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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    From The Cradle To The Cross

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 26, 2012
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    Jesus’ mission to Earth did not stop at the cradle, or even the cross; He will return with a crown.

    From the Cradle to the Cross December 23, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus’ mission to Earth did not stop at the cradle, or even the cross; He will return with a crown. Focus Passage: Luke 2:1-20 Supplemental Passage: He who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Always Wins Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 29, 2015
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    there will always be wickedness on earth till Jesus returns but god will always keep His promises and plans

    Parents, how many of you got, or still get, a lot of WHY questions from your kids? It’s a good idea for parents to know how to respond to these why questions from their children; It’s okay to say you don’t know of course, but we should explain why we don’t know. Never stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Who Am I Becoming? The Issue Of Goodness. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 28, 2016
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    In a world that teaches us to return evil for evil, followers of Jesus must take a different path!

    INTRODUCTION • WTC Video • SLIDE #1 • The paradox of the world we live in is that from horrific tragedies such as 9/11, we can experience the worst that mankind has to offer to humanity, and we can all experience the goodness in people all during the same tragedy. • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Apostles' Creed: Comfort In God's Judgment Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019
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    Jesus will return to Judge. Because Jesus is the Judge, there is 1) justice, 2) accountability, and 3) grace.

    APOSTLES’ CREED: Comfort in God’s Judgment In last week’s message on the Apostles’ Creed, we looked at how Jesus ascended into heaven, where he has all authority and power, advocates for us, and is holding a place for us. The next sentence of the creed looks to the future: “From there he will come ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    This Same Jesus

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Dec 27, 2013
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    Why we are to look for Jesus' return. Refutes the false ideas of just Who we are to look for

    TITLE: This Same Jesus TEXT: Acts 1:6-12 INTRO: After His resurrection, Jesus remained on earth for 40 days. During that time, He was seen by over 500 people Then, He led his Disciples out to the Mount of Olives and, as they watched, He ascended up into Heaven. I. THE PLACE WHERE HE ASCENDED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2014
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    God has done a great work in us and he will continue that work until Jesus returns.

    A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Text: Phil. 1:3-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dear God, So far today I've done all right. I haven't gossiped, I haven't lost my temper; I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over-indulgent. I'm very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, God, I'm going ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Be Patient Because The Lord Is Near Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 18, 2014
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    The imminency of Christ’s return should motivate us to remain steadfast in our faith.

    The dictionary defines Imminent as “Coming or likely to happen very soon.” http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/imminent James teaches us that the imminency of Christ’s return should motivate us to remain steadfast in our faith. “Be patient, therefore, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Comforts For Troubled Hearts.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 27, 2023
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    Not only has Jesus given the Holy Spirit, but He also promises His own return.

    MORE COMFORTS FOR TROUBLED HEARTS. John 14:15-21. *Notice how closely our love and our obedience are bound together (John 14:15; cf. John 14:21; 1 John 2:3-5). #4. He has given us the Holy Spirit (John 14:16-17). Jesus said, “I will pray the Father, and He will send another Comforter that He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Strengthened Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2020
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    The disciples were strengthened by the presence of the risen Christ, the promise of the Holy Spirit and the hope of the returning Christ.

    As you know by now, we are suspending all our services and gatherings because of the COVID-19 pandemic, until 30 April, pending further updates from the government. • Small groups of 10 and below can still meet but will have to keep to the safe distancing and other precautionary measures, now ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Father Heart Of God

    Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on Aug 9, 2020
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    Father's Day Sermon during quarantine. God is waiting for us to return to Him!

    INTRODUCTION Eph 3:18, Lubos ninyong maunawaan kung ano ang lawak, ang haba, ang lalim at ang taas ng pag-ibig ni Cristo. 1 Jn 3:1, Narito, kung gaano kalaki ang pag-ibig ng Ama. Ang sabi sa bible na ang pagibig ay hindi lang katangian ng Panginoon... Ito ang kanyang pinaka essence... Ito ang ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Restoration - Getting Back To Right Image

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 24, 2021
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    Restoration - The action of returning something to a former owner, place or condition. CHRIST is the Restorer of our Souls.

    2021.05.23 Restoration William Akehurst, HSWC Restoration Farm's Spring Celebration (last evening) As you enter the property, you are greeted with a sign with the following scripture verse on it. 2 Corinthians 13:9 (NIV) 9 We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Silent Night Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 18, 2022
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    A message to be delivered on Christmas day. Christ has come, and he will return. This is the promise of the season. Amen.

    “In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Don't Take The Coward's Cop-Out Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 11, 2020
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    The ultimate purpose of the exiles' return was to restore right worship in the Temple of the Lord, once it was rebuilt.

    Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Course 2020 Render Unto Cæsar When we see clearly in the Gospel that Jesus Himself taught the Christian responsibility to be active in government affairs, we preachers are tempted to hop on that and talk about why we must vote, and pay our fair share of taxes, and obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Perry Greene avatar

    A Mina Undertaking

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 12, 2020
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    While we are waiting for Jesus to return we must be about the Father's business.

    Are you ready for his return? A young woman was expecting a date. She was dressed up and waiting patiently. However, by the time he was an hour late she figured she’d been stood up. So, she took off her makeup, put on her pajamas, gathered all the junk food in the house and sat down to watch TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Your Favorite Prophet False

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 27, 2021
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    It is time to return to seek the old prophets as many of the the new ones have missed the mark and are suspect.

    2 Peter 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 1John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist