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  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The End

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 6, 2015
     | 7,634 views

    A sermon to warn folks to be careful about listening to those who would claim to know the end of time.

    "The End" Matthew 24:1-51 Matthew 24:1 And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Merry Christmas - He’s Coming Back

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 18, 2009
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     | 4,658 views

    The birth of Christ was foretold by the prophets. Look for HIs return.

    December 20, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 7:14 Subject: The Birth of Christ Title: Merry Christmas - He’s Coming Again How are you with Christmas? Do you look forward to the season with great anticipation? I think that is the way the Lord would like us to approach the celebration of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Blessed Is He Who Comes In The Name Of The Lord

    Contributed by Michael Walther on May 25, 2011
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     | 10,557 views

    Judgment Day will come. But we don't have to fear that day because Jesus overcame every obstacle to give His life for us on the cross.

    Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord! March 4, 2007 Luke 13:31-35 31 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." 32 And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, 'Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Blessed Is He Who Comes In The Name Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 21, 2021
     | 3,935 views

    This message deals with Jesus coming into Jerusalem on his Triumphal Entry as their Messiah or king of peace.

    BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD. John 12:12-19;31-33 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ August 15, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/g8ZtkaossYE INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning we come to a text during the final week of Jesus’ life on this earth. 2.) This twelfth chapter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Quit; The Best Is Yet To Come! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 28, 2003
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     | 96,139 views

    A WORD TO THE CHURCH - Haggai (Part 3) Discouragement will often cause us to give up and quit. How can we overcome discouragement? Haggai reminds us that the best is yet to come!

    · In 1972, NASA launched the exploratory space probe Pioneer 10. The satellite’s primary mission was to reach Jupiter, photograph it and its moons, and beam data it collected about this giant planet back to earth. Scientists regarded this as a bold plan, because up until then no satellites had ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When The Prodigal's Come Home

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 17, 2024
     | 715 views

    This message focusses on how we, as God's church and professing Christians, can receive "prodigals"—those who have strayed—with love, acceptance, and forgiveness

    Key Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 Introduction • Briefly introduce the parable of the Prodigal Son, describing how the younger son's decision to leave led to loss but ultimately resulted in reconciliation. • Explain the focus of today's message: how we, as a church and as individuals, can ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Does It Mean That The Day Of The Lord Will Come?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 7, 2024
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    The people of Judah had become prosperous and smug in their relationship with God and it can be applied to believers today.

    What Does It Mean That the Day of The Lord Will Come? Joel 2:12-13, 2:28-32 The book of Joel is one of warning to the people of Judah and can be applied to believers today. The people of Judah had become prosperous and smug in their relationship with God. While underestimating God, they had become ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We'll Work Till Jesus Comes Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2012
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     | 16,987 views

    In this last sermon from the series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians, we look at Paul's commands about not being idol, but working and obeying until Jesus comes.

    Introduction: A. Let me begin with this humorous, puny piece about work. 1. All my life I’ve been looking for the perfect job 2. My first job was working in an orange juice factory, but I got canned...just couldn't concentrate. 3. After that I tried to be a tailor, but I just wasn't suited ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Did This World Really Come Into Existance

    Contributed by Pastor Cosmos on Jan 7, 2011
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     | 3,302 views

    This is a sermon explaning the formation of the earth with Biblical proof

    Jim once asked an atheist if he had ever wrestled, even for a few moments, with the thought that maybe God does exist. "Absolutely!" the atheist said, to Jim’s surprise. "Years ago when our first child was born I almost became a believer in God. "As I looked down at that miniature-but-perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Why Should I Come Back To Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 33,024 views

    The Psalmist reminds us why we should honor God on the Sabbath and why we should be plugged into a local church.

    Why should I come back to Church? Introduction: Why do we do certain things in life? (The following taken from Scott Bayles, Pastor, First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL) You go to school to get an education so you can make a living. You go to work to make money so you can pay the bills. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Message To The Church Of The Laodiceans Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,369 views

    This is the picture of the Church of Jesus Christ as it stands today. It is certainly the picture of the church in the last days. We have moved in our study from the days of the Apostles to the days of the Apostasy.

    Revelation 3:14-22 Message to the church of the Laodiceans 1/8/2023 Always remember that these letters to the churches can be viewed from three perspectives. 1.) Practically – These are real letters to real churches with real problems. 2.) Prophetically – These letters portray the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Our Resurrection Hope: The Best Is Yet To Come!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 14,408 views

    The message of the resurrection gives us hope that whether we live or die, the best is yet to come.

    OUR RESURRECTION HOPE: The Best is Yet to Come! [Main points: The Message, The Certainty, and The Hope of the Resurrection] Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 Intro: Neil Strait once said, “Take from a man his wealth, and you hinder him; take from him his purpose, and you slow him down. But take from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Who Is Jesus? Why Did He Come? Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    This sermon discusses both the divinity and humanity of Jesus and why he came to earth. It speaks of the virgin birth and why it is important as well as the resurrection.

    April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #1 Who is Jesus? Why Did He Come? Philippians 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION: Today people have a lot of opinions as to who Jesus is and why He came. There is even a lot of controversy within the church, and much effort is made to “explain away” the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Arise, Shine! Your Light Has Come

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 2, 2020
     | 16,489 views

    The Jews were to rejoice at the coming of the Messiah - meant to be their pride and joy. So are we, even in the midst of darkness.

    January 5, 2020 Isaiah 60:1-6 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is dawning upon you. 2 Look, darkness covers the earth, and deep darkness covers the peoples, but the Lord will dawn upon you, and his glory will be seen over you. 3 Nations will walk to your light, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Coming King: Living In The Hope Of His Return Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 306 views

    As believers, we live between two worlds: the now and the not-yet. Jesus Christ, the King of kings, has promised He will return, and when He does, everything will be made right.

    The Coming King: Living in the Hope of His Return” Introduction Imagine standing on a hilltop at dawn, watching the first rays of sunlight break over the horizon. The darkness flees, shadows scatter, and the world is bathed in a new light. This is a glimpse, a shadow, of what it will be like when ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal