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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    The Time Is Coming

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 15, 2009
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    The return of Christ is nearer today than it was yesterday. Christians must lived prepared every day.

    Luke 21: 25 – 36 / The Time Is Coming Intro: In my time with the children a few weeks ago I spoke with them about road signs. As I prepared this message I thought about how we have become a nation of signs: some of them are helpful and some are not. Some signs cause us to pause and ask, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Be Alarmed

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 12, 2009
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    We should have no regrets or fears when Christ returns if we are living as faithful disciples.

    Mark 13: 1 – 8 / Don’t Be Alarmed Intro: A young lady busied herself getting ready for a blind date. Dinner at an exclusive restaurant with live music and dancing. She went out to have her hair done, did her makeup, put on her best dress and was ready for her date’s arrival. His expected ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Down To The Wire

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 4, 2009
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    As we see the return of Christ fast approaching our job as a church is coming down to the wire.

    April 5, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Luke 19:10 Subject: The Last Week of Jesus’ Life Title: Down to the Wire Life is full of deadlines to be met. There are bills due on a certain date. There are car payments, house payments, utility bills… How many of you have ever been at the point where you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gary Kelly avatar

    Unity In The Body

    Contributed by Gary Kelly on Nov 16, 2011
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    God is returning for a bride without spot or blemish. Guidelines regarding unity within the Body of Christ

    Unity in the Body Joh 17:11 [NLT] Now I am departing the world; I am leaving them behind and coming to you. Holy Father, keep them and care for them - all those you have given me - so that they will be united just as we are. Joh 17:20-23 [NLT] "I am praying not only for these disciples but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Experiencing The Power Of The Ascended Jesus

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007
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    Explains the significance of the ascension of Jesus and why he needed to return to heaven and how that is important to us.

    Ephesians 1:15-23; Acts 1:1-11 This coming Thursday is a significant event in the Christian calendar, a day we often overlook. In fact, out of curiosity can anyone tell me without looking what we celebrate this Thursday? We will celebrate the ascension of Jesus into heaven. When was the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Signs Of The Times Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007
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    Part two in a study of Bible Prophecy and the End times dealing with the signs of Jesus imminent return.

    Ever since Jesus Christ warned His followers that He would leave them to go to His Father’s house in heaven and promised that He would “come again and receive [them] to [Himself]” (John 14:1-3), Christians have asked the million dollar question: “When will you return, and what will the sign of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Warren avatar

    God's Great Power Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Mar 8, 2007
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    Examines three descriptions of God’s power: Resurrection power, Ruling power, and Returning power.

    Intro: It is my belief that we have ignored a great resource available to all Christians: That of God’s great POWER. Paul prayed that the Ephesians might know and experience that power, and I pray that today’s Christian might do the same. It’s no small thing...and nothing to be ignored: THREE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Mountain Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Dec 6, 2011
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    An advent message based on Rev 16. The message: Keep building your anticipation for Christ's return!

    "The Last Mountain" Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the best known theologians of the twentieth century. His book "The Cost of Discipleship" should be on every Christian's bookshelf. As most of you know, in 1943, Bonhoeffer found himself in prison. Eventually he would be executed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...kindness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 2, 2011
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    We are to treat others with kindness regardless of how they treat us and not for the prupose of getting something in return.

    As we’ve done each week, we’ll begin with a quick review of several important characteristics of the… THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Good News Of Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2014
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    The Gospel is good news when you respond, and we have the hope of eternity is His return.

    The Good News of Christ Introduction- This morning marks the beginning of Advent. The 4 weeks prior to Christmas. It is a time set aside for waiting in expectation for the celebration of the Christ child. For believers in 2014, we celebrate that Christ the savior has come and we anticipate ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Living With Nothing To Fear

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 12, 2013
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    When we live faithfully as followers of Christ we have nothing to fear at His return.

    Is Today the Day? The End Times is a hot ticket... always has been and likely will be until the end. We are inundated with Apocalypse scenarios… most recently film goers can catch Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse and currently you can catch TV episodes of Doomsday Castle, along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Sheep And The Goats Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016
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    Jesus returns to rule. He judges the population (The Sheep) the faithful and (The Goats) the uncaring.

    Introduction A. The outline for this message came from “The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible,” by Leadership Ministries Worldwide B. Our passage this morning is often considered to be about the final judgment. 1. This is not the Great White Throne Judgment 2. This the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren Felarise avatar

    Consider The Stranger

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Mar 2, 2016
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    Rather than focusing on the 9 that didn't return, this sermon focuses on the one that did. A "stranger."

    Luke 17:12-18 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: 13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. 14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jody VanSickle avatar

    Works, Worship, Hypocrisy, Life!

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Mar 11, 2016
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    Jesus returns to the house of Mary and Martha. What He finds there is works, worship, hypocrisy, and life!

    WORK, WORSHIP, HYPOCRISY, LIFE! John 12:1-8 It’s the final weeks of the life of Jesus on earth. • Jesus has gone back to the home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. • He went there, I believe, to find comfort and rest among friends before heading to Jerusalem to face His ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Like The Days Of Noah

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2015
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    People don’t seem to care that Jesus will return; we must tell them.

    Like the Days of Noah August 9, 2015 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: People don’t seem to care that Jesus will return; we must tell them. Focus Passage: Matthew 24:37-39 Supplemental Passage: Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist