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  • Eric Bates avatar

    Wake Up!

    Contributed by Eric Bates on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,594 views

    Current events indicate that Jesus’ coming is near. This sermon emphasizes the importance of watching for His return.

    Text in () indicates power point slide... Prayer (Car covered in snow) What better time to get away; Blizzards in the Midwest and Texas; Torrential rain and flooding in California. So, when the travel agent suggested a sunny beach resort far from the hustle and bustle of life, nothing could seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Handle With Care

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,846 views

    When we are born we are given a spirit or soul and it is in our hands until it is returned to God.

    Handle with Care On many packages, we have the words “Handle with Care” This is to tell people that what is inside is of value and can be broken. These words should be upon everyone’s soul. “The spirit returns to God who gave it.” When Rachel died it says, “as her soul was departing…” When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit Of Thankfulness

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 7,029 views

    The importance and effect of Thankfulness in the Christian life based on the one leper who returned to give thanks.

    (1) INTRODUCTION TEXT: Luke 17:11-19 - The Story of the 10 Lepers. We are more anxious to receive and too careless to give thanks - the Bible has over 144 mentions of giving thanks and yet we are more ready to grumble and criticize. Illustration: I saw a lady in the supermarket promoting ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Family Ties

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 17, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    Thesis: A return to Biblical model in marriage will recapture intimacy, which is the loss that is destroying marriages and families.

    18And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. 19And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Waiting For Something Special Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 96 ratings
     | 6,968 views

    Based on the encounter with Simeon, how he waited and how we are to patiently wait for the return of Jesus

    Waiting for Something Special Luke 2:25-32 2nd Sunday in Advent No one likes to wait Was at Sam’s the other day….had to stand in line what seemed forever (probably only 10 minutes) Was going to Vanderbilt for Jacob Maxwell’s surgery and got in morning traffic..took me over an hour to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Is The Strength Of My Heart

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,343 views

    In the midst of a tragedy, return to God - our only true refuge. He is the strength of our heart.

    Psalm 73 - GOD IS THE STRENGTH OF MY HEART Terrorist attack on New York’s World Trade Centres and Pentagon, 11 Sep 2001. This is one of the most difficult week for all. Much worse for those in the States. We’ve come to see the truly ugly side of what human beings are capable of. In the face of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Working While We Wait

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,602 views

    This sermon provides three jobs that Christians should be doing while waiting on the Lord’s return.

    I. Introduction a. For background purposes - 2 Peter 3:8-10 b. Jesus is going to return, but he as a job for us to do while we are waiting on his return. c. We are to be working for the Lord. II. Our first job is to walk. (14) a. Our walk is to be blameless and spotless. III. Our second job ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Come Again!

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,247 views

    Here we’ll consider one of Christ’s ’great and precious promises’ - His return.

    I WILL COME AGAIN! John 14:1-11 INTRODUCTION You know in our family, we have sort of a rule, and that is, that we never make promises. Because, you can have the very best intentions, but unforseen circumstances can cause you to unintentionally break that promise. If I say something like, ‘look I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Second Coming

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,800 views

    A message on the Return of Christ. This message is based on a Pre-millennial, pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church viewpoint.

    THE SECOND COMING Acts 1:9-11 INTRO: There is no doctrine that has caused more confusion and disputes than the doctrine of the second coming. There are two extremes when we think about the end of time. 1. There are those date-setting fanatics. In the year 994AD a group said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing The Power Of The Ascended Jesus

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,796 views

    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

  • Amy Bickel avatar

    Signs Of The Times Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,481 views

    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
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,207 views

    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

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    I've Been Waiting

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,110 views

    Waiting is a lost art. What are we to do as Christians to pass the time until Jesus returns?

    Waiting, it’s something that we’ve all had to do – this time of year apropos to talk about waiting – lines, traffic, to speak – all of us having waiting issues Share a time when you had to wait for something – turn to person near you and share your story – what helped you get through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Backsliding

    Contributed by Gene Escoe on May 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,918 views

    To encourage those who have allowed their relationship with Jesus Christ to become lukewarm to repent and return.

    INTRODUCTION: Play the video on refinishing furniture. Discuss backsliding and the comparison between it and refurbishing furniture. I. There are steps we take when we move away from JC. A. Self confident. Vss 27-31 1. Peter became extremely self confident. 2. The Christian is in danger when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Character Of The Gentile Nations Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 1, 2010
     | 6,802 views

    Daniel's vision describes the character of the Gentile nations that will rule over the Jews until the return of Jesus.

    Go ahead and turn to Daniel chapter 7 in your Bibles this morning. In many ways Daniel 7 is a key passage in our study of the Old Testament prophets, not only because of the information contained in the passage itself, but because of what we can learn about the structure and patterns of Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist