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  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Wonderful Home That Awaits Us Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 18, 2020
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    This world is not all that there is, and we have to face the fact of what will become of us when we take our last breath. Are you ready?

    We need to take a long overdue trip to Reality City and deal with the issue of life here on Earth and what lies beyond it. This life is not all there is in terms of existence, accountability, being, and influence. None of us have a warranty or guarantee that we will live into old age. The fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wake And Repent, But That's Not All

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 30, 2023
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    We have to be ready for Christ every moment of every day. It is our 24-7 responsibility as Christians.

    First Sunday in Advent 2023 In many churches, the prescribed hymn for the first Sunday in Advent is “Wachet Auf,” which in English is usually rendered “Wake, awake, for night is flying, the watchmen on the heights are crying; awake, Jerusalem, at last. Midnight hears the welcome voices, and at ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    While You Wait

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 4, 2023
     | 1,940 views

    In these three stories about what to do until while waiting for him to come back, Jesus encourages the faithful and warns the faithless.

    If you’ve been following along this series in your Bible at home, you’ll know that we finished the series on the Sermon on the Mount last week. At that point, I returned to the Gospel passage from the revised common lectionary, which gives four readings for each Sunday and festival in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Borrowing From Tomorrow

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 27, 2022
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     | 2,629 views

    The Scriptures tell us, "Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring." (Proverbs 27:1). Too many people in these last days forget that they may not have tomorrow. The time to be prepared to meet God is now.

    All of us at one time have put things off until the last minute, such as the writing of a research paper for school or studying for exams. We put off important decisions at our place of work, or filing tax returns, buying your family Christmas presents on or near Christmas Eve, or asking that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay Awake PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 2,107 views

    Emphasize the importance of spiritual vigilance and preparedness for the return of Jesus, as we do not know the hour of His coming.

    Good morning, folks. Have you ever thought about being caught off guard? You know, those moments when something unexpected happens and you're left in a state of shock or surprise. Well, our scripture today from Matthew 24:42-51 talks about this very thing and the importance of always being ...read more

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    Promises, Promises PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 1,291 views

    Inspire hope in the promise of resurrection, encourage the pursuit of justice and righteousness, and urge preparedness for the return of Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we will be diving deep into three poignant passages of scripture - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Amos 5:18-24, and Matthew 25:1-13. These passages will guide us in exploring the profound themes of the promise of the resurrection, offering hope to each other, and ...read more

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    Kingdom Preparedn Ess Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 17, 2015
     | 5,162 views

    Jesus never seems to come as fast as we want him to. We must be prepared to wait

    Matthew 25:1-13 “Kingdom Preparedness” INTRODUCTION “Get ready, we’re going to leave soon!” I suspect more than a few young people heard those words this morning as the family prepared to climb into the car and drive to morning worship. We hear the call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ready Your Soul Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
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     | 790 views

    The most important aspect of being ready is having a saving relationship with Jesus Christ and being vigilant, alert, and awake in our faith.

    Jesus tells us to keep watch because we don't know when He's coming back. It's like when you're waiting for a friend to come over, and you keep checking your phone or looking out the window. We need to be ready and alert for Jesus' return. Now, I want to show you something cool. I have this alarm ...read more

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    Prophecy Unfolding In The Middle East

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Jun 18, 2025
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    THIS MESSAGE IS FOR TODAY! Introduction: Recent headlines out of the Middle East have been startling – escalating wars and rumors of wars involving Israel and its adversaries

    Picture of Jerusalem’s Jaffa Gate and the Tower of David – iconic symbols of the Holy City at the heart of biblical prophecy and end-time conflict. Introduction: Recent headlines out of the Middle East have been startling – escalating wars and rumors of wars involving Israel and its adversaries ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Want To Live Well? Live Wisely.

    Contributed by W F on Apr 19, 2004
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     | 5,485 views

    James shows us that we can live the full life Jesus has promised by recognizing and correcting the unwise choices we may have made in life.

    “Live well, live wisely” James 3:13 - 4:10 Date: 18th April 2004 INTRODUCTION Most people want to live a safe, secure and prosperous life. And this is one thing that Jesus promises to give us when we follow him. “….I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John ...read more

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    Live Lives Worthy Of God's Gospel

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 3, 2007
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     | 3,545 views

    Pentecost 18(A) - Believers can live lives worthy of God’s gospel because they are united by faith to God and other believers. This unity leads to joyfulness in faithful, godly living.

    LIVE LIVES WORTHY OF GOD’S GOSPEL (Outline) September 30, 2007 - PENTECOST 18 - Philippians 1:18b-27 INTRO: Every day you and I and everyone else in this world make choices, value judgments. According to our standards we decide what is important or not important. We judge what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Live And Let Live (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 9, 2007
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     | 8,392 views

    Jesus offers community as a corrective to individualism.

    LIVE AND LET LIVE (PART 1) Mark 3:1-6 Sermon #5 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” Special Note: A singer is used repeatedly throughout the sermon to sing the six verses of “The Servant Song” (Hymn #679 in the Nazarene Hymnal). At the conclusion the congregation read responsive reading ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Live And Let Live (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 9, 2007
     | 3,051 views

    Jesus offers community as a corrective to individualism.

    LIVE AND LET LIVE (PART 2) Mark 3:1-6 Sermon #5 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is the fifth sermon (and sixth week) in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Prior to Advent we looked at four from Chapters 1 & 2 of the book. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Is It Worth It To Live In And Live Out Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Green on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,878 views

    It is worth it to live in Christ’s presence and live out His presence even if it means persecution.

    Scooter…Harley (both on stage). Many of us would like to believe that there is really little difference between a scooter and a Harley. Both of them are shiny, have wheels and handle bars. Both of them can be used for transportation. You can get somewhere on both of them. But let’s be honest. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living Right In A World Living Wrong

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,763 views

    people who chose to live right in their generation

    Intro: now that Bradley has preached his first sermon and moved on to the State level, some people say that I better do good today because he is after my job. Some people said he can say more in five minutes than his dad can say in an hour. Fine arts was so much fun yesterday, and seeing all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God