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  • Dr. David Hallum avatar

    It Is The Last Hour - The Wicked One Comes! Series

    Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019
     | 3,292 views

    It is the last hour!

    Introduction: In Disguise It is often difficult to understand why people give in to certain temptations. From our vantage point, their problem should be easy to handle. We may even wonder how Adam and Eve could have been so foolish as to have thrown aside all that God had given them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    As We Come, So We Leave

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 30, 2016
     | 4,690 views

    Exploring the purpose of wealth through reviewing Solomon's dark book.

    “There is a grievous evil that I have seen under the sun: riches were kept by their owner to his hurt, and those riches were lost in a bad venture. And he is father of a son, but he has nothing in his hand. As he came from his mother’s womb he shall go again, naked as he came, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    We've Come This Far By Faith

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
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    This sermon is the message delivered on the church’s 40th anniversary dealing with where the Lord has brought us from as a church.

    We’ve Come This Far By Faith 9/8/2002 40th Celebration Deutoronomy 8:1-18 Hebrews 10:35-39 Toby Today we celebrate our 40th anniversary and declare that we have come this far by faith. The year was 1961. The United States had attempted to overthrow the new Government of Cuba. The attempt ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Christ Comes: The Hope Of Reunion Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 19, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,361 views

    The last in a series adapted from Max Lucado’s book, When Christ Comes. This one focuses on who you will meet in Heaven. Alliterated.

    When Christ Comes: The Hope of Reunion! Scott Bayles First Christian Church What makes a house a home? Since Ashley and I have been married we’ve lived in a shared two-story house, a small one-bed-room apartment, a friend’s basement, a modern townhouse, and most recently a cozy three-bed-room ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 13, 2015
     | 8,077 views

    When it comes to end times: 1. Jesus warns us about deception (vs. 4-5, 11-12, 23-28). 2. Jesus warns us about disasters (vs. 6-12). 3. Jesus' warnings must have double application (vs. 15-21). 4. Jesus promises His deliverance (vs. 13-14, 21-28).

    The Second Coming of Christ - Part 2 Matthew 24:4-28 (Initial reading vs. 1-3) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 3, 2015 *Tonight we may get as far as vs. 28, but let's start back at the beginning of Matthew 24. Jesus had just finished condemning Jewish religious leaders in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coming Home: The Journey Of Repentance And Restoration

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 12, 2026
     | 263 views

    Church, this is the very heart of the gospel! This is how God responds to genuine repentance. He doesn't just forgive us; He restores us. He doesn't just take us back; He celebrates our return.

    Coming Home: The Journey of Repentance and Restoration Luk 15:11-24 Good morning, church family! As we begin this new year together, I want to ask you a question that might make you a little uncomfortable: Have you ever found yourself far from home? Not just physically, but spiritually? Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Could Jesus Be Coming Back Soon Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021
     | 5,095 views

    A heavily edited sermon from the series, "The Return of the King" available on Sermon Central, we look at the biblical prophecies regarding the return of our King Jesus

    Could Jesus Be Coming Soon? Return of the King: Week 1 CCCAG 4-18-21 Scripture: Ezekiel 37; Isaiah 66; Zechariah 12; Luke 24; Revelation 11 I’m excited for today! We are talking about Jesus coming back! Warning! We will be going through a ton of Scripture today- so open up your bible and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We All Come To Worship Him

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 6, 2020
     | 3,448 views

    The Star of Bethlehem sends a signal to the world. Christ came to be the savior of the world. The church is called into a global mission.

    January 5, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 2:1-12 We All Come to Worship Him Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus came to be the Lord and Savior of all peoples. This tiny infant was sent on no small ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 10, 2015
     | 8,347 views

    God Talks about the Timing: 1. The timing of the season should be studied (vs. 32-35). 2. Our knowledge of the day has been delayed (vs. 36-39). 3. The need to prepare is paramount (vs. 37-44).

    The Second Coming of Christ Part 4: God Talks about the Timing Matthew 24:29-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND: *It was two days before the cross. Jesus had just finished condemning the Jewish religious leaders for stubbornly rejecting Him as the Messiah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coming Into Maturity: Grace, Love, And Service

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 28, 2021
     | 1,882 views

    The world may be against us. It most certainly is. But it isn't so bad. God is with us. Of course it's better to be with God. Hopefully we can keep those one in the same. And mainly by not keeping anything, but allowing God to do the "keeping."

    Proverb 29:27 The righteous despise the unjust; the wicked despise the godly. The dichotomy mentioned is Proverb 29:27 is being played out in our culture today. Jesus said the world will hate you. But take heart, I have overcome the world. The world may be against us. It most certainly is. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Easter 2025: When Adversity Comes

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 15, 2025
     | 821 views

    Everyone faces times of adversity but it is how we view and respond to the adversity that determines how those times will affect us. The disciples experienced this when Jesus was arrested and crucified. Their response can teach us about responding to adverse times.

    Easter 2025 – When Adversity Comes Scripture: John 8:12; Mark 10:32-34; 16:9-11; James 1:2-3 Good morning Strangers Rest and happy Easter. This is surely the day the Lord has made so let us rejoice and be glad in it! Today we pause to commemorate the death and resurrection of our Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come Let Us Adore Him Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2024
     | 1,499 views

    Christmas always has a rhythm to it! Something happens at this time of year some call it the magic of Christmas or the Christmas Spirit.

    Series: Rhythms of Christmas: What are rhythms? A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound. Thesis: Christmas always has a rhythm to it! Something happens at this time of year – some call it the magic of Christmas or the Christmas Spirit. But Christmas brings a rhythm to it. My goal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Maurice Brown avatar

    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 351 ratings
     | 55,033 views

    When Jesus comes, we must be found prepared and alert.

    ARE YOU READY? Matt.25:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. Matt.25 - Parable that stresses importance of being ready for the Return of Jesus 1. Jesus IS coming back, and when he returns will he find you awake and alert or sleeping and slumbering? 2. This is the BIG question from this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Don't Just Stand There Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 91 ratings
     | 20,577 views

    One of the greatest temptations for Christians is to "just stand around" and watch others do things for God. This sermon got a great response from many in the audience.

    OPEN: Back in the 1800’s there was a group of believers known as the Millerites, who were led by a man named William Miller – a Baptist preacher who had predicted (in 1831) that about 12 years later - sometime between March of 1842 and March of 1843 - Jesus would come …. His announcement caught the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wake Up

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 21,501 views

    It is time for Christians to awken from the slumber of indifference, complacency, and slothfulness in light of Christ’s coming.

    WAKE UP! ROMANS 13:11-14 INTRODUCTION: It is amazing how time has changed through the years of my life. Someone wrote: What Happened to Time  When as a child I laughed and wept, time crept.  When as a youth I dreamed and talked, time walked.  When I became a full-grown man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist