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  • David Lansdown avatar

    I Will Come Again!

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,458 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

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    The Prophecy Of Damascus Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,621 views

    Part 4 in a prophecy series. Deals with the prophecy concerning the destruction of Damascus.

    Before we get in to the scripture this morning I want to put a kind of disclaimer here before you. Prophecy is a fascinating subject. I think most people want to know what the future holds, and I am no exception. What is so wonderful about Biblical prophecy however, is the fact that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sylvester Fergusson avatar

    First Up Wins

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Dec 23, 2007
     | 4,992 views

    The greatest most momentous occasion is yet to occur, make sure you are ready for it, or blame yourself.

    The Two Resurrection Scripture Reading: Jh. 14:1-3 As a boy we use to play a game at the sea, last up wins. We all would dive under the water and the boy who holds his breath longest and stay under water would be the winner, but there is coming a time when the first to come up will be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    No Plan B (Second Sunday After Easter 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 20, 2022
     | 2,082 views

    Peter and John were arrested Acts 4:3 .... Acts 5:27 -32 represents their second arrest. “Minding their own business” involved sharing the Gospel. Matthew 28:19 was their call to go and make disciples! There was no Plan B.

    No Plan B Text: Acts 5:27 - 32 Acts 5:27-32  When they had brought them, they had them stand before the council. The high priest questioned them,  (28)  saying, "We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Second Sunday After Christmas (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 729 views

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

    Psalm 93:1-5, Exodus 24:12-18, 2 Corinthians 8:9, John 1:14-18. A). THE LORD UPON HIS THRONE. Psalm 93:1-5. This Psalm is about, first and foremost, the Creator God upon His throne. He is “robed with majesty” (Psalm 93:1). He has also, incidentally, “established” the created order. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remember The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,906 views

    how we are to think and talk about the resurrection

    Sermon Series on the End Times: The Resurrection of the Dead It seems that in life we are always looking forward to something. When you’re single, you look forward to getting married. When you get married, you look forward to having children. When you have children, you look forward to sending ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gabriel Is Lickin' His Lips

    Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,592 views

    This sermon concerns the two trumpet sounds at the Rapture and Second Coming and enumerates the 7 signs of the times from Matthew 24.

    Introduction Many people in the Christian community have been caught up in Jerry Jenkins’ and Tim LaHay’s Left Behind series about the Tribulation period after the Rapture. I remind you that, even though they make interesting reading - and I have read all of them - these books are just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop The Madness Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,391 views

    In our passage this morning Paul writes to the Thessalonians and says that about times and dates he did not need to write to them, for they knew very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. Time and dates. The real centerpiece

    Stop the Madness, Part II 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI July 13th, 2003 Last week, I mentioned that “End Times Fever” was nothing new to the Christian church. Listen to this list which gives expression to that very point – (read article on list of end times ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Standing In Heaven's Judgment Line

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    Everyone is going to be judged by the Lord. Commonly, people say we are going to wait in a line to see the Lord. In that line you will be full of emotions, but these emotions will be positive or negative. The emotion that you feel will depend on you.

    IN THE LINE FOR HEAVEN THEME: ON THE DAY OF JUDGMENT WE WILL ALL HAVE TO STAND BEFORE THE THRONE OF GOD. BUT WHO WILL BE THERE ALSO? WE MUST LIFE IN SUCH A WAY THAT WE WILL NOT BE ASHAMED TO SEE OTHER PEOPLE THERE WITH US. Today we are going on a journey. We are traveling from this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    His Return Is It Good News Or Bad News? Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,338 views

    This sermon looks at the coming return of Jesus asking the question is it good news or bad news. Of course that depends on what side of the fence you are on. But either way this sermon tells us what’s coming to a town near you.

    2Thes:1:8-10. Good news or bad news? • Have any of you been confronted with a “good news, bad news” situation lately? I heard about a man who got a call from his doctor. The doctor said, “Your test results are in, and I’ve got good news and bad news for you.” The man said, “Okay --- give me the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Second Sunday After Easter (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 551 views

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

    Psalm 23:1-6, Ezekiel 34:11-16a, 1 Peter 2:19-25, John 10:11-16. A). THE SHEPHERD PSALM. Psalm 23:1-6. I. The LORD is my Shepherd. Psalm 23:1-3. When King David was a boy, he used to look after his father’s sheep - so he knew what he was talking about when he spoke of the LORD as his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Getting Ready Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 8, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,408 views

    Christ’s return is inevitable. We need to be ready for His return.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 1:1-11 TITLE: ‘GETTING READY” INTRODUCTION: A. A fresh graduate from Bible college was in the pulpit in his first church. He was extremely nervous because he was attempting to preach without ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Know Your Judge Before Judgment Day!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,280 views

    As we consider Judgment Day let’s not worry about the exact day that Jesus will return. Let’s make sure we are ready for his return every day. Let’s take this opportunity to learn the truth about our judge and the basis of his judgment.

    2012. I am sure that between now and the year 2012 A.D. you will hear a lot about what some think is going to happen at that time. According to the September 25, 2006 issue of Newsweek magazine that year could be the end of the world, as we know it. Followers of New Age spirituality have noticed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    What I Know About The End Times

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,317 views

    Deals with what the Christian should do to be prepared for Christ’s coming

    “What I Know About the End Times” 11/19/2006 “As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples came along and wanted to take him on a tour of the various Temple buildings. But he told them, "All these buildings will be knocked down, with not one stone left on top of another!" "When will ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Best Downloads For The Ipod Of Life Part 1

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,514 views

    When we truly love God our entire being is focused on giving ourselves to Him.

    The Best Downloads for the iPod of Life Pt. 1 Matthew 22:35-40 Sept. 25, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: One of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, 36 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" 37 And He said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist