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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Come Home To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 12, 2022
     | 2,974 views

    Again, God says, “Return to me, and I will return to you.” The Lord says, “I don’t want this distance between us, RETURN, come back home!”

    Consider this: An archbishop was carrying more than $460,000 across the border from Lebanon to Israel in the past month. I think immediately, “What’s a religious priest doing with that much money! How in the world did he think he was going to bring this through customs!” As the priest attempted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George McLaughlin Jr. avatar

    Living The Good Life

    Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Nov 15, 2009
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     | 3,198 views

    In Philippians 4:4-9 Paul gives us 5 tips for experiencing an authentic, satisfying Christian life, such as what we envision when we think of the Pilgrim fathers.

    Intro. Tell of the old New England tradition of setting five kernels of corn on the plate, on Thanksgiving day and of Governor Bradford giving thanks to God when, one winter, times were lean. Five pointers towards an authentic Christian life. I. Set your sights on God, 4. A. The point is Rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Here Comes The Judge!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 20, 2013
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     | 7,103 views

    When Christ returns He will return as our Lord and our Redeemer. But when Christ returns, He also will being returning as our Judge. You and I need to understand the reality, the reason, and the result of standing before Christ and His judgment seat.

    Here Comes the Judge 2 Corinthians 5:6-12 Heaven is a free gift that cannot be earned or deserved. But when we get to heaven, we will be judged on the basis of the life we live after coming to Christ. Jesus Christ is returning to call His bride to be with Him in fulfillment of the promise that He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Thanks

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,813 views

    Of the 10 lepers only one returned to give thanks. Thankfulness is remembering, returning and living to give thanks.

    GIVE THANKS A man writing at the post office desk was approached by an older fellow who had a post card in his hand. The old man said, "Sir, could you please address this post card for me?" The man gladly did so, and he agreed to write a short message on the post card, and he even signed it for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The City Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,153 views

    The incentive of future blessings is held out to the present as reason for repenting and living a heart-emanating kind, compassionate and righteous life. So here we have the assurance of full kingdom blessing for Zion and Jerusalem.

    ZECHARIAH 8:1-8 "THE CITY OF TRUTH" The remnant people have been told what disobedience to the Word of God had brought to pre-exiled Israel and what it would bring to them in chapter seven. In chapter eight they are told the glorious blessings of what repentance and obedience to the Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready And Waiting

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,589 views

    Waiting for Jesus return can make people grow complacent about the fact that He IS indeed coming back, and it really will be soon.

    Ready and Waiting? by Steve Keeler Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus is telling a story about ten virgins who are like bridesmaids at a wedding. In order to make sense of Jesus' story, we need to understand a bit about Jewish wedding customs. Traditionally, the groom would leave from his house and travel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Early Edition Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009
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     | 4,922 views

    Jesus gives us a glimpse into the future and the end of time

    Early Edition Early Edition Series: Matthew 24:1-14 January 18, 2009 Morning Service Introduction One of my favorite television shows in the mid nineties was Early Edition. The show was built around the premise that an ordinary guy named Gary Hobson would receive a newspaper each morning. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Moore avatar

    God's Final Word

    Contributed by David Moore on Jun 27, 2008
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     | 5,308 views

    This message shows how the people scorned God’s love, yet how God remained faithful in the loving of them and the sending of the Saviour

    God’s Final Word Text: Malachi 1:1-5 Introduction: We turn now to the last book of our Old Testament, to the book of Malachi, and to God’s final words with the nation for 400 years. Between Malachi and Matthew God says nothing, not one word. The next time He speaks to this nation it will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 14, 2010
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     | 6,700 views

    The Lord will return and crush His enemies.

    The Day of the Lord, Zechariah 14:1-9 Introduction The great “Day of the Lord” will be the topic of our discussion this morning. The blessed hope of the redemption of God’s covenant people will be our primary concern today. That terrible Day of Judgment when the nations of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Behold, He Comes! Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on May 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,703 views

    This sermon is focused on the promise of a quick return from Jesus and the tension due to the apparent delay. It concludes a six sermon series on: Creation, Crisis, Covenant, Christ, Church, and Coming.

    Behold, He Comes! Rev. 22:12-21: Act 6 5/22/11 3KCOC Introduction: Anticipation is powerful inspiration. Some of you may have been to “In-N-Out Burger” in California. It is a pretty good hamburger, but I have to tell you it is perhaps the most over-hyped food chain in history. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 7:12 – Stop Following Me! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 17, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,946 views

    There’s a shop on the corner of OBLIGATION STREET and RECIPROCITY. It advertises free tickets, scratch-its, gifts, invitations, free samples, biros, key-rings, 2 for one. All designed to make me feel OBLIGATED to give or buy or comply or compromise in som

    Matthew 7:12 – STOP FOLLOWING ME! I was looking at Instragram photographs recently. On the most popular photographs, so many people made comments such as “I will like you 5 times if you like me”. It was as blatant as that (and as pathetic). They scream “Make me popular, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Earth Day Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,574 views

    A study of chapter 24 verses 1 through 23

    Isaiah 24: 1 – 23 Earth Day 1 Behold, the LORD makes the earth empty and makes it waste, distorts its surface and scatters abroad its inhabitants. 2 And it shall be: As with the people, so with the priest; As with the servant, so with his master; As with the maid, so with her mistress; As ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • John Gullick avatar

    Tomorrows Good News

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 4, 2014
     | 11,296 views

    A sermon that talks about how to live given that Jesus is coming again

    Mark 13:24-37New International Version (NIV) 24 “But in those days, following that distress, “‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; 25 the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’[a] 26 “At that time ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Teem Jr. avatar

    Time Is Of The Essence

    Contributed by John Teem Jr. on Mar 31, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,729 views

    Time is of the essence and here we stand wasting time.

    Easter Sunrise Service (March 31, 2013) Chapel of Redemption Acts 1:1-11 “Time Is Of The Essence, And Here We Stand Wasting Time” John Teem Jr. INTRODUCTION: Good Morning everyone. Is this not a Great Day to be Alive? Are we not Blessed to be Living in America? Do we not enjoy the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Doug Gorman avatar

    Why I Believe In The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,083 views

    I have studied all views with prayer, common sense and an open mind. The only one that makes any sense taking into account the whole context of Scripture is the Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church.

    I have studied all views with prayer, common sense and an open mind. The only one that makes any sense taking into account the whole context of Scripture is the Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church; in which Christ calls to Him His true believers before the wrath of God is poured out upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible