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  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Second Coming Of Christ

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,688 views

    Peter uses the second coming of Christ to challenge us to grow in wholesome thinking, wholesome desires, wholesome living and wholesome wisdom

    Title: The Second Coming Of Christ Text: 2 Peter 3:1-18 Quote by Chuck Swindoll “One out of every 30 verses in the Bible mentions the subject of the end of time, or of Christ’s return.” “And if I go and prepare a place for you I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Second Coming Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,597 views

    Exposition of Mark 13:24-27 with more questions than answers about Christ’s return in Mark and Revelation 19

    SE020407 DESPERATE HOUSEHOLDS 1. Communication Looking down Wisteria Lane, we find perfect homes in a quiet suburb. But the whole show is about finding out things are not always what they seem. - Susan, the divorcee and single mom who will go to extraordinary lengths for love, or - Lynette, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The Second Mile

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 50,155 views

    I believe that we as Christians are required to live in the second mile. I have been working with people and Pastoring long enough to observe that all successful people live by the second mile principle.

    Title: Living in the Second Mile Scripture: St. Matthew 5:41 (Adapted from sermon from Rev. Edward Hardee, 7/2000) Preached at Perfected Praise Worship Center, Oklahoma City On Sunday, November 18, 2007 http://www.thewordministryokc.com We have entered into this Thanksgiving week, in a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    The Second Time Around

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,472 views

    You are never so far away from GOD that you can’t get back on track.

    Jonah 3:1-5, 10 “And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying, Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "No Second Chance"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,542 views

    Hell will be the place of no second chances for: (Seven points) Faith, Freedom, Fortune, Friends, Family, Forgiveness, or Forever.

    Title: “No Second Chance” Introduction: When the first immigrants came to America, they wept when they saw the Statue of Liberty. Certainly they had hopes that they had come to the “Land of Opportunity.” Hell is the place of “No” opportunity! No one will be given a second chance in Hell. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Second Chance In Christ Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,575 views

    Deepening "whiles" become heightened "boasts". Weakness, sin, and enmity are our problems toward God. But in Christ there is help at the right time, conversion of consequences into positives, and sacrifical love for reconciliation.

    “We have a problem here.” That phrase, in one form or another, runs through much of human history. We have a problem here. You know it, if you remember 1995, as almost what astronaut John Swigert said from Apollo 13. “Houston, we’ve had a problem here.” Changed a little and immortalized by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going The Second Mile Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,367 views

    It is one thing to go the first mile but what about the second (extra) mile.

    Title: Going the second mile Theme: Showing the importance of taking the extra step. Text: Matthew 5:41 Listen to this: A loud commanding voice rang out. Thirteen men looked to their left side to see what all the ruckus was all about. There stood a Roman solider yelling at a young Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Jonah's Second Chance Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,262 views

    God is always willing to give another chance, never sends judgement before warning, and expects us to heed His warnings.

    Jonah’s Second Chance Jonah 3:1-5 INTRO.: Jonah was called to his task twice. The first time he ran away. The second time, he obeyed and went. Though we say "opportunity only knocks once" obligation may hammer again and again at our conscience. Tell story of Jonah’s preaching. Jonah 3. I. God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    The Five Second Rule

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,218 views

    Sermon on the rich man and Lazarus that addresses the parable from the perspective of the hungry in our world. It reminds us that our faith is not just something between us and Jesus, but also something between us and Lazarus.

    “The Five Second Rule” Sermon on Luke 16:19-31 Pentecost +18-C September 30, 2007 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The God Of Second Chances Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 28, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,797 views

    Can God still use you in spite of your past failures? This message examines Jonah’s usefulness in spite of his past, God’s mercy in light of Nineveh’s repentance and the influence of obedience.

    Jonah 3:1 (NLT) Then the Lord spoke to Jonah a second time: Not Disqualified • Jonah was invited to participate in God’s work – Even though he had run – Even though he had been disobedient • Serving God is not based on our past achievements or failures – Based on God’s grace – Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Manuel Amparo avatar

    Christ's Second Coming Series

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,541 views

    The theme of the Patriarchs centered in the coming of the Redeemer:

    THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST JOHN 14:1-3 A. THE PROPHETIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST COVERS THE SACRED PAGES OF THE BIBLE 1. The first recorded promise: a. Was given to our first parents at the time He had to sentence them because of sin - Gen 3:15 b. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Signs Of The Second Coming

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,041 views

    Many of the signs are coming to pass today just look around.

    SIGNS OF THE SECOND COMING Jesus gave us a number of signs to watch for while looking for his return. (A) Deceptions Ver. 4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. (B) False Christ 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Second Coming Of The King Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014
     | 6,228 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Second Coming of the King

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Second Coming of the King Luke 17:20-37 December 6, 2009 We are in the middle of three weeks on the kingdom. Last week I spoke on the nature of the kingdom; this week I want to share about the second coming of the kingdom or the consummation of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    A Second Mile People

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 22, 2014
    based on 54 ratings
     | 22,352 views

    "If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." This command is known by some theologians as:The "Second Mile Principle". Yet far too few Christians apply themselves .to this principle.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four scriptures read before the Message. Today's lessons are: Leviticus 19L1-2,9-18; Psalm 119:33-40; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23; and Matthew 5:38-48 BIBLE "If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." Or as the old King ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • R Daniel Carlson avatar

    Second Sunday Of Advent Series

    Contributed by R Daniel Carlson on Dec 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,673 views

    John's message of repentance is still as true for us today as it was 2000 years ago!

    Grace, mercy and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. We have entered into a time when rational thinking, reasonableness, honesty, truth, and even humility is considered substandard; considered to be the enemy of progressiveness, seen as distasteful even. We live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran