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  • "The Lord Is Near" - A Message To Comfort Or Disturb?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 1, 2014
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     | 8,072 views

    This message examines Paul’s statement in Philippians 4:5 - the Lord is near” (NRSV) to discern in what manner he intended to raise awareness about the return of Christ.

    Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. (Philippians 4:5) When you read Paul’s words in Philippians 4:5 that ‘The Lord is near’ (NRSV), what is your reaction? Are you reassured that your Savior is in your proximity? Are you unsettle about the timing of this ...read more

  • Hope To Hang In There Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 20,769 views

    Just as there twins in people, there are also twin truths in the Bible.

    INTRODUCTION This morning I’m beginning a new series from Paul’s first epistle to the Thessalonians. Some people think an epistle is the wife of an apostle, but it’s just a letter. When I finish 1 Thessalonians we’re going to go right into 2 Thessalonians, and then 1 and 2 ...read more

  • When He Appears Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 13, 2018
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     | 11,851 views

    What do we know concerning the return of Christ the Lord? John points Christians to that day as a means of encouraging holy living.

    “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we ...read more

  • 4 The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 30, 2020
     | 10,939 views

    What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us?

    Matthew 25:14-30 What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us? What does the parable mean? An important rule when we’re looking at Scripture is to look at the context. ...read more

  • A Thief In The Night Series

    Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis Jr on Mar 30, 2023
     | 3,620 views

    JESUS PROMISED US HE WAS COMING BACK ONE DAY. AND IT WILL BE LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT. BE READY.

    Matthew 24:43 43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. As we seek the Lord today for His guidance, let's remember in Matthew 24:43 that Jesus was referring to ...read more

  • Can We Go Fishing In Heaven? Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023
     | 1,109 views

    This is the last in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

    Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week Seven – “Can We Go Fishing in Heaven?” Pastor John Bright – delivered 8/25/19 Philippians 3:17-4:1 “17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. 18 For many walk, of whom I have told you ...read more

  • An Intense (And Harsh) Introduction – Ruth, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 12, 2022
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     | 2,143 views

    When you choose to rebel against God, bad things can/do happen - however, God is still faithful to Himself and each of us has an opportunity to return to Him (and find comfort)!!

    “An Intense (and harsh) Introduction” – Ruth, Part 1 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 1 Ruth 1:1-10 Introduction - Author of Ruth is unknown; some suggest prophet Samuel (11th century BC) -- However, there is no significant proof to give it solely to Samuel -- Many suggest it was around 5th century BC ...read more

  • The Real Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2022
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    The Biblical term "day of the Lord" is a lot more involved than most folks believe.

    Thirty-Third Sunday in Course 2022 The phrase “the day of the Lord” appears in the OT thirty-five times. But what does it mean? We’ve grown up thinking that the “Lord’s Day” is Sunday, because it’s the day of Christ’s Resurrection. Or maybe it’s the day of Christ’s return, a day nobody can fix on ...read more

  • The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 10, 2015
     | 8,333 views

    God Talks about the Timing: 1. The timing of the season should be studied (vs. 32-35). 2. Our knowledge of the day has been delayed (vs. 36-39). 3. The need to prepare is paramount (vs. 37-44).

    The Second Coming of Christ Part 4: God Talks about the Timing Matthew 24:29-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND: *It was two days before the cross. Jesus had just finished condemning the Jewish religious leaders for stubbornly rejecting Him as the Messiah. ...read more

  • The Master Who Serves

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 31, 2016
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     | 6,638 views

    Living for the kingdom. Waiting, listening, watching for Jesus' return.

    THE MASTER WHO SERVES. Luke 12:32-40. Jesus has reassured His disciples that they are of more value to God than many sparrows, and that the very hairs of their head are numbered (Luke 12:6-7). He has also taught us, through the parable of the rich fool, to value the things of God more than the ...read more

  • Haggai, The Temple And Jesus, The Messiah Of The Temple

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 14, 2025
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    The picture being evoked is the fulfillment of the whole destiny of Israel, in whom all the nations of earth would be blessed. That was the promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

    Friday of the 24th Week in Course 2025 The prophecies of Haggai are among the shortest in the OT, but because the author is careful about the historical notes in the book, we know a great deal about them. The second year of King Darius I Hystaspes, in our dating system, is 520 B.C. The prophecies ...read more

  • The God Who Recovers What Was Lost Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 319 views

    This story reminds us that God is not only concerned with great battles and national affairs—He is also interested in the tools we lose while serving Him.

    THE GOD WHO RECOVERS WHAT WAS LOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:1-7 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-26; Jeremiah 30:17; John 10:10; Psalm 126:1-6; Luke 15:8-10 INTRODUCTION: This short but powerful episode in the prophetic ministry of Elisha reveals God’s concern for even the ...read more

  • You Shall Recover All Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025
     | 1,571 views

    God is committed to restoring all that you have lost. He is not a God of partial recovery; He ensures full and complete restoration.

    YOU SHALL RECOVER ALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 30:1-8 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-27; John 10:10; Psalm 126:1-6; Job 42:10; Isaiah 61:7 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when it seems as though the enemy has stolen what belongs to us—our peace, joy, health, ...read more

  • Go! And Spur One Another On Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 15, 2025
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     | 438 views

    The Christian life is not meant to be lived in isolation. We are called to live in community, to stir one another up, to encourage one another, and to keep each other’s faith burning bright until Christ returns.

    Go! And Spur One Another On Introduction: There’s a story told about a coal left on its own. A group of men were sitting around a fire one evening when one man, who had stopped attending church, was visited by his pastor. The pastor didn’t say a word. He simply picked up a glowing coal with the ...read more

  • New Chapter, Same Mission

    Contributed by Sylvan Finger on May 29, 2024
     | 952 views

    How might mothers relate to Mary when her son ascended into heaven?

    Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Now, have you ever had a moment where you completed something and then was left thinking, “Now what?” Maybe it was just finishing some big project. Maybe it was your visiting family going home from vacation. Maybe it was ...read more