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The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 27, 2003

What is the rapture and how should we live in light of the coming rapture?

Text: I Thessalonians 4: 13- 5:11 Title: The rapture of the church. Introduction The next two great events in the history of the church are; 1.The end-time revival 2.The rapture of the church. The word “rapture” is not found in the bible. The word rapture is a translation of the Latin word ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming The Enemy

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 18, 2012

Overcoming the enemy once does not mean he will stop his harassment of us. This is what he is, and what he does. So our posture toward him, both defensively and offensively, needs to become habitual and reflexive. We need to overcome our ignorance of the

Opening illustration: One morning, I watched a rabbit nibble grass in my backyard. He was on the small side, with brown flecked fur and a cotton-puff tail. Suddenly, a hawk sliced through the air as fast and precise as lightning. With talons outstretched, he snatched for his prey. But the rabbit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tests For Selective Service

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002

How does God Choose Men and Women for Service? This message examines that subject.

TESTS FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE Judges 7:1-8 INTRO: It is revealing to study God’s method of selecting the soldiers to follow Gideon. First, God changed the hearts of people. It is evident that the masses were intent on killing Gideon (Judg. 6:30). Yet, when the spirit of the Lord came upon ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Touching The Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006

Today we celebrate Mothers and today as we continue our look in to the life we always wanted we take a look at one of the best characteristics of motherhood- that is the ability to touch the heart.

Read Scripture Today we celebrate Mothers and today as we continue our look in to the life we always wanted we take a look at one of the best characteristics of motherhood- that is the ability to touch the heart. How does that happen, how do we touch the heart of others? First we must ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

Awake And Sober

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 12, 2005

According to Paul, Christians are to live constantly aware of the return of Christ Jesus.

Awake and Sober – I Thessalonians 5:1-11 Intro: First the tsunami, then hurricanes, now unrest in France and bombings in the Middle East. In Luke 21:25 it says, “there will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. . . Nations will be in anguish and perplexity . . “ before Jesus comes. That must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fireproof Your Life

Contributed by Rodney Langley on Jun 9, 2009

How to prepare for the flaming darts that Satan and the world will hurl.

FIREPROOF YOUR LIFE INTRODUCTION We face many trials and temptations as we strive to live the Christian life. How can we fireproof our lives and be able to stand against the flames that this world will send our way? We’re going to look tonight at some biblical examples and see how we can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tomorrow Can Be A Good Day

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 2, 2010

How to Live in a Better Day: ◆ Look to a Better Day ◆ Start Each Day with God's Perspective ◆ Don't Live in the Past ◆ Get Rid of Bitterness

❶ Last Week Had Bad Days • Health care summit gets & political divisions • SeaWorld trainer killed by killer whale • Chile’s 8.8 earthquake: death toll passes 200 • Hawaii issues tsunami alert with 3 to 8 feet waves, evacuating up to 100,000 residents and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

"It's Tight, But It's Right"

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 24, 2014

This text reminds us that God sets the terms and conditions for a life with Him through Jesus Christ.

“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it. 14For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it. (Matthew 7:13-14) This text is part of a discourse by Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Live In-Between #9 Bad News, Good News Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

We need to know that Satan is out to get us all ... but take heart God is on our side and is praying for us.

I Will Live In-Between #9 Bad News, Good News (Luke 22:31-34) ~ Intro: Have you ever had someone come up to tell you something and they say, I’ve got bad new and good new which do you want to hear? Bad news, Good news lines: Like your dentist coming out and saying, ‘The good news is that you will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Challenging Calls Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2014

Paul and Ananias are called into Christ’s service. One is called globally while the other is called to local ministry.

Acts 9:1-9 “Challenging Calls” INTRODUCTION Jesus has risen. He has appeared to the disciples given them peace through the gift of the Holy Spirit. The fear of the disciples has been overcome. The purpose of Jesus’ actions is so he can send out the disciples to carry on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Dennis Rhoads on Nov 24, 2003

This sermon was used on Stewardship Sunday. The Gospel message is to motovate people to support God’s work in the church

What are you waiting for? Mark 13:32-37 11/23/2003 Last Sunday of the church year Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for ever and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Predator

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 4, 2019

Someone is stalking you

The Predator Intro: He’s out there, just beyond your field of vision, He’s stalking you. He’s looking for a sign of weakness, He’s ready to pounce and devour. He has no mercy or compassion in him, you are his prey. Text: 1 Peter 5:8-9 8 Control yourselves and be careful! The devil, your enemy, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Second Coming

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 12, 2011

This next section gives exhortation those of us who are living in Christ. Paul is not presenting new information, he is urging his readers to use the knowledge he has already given them. It would be natural for the readers to ask “When?” after Paul had ex

Purpose: To encourage believers to live in the light of Christ’s soon return. INTRODUCTION: In the previous section of this book (4:13-18) Paul gave us information about those who are already dead in Christ. This next section gives exhortation those of us who are living in Christ. Paul is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Risk Takers Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

when we embrace the mission of Jesus, we make a commitment to hazardous work. And yet one of the things we see in the church today is that following Jesus has become something far less than that. It’s more about comfort than danger and belief rather than

Risk Takers Matthew 10:16-22, The Message Elizabeth Elliott wrote a book called, Through Gates of Splendor. In it, she tells the story of her husband, Jim, who was one of the five missionaries killed as they tried to evangelize the Waodani tribe in Ecuador. What is so amazing to me is that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-22

Denomination: Methodist

Living In Lion Country

Contributed by Karl Sexton on Aug 3, 2006

We are all facing a real battle with a real devil and we need to know our enemy and how to defeat him.

Living In Lion Country Intro: We have a real foe and he has many names, but the one you may recognize is Satan or the devil. Many today believe that Satan is a myth¡Xa figment of someone¡¦s imagination. Many are being devoured because they do not recognize the enemy. Some doubt his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist