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  • John Oscar avatar

    Signs Of His Return Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021
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    A heavily edited sermon from the series, "The Return of the King" available on Sermon Central, we look at the biblical prophecies regarding the return of our King Jesus

    Signs in the Sky Return of the King: Week 2 Scripture: Luke 21:24-25; Joel 2:30-31; Matthew 24:29-47 (Back of Bulletin) Last week we started a new series called Return of the King… Last week, we learned about seven signs coming from the nation of Israel, signaling that Jesus is preparing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Return Unto The Lord

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 30, 2022
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    We must return unto the Lord

    Return Deuteronomy 30:1-3 Intro. The name of this book “Deuteronomy” literally means “second law” The people are at the banks of the Jorden River preparing to cross over into the Promised Land Moses repeated everything God had told him, particularly the Law. (Vs. 31) It is a repeat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death - The Journey Of No Return Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 17, 2022
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    This sermon focuses on denial of death by our culture and what should be the embracing of death by Christians.

    (Opens with song “O Death” from the movie “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”.) If you have your Bibles with you today and you want to open them up, we will be looking at John 11:25-26. It is going to take us a while to get there, but we will eventually get there. If you have been here for a while, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Remain, Restore, Return Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 31, 2024
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    #8 in "What's in a Name? The I AM Statements of Jesus"

    Remain, Restore, Return (Pew Bible p. 848-854) GRACE VIDEO Happy Resurrection Sunday! He is risen! Please open your Bible to John 15. Several years ago, I baptized a boy on Easter Sunday morning. The next week I asked him if he was reading his Bible that the church had given him. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Return To Civility: Intro Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 23, 2024
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    I noticed that as a society we've seemed to have lost our Civility, we no longer show one another respect. Could that be because we've lost our common morality? This is a new look at the 10 Commandments

    Earlier this year I was struck by how uncivil our society has become. I can’t remember if it was a personal encounter with someone or something I saw on the news or read on social media. But I do remember thinking: Why can’t we just be civil to each other, what can’t we just be nice? It seems that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Return Of The Son Of Man.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 16, 2024
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    The tribes of the earth may well mourn at His presence, but He will send His angels to gather together His own elect people from the four corners of the earth. Take courage, dear Christian!

    THE RETURN OF THE SON OF MAN. Matthew 24:23-31. Jesus here warns us against the danger of false Christs and false prophets. Even the very elect of God might be deceived, He says, "if it were possible" (Matthew 24:24). Well, how shall the second coming of Christ be known? Will it be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Return To The Secret Place Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025
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    Returning to the secret place is essential for anyone who desires a deeper walk with God. It is the place where strength, wisdom, and divine encounters are birthed.

    A RETURN TO THE SECRET PLACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:6 "But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly." Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Return Of The Evil Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,132 views

    Explore the reality of demonic activity, its impact on our lives, and the hope and deliverance we have through Christ.

    Good morning, church family. Today we're going to delve into some of the more challenging aspects of the spiritual realm, the kind that may make us squirm a bit in our seats. We're going to speak about demons, their impact on our lives, and the hope we have in Christ. In the words of A.W. Tozer, ...read more

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    Waiting On Jesus' Return PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023
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    This sermon encourages believers to truly know God, not just about Him, and to live in anticipation of Christ's return, serving Him with energy, boldness, and contentment.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. As we gather together in the warmth of this sanctuary, let's take a moment to remember the grace that has brought us here. The grace that carries us through our trials, our joys, our sorrows, our victories. The grace that reminds us, even in our darkest hours, ...read more

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    Dealing With Guilt Pt 2

    Contributed by Milton Smith on Apr 28, 2009
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    You can be free from the guilt of your past actions.

    There is a silence in the room and a lean, bold gentleman stands up and bellows, "All Rise. " The people in the room stand as a strong , stately man dressed in a black robe enters the room and instructs: "Be seated." He reviews some papers in front of him and looks toward you with a pointed stare. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Return To Your First Love

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025
     | 93 views

    One of the greatest dangers in the Christian journey is losing our first love for God.

    RETURN TO YOUR FIRST LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 22:37-38, Jeremiah 2:2, Hosea 6:1, Luke 15:17-20, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION One of the greatest dangers in the Christian journey is losing our first love for God. In Revelation 2:4-5, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lent Means Return To God

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 4, 2014
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    This is a brief homily given at The Tuesday Feast, a weekly meal, worship and discipleship outreach event at Yonge Street Mission in Toronto.

    **This is a brief homily given at The Tuesday Feast, a weekly meal, worship and discipleship outreach event at Yonge Street Mission in Toronto** Lent is a time of getting ready, when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pig Pens, Prodigals And Party Poopers

    Contributed by Phillip Holbrook on Sep 12, 2017
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    An expository study of the Parable of the Prodigal Son

    Text: Luke 15:11-32 Introduction 1. ILLUS: I preached a revival at Second Baptist Church of Ashland, KY some years ago. I went alone and I traveled by plane. I started in Tallahassee, FL, flew to Atlanta International and then to Huntington, WV. The airport in Huntington is a frightening one. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Don't Sell The Farm!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 4, 2016
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    What if when the prodigal son came home from the hog pen, he found that his father & brother had sold the farm? Today's churches have sold out their original fire and zeal. Will your prodigals find the same church they left?

    DON'T SELL THE FARM! Luke 15:11-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Harvey is an old widower living in a convalescent home. Attending social functions there, he met Martha, a widow, and slowly fell in love with her. 2. After a Bingo game, he finally got up the nerve to ask her to marry him. She said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    4 Steps To Guiding The Prodigal Child Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
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     | 3,795 views

    There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. How can we handle this?

    The Challenge of Prodigal Children There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. Many parents experience feelings of shame and regret when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist