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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
     | 12,969 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

  • 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
     | 4,249 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
     | 10,091 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
     | 31,108 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

  • David Tijerina avatar

    I'm Expecting Jesus Any Moment Now

    Contributed by David Tijerina on May 4, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,836 views

    Jesus is coming back, are you ready? Just as the days of Noah...we have taken life for granted.

    I’m Expecting Jesus Any Minute Now September 22, 2002 1. The Last Days A. Fast Approaching a. As I have been saying for the last few weeks, Jesus is coming back soon b. This is not a fad…this is not a fairy tale…it is a fact – a fact that you and I need to face this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Problem With Focusing On The Wrong Things

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,676 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

  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    It's Noah's Day All Over Again, You'd Better Get Into The Ark

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 276 ratings
     | 51,517 views

    As it was in the days of Noah, so it seems to be in our day. Unbelievers need to get into the safety of God’s ark before it’s too late.

    36But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. 37But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 38For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Lyall avatar

    Jesus Will Return

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,170 views

    That Jesus will return is a constant theme of the New Testament and a basic Christian teaching. His return could be near. Are we ready?

    I’ve read recently about an inscription on the Dome of the Capitol building in Washington. It’s placed where few can see it. It’s a line from the poet Tennyson: One far-off divine event to which all history moves. That ’one far-off divine event’ is the one we pray for every time we say ’Thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
     | 3,441 views

    First of series of initial 2007 series based on congregational requests.

    (Cover slide) The movie ‘Shrek 2,’ includes an obnoxious, for lack of a better word, but faithful donkey by the name of ‘donkey.’ The movie is a humorous and satirical take on our favorite childhood fairy tales and includes a trip to that magical place of ‘Far Far Away’ complete with a Hollywood ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    The Lord's A Comin

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,737 views

    The 1st Sunday in advent is a time to focus on the second coming of Christ and making sure we are prepared.

    It’s hard to believe but we are already into the Christmas season, and I’m not talking about the shopping season that began on black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. I am referring to the Christian season we call Advent. As I’ve already mentioned we are in the first Sunday of Advent which ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    End Times Explosion Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 171 ratings
     | 36,710 views

    Bible reasons why a soon return of Christ is not just possible but PROBABLE - Compelling evidence that at any time now Christ could explode onto the scene, rupturing the sky and rapturing the saints! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    End Times Explosion Matthew 24:32-44 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Explosion.html This week an errant spy satellite, usually capable of reading a newspaper on earth from space, was shot down in low earth orbit with a missile precise to the square foot where the actual fuel tank was located, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    ¿jesús Viene Otra Vez?

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 18,161 views

    Hay más de 2,000 referencias al segundo regreso de Jesús en la Biblia. ¡Para cada profecía acerca de la primera venida de Cristo, hay ocho profecías acerca de su segundo retorno!

    ¿Jesús Viene Otra vez? Mateo 24:1-51 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori La segunda venida de Jesús es un hecho inminente. Antes de que comencemos con este tema, quiero hacer algunos comentarios preliminares. Hay más de 2,000 referencias al segundo regreso de Jesús en la ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Be Ready

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 156 ratings
     | 112,788 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent

    First Sunday in Advent Matthew 24:36-44 Be Ready ""But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Posting The Watch

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,961 views

    A sermon on the imperative need for a consistant prayer life in the spiritual disciplines of a believer.

    Message begins with a tie in to the previous message: Last week Matthew 21:12-13 (read) - Jesus in the temple not happy with what it had become, and what it wasn’t - The Next Day – Jesus curses a fig tree, and spends some time teaching in parables - He is challenged by the Pharisees and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Wake Up!

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,715 views

    Christians must learn to live in eager anticipation of the return of our Savior, Christ Jesus.

    Matthew 24: 36 – 44 / Wake Up!!! Intro: One day a cardinal was approached by an anxious, agitated priest who said, “A woman claims to have seen a vision of the Savior in the chapel behind the main alter. What should we do?” To which the cardinal answered, “Look busy!” --- For literally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed