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  • Andrew Schroer avatar

    Be Prepared!

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 11,862 views

    Death is just around the corner. Jesus could return at any moment. Are you prepared?

    In days gone by, kings and nobles were accustomed to having court jesters, or fools as they were called, to entertain them. Many years ago there lived a king who enjoyed the folly of his court jester. Jokingly the king gave his jester a scepter and told him that if someday he found someone more ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Believer's Blessed Hope Pt 2

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,772 views

    Our hope lies in the fact that Jesus Christ is coming again.

    Believers Blessed Hope - Pt 2 Titus 2:13 Intro: The Hope is Imminent, Personal, Thrilling and Exciting Blessed Hope - Joyful and confident expectation that is based on the promise of God Himself. Our Hope is Blessed because it: 1. Deals with the person of Jesus Christ Himself A. Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    John Chapter 14 Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,244 views

    The Private Ministry of Jesus follows His Public Ministry. Jesus’ Private Ministry prepares His followers for what lies ahead.

    John Chapter 14 Read John 14:1-14 People all over the world are seeking comfort as they long for peace and joy in their hearts. Jesus alone can bring that comfort, peace and joy. When you leave this Bible study today, you will go to our parking lot, get in your car and go home. Do you believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here He Comes!

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,206 views

    A look at the Second coming of Christ

    You ever get something in the mail and wonder "How I the world did I get on this mailing list?" In July of 1988 I received a booklet via Canada Post entitled "88 Reasons Why The Rapture Could Be In 1988." Now the gist of the book dealt with numerous mathematical formulas based on the sabbatical ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Words Of Comfort

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 5,712 views

    A devotion for young believers

    14 “FOR IF WE BELIEVE THAT JESUS DIED AND ROSE AGAIN, EVEN SO GOD WILL BRING WITH HIM THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP IN JESUS. 15 FOR THIS WE SAY TO YOU BY THE WORD OF THE LORD, THAT WE WHO ARE ALIVE, AND REMAIN UNTIL THE COMING OF THE LORD SHALL NOT PRECEDE THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP. 16 FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The End

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,807 views

    Everyone wants to know the end of a story. That alone makes people candidates for hearing the gospel.

    Although I’m sure there are exceptions, it has been apparent at least in my own personal observations, that people need to see things through to a finish. Just a few years ago a man named Vernon Howell and his deluded followers attacked ATF agents. Then they barricaded themselves against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Tim Gibson avatar

    Discerning The Times

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 15,568 views

    What time is it in a spiritual sense ? This sermon looks at what year, month,dat and hour it is.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: Read 1 Chron 12:32 and Ephesians 5:17-18. We are to discern the times we are living in. If we do that rightly it will effect the way we live our lives. We will be like a housekeeper that works diligently keeping the house in order as we expect the master’s return very soon. The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Time Is Running Out

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,142 views

    A textual exposition arranged by the recurring themes of the text calling God’s people in my care to live so they can be unashamed when Jesus returns.

    Topic: Jesus/Christian Living Theme: Living Ready for Jesus’ Return Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to live so they can be unashamed when Jesus returns. Response: Individuals will ponder what attitude or habit would be most embarrassing to them if ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Is That Your Final Answer

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 2,650 views

    One day all will stand before Christ.

    Is That Your Final Answer Matthew 7:21-23 Now some of you may be laughing at the title of today’s sermon. But let me caution you this isn’t "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." This is something more substantial, your eternal future. Jesus talked about this for us in Matthew chapter 7. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keeping Your Eyes On Christ

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,215 views

    To run the race, your eyes must remain on the prize.

    Keeping Your Eyes On Christ Hebrews 12:1-3 I. The testimony of those who have gone before us should be an encouragement to us in our journey of life - We learn by the actions, victories and mistakes of others - Biblically (Heroes of the faith) - In our own lives (family, friends) - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Sessums, Jr. avatar

    The Two Comings Of Christ

    Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,306 views

    Sermon comparing and contrasting the two appearances of Christ and the two types of people who will be alive at His second appearance.

    The Two Comings of Christ Hebrews 9: 26-28 I. Christ’s First Coming- V.26 He has appeared. a. Came as a Man- He exchanged the glorious for the mortal- nothing extraordinary to look at. b. Came, as a Sin-offering- He was sinless yet he took our sins upon Himself. He was a one-time offering unlike ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • James May avatar

    The Last Boarding Call

    Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 83 ratings
     | 12,951 views

    Jesus is returning to Catch Away his church in the Rapture very soon. The cry will go forth. Are we ready for the last boarding call?

    The Last Boarding Call! 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wayne Burnett avatar

    The Gospel Trumpet

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 6,830 views

    The Apostle Paul sets the rapture of the church at the sounding of the LAST TRUMPET. What trumpet is sounded before this? - "The Gospel Trumpet"

    THE GOSPEL TRUMPET 1 COR 15:51-52 & 1 THESS 4:15-17 I. THE PROMISE OF CHRIST’S RETURN A. Not a new doctrine, just a precious promise B. One that is taken lightly by some -2 Pet 3:3-4 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Greg Nance avatar

    There's No Place Like Home Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 3, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 16,342 views

    Jesus calms our troubled hearts when he tells us the end of the story. He is coming again to take us home.

    Comforting a Troubled Heart. John 14:1-4 When I was a little boy I remember having nightmares. There were two things that used to scare me to death. One was witches and the other was skeletons. Ooo! I hated those things! It all started when I saw the Wizard of Oz. It was Sunday evening and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wayde Wilson avatar

    The Bride's Not Ready

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 186 ratings
     | 14,588 views

    The Church, Jesus Christ

    TEXT: Revelation 19:6-9 INTRO: We know from studying Scripture that one of the analogies given to describe the relationship of Jesus Christ to His church is that of a bride and groom, with Jesus portrayed as the coming groom and the church as his expectant bride. This theme/idea is repeated in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal