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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Instructions For The End Of The World Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 519 views

    What should you do if you knew the world would end soon? Peter gives us the answer.

    This morning, we continue with our study of First Peter. As a reminder, 1 Peter is a general epistle, written in the first century to believers in several Roman provinces, in what today is the country of Turkey. Peter’s main purpose in writing the letter was to encourage them to maintain a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Uncertainty Of War Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 6,956 views

    Is our nation withing God’s will as we prepare for war and what is the church’s responsibility?

    Uncertainty of War and the Protection of God As we enter this time of uncertainty and war seems eminent, I question our position as a nation in God’s divine plan. Just over a decade ago we prepared for war in the Middle East. I was in the military at that time and was sent away from my family to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Reason To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,495 views

    In preparation for Thanksgiving, let’s think about some things we have to be thankful for.

    A Reason to Be Thankful Romans 8:28-39 SICC 11.24/02 – Morning I am going to help you out this morning, so listen closely. I don’t know where you are celebrating Thanksgiving, but beware, your host may have read an article in the newspaper, or worse yet in one of those family magazines and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You've Never Been This Way Before

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 228 ratings
     | 30,897 views

    As they faced new challenges, Joshua prepares God’s people before they enter a new land.

    Morning Message December 31, 2000 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN THIS WAY BEFORE Joshua 3:4-5 Introduction: 1. It may seem to us that tomorrow begins another year. another calendar.everything is basically the same. We are going to be involved in the same things.kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eight "Right Things" Concerning Giving To The Lord

    Contributed by Tim Gresham on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 136 ratings
     | 34,014 views

    King David is preparing the congregation of Israel to give toward the building of the Temple. 8 simple points

    Eight “Right Things” Concerning Giving to the Lord by Pastor Tim Gresham Text: 1 Chronicles 29:1-16 Welcome to another Sunday of Stewardship Emphasis! Before I begin, I’d like to tell you of A little girl who became restless in church as the preacher’s sermon dragged on and on. Finally, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Path To Peace And Comfort

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,316 views

    A funeral message - Jesus tells of the peace he offers, the place he prepares, and the path to take.

    As I talked with Glenda and Janice about their mother, Madge, one theme came up over and over – Madge’s love for people, most especially her family, and her hospitality brought people together. I heard of family gatherings at her house, her cooking, and her unshakeable positive outlook on life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' Transfiguration Is Revealing

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,232 views

    TRANSFIGURATION(B) - Jesus’ transfiguration is revealing as Jesus reveals divine glory and as Jesus prepares for sacrifice.

    JESUS’ TRANSFIGURATION IS REVEALING (Outline) MARK 9:2-9 - February 6, 2005 - TRANSFIGURATION INTRO: People often take note of the seasons that change. The signs can be very obvious. This past week provided days that seemed like spring. But a sudden snowstorm reminds us that we are still ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Big Game Of Eternal Life

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,122 views

    To win the big game of eternal life will need to have right priorities, preparation, prayer and perseverance.

    The Big Game of life? Thesis: To win the big game of eternal life will need to have right priorities, preparation, prayer and perseverance. Video Clip from Illustrate: Clip on David Carr NFL quarterback for Houston Texans. David Carr was the first pick in the 2002 draft. He immediately became the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hedging Our Spiritual Bets

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,766 views

    Focusing on John the Baptist’s preaching at the first advent, this sermon exhorts to preparation for the second advent.

    THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT Luke 3:1-17 “Hedging Our Spiritual Bets” In last Friday’s Wall Street Journal, there was a column by a fellow named Vincent Carrol. He is an editor for the Rocky Mountain News. Let me read you the first three paragraphs of his column. “On Christmas Eve, in line with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Ministerial Resource No.3_ Practical Instructions For Water Baptism Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,698 views

    A practical help sheet used to prepare believers for Water Baptism by Immersion. Includes the Baptism Formula.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed by this document, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you merely ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Watch For Jesus' Return

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,635 views

    ADVENT 1(ILCW-B) - Watch for Jesus’ return -- the hour and time is unknown but we are to be prepared.

    WATCH FOR JESUS’ RETURN (Outline) MARK 13:32-37 – November 28, 2004 – Advent 1 32"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34It’s like a man going away: He leaves his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Come And Go!

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,965 views

    This is a message on bringing all your hurt and pain to Jesus; it was originally preached in preparation for Holy Communion.

    COME AND GO!--MARK 7:24-30 --by R. David Reynolds I do not know for certain who this Syrophoenician woman was, but somehow I picture her as a single parent with a real problem. Her encounter with Jesus is told here by Mark and by Matthew in Chapter fifteen of his Gospel. The fact that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    On Judgment Day There Is No Middle Of The Road

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 72 ratings
     | 6,414 views

    2nd Sunday in End Time - Last Judgment A sermon that prepares us for Judgment Day

    On Judgment Day There Is No Middle of the Road Matthew 25:31-46 31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In The Mean Time Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 23, 2008
     | 8,050 views

    Part one focuses on what we do as we prepare to go through difficult situations.

    In The Mean Time Part 1 Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34; Mark 4:35-40; 16:17-18; 1 John 3:21-22; James 1:6-7 Introduction It has been said that we are either getting ready to go through something; are already in the midst of going through something; or we have just came through something. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abraham - Happy Feet Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,931 views

    Our journey in life was planned, prepared, provided by the Lord but it is prompted by our complete obedience to Him.

    TOPIC: ABRAHAM – HAPPY FEET Text: Genesis 12:1-9 Introduction: (ILL. Finish It – The life of a Christian can be described in one of four ways: as a journey, as a battle, as a pilgrimage, and as a race. Select your own metaphor, but the necessity to finish is always the same. For if life is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational