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  • John Hamby avatar

    Are You Ready? Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 170 ratings
     | 30,281 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

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    Are We Living In The Last Days?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,325 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

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    Tribulation Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,091 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

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    The Next Time Jesus Rides

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 21,891 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
     | 8,243 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

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    This May Be The Death Of Me, But It Won't Be The End Of Me! Series

    Contributed by Michael Brewster on Jun 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,509 views

    This last lesson in this series encourages the believer to ressurect their hope in things they have given up hope in in terms of those things that God has promised them. Though He delays it shall come to pass at the appointed time. Just as it did in the r

    This may be the death of me, but it won’t be the end of me. Day3 John 11:11,34-44 You shall rise again For the past two nights we have been examining this text in the book of John. We have discovered on the first night how that we are ever evolving and changing into what God would have us to be. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Day Of The Lord Will Come

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,231 views

    1- The day will come surprisingly to some 2- The day will come rejoicingly to others 3- The day will come lovingly to God

    INTRO.- The day will come. Consider this day, the day of birth. Perhaps your first baby. ILL.- A man called 911, saying, "My wife is pregnant, and her contractions are only two minutes apart!" "Is this her first child?" the doctor queries. "No, of course not!" the man shouts. "This is her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope Beyond The Grave Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 22,778 views

    A sermon for death or funeral service. A believer of Jesus should not worry about the reality of death. It can’t rob us of d joy of our eternal fellowship with the believers in d presence of d Lord forever.

    Theme: HOPE BEYOND THE GRAVE Text: 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-17 Intro. A. Let me extend my hearfelt sympathy to the bereaqved family. May God give each of you peace and comfort amidst this painful experience that you go through at the moment. B. There are certain things in life that we never ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Return Of Christ

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,972 views

    To show that Christ is returning soon and we must make sure we are personally ready to meet Him as well as our friends and family.

    Every year on Thanksgiving morning in New York City there is a tradition that thrills young and old alike. Early in the morning, warm or cold, rain or shine, thousands line the city streets trying to get the best spots. They wait for hours, which seem like an eternity to many. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Three Camps

    Contributed by Steve Severance on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,324 views

    The topic of the Second Coming of Jesus had become a point of much controversy. Many people have made millions of dollars off of speculating about it. Many have been brought to the foot of the cross because of this topic while others have been sadly lead

    NOTE: I had a display of three campsites, which I pointed to and referred to throughout the sermon. The it’s hogwash camp was represented by a video case opened like an A-frame pup-tent to represent that all they are interested in is self-pleasure. The freak-Out camp was represented by a newspaper ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    Second Chance To Make A First Impression (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,232 views

    This sermon deals with making an impression for the glory of God. Jonah had a second chance to make an impact for God. I give 4 key areas that show how to make an impact for God.

    Title: Second Chance To Make A First Impression Text: Jonah 3:1-10 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Tradition tells us that around the time when Jesus was a teenager, there was a rebellion near where he lived. The Roman army crushed the rebellion but they didn’t want it to happen again, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Judgement Seat Of Christ

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,773 views

    An examination of the Scriptural teaching concerning the judgement of believers

    The Judgement Seat Of Christ Before we really get into this wonderful subject, I would like to look at two expressions that are used in the Word of God, and which are often confused and misunderstood. They are: The Day Of Christ, and The Day Of The Lord. What do we understand by these two ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Keith Davis avatar

    The Promise Of His Coming

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,031 views

    God can be trusted that in His own time, He will return.

    Title: The Promise of His Coming Text: 2 Peter 3:4-13 Introduction: I have an announcement. "I received a phone call before entering the pulpit. In 20 minutes the Lord will be returning to earth to take those prepared to go with Him, back to heaven." ‒ What would that mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    Ready Of Not Here He Comes Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,980 views

    This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

    YOU ASKED FOR IT READY OR NOT HERE HE COMES Sunday July 2, 2006 Intro. A. I have said many times before that I am not big into prophecy and trying to predict the end times. I know that there are some in the church in general who will feel that my attitude towards these things is both wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Richard Crow avatar

    The Believer's Blessed Hope Pt 1

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,875 views

    There is no blessed hope in any other but in Jesus Christ. As Christians, we can look forward to His coming with excitement and joy.

    The Believer’s Blessed Hope Titus 2:11-13 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist