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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Return Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 1, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,002 views

    In the Parable of the Fig Tree Jesus taught that one can tell what is coming by watching the signs. As surely as one can discern the approach of summer by the leafing of a tree, so these signs announce the nearness of the kingdom.

    LUKE 21: 24-29-33 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE RETURN OF CHRIST / THE FIG TREE [Romans 8:18-25] The portion of Jesus’ discourse we are looking at this morning entails what is to be after the time of the Gentiles has been fulfilled in respect to Jerusalem. The heavens will be observably ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Battles To The Very End Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,620 views

    Though believers in the Lord are engaged in battles to the end of earthly days, they are assured of victory in Christ.

    “Do your best to come to me soon. For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry. Tychicus I have sent to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Looks Of Love Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 14, 2012
     | 4,940 views

    In our worship to God we Look UP to Him; Out to Others; In to Ourselves; and Back into the Past as we press forward with God.

    1. Counting at Church A little boy asked his father what was the highest number he had ever counted. Replying that he didn't know, the father asked his son his highest number. It was 973. "Why did you stop there?" wondered the father. "Because church was over." 2. It is a shame that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Comfort Whereby I Am Comforted

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 10, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,475 views

    A recent family crisis taught me many things about how this verse applies to those of us who have coped with crisis and those of us who need to cope.

    The Comfort whereby I Am Comforted 2 Corinthians 1:3-6 It was a parking lot like any other, no unusual obstructions, no special problem places. There might have been a slight unevenness in the pavement, but that’s pretty normal, no real problem. The day before Dad had clambered some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Making A Full Recovery

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 12,048 views

    How do we get back on track after lapsing into sin?

    Often, as we come together for Sunday morning worship or Friday evening Bible study, the topics we address have to do with how to be a good Christian. I don’t mean that in a negative way ("aren’t you a good little Christian"). I mean that we consider what the Bible teaches about how to be faithful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speaking To God Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,312 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon is about prayer.

    Sunday Evening November 10, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Back To The Basics¡¨ [#5] SPEAKING TO GOD I Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: 1. As we continue in our series ¡§Back To The Basic¡¨, I want us to look at our way of communicating with God. 2. Hebrews tells us that we can go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Prescription For The U.s.a.

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Sep 30, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,161 views

    Our country needs to turn around and get back to God again!

    God’s Prescription for the USA September 11th – I remember where I was when the news came Leaders sang “God bless America”, everyone in church, a big turn toward God for America A month later it was all worn off People wanted to claim God’s promises Has God turned His back on us? Have we gone too ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Standing At The Jorday, Transition Time Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 18,320 views

    A host of people stood at the Jordan will they proceed in faith or go back into the wilderness?

    Standing at the Jordan Joshua 3:1-13 Preached at Midway Community Church Jan 9,2000 Intro: Joshua: Where the promise becomes a reality; Have the promises of God through Jesus become a reality to you? As we see God’s covenant people posses the land, we can learn how the promise became a reality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Silence Isn't Golden

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,022 views

    The need to acknowledge the Lord and respond to Him, not turn our back on Him

    When Silence Isn’t Golden Bible Reading: Amos 2: 4-5 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO When Silenc e Isn’t Go lden p.1 Do you ever get impatient with a speaker - with me, for instance? Knowing why you came, suspecting the gist of what is going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Finding Christ In Your Crisis

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,309 views

    When Jesus invades your heart and life, the enemy fights back.

    Finding Christ in Your Crisis Inspired by the work of Jamie Wright & Joyce Rodgers Sept. 2, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A How would you respond if the imperial guard of Iran army paratrooped 6,000 soldiers into Randolph County, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Bachman avatar

    Forgiveness Kills, Unforgiveness Gives Life

    Contributed by Joseph Bachman on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,770 views

    Unforgiveness will hold you back where forgiveness will set you free.

    Un-forgiveness will kill you Forgiveness will give you life Pastor Joe Bachman 10/15/06 Matt 6:9-15 9 "Pray, then, in this way: ’Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10’Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. 11’Give us this day our daily bread. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Accepting The Challenge

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Oct 30, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,454 views

    Paul is wrapping up his stay in Corinth, and heading back to Antioch.

    I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. The story is told of a little boy that was very impressed with a missionary that had come to his church. The missionary had come to the small church hoping to recruit men for the mission field in South Africa, but he was disappointed to find that there were only women ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    No Rest For The Wicked

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,150 views

    How many of you think that Jesus is coming back to earth this week?

    NO REST FOR THE WICKED 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 INTRO: HOW MANY OF YOU THINK THAT JESUS IS COMING BACK TO EARTH THIS WEEK? The Christians in Thessalonica were grateful to God for Paul’s letter, but it did not immediately solve all their problems. In fact, the persecution grew worse and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    I Want My Stuff

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,340 views

    TAKING BACK WHAT THE ENEMY HAS EVER STOLEN FROM YOU

    I WANT MY STUFF 7/1/07 Eph 6:11-14 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Tale Of Two Mothers

    Contributed by Neil Chitty on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,170 views

    Jesus gives back to two grieving mothers their dead and dying children.

    A Tale of two mothers. I read a couple of short stories last week that go like this: A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: " My full name has six letters. The first one is M. I pick up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational