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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Watchful Servants Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 3, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,657 views

    Jesus wants us to reflect on what we want to happen when He returns and to prepare our self for it right now. If you want to be prepared for Christ’s return you must prepare yourself through faithfulness.

    LUKE 12: 35-40. [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE WATCHFUL SERVANTS [Matthew 25:1-13 / John 12:23-26] Jesus has been teaching principles for kingdom living. He is preparing them for His departure and their ministry. He would be leaving His followers but He promised to return again for them at a future ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Warning Series

    Contributed by Sylvester Onofe on Mar 19, 2014
     | 4,505 views

    This sermon encourages both believers and non believers to fear God. It describes the immeasurable love of God and His willingness to forgive as many that come to Him with genuine repentance.

    Oh my brothers and sisters why will you allow the wrath of God Almighty to come upon you by living a sinful life? Please quickly AMEND your ways and give your life to Jesus Christ, because the ANGER of God Almighty will soon rest on the disobedient children Col 3:5-6. The BIBLE says in Heb 9:27, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    7 Lessons From Noah’s Ark

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 5, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 59,620 views

    Although thousands of years ago, the flood/Ark have many important lessons for us tonight; we’re going to look at 7 of them.

    7 LESSONS FROM NOAH’S ARK Luke 17:26-27; Heb. 11:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS 1. "How was your game, dear?" Tracy asked her husband, Jack, after he had returned from playing golf. "Well, I was hitting pretty well, but my eyesight's gotten so bad I couldn't see where the ball ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Does Eternity Matter Now? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 18, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,805 views

    To deny the reality of an eternal realm simply because we haven’t experienced it yet may be like the days of ocean travel before Columbus. They assumed they would sail off the edge of a flat world.

    Why Does Eternity Matter…Now? Series: AfterLife Brad Bailey - May 25, 2014 Intro… I can feel something beginning to happen inside my kids…yearbooks are coming out…parties… plans….summer is coming…and even though still weeks away there is a restless ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ready Or Not He’s Coming Back.

    Contributed by James Reginald Levert on Aug 1, 2014
     | 9,568 views

    Sermon on being ready for the returned of Christ. no time to rest

    Matt 25:1-13, we read about five foolish virgins who had not adequately prepared for the coming of the bridegroom and their lamps went out. As they left to purchase more oil, the bridegroom arrived and everyone who was prepared went in with him to the marriage and the doors were shut. Later the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Preach The Word

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 23, 2013
     | 4,490 views

    To show that as a preacher of the WORD, we preach it because we are commanded not when it's convenient for us, we correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and careful instruction

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you preach the WORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as a preacher of the WORD, we preach it because we are commanded not when it's convenient for us, we correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and careful instruction IV. TEXT: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wanted Dead Or Alive

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,988 views

    A Parable of Preparedness

    WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE The Bible is a book about relationships and love. Christ is the friend who “sticketh closer than a brother.” God is Father. Christ is the bridegroom and we, the church are His bride. Right now Christ is physically “absent” while He is preparing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Am Ready

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 28, 2016
     | 12,894 views

    Larry was a 72 year old faithful Christian. This funeral sermon speaks of his preparation and participation in the heavenly things.

    Welcome/Intro "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. "In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On The Return Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Mark 13:24-37

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 20, 2020
     | 4,728 views

    How do we prepare for the return of Christ? A sermon for the First Week in Advent.

    On the Return of Jesus: An Exposition of Mark 13:24-37 For the Christian, nothing is more comforting to know that Jesus is going to return and receive us unto Himself. All the things which trouble us so much will be gone. We will be relieved of that great pressures (tribulations) that we feel. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Voice Of Coming Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2022
     | 2,736 views

    Though humanity continues to pass away, there is hope for something eternal. That hope is the Word of God which not only will be fulfilled but will stand forever.

    ISAIAH 40: 3-5. [ADVENT I SERIES PART II] A VOICE OF COMING [Matthew 3:1-3, John 1:19–23] Like other prophets, Isaiah was given visions (1:1), but he also received words. In our text an unidentified voice or voices calls out with Good News (v.3). This Good News must be announced, and a herald ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do We Overcome Temptation? (Luke, Part 3) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 7, 2022
     | 1,735 views

    None of us is immune to being tempted … but we all can overcome by following the same model that Jesus provided for us. When you resist him, you are choosing the things of God; you are choosing to turn away from the quick pleasure fix (of sin) and seeking His way to guide your life.

    Introduction / Recap - We know that Luke was a physician – helped Paul throughout his ministry -- He was most likely a Gentile from Antioch (Syria) addressing a Gentile audience - Examining the language of the text indicates that he was well educated -- Familiar with Greek; well versed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Oct 24, 2021
     | 3,072 views

    This sermon is about the end of time, The Day of the Lord. It looks at Eschatology from the point of a changing world and church and supplies scriptural evidence of the fair warning we are given. No preacher can ignore God’s call to prepare his flock for The Day of the Lord.

    The Day of the Lord Joel 2:24-32 Joel 2:27-32New American Standard Bible (NASB) 27 “Thus you will know that I am in the midst of Israel, And that I am the LORD your God, And there is no other; And My people will never be put to shame. The Promise of the Spirit 28 “[a]It will come ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    This Wait Is Killing Me - Yawn!!! Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021
     | 3,643 views

    Being Prepared While You Wait

    February 27, 2021 The Context: Jesus and His disciples left the Temple for the last time. As they climbed the slopes of the Mount of Olives they turned and the disciples gazed in awe at the splendor of the Temple, “Look at how beautiful it is!” they gasped. In a sweeping motion Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    David's Growing Confidence In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2019
     | 8,556 views

    First Samuel 22:1-23 shows us how to trust in the Lord in difficult circumstances.

    Scripture David was now a fugitive on the run from King Saul. Initially, David’s faith in the Lord was superseded by his fear of Saul. As a result of his fear, he made a number of mistakes. He went to Ahimelech, the priest at Nob, and lied to him. Then he left Ahimelech and fled to Achish, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Two Sides To Hall Of Faith

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,332 views

    Are you ready to be a Stephen or a Demas?

    Hebrews 11:35b ... others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: 36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: 37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist