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  • Michael Trigg avatar

    The Past Is Nailed To Calvary. The Future Is Tied To The Risen Christ.

    Contributed by Michael Trigg on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,930 views

    Our hope in the future lies in the greatest advocate in eternity who will not only speak for us but will also claim us as His own

    The past is nailed to Calvary. The future is tied to the risen Christ. Isaiah 2:3 “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD.” Introduction Last time, we visited Isaiah’s first recorded vision, when he uttered God’s condemnation of a rebellious nation. A people who had rejected their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    The End Times

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,118 views

    The End Times can e really confusing and a little scary. Here are the nuts and bolts of Revelation and some helpful points to keep in mind.

    The End Times and the book of Revelations is something that I got really interested about back in High School. When I was a senior, one of my friends let me borrow a copy of the popular book called Left Behind which was a novel that followed an interpretation about how the world was going to end ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day Of The Lord - Malachi Pt. 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,486 views

    The Day of Lord is a time when God intervenes in the history of mankind in a tangible way which brings either blessing or judgment.

    “The Day of the Lord” - Malachi Part 5 Thesis: The Day of Lord is a time when God intervenes in the history of mankind in a tangible way which brings either blessing or judgment. Scripture Text: Malachi 4:1-6 1“Surely the day is coming; it will burn like a furnace. All the arrogant and every ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Left Behind--The Rapture

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 6,540 views

    This sermon deals with the rapture from a pre-tribulation viewpoint. Excellent background for the movie Left Behind.

    Left Behind 1/28/2001 Genesis 7:11-24 Matthew 24:36-44 Let’s meet Curt. This was Curt’s first visit to the church. Dave had jokingly told Curt, come to my church because not only can you find Jesus, but some of the women are beautiful. Nicole had stood up to give a testimony. The moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Anticipation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 4, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 18,463 views

    We must wait patiently for the Lord’s return because it will be worth the wait.

    Anticipation Text: James 5:7-11 Introduction 1. Read James 5:7-11 2. Illustration: Do any of you remember the old Heinz Ketchup commercial that played the song "Anticipation?" The point of that commercial is that the best things in life are worth waiting for. 3. Well I know something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    What To Do While Waiting For The Second Coming Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 37,091 views

    Jesus tells us to "keep watch" and "be faithful" while we are waiting for His return. What did He mean by these words?

    I Google the question “predictions on the end of the world” and found a web site that has documented 200 predictions for end of the world from as early as the first century reaching out to 2047. Three of them coming up pretty soon were: From the book: "We Are Almost There" by Harold Camping and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    We Are Getting Closer Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,552 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at some events that must take place before the tribulation occurs.

    Sunday Evening April 7, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: The End [#2] WE ARE GETTING CLOSER Isaiah 35 Introduction: 1. A couple of weeks ago, in the first sermon of this series, we looked at signs of Jesus’ coming. This evening, I want us to identify some events that must take place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    When Your First Choice Is God's Second Choice

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,890 views

    A sermon about the providence of God as discovered in the life of Paul.

    Acts 16:7-8 KJV After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. [8] And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. I. INTRODUCTION—THE CHALLENGE OF CONTENTMENT -One of the most challenging spiritual battles that many face in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Second Sunday After Epiphany (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 7, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 953 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 107:13-22, 2 Kings 4:1-17, Romans 12:6-16a, John 2:1-11. A). SIN AND DELIVERANCE. Psalm 107:13-22. This reading begins and ends with a “crying out” to the LORD, His deliverance, and a call to praise. In the first of the two examples here, the petitioners were portrayed as people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Ready? Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 170 ratings
     | 30,054 views

    In Luke’s gospel (12:35) we find the first extended teaching on the Second Coming of Jesus and here he warns his followers to be ready. In these verses we are given three distinct characteristics of a “good waiter.”

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 34 Are You Ready? Luke 12:35-44 We have all seen and laughed at the Ameritrades commercial that shows the lazy husband reclining on the coach as his wife tells him to do one thing that day – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Are We Living In The Last Days?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,141 views

    This sermon examines some of the ’signs of the times,’ recorded in Scripture.

    Introduction: Recent articles or cover stories from Tabloids? On Paul Harvey’s noonday broadcast on Thursday of this week He said, “that (1/3) one third, of the nations of the world today are at war. Many of them with themselves.” Some prophecy scholars believe that Jesus’ prophecy concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Tribulation Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,977 views

    A sermon on the Tribulation with the focus NOW IS THE TIME FOR REPENTENCE.

    September 21, 2003 Title: Tribulation Text: Rev. 9:20-21; 16:9, 11; 3:19 Introduction 1. A couple weeks ago, I faced quite a challenge as I endeavored to share a 1-sermon summary of the 7,000 year plan from Creation to Eternity. A. This week, I faced another challenging endeavor in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Amy Bickel avatar

    The Prophecy Of Damascus And The Rapture Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,833 views

    Last in a series on Bible prophecy. Deals with the prophecy of Damascus and the resurrections.

    For the last six weeks we’ve been taking a close look at Biblical prophecy and how current events appear to be fulfilling some of the prophecies given in the Old Testament over 2,000 years ago. We started out with the rapture of the church, the snatching away of believers before the judgments of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayde Wilson avatar

    The Next Time Jesus Rides

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 21,532 views

    Palm Sunday, Second Coming

    Matthew 21:1-11 (READ) Today, on "Palm Sunday," we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal ride into Jerusalem. It was such a joyful occasion. People cheered. They threw down their robes in front of Jesus in a show of honor. Children ran and played and laughed in the streets. Young and old waved palm ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    In Such An Hour When Ye Think Not

    Contributed by James May on Feb 27, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,083 views

    Jesus is coming soon. Are we really watching or will we be left behind? In such an hour as ye think not, that’s when Jesus will come!

    IN SUCH AN HOUR AS YE THINK NOT by Pastor Jim May Matthew 24:44, "Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh." D-Day, June 6, 1944 was one of the greatest days in all of history. Beginning just after midnight, the allied forces began what was to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible