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  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Comfort Of His Coming

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 10, 2009
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     | 3,296 views

    The Church at Thessalonica was struggling with the idea of Christ Second coming and their loved ones that had gone on before them. Paul in this text, gives them comfort on the coming of Christ.

    The Comfort of His Coming 1 Thess. 4:13-18 Intro The pagan world in Paul’s day had no hope of life after death. The believers in Thessalonica were concerned about their loved ones who had died. What if the Lord should return? Would their deceased loved ones miss out? Will those who are alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,252 views

    What if, everything the believer learns he or she did and portrayed? What if, we really acted out the pastor’s sermon? What if, we did the teacher’s teachings? What if, we mixed faith and works together in everything we did? What if, we really believed wh

    What if? Text: James 2: 21-22 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? If you read verses 21-26 James cites 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Yolo: You Only Live Once

    Contributed by Chris Jordan on Dec 31, 2013
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     | 14,106 views

    We only have one life to live: What are we doing to make it count for eternity?

    YOLO: YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE INTRO TO TOPIC: Who knows what Carpe diem means? What about Memento mori? • Carpe diem: “Seize the day.” And Memento mori: “Remember that you will die.” • There is a new one popular in youth culture: YOLO: You only live once. Same ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Be Not Afraid Nor Dismayed..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,950 views

    In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not through strength but through perseverance. God rewards the steadfast!

    Introduction God has always honored and rewards greatly those who will stand the test of time and trouble. Those who aren’t so willing to lay down and let the world win! Throughout the Word of God are countless stories of those who fought against the tide of what was popular and stood for what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Dirty Politics Are Played

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 27, 2007
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     | 3,345 views

    Maybe you have dealt with dirty politics in church, work, or in the community. People have gone on a campaign to hurt you. How do you deal with these situations? Jesus provides the answers in defending yourself against dirty politics.

    WHEN DIRTY POLITICS ARE PLAYED THEME: DOING RIGHT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE WINNING THE FIGHT. TEXT: MATTHEW 26: 47-56 One day a father who was in his study reading, and he heard a commotion outside the window. It was his daughter who was playing with her friends. And it got louder and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson #23 - But He Gave It All Up That He Might Know Christ Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2019
     | 4,706 views

    The mature believer, Paul says, will not rest on past obedience but will labor to maintain purity and blamelessness until the Day of Christ.

    Date: 2/12/19 Lesson #23 Title: But He Gave It All Up That He Might Know Christ (Phil. 3:12-14) • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14 (NIV) 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Ring The Bell!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 1, 2022
     | 3,405 views

    You can quit the struggle to finish the course. If you do, the impact of your life will be insignificant. If you stand firm, the impact of what you do now for Christ will yield eternal results.

    “Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” [1] Becoming a United States Navy Seal is arguably among the most difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dishonouring The Family Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,568 views

    Among the sins which God judges most harshly and most swiftly are sins dishonouring one’s family. Such swift and terrible judgement speaks to the importance of the family in the divine economy.

    “Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD, and the LORD put him to death. Then Judah said to Onan, ‘Go in to your brother’s wife and perform the duty of a brother-in-law to her, and raise up offspring for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Last Temptations

    Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 2,227 views

    Jesus was tempted just like we are.

    Back in 1988, director Martin Scorsese made a film that caused a furor in this country from coast to coast. It was a film about Jesus, and people were demonstrating against it and picketing and threatening to blow up theaters if they showed it. The name of the film was The Last Temptation of ...read more

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    Stewards Of Trees, Time, Talents, And Treasures

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,896 views

    A sermon on stewardship

    Stewardship Of...... Trees, Time Talents, Treasures Bible Reading: Psalm 8 Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11 1 Peter 4: 7-11 Deuteronomy 8: 10-18 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Steward ship o f.... Trees, Tim e, Talen ts & Treas ures p.1 STEWARDSHIP OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Betrayed!

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,814 views

    We must face our betrayals of Jesus.

    BETRAYED! John 13:21-30 S: Judas Iscariot C: Betrayal of Jesus Pr: WE MUST FACE OUR BETRAYALS OF JESUS. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • We must examine ourselves. • We must repent of our betrayal. • We must choose to live in the light. Version: ESV RMBC 13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Thanks! (Thanksgiving)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,019 views

    In Psalm 9, David’s psalm of thanksgiving, the King reveals for us how to live a more thankful and appreciative life: by Witnessing, Worshipping, and Waiting.

    Give Thanks! by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ Among the lessons Viktor Fankl learned in the Nazi death-camp, Auschwitz, was to take time to be thankful and to count your blessings. He wrote that prisoners in the camp dreamed at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Don't Make Belshazzar's Mistake Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,252 views

    A look at Daniel 5 where we learn to avoid the mistake of Belshazzar and repent while we have the chance.

    Situation in Babylon The situation in Babylon has changed since the last chapter and the last of Daniel. Nebuchadnezzar has died and there have been several coups as various different people have seized the throne only to be overthrown. The latest occupant on the throne, Nabodinius has kept the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Good News

    Contributed by James May on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 23 ratings
     | 14,800 views

    How beautiful are the feet of them that carry the good news of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Good News Sunday, July 22, 2007 – AM Pastor Jim May The first verse of an old gospel song says this: I have good news to bring, and that is why I sing All my joys with you I’ll share I’m going to take a trip in that old gospel ship And go sailing through the air Well, I’m here to tell you that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Heart Of The Matter Is The Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
     | 16,373 views

    David, Pt. 1

    THE HEART OF THE MATTER IS THE MATTER OF THE HEART (1 SAMUEL 16) During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where I’m to promise to ‘love, honor and obey’ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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