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  • Mark Adams avatar

    The Day And Hour Unknown

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 15, 2005
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     | 8,656 views

    This sermon illustrates the unexpected nature of Christ’s return, along with the urgency of making proper preparations for it. The style is that of story-telling.

    (Note: In this sermon, your goal is to describe this community in a believable, relateable way. You can change the names around to make sure you don’t step make anyone think you’re referring to them. I tried to take several of the attitudes Jesus taught against, then create characters based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Remembrance Of Me

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,093 views

    A Communmion Meditation - guiding our thoughts to remember the Lord’s Pattern in Life; Pain in Death;Powerful Resurrection and Promised Return

    I Corinthians 11:24 “Do this in remembrance of me." We are to remember I HIS PATTERN FOR LIFE II HIS PAIN IN DEATH III HIS POWERFUL RESURRECTION IV HIS PROMISED RETURN +++++++ I HIS PATTERN FOR LIFE John 13:15 I have set you an example, in order that you too may practice what I have done to you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Out Of This World Investments

    Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,700 views

    Why should we invest in the Kingdom of God? Paul tells us because the returns are not only out of this world...they are guaranteed.

    “Out of This World Investments” Colossians 3:1-4 Introduction: The resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything about how we should view the world. That event brought about an entirely new reality, a whole new realm of possibility for those “in Christ.” That Sunday morning saw Christ defeat ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Parable Of The 10 Virgins/Bridesmaids Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 30,309 views

    Jesus is coming back and we are called to be prepared for that return? Those who are not prepared face a finality of judgment that no one wants to face!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: September 16, 2008 Date Preached: September 17, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the 10 Virgins Sermon Text: Matt 25:1-13 (NKJV) 1 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Final Instructions - How To Be A Gospel Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005
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     | 3,612 views

    How to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever.

    We’re going to be thinking today about how to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever. Last week you were reminded that even if we don’t know exactly when Jesus will return, he is coming and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jason Jones avatar

    No More Christmas Or Easter Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,157 views

    Exposition of Galatians 4:8-11 about the worrying of Paul about the Galatians returning to the law and idolatry and demonstrating their false conversion

    Text: Galatians 4:8-11, Title: No More Christmas and Easter, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/35/07, PM Opening illustration: “How many observe Christ’s birthday! How few, his precepts! O, ’tis easier to keep holidays than commandments.” –Ben Franklin, Christmas was not celebrated during the 1st 2 centuries ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reading The Times Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 1, 2008
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     | 6,238 views

    Christians wait and watch for Jesus’ return. We know the season, but we don’t know the time, and we live in the paradox.

    Mark 13:24-37 “Reading the Times” INTRODUCTION There is probably not a day that goes by that we don’t wait. We might wait for a train at Bell and Grand, or wait in a line at the grocery store, or twiddle our time away waiting to see a doctor. Waiting is a part of lives, even though none of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Nick Hodges on Oct 30, 2012
     | 11,631 views

    When Jesus comes again, will you be ready? Jesus’ return will be #1 Unpredictable, #2 Unexpected and it will #3 Bring Judgment.

    Intro • Are you ready? • That is a question that we ask people quite often. • Are you ready? – to go to church • Are you ready? – to go to work • Are you ready? – to go to school • Are you ready? – For the big game • This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Jones avatar

    The Rapture Ready Sermon

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,323 views

    EOLS: Jesus’ enemies will be crushed and His people will be gathered to be with Him for eternity. No one knows the day or hour of His return.

    The Rapture Ready Sermon EOLS: Jesus’ enemies will be crushed and His people will be gathered to be with Him for eternity. I can’t wait till Saturday May 21, 2011 at 6pm or so to write my sermon. So I’m doing it well in advance, and I’m going to go ahead and go out on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Long For The Last Trumpet

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,804 views

    Long for the Last Trumpet 1) When Jesus will return; 2) When the dead will be raised; 3) When we will be with Jesus forever

    Is it broken? No, come to think of it, it rang at lunch. Maybe you missed it because your teacher was busy scolding Jimmy for chewing gum. No. According to the clock on the wall there’s still another fifteen minutes to go. Those fifteen minutes might as well be fifty minutes as you count down ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 16 - Matthew 12:43-45 - Playing Whack-A-Demon! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,196 views

    Even when confronted they were abrasive and uncooperative, malevolent. It took some time to EVICT them, and there was always the danger that they would RETURN.

    Part 16 - Matthew 12:43-45 - PLAYING WHACK-A-DEMON! Many years ago I worked in an organisation called SCILS - Sunshine Coast Independent Living Skills. We worked with people who had mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. David (not his real name) was helped to find a place to rent in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Company's Coming! Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 1, 2013
     | 8,337 views

    When company is coming there is a certain “look” that accompanies the anticipation; the same is true as we patiently await the return of Jesus.

    COMPANY'S COMING! SERMON #1 OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS IN THE WAY” MATTHEW 24:36-51 Big Idea: When company is coming there is a certain “look” that accompanies the anticipation; the same is true as we patiently await the return of Jesus. INTRO: A TIME OF CELEBRATION IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Mary's Fulfillment In Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 18, 2014
     | 4,141 views

    Jesus broke the long cycle of apostasy, trouble, repentance and deliverance by creating a Church that would be the light to the nations until He returns.

    Commemoration of Ignatius Loyola 2014 Lumen Fidei If you have ever watched a potter throw a pitcher or bowl on a wheel, you can relate to the image that Jeremiah is using in the prophecy. For weeks now we have been reading the history of Israel and Judah as they frequently ignored the Law of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Until He Comes Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,775 views

    Knowing who is served is essential for finishing well. The man of God must faithfully fulfil His appointment until Christ returns.

    “I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which he will display at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    1 Corinthians 10: Paul's Love For Others

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 12, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,213 views

    Showing how sin leads us away from God, and if we are condemned we will not return, but if we are loved, we will.

    Today, we continue with our teaching in 1 Corinthians 10. We will begin with verse 8. But before we begin, I want to briefly set it up by giving you a quick overview of the entire chapter. God had set the Israelites free from their bondage in Egypt and they were now headed to the Promised Land. ...read more

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