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  • Mark Hensley avatar

    When The Rain Comes Series

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 17, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 8,358 views

    Chad a 34-year-old software developer married with two children from Florida would rather sleep in on Sundays...find out why.

    West Greeley Baptist Church May 20 2001 “When the rain comes” Matthew 5: 44-45 Pastor Mark Hensley 44But I tell you: Love your enemies[1] and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Comes Near

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,481 views

    What happens to us when God comes near.

    God Comes Near Luke 1:26-38 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church Dec. 11, 2005 *Christmas is a time when God came near... -And God comes near today. *Joe McKeever told the story of a little girl named Rachel -Like many preschoolers, Rachel had a problem waking up in the middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Time Has Come

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
     | 3,155 views

    Jesus calls his disciples to follow him to become fishers of people. To catch people we need to use the right sort of bait

    I wonder how many of you are old enough to remember the refrain: "Time Gentlemen, please!" I don’t mean the phrase you might here on an English sitcom but the Aussie Pub cry that once rang out every night at 6 o’clock. It’s a bit before my time I hasten to add, but it was the phrase that engendered ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Come To Jesus And Live

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 24, 2014
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     | 7,008 views

    To show that we only need to come to JESUS to receive and enjoy eternal life, and we reign and rule in this kingdom of GOD in love, righteousness and mercy.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you come to JESUS and confess your sins? No, we come to Him and live. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we only need to come to JESUS to receive and enjoy eternal life, and we reign and rule in this kingdom of GOD in love, righteousness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The End Is Coming Soon

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 27, 2016
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    Evidence of why we know the world as we know it is about to end and what the Christian ought to be doing

    “The End –Coming Soon!” February 28, 2016 2 Peter 3:3,8-11 “Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Come And Join Us!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 7, 2024
     | 1,574 views

    This sermon deals with the call of Levi a most unusual man that was called to follow Jesus and how that call informs our outreach today.

    Scripture: Mark 2:13-17; Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 10:14-15 Theme: Evangelism Title: Come and Join Us! This sermon deals with the call of Levi a most unusual man that was called to follow Jesus and how that call informs our outreach today. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Restrainer Revealed

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 97 ratings
     | 9,900 views

    Who is the restrainer mentioned by Paul in 2nd Thess. Is it the Holy Spirit? The Church? Or none of the above?

    II Thess 2:1-9 1 Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, 2 not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. 3 Let no one deceive you by any ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You Coming Apart?

    Contributed by James May on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,235 views

    We can either come apart through the power and influence of the devil or we can come apart with Jesus and see the glory and power of God.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Come To The Table Of Worship

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,682 views

    worship

    Come to the table of worship. Acts 2:42-47 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ September 19, 2002 I can remember when I was in college I was on the school meal plan. Now great lakes tries very hard but I never was a big fan of the way that they would cook food. In fact I thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Preview Of Things To Come

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,153 views

    From the Mount of Transfiguration, we receive a preview of things to come !

    “ A Preview of Things To Come” Mark 9:1-10 The cross, the resurrection and transfiguration might be the most important events in the life of our Lord while here on this earth. Why is this event so important, and what exactly does it mean ? More Beyond ! Gibraltar. At that narrowing of the two land ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship Comes With Benefits Series

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,896 views

    Knowing that God cares about you to hear your prayers and answers them.

    Have you ever wondered if God hears you? Seriously, when something incredibly important is on the line, like the life of someone you love dearly, we always hope God hears our prayers and will answer them the way we want them answered. We hope God can hear our prayers for help with sins that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Word Comes Alive

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,925 views

    Do your actions, your faithfulness show you are a part of God's program or does it show that you are outside of it looking on? For you is worshiping the Lord a matter of service to others and obeying Him. This is what honors Him and gives us our purpose.

    Opening Illustration: This line between truth and falsehood is blurred in our society. We pick up newspapers and read touching stories and later find out that the stories were complete fabrications. We are used to politicians making us promises to get our votes, only to forget those promises once ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Demas, The Disconnected Disciple

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 22, 2012
     | 9,124 views

    A sermon on the effects of worldliness on a Christian

    “Demas, The Disconnected Disciple” “2 Timothy 4:10” Philemon 1:24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. Colossians 4:14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you. 2 Timothy 4:10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Comes To Be Baptized

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,803 views

    EPIPHANY 1(A) - Jesus comes to be baptized to reveal the sinners’ Savior and to show sinners how to be saved.

    JESUS COMES TO BE BAPTIZED Matthew 3:13-17 - January 11, 2004 MATTHEW 3:13-17 13Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" 15Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Come Up On The Mountain

    Contributed by James May on Jul 24, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,183 views

    We must climb higher in God to catch a true vision of what, and who, God really is. Without that proper vision we stand in danger of perishing,

    Come Up On the Mountain Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Pastor James May Why do people love to go up on the mountains? For most of us it is the experience of feeling on top of the world. It is as though you can look down on the world far below and for just a moment, catch a glimpse of how God must ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible