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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Focus On His Image Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012
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     | 7,552 views

    We need to focus on His return, do God’s will, keep our hearts blameless and by all means build each other up and not tear each other down.

    Series: Imitators Thesis of series: We live in a society that seldom reflects Jesus. As Christians, we are called to be His reflection, to do His will and to keep our hearts blameless. Sermon: Focus on His Image Thesis of sermon: We need to focus on His return, do God’s will, keep our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Close Of The Church Age

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 8, 2015
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    Three things that will take place at the close.

    CLOSE OF THE CHURCH AGE THREE THINGS WILL HAPPEN. 2nd Thes.2-- 5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? 6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is God An Illusion Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 30, 2016
     | 3,288 views

    I will not accept cheap shots at science in order to justify my acceptance of Scripture. Neither will I compromise Scripture by reinterpreting it in ways that may satisfy science

    According to a Gallup poll, in 2012, 44 percent of Americans believed that “God created human beings pretty much in their present form at one time in the last 10,000 years or so.” A second group of 32 percent believed that “human beings have developed over millions of years from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 11, 2015
     | 10,641 views

    Sure things about the Savior's prophecy: 1. The shortness of our time in this world (vs. 1-2). 2. That we must seek spiritual truth (vs. 3-5). 3. The great blessing of salvation (vs. 6-13). 4. God's desire for us to share His gospel (vs. 14).

    The Second Coming of Christ - Part 1 Matthew 24:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 27, 2015 *Jesus Christ is coming again! There is no doubt about it. Here in Matthew 24, the Lord looks into the future, and He speaks about His second coming. *Some of the things Jesus says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 13, 2015
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    When it comes to end times: 1. Jesus warns us about deception (vs. 4-5, 11-12, 23-28). 2. Jesus warns us about disasters (vs. 6-12). 3. Jesus' warnings must have double application (vs. 15-21). 4. Jesus promises His deliverance (vs. 13-14, 21-28).

    The Second Coming of Christ - Part 2 Matthew 24:4-28 (Initial reading vs. 1-3) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 3, 2015 *Tonight we may get as far as vs. 28, but let's start back at the beginning of Matthew 24. Jesus had just finished condemning Jewish religious leaders in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “be Patient!” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,394 views

    James tells us why we should be patient in the face of injustice.

    One of predominant themes found in the book of James is that of “problems.” Another reoccurring theme is “prayer.” Still another is “patience.” Here, we find James exhorting his readers to be patient and prayerful in the face of their problems. James cites three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conflicting Signals

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 18, 2023
     | 1,526 views

    More important than knowing WHEN Jesus is coming is remembering that he HAS come, and he WILL come.

    How many of you read the comic strip Peanuts? Anybody here NOT read Peanuts? Tell me, what do you think when you see Lucy with the football, holding it for Charlie Brown to kick? She always manages to talk him into it, doesn’t she? And he runs to kick the ball and she snatches it away and he falls ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Person, Purpose, Penman, And Promise Of The Book Of Revelation (1:1-3)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 1, 2023
     | 1,090 views

    This message centers on the best method of interpreting Revelation, and how it presents to us the things that have been seen, the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter.

    The book of Revelation has been misunderstood, misinterpreted, and misrepresented by many people. This last book of the Bible has been avoided because many seem to believe that it cannot be understood and that reading, studying, and preaching from it somehow tends to lead to confusion. As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    U-Turns Encouraged Here Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
     | 1,494 views

    A four part series on Jonah. A good reminder that you can run… but you can’t hide from God! Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

    “U-turns Encouraged Here” Jonah 1:17-2:10 Pastor John Bright Jonah 1:17 “Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.” Jonah 2 “Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the fish’s belly. 2 And he said: “I cried ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Warning That Bears Repeating

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 10, 2022
     | 1,950 views

    As the days draw nearer for the Lord's promised return, more people are choosing the wealth of the world rather than taking care of the most precious commodity they have, and that is their soul. Nothing of this world is worth the loss of eternal life with Christ.

    Some time ago, I watched a series of programs that the BBC (British Broadcasting Company) had produced which centered on a variety of individuals who had encountered the Lord Jesus Christ at some point in their lives yet walked away with nothing more than faint curiosity, some conversation, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Us Go With You Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 21, 2022
     | 2,431 views

    We must abide in the Lord to have the power of the Lord. We must be in the spiritual fire and when someone comes into contact with us the power of God works because the Holy Spirit is working through us.

    In 1738 John Wesley was struggling with his faith. He asked Moravian Peter Bholer if he should quit preaching faith because he himself struggled with faith. Peter Bholer told John Wesley keep preaching. When Wesley asked him why Bholer responded, “Preach faith until you have faith so you can have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Keep Running The Race Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018
     | 7,135 views

    Message 11 from Philippians

    "Keep Running the Race” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS -- SUPERIOR PERSPECTIVE The Exaltation of Christ in Everything Passion to Praise Jesus II. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE -- SUPERIOR PATTERN ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Dykes avatar

    Oh, What A Foretaste Of Glory Divine! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 28,487 views

    So what is the purpose of the transfiguration? It was more than just Jesus showing off that He was God in the flesh. He was trying to communicate an important truth.

    INTRODUCTION Did you hear the funny story about the skinny teenager named Billy? He was so thin he had to run around in the shower to get wet. Billy got a job at Six Flags sweeping the grounds, but there was a problem. Billy weighed so little that when the Texas wind would blow, he would lose his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know And Watch

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 30, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,115 views

    As we get ready to celebrate the Birth of Christ, we shall also anticipate His Second Coming.

    Weekend Message/Devotion December 1, 2018 Communion Sunday Luke 21:25-36 Know and Watch Have you somehow missed the message that we are entering the Christmas season? There is no source of public information that has failed to flood the airways, newsprint, telephone lines, store windows and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Intelligence Briefing On The Invisible War

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 6, 2021
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     | 3,713 views

    The army of God and the malevolent demons of Satan have been at war since the start of history. We are on one side or the other with no neutrality. Your eternity rests on whose side you choose when the LORD declares victory at the end of the age.

    Nearly a century ago there lived a minister by the name of Donald Grey Barnhouse, who served as pastor of the Tenth Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1927 until his death in 1960. He led the church through the time when the mainline Presbyterians began to drift away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist