves Strike When Least Expected Jesus Will Come Back When Least Expected

    Contributed by Brian Young on Jan 29, 2017
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    Communion Meditation Sermon Illustration Christ Return Surprise Thief Night Watch Broken Ready Hour Day House Owner Eat Bread Drink Cup Proclaim Lord Death Come Back Planned Hammer Crowbar Break Locks Gloves Protect Wait Time Midnight Ball Drop Police gem

    They planned it for many months if not for years. They had the right stuff - They brought a hammer and crowbar to break the locks - They wore gloves and hooded sweat shirts to protect their identities They waited for the right time - They waited for the stroke of midnight until the ball dropped - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    As It Was In The Days Of Noah

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 1, 2017
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    The church needs to stop being distracted from its God-given mission by engaging in useless speculations

    As it was in the Days of Noah Matthew 24:36-44 Even in today’s increasingly biblically illiterate world, the image of Noah and the Ark persists. For many it is cause for derision even as people of Noah’s day mocked him for building it. Just the thought of water covering the entire surface of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Snapshots Of The Second Coming

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 14, 2017
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    Often when we speak of Christ's Coming, we speak of events but forget the Person whose coming. This message hones in on six snapshots of Jesus at His Second Coming. This is a convicting message, good for soul-winning!

    SNAPSHOTS OF THE SECOND COMING Matthew 24:36-51, NIV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WRONG IDEAS ABOUT THE BIBLE 1. Old Mr. Simpson was a constant thorn in the side of the PTA, with his steadfast opposition to innovation. 2. For one thing, he was vociferously against the introduction of foreign ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Wait Until It's Too Late

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 13, 2017
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     | 37,190 views

    Even the most tragic effect of catastrophe can be avoided or minimized by proper preparation. But the sad thing in life is that many people can only realize the importance of preparation when it is already too late.

    DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE Even the most tragic effect of catastrophe can be avoided or minimized by proper preparation. But the sad thing in life is that many people can only realize the importance of preparation when it is already too late. Delaying is a problem of almost everybody. Here is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Righteous By Faith

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 14, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 326,061 views

    Ask yourself, “Am I righteous?” Few people would answer with an unqualified “yes.” But if your answer is “yes,” and you believe that you are righteous through unblemished right living, I hope to show you righteousness lies elsewhere.

    Note: I have a short set of very simple PowerPoint slides that I will be happy to provide on request. They're very plain and have only the two equations mentioned plus a few of the major points in the sermon. Email me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject: Righteous By Faith slides if you're ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ