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  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Apocalypse Soon Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,532 views

    End time events ahead, signs of their nearness to occurring, and what we should do now, knowing what we know.

    Series: "Pursuing Answers" Message #9: "Apocalypse Soon" Walk into any bookstore in America, secular or Christian, and you will find rows and rows of books on prophecy, the end times. Turn on the radio or Christian television, and within minutes you’ll be able to hear some radio preacher or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The End Times Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,876 views

    As the time draws near for the end of the age, we should not be deceived or distressed. Instead, we should be aware of the signs and be alert to the time.

    To start a discussion on core values, a youth pastor in Saskatchewan, Canada, asked his youth group: “What would you do if your doctor told you that you had only 24 hours to live?” The students talked about being with friends and family, and the discussion seemed headed in the right direction. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Message From Mars (Hill)

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,567 views

    A Message from Mars (Hill)1) Non-Christians, God is near you! 2) Christians, God is revealed through you!

    Eight million dollars. That’s how much is to be spent this year to operate one radio telescope, that big one in Puerto Rico. One purpose of this gigantic electronic ear is to catch the faintest whisper of extra terrestrial life…if it exists. There are thousands of radio telescopes around the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Altar Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2011
     | 12,827 views

    This series of 6 messages looks at the design of the tabernacle as a template for drawing near to God. The first step is salvation as seen by the altar of sacrifice.

    DRAWING NEAR - THE ALTAR OF SACRIFICE A small boy was flying a kite one April afternoon when a low drifting cloud encircled the kite and hid it from view. A man passing by asked the little boy what he was doing with that string in his hand. "I'm flying my kite," the child responded. The man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Three Simple Steps For Victory Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,719 views

    There are three simple steps for victory, namely, follow God, Sanctify yourselves and Draw near to God. If you do you will be successful.

    Joshua 3:1-9 Walk through the impossibilities Introduction: The Charles Blondin made a history and walked through the impossibilities for others though crossing the Niagara Falls on the tight rope on Aug 1859 with his manager Harry Colcord. Joshua, the 6th book of OT is full of practicalities. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    The Kingdom Of Heaven

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,990 views

    What did Jesus mean when He said that the Kingdom of Heaven is NEAR? It is WITHIN us, AROUND us and BEFORE us.

    THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Before the colonialists imposed national boundaries in Southeast Asia, the kings of Laos and Vietnam reached an agreement on taxation in the border areas. Those who ate short-grain rice, built their houses on stilts, and decorated them with Indian-style serpents were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Redbuds, Baseball, And Turkeys Gobbling Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,098 views

    Exposition of Mark 13:28-37 about the conclusion of the Olivet Discourse and its main application to watch and pray for the end is near

    Text: Mark 13:28-37, Title: Redbuds, Baseball, & Turkeys Gobblin’, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/1/09, PM A. Opening illustration: Redbuds, Baseball, & Turkeys Gobblin’ B. Background to passage: this is the closing of the Olivet Discourse, except for the portions found in Matthew 24-25. And most of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Day In His Presence

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025
     | 199 views

    Better a single day near God than a thousand apart; the humble heart at His door already walks in eternal joy.

    There are passages in Scripture that seem to sing even when you read them silently. Psalm 84 is one of those sacred songs. It isn’t just poetry — it’s testimony. It’s the song of a traveler whose feet are dusty, whose heart is homesick for God, whose eyes are fixed on the courts of the Lord. > ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    God’s Presence — When Faithfulness Is Rewarded Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Feb 3, 2026
     | 126 views

    Heaven unveils God enthroned, faithfulness at rest, endurance unburdened, worship as recognition, and presence as reward, not payment, for staying near end.

    ---000--- PART I: The Door Is Already Open There are moments when the most faithful thing we can do is stop being examined. For several weeks now, we’ve been listening carefully. We’ve leaned in, paid attention, and allowed ourselves to be addressed. We’ve heard words of affirmation and words of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Privilege Of Being Close To God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
     | 560 views

    The privilege of being close to God is beyond words. It is the wellspring of true life, joy, direction, and power. This invitation is not extended to a select few—it is for every believer who chooses to draw near with a sincere heart.

    THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING CLOSE TO GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 73:28 Supporting Texts: James 4:8, Exodus 33:11, Hebrews 4:16, Psalm 27:4, John 15:4-7 INTRODUCTION: Closeness to God is not a burden—it is one of the highest honours ever granted to mankind. It is an open invitation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Palm Sunday - At The Foot Of The Cross

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 587 ratings
     | 50,741 views

    Four women loved Jesus so much that they were willing to risk their own lives to be near Him as He hung there upon the cross.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: John 19:25-27; Matthew 27:40-42 A. As you know, today is celebrated throughout the Christian world as "Palm Sunday" in remembrance of that day nearly 2,000 years ago when Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Worry? Be Happy?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,340 views

    Near the anniversary of 9/11, this sermon from Philippians 4 explains how and why Paul says we are to rejoice in the Lord always.

    Fourteenth Sunday in Trinity Philippians 4:4-13 “Don’t Worry? Be Happy?” This past week, our nation passed through the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. Jim and I were in Colorado Springs for meetings, staying with the Stanleys. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    The Church In The Last Days

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 22,813 views

    This study looks at the clear signs given by Jesus and the apostles that point to the falling away from the faith and the condition of the church nearing the end-times.

    The Church in the Last Days The clearest sign given to the Christian that we are in the last days is the falling away from true faith. The scripture gives a lot of attention to this one sign that will precede the rise of the anti-Christ. Look at 2 Thessalonians 2: 3 Let no one deceive you by any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Farmer avatar

    Experiencing Personal Revival

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,072 views

    The paradoxical point of view from a pitiful, prideful, pacified, parched, polluted, pew pushing christian sitting today in a pew near you.

    We’re going to be looking at a few different points on how to experience personal revival in ones heart. We’ve heard a lot about revival and how we wish we could have it, but maybe God’s trying to tell us something – how about we are not ready for it yet. Why? A few reasons – maybe some of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Three Commands For Every Christian

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,376 views

    Let us draw near to God; let us hold fast the profession of our faith; let us consider one another.

    Hebrews 10:1-18 (background Scripture) “ONCE FOR ALL” “If God were not willing to forgiven sin, heaven would be empty” (German proverb). Sermon Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 THE FOUNDATIONS FOR THESE THREE COMMANDS: 1. “Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist