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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Our Best Memories Are Before Us: A Homecoming Sermon

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 27, 2017
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    We have fond memories of things in the past. But they pale in comparison to the memories to come.

    Our Best Memories Are Before Us: A Homecoming Sermon Hebrews 11:8-19 First of all, I would like to thank you for inviting me back here to speak this homecoming Sunday. I have fond memories of you all and remember you regularily in my prayers that the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ would bless you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Cautions When Studying The End Times

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 20, 2009
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    An introductory message meant to help people look at the study of end-times prophecy with caution rather than going into it without thought and prayer.

    Cautions When Studying the End Times Various Scriptures February 22, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I’ve mentioned before that I love a good mystery. I like reading them and I like watching them. A few nights ago I watched ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Upside Of Studying The End Times

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009
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    A message geared to address what I felt was more of a negative attitude put forth in a message the previous week entitled "Cautions of Studying the End Times."

    The Upside of Studying the End Times Various Scriptures March 1, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Last week we talked about four cautions we should keep in mind when studying the end times. And I railed against the extremism ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Standing Firm In The End Times (Part 2)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009
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    Ways to make sure you are ready, should the end times occur in our lifetime.

    Standing Firm in the End Times (Part 2) Matthew 24:9-14 March 22, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I mentioned last week that when faced with a situation in which I’d lost my job, and bleak prospects for providing for my ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Cousin John

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 15, 2009
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    John urged the people to prepare for the coming of the Messiah. We need to fill in the "potholes" of our lives and communities in preparation for the return of Christ.

    Cousin John Malachi 3: 1 – 4 / Luke 3: 1 – 6 Intro: Have you ever been to a family reunion and everyone there is talking about the one relative who is really weird? If you answer no to that question, the you are probably the one everyone else is talking about. --- Every family has one, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    End Time Drama

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009
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    The events that I believe will take place before Jesus returns.

    END TIME DRAMA (What I Believe Will Happen Before Jesus Returns) By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION I’ve been talking to you about the clash between Israel and the Palestinians which is a clash between President Sharon and Yassar Arafat. But deeper than that it is a clash between two cultures: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dead In Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 13, 2017
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    The Lord's Return, Resurrection, Hope

    THE RESURRECTION QUESTION - The Dead in Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 April 23, 2023 Introduction: Last Tuesday morning I came into the office and this was the first headline I saw on my news scroll. Mississippi Man, declared dead, wakes up in body bag at Funeral ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thieves Strike When Least Expected Jesus Will Come Back When Least Expected

    Contributed by Brian Young on Jan 29, 2017
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    Communion Meditation Sermon Illustration Christ Return Surprise Thief Night Watch Broken Ready Hour Day House Owner Eat Bread Drink Cup Proclaim Lord Death Come Back Planned Hammer Crowbar Break Locks Gloves Protect Wait Time Midnight Ball Drop Police gem

    They planned it for many months if not for years. They had the right stuff - They brought a hammer and crowbar to break the locks - They wore gloves and hooded sweat shirts to protect their identities They waited for the right time - They waited for the stroke of midnight until the ball dropped - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Children Of The Day Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018
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    Message 43 in our exposition of Romans. This message focuses on living as light in a dark world.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Children of the Day” Romans 13:11-14 Review In the first 11 chapters of Romans, Paul powerfully proclaims the truths concerning God’s wonderful salvation plan. Beginning in chapter 12, Paul specifies some areas of our thinking needing our attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Awakening Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 24, 2016
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    God uses a tragedy to awaken David and brought him to Himself. David was brought to the end of himself and he came to understand his need of God.

    How long does it take for you to know that you’ve made a mistake? How long does it take for you to know that you’ve taken a wrong road? It can takes from a few minutes to a few years. And for some, we may still be travelling on the wrong path and not knowing it. I have this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keys To Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 7, 2013
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    as we wait for jesus christ, what are the keys to christian living?

    As we noted last week, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will return for us soon! We who are unrighteous can be righteous and be accepted to heaven if we fully trust in Jesus Christ who is God who died for all our sins but rose from the dead! We will celebrate Communion in a little bit and this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus' Last Day On Earth Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
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    If you have never felt the moving of the Holy Spirit in your life, then maybe you aren’t a believer yet.

    Last Sunday evening the book of Acts 1 left us waiting—“waiting for the promise of the Father”—the promise of the Holy Spirit coming and filling the hearts of all believers. The promise that was made that day was a promise for us as well and still rings true. The moment we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 11, 2012
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    It’s time to wake up, clean up, and dress up, because Jesus is soon returning and the saved will go up...who will it be who will show up? Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    What Time is It? Romans 13:11-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhatTimeIsIt.html Each morning we wake up to an alarm. I hate that clock. But I’m thankful for it, because if not for it, we would be a mess. We like to sleep. We wouldn’t have jobs, our kids would not pass school. And we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Sound The Alarm"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 10, 2016
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    Joel believes the Day of The Lord is upon them so he says, "Sound the Alarm" and return, learn, gather, and pray.

    “Sound the Alarm” Joel 2 :1-2 1. The Day of The Lord is coming no doubt just get ready for it. Sound the Alarm • Joel says, “2 Blow the trumpet in Zion sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Days Of Future Past

    Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016
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    Sermon for Advent on the return of Christ

    Jeremiah 33:14-16 November 29, 2015 Luke 21:25-36 Pastor Lori Broschat 1 DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Once when he was vacationing in Denver, President Dwight Eisenhower was reading the local newspaper. His eyes fell on an open letter that told of a six-year-old boy living there named Paul Haley who ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist