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  • William Sessums, Jr. avatar

    The Two Comings Of Christ

    Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,365 views

    Sermon comparing and contrasting the two appearances of Christ and the two types of people who will be alive at His second appearance.

    The Two Comings of Christ Hebrews 9: 26-28 I. Christ’s First Coming- V.26 He has appeared. a. Came as a Man- He exchanged the glorious for the mortal- nothing extraordinary to look at. b. Came, as a Sin-offering- He was sinless yet he took our sins upon Himself. He was a one-time offering unlike ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Is Christmas?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 27, 2023
     | 929 views

    Solomon built a temple for the Lord to dwell in a special way, and God appeared. How did God appear at Christmas?

    12.31.23 1 Kings 8:6–13 (EHV) 6 The priests brought the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the house, to the Most Holy Place, under the wings of the cherubim, 7 for the cherubim were spreading their wings over the place for the ark, so that the cherubim ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Weakness Of God

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 27, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,424 views

    The current church seems so obsessed with the power of God. What kind of power is it? Is it after all a power that comes from weakness?

    It has been my habit for many years to read through the Bible each year. As I continue this practice I am increasingly amazed at how absurd God’s plan for the world and his kingdom is — that is, in human terms. God seems to delight in abuse and rejection, for he receives plenty of it. He seems, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Thomas H avatar

    Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Keeping Up Appearances (Heavenly Mrs Bucket) Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
     | 25,910 views

    Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Keeping up Appearances (Heavenly Mrs Bucket)

    Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Keeping up Appearances (Heavenly Mrs Bucket) Manuscript In the 1990s there was a TV show from Britain called “Keeping Up Appearances.” Who remembers it? The reruns are still showing if you haven’t seen it and want to. The series is about a lady called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    God's Saving Grace Has Appeared: A Sermon For Either Christmas Day Or Epiphany

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 22, 2020
     | 3,276 views

    When one understands something life-changing and the light bulb goes on in the head, that moment is often called an "epiphany."

    God’s Saving Grace Has Appeared! Titus 2:11-14 Everyone loves a good story. Everyone loves a good storyteller. Back in the days before television we were entertained by stories. Our imaginations were left to paint the picture. A good storyteller makes you feel that you are part of the story. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Lowe avatar

    Ivd2 While Having Appearances Of Wisdom, Such Practices Have No Value (Col. 2:23) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 8, 2019
     | 2,494 views

    I am amazed at the way educated people in America flock to see and hear gurus and other Eastern spiritual leaders whose teaching cannot change the human heart.

    1/2/19 Tom Lowe IVD2 WHILE HAVING APPEARANCES OF WISDOM, SUCH PRACTICES HAVE NO VALUE (COL. 2:23) Scripture: Colossians 2:23 (NIV) Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JS Collins avatar

    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Js Collins on Feb 27, 2012
     | 4,590 views

    The Day of the Lord- Is when God puts Israel of all nations. This sermon expands the difference between Christ

    The Day of the Lord End time message Zechariah 14:1-5 1 ¶ Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee. 2. For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Abraham Factor Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 66 ratings
     | 14,646 views

    God did more than start a "religion" with Abraham. He started a "relationship" - a relationship that models what God desires to do in our lives.

    OPEN: A third grader once wrote a homework assignment where he was supposed to "Explain God." "One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn’t make grown-ups, just babies. I think because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Shows Up! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 25, 2020
     | 8,433 views

    God shows up... 1. So don't get distracted (vs. 1-3). 2. Expect God to work in your everyday life (vs. 3). 3. Trust God to guide you (vs. 4-6). 4. Point other people to Jesus (vs. 7).

    God Shows Up! The Gospel of John John 21:1-7 (Reading vs. 1-14) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 22, 2018 (Revised July 25, 2020) BACKGROUND: *In John 21, God tells us about one of the wonderful appearances of our Risen Savior. It happened on the shore of the Sea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If We Love Jesus. . . Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 4, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,861 views

    If we love Jesus... 1. We should confess our love for the Lord (vs. 15-17). 2. We should commit to work for the Lord (vs. 15-17). 3. We should continue to trust in the Lord (vs. 18-19).

    If We Love Jesus. . . The Gospel of John John 21:15-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 29, 2018 (Revised August 4, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 21, as we think about our love for the Lord. In vs. 1-14, Peter had decided to go fishing in the Sea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Food That Endures Through Our Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 17, 2021
     | 1,749 views

    They didn’t see the sign that the multiplying loaves represented. Jesus’s temporary filling their tummies was supposed to be a sign that faith in Him.

    Monday of the Third Week of Easter Fake news is not new. Enemies of the Faith have been inventing tales about Christians even before anyone used the word “Christian.” At His trial, false witnesses invented accusations against Jesus, and in fact said the same thing of Jesus that they later accused ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Supernatural Visitation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 27, 2025
     | 1,000 views

    Supernatural visitation is a divine strategy to shift you from limitation to fulfilment, from delay to acceleration, and from affliction to restoration. God still visits His people today, and His desire is to visit you in a life-transforming way.

    SUPERNATURAL VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 18:1-10 "And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;" — Genesis 18:1 Supporting Texts: Luke 1:26-38; Exodus 3:2-10; Acts 9:3-6; John 5:1-9; Zechariah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Finding Jesus, Again

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,771 views

    John 21:1 The Appearance of Jesus

    S JOHN 21 1-13 FINDING JESUS, AGAIN I. SITUATION : * John 21:1-4 A. Sorrow. 21:3 B. Struggle. 21:3 C. Silence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Louis Bartet avatar

    Whitewashed Or Washed White

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,792 views

    The cost of maintaining religious appearances is high.

    Whitewashed or Washed White Matthew 23:25-26, 27-28 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    “what I Learned About God At My First Staff Meeting.”

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,916 views

    Aaron recalls an appearance before Pharaoh.

    Do you remember your first staff meeting at your present place of employment? Probably not. Staff meetings are usually boring. They’re necessary to keep everyone at the company on track but boring. My first staff meeting, however, was anything but dull. In fact many of you know the details of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran