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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Watching For Signs

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
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    Jesus gave us specific signs that we are watch for regarding the end of the age

    Watching for Signs Matthew 24:1-14 September 25, 2005 Morning Service Introduction On your way to church today, did you have to obey any signs? Of course you did! Stop signs, street signs, caution signs or even our church sign. We are conditioned to follow signs. What would happen if no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brian B avatar

    The End Is Near ( And It's Just The Beginning)

    Contributed by Brian B on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
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    In this sermon, I'll demonstrate that there is an end! I’ll show when it will be! What it will be like! also if the end is just the beginning, what is it the beginning of? ends with a closing challenge!

    *disclaimer.. I was a Nazarene pastor at the time of this writing. I have since changed some of my positions but I will leave this sermon here. Brian Then end is near! (And it’s just the beginning!) (This is an original sermon. any similarities are coincidental. most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wars And Rumors Of War

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 10,683 views

    On keeping our focus as a church during a time of national buildup toward war.

    Wars and Rumors of War Matthew 24:6-7 Once again we come to a time in history when the sabers of battle are rattling around us. And once again we are faced with widespread opinion concerning the need for war, the ethics of it, the wisdom of it, etc.—everyone’s got an opinion, including myself. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The End Is Near - Don't Be Alarmed

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 3, 2002
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     | 7,160 views

    We hear about violence and famine, war and crime every day on the news. Jesus said this was the beginning of the end for this world - but He also says something else to us - "Don’t be alarmed." How do we keep a peaceful heart in times of great storm?

    There’s an attitude that exists, certainly among scientists, the educational elite – and surprisingly even among Christian professors – that the Bible is not historically accurate. "It is an account that was crafted by men who had a point to make, so the details don’t necessarily match up with what ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Love And The Last Days

    Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 6, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,216 views

    This sermon tells of how love is the best response to who those who may resist the Gospel

    LOVE AND THE LAST DAYS MATT 24:11-12 Sunam 4/7/02 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Intro: Certainly the things taking place in Israel are a clearer indication that the Lord’s return is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    More Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by David Swensen on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 8,730 views

    Do the signs of the times reveal the coming of the Lord? What does God’s Word say must occur before the Lord’s return? His Word warns that Christ is coming back! Are you ready? Come & learn... More Signs Of The Times.

    MORE SIGNS OF THE TIMES Matthew 24:1-14 INTRODUCTION Quite some time ago, Mt. Saint Helens became the object of concern as it started sending puffs of smoke hundreds of feet into the Washington sky. - Every piece of scientific evidence collected in the labs and on the field predicted the volcano ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Day Of The Lord - Part Ii (Tribulation)

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,734 views

    A look at the events of the tribulation and reasons for believing in a pre-trib rapture.

    THE DAY OF THE LORD - PART II (TRIBULATION) Matthew 24:4-14 INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 24 and 25, Christ answers the question of the disciples as to the events leading up to and surrounding His return in power as He ascends to His rightful throne as the Messiah, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Blessed Hope

    Contributed by David Swensen on Nov 11, 2001
    based on 238 ratings
     | 17,816 views

    Hope. We cannot live adequately without it. Dr. Emil Brunner said,"What oxygen is for the living, such is hope for the meaning of human life." Learn more about "Our Blessed Hope", in this weeks message.

    OUR BLESSED HOPE INTRODUCTION Malcolm Muggeridge was a very famous and highly respected British journalist who for many years was an ardent atheist.His opinions and thoughts were coveted by American publishers and he occasionally wrote the editorial page for Time magazine.Toward the end of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Final Jeopardy

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,231 views

    : When time ends is not the central issue to the life of a Christian, but how we live until the end.

    FINAL JEOPARDY MATTHEW 24:1-14 OCTOBER 28, 2001 INTRODUCTION: [JESUS IS COMING SOON: Gospel song by R. E. Winsett?] TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text for this day speaks of the reality of the return of Jesus someday for His church. The disciples have confronted the Master over this issue. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready And Waiting Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,167 views

    An exposition of Matthew 24 and Jesus’ teaching regarding the end of history.

    Ready and Waiting Matthew 24:1-4, 36-51 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A lot of folk thought that I had lost my mind. It probably wasn’t the first time. It probably won’t be the last. People were sure of it when I announced that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Does God Allow Tragedy?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 99 ratings
     | 5,166 views

    Discussion about the earthquake and tsunami in SE Asia and Africa.

    Why Does God Allow Tragedy? Various Scriptures January 2, 2005 Introduction As you all know, a major tragedy struck southeast Asia last Sunday. An earthquake registering 9.0 on the Richter scale set off tidal waves that hit 12 countries including India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, where the death ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Truth About End Times

    Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,554 views

    Dealing with world catastrophies

    January 2, 2005 AM The Coming of the Lord [s1] This past week we have witnessed what is probably the most horrific disaster of our lifetime. While we have seen the news reports of earthquakes, and wars, and other atrocities, we have not seen a disaster of this magnitude. Adding to the impact on ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Looking To The Future

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,711 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

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    Tick Tock

    Contributed by Brian Hancock on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,946 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

  • Dave Bootsma avatar

    The Return Of The King Series

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,953 views

    The Creed says that "from there he shall come to judge the living and the dead". Jesus is coming again. What does that mean to us?

    The Apostle’s Creed Together: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed