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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Left Behind--The Rapture

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 5,991 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
     | 10,225 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

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Future, The Rapture

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,554 views

    At a time of uncertainty and with death so prevalent around us, it gives us great comfort and hope to know that there is hope in the future for all who trust Christ.

    1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sept.30, 2001 A man went to see his doctor because he was suffering from a miserable cold. His doctor prescribed some pills, but they didn’t help. On his next visit the doctor gave him a shot, but that didn’t do any good. On his third visit the doctor told the man to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • MOHAN THOMAS avatar

    Imminent Return Of Jesus!

    Contributed by Mohan Thomas on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,851 views

    JESUS IS COMING ANY MOMENT, ARE YOU READY?

    JESUS’ IMMINENT RETURN - Are you ready? Mohan C Thomas Matthew 24:42-51 42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. 43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Certain Return At An Uncertain Time Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,803 views

    Jesus' prediction of the time of His return.

    Certain Return at an Uncertain Time Matthew 24:32-41 I. A Parable (32-33) A. Discernment 1. Observation 2. Knowledge B. Disclosure II. A Promise (34-36) A. Permanence of Israel 1. ‘Generation’ – nation, or nationality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Be Ready For His Return Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,675 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
     | 4,768 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

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    Don't

    Contributed by Donny Lanier on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,317 views

    Simple warning's from the Word of God.

    1.Don't Be Caught Not Knowing - Matt.24:39 - Gen 6 - 1 Thess.5: 1-6 - Rom. 13:11-14 2.Don't Be Caught Looking Back - Gen. 19:26 - Lu.9:62 - Phil.3:13 3.Don't Be Caught Out When You Should Be In - Ex.9:13-26 A.Outside the Ark B.Outside the land of Gosheh C.Outside of Jesus 4.Don't Be Caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shane Williams avatar

    The Year 2000 And Christ's Return

    Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,231 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

  • Chris Workman avatar

    The Rapture: Taking A Closer Look

    Contributed by Chris Workman on Jun 20, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 10,539 views

    An exposition of the two primary texts from which the doctrine of the rapture is drawn, distinguishing what the Bible actually says from common ideas.

    The rapture is an intriguing subject and at the forefront of much Christian thought. What is it? This is the teaching that the church will be "caught up" or raptured in the clouds with Jesus and the resurrected believers and be with the Lord forever. That much is taught very plainly in 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Dunn avatar

    Stop, Thief! Take It All!

    Contributed by Dan Dunn on Dec 2, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 8,003 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

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Be Ready

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,822 views

    Christ is coming when we least expect him. Be prepared.

    Matthew 24:37-44 KEEP WATCH When is the proper time to start getting ready for Christmas? Is Thanksgiving weekend the time to start? Or is it earlier? I noticed that this year, the stores have decided that last weekend – the weekend before Thanksgiving – is the official beginning of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    New Self

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,925 views

    A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent

    First Sunday in Advent Matthew 24:36-44 "New Self" ""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

  • Manuel Amparo avatar

    The Secret Rapture Series

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,694 views

    The bride of the Lamb, the church, will be snatched away in a rapture, while the world will continue as usual.

    THE SECRET RAPTURE MATTHEW 24:44 A. A POPULAR THEORY ABOUT THE OBJECT OF CHRIST’S SECOND COMING 1. He, according to this theory, will come in secret: Matt. 24:44 a. Two will sleep in the same bed, one will be taken away, while the other will not know anything about it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Mark Adams avatar

    The Day And Hour Unknown

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,296 views

    This sermon illustrates the unexpected nature of Christ’s return, along with the urgency of making proper preparations for it. The style is that of story-telling.

    (Note: In this sermon, your goal is to describe this community in a believable, relateable way. You can change the names around to make sure you don’t step make anyone think you’re referring to them. I tried to take several of the attitudes Jesus taught against, then create characters based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ