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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    On The Return Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Mark 13:24-37

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 20, 2020
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    How do we prepare for the return of Christ? A sermon for the First Week in Advent.

    On the Return of Jesus: An Exposition of Mark 13:24-37 For the Christian, nothing is more comforting to know that Jesus is going to return and receive us unto Himself. All the things which trouble us so much will be gone. We will be relieved of that great pressures (tribulations) that we feel. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lesson 3: Actual Signs

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
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    WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN?

    A. WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN? 1. Signs in nature, i.e., “There shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes” (Matt. 24:7). 2. Signs in society. Lawlessness, violence, sexual immorality, greed, selfish pursuit, pleasure seekers, rebellion, despair (II Tim. 3:1-4). 3. Signs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    The Final Victory

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Nov 7, 2001
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    MAINTAINING CONFIDENCE IN CHRIST’S CERTAIN RETURN AND SURE VICTORY

    THE FINAL VICTORY (II THESS 2:1-17) I. TWO CERTAINTIES ABOUT CHRIST’S COMING: (VS 1) 1. CHRIST WILL COME A. BECAUSE HE SAID HE WOULD "And then shall appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven; and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of The Lord's Near Coming

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 2, 2002
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     | 5,399 views

    A message related to the Second Coming of Christ

    SIGNS OF THE LORD’S NEAR COMING Luke 21:31 INTRO: We hear preachers telling us that we are living in the last days, and that Jesus could come at any time, and we wonder if they know what they are talking about, and where they get their ideas. The following are some of the prophetic signs of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Amy Bickel avatar

    Signs Of The Times Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,818 views

    Part two in a study of Bible Prophecy and the End times dealing with the signs of Jesus imminent return.

    Ever since Jesus Christ warned His followers that He would leave them to go to His Father’s house in heaven and promised that He would “come again and receive [them] to [Himself]” (John 14:1-3), Christians have asked the million dollar question: “When will you return, and what will the sign of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Centurion's Story Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 20,618 views

    A first person portrayal of the Centurion who proclaimed "Surely this was the Son Of God."

    (Everything listed in parenthesis is either a stage direction or a comment meant to give information that was not verbalized as part of the actor’s monologue. Items used for this presentation were: a rented centurion outfit, a short sword, a cat of 9 tails, and a tube of tanning cream to give the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prophecy In The Rear View Mirror

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 29, 2002
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    Indeed, to hear that "Christ really did come in A.D. 70" reminds one of those against whom Jesus warned us about.............

    I recently came across a booklet that declared that all prophecy is now only a thing of the past. This booklet stated that the book of Revelation is only a historic account of things long ago fulfilled. We will discuss a few of the points that this booklet in vain tried to make. Perusing thru the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    Joy In The Morning

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 30, 2014
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     | 12,997 views

    God loves to bless His children. We may go through the dark night but Joy comes in the morning.

    “Joy in the Morning” October 5, 2014 Jeremiah 29:11-13 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Comforter Has Come—five Truths About The Holy Spirt.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 24, 2021
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     | 3,418 views

    The first question that should be answered is, Who is the Holy Spirit, and what use is He in my daily affairs?

    The Comforter Has Come—Five Truths About The Holy Spirt. John 14:16-17KJV A group travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on, finally an angry passenger pushed his way ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holy Spirit Come Home Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 12, 2006
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     | 5,992 views

    2 Chronicles chapters 14-16 record very powerful truths that must be taken notice of by the Body of Christ if she is going to enjoy God’s presence and power in His work.

    Turn Your Bibles to 2 Chronicles 15:2 Title: Holy Spirit Come Home Theme: Praying for a True Revival in the Church Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer 2 Chronicles 15:2 says, “…Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    Pre-Trib. Or Pre-Wrath? - Study 5

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 17, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,023 views

    Does the Bible teach that Jesus will rapture His people before the Tribulation? This is a series of Studies on the question, "Will the rapture be before the Tribulation or before the Wrath of God?

    Does the Bible teach that Jesus will rapture His people before the Tribulation? This is a series of Studies on the question, "Will the rapture be before the Tribulation or before the Wrath of God? "PRE-TRIB. OR PRE-WRATH? Section Four Matt. 24:1-51 OH! WHERE DID YOU GO? It should be noted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There;s A Storm Coming

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 26, 2017
     | 5,608 views

    Life is full of storms, Trust the LORD

    There’s a Storm Coming#2 (Matt 7: 24-27) Intro: This week as i prayed , I ask God what to preach today . He showed me a vision of a terrible storm that was coming The Storm Text: Two Kinds of People 24 “Everyone who hears my words and obeys them is like a wise man who built his house on rock. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Terry Williams avatar

    Fighting The Battle Series

    Contributed by Terry Williams on Aug 26, 2013
     | 7,847 views

    When fighting apostasy we must follow God's plan.

    Sermon #10 of 11 Jude: A Call to Defend Fighting the Battle Jude 22-23 Introduction Illus: In warfare, there is always an objective. In many wars, the objective is land. For example, in the Middle East, Israel and the Palestinians are fighting because they both want to have the same land. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Watching And Waiting Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,381 views

    Jesus told us to be ready no matter when His return will occur.

    Watching and Waiting Text: Mk. 13:28-37 Introduction 1. Read Mk. 13:28-37 2. Illustration: After 14 years of studying the Bible, William Miller became convinced that Christ would return in 1843. When Miller announced April 3 as the day, some disciples went to mountaintops, hoping for a head ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    The First Three Chapters (Suras) Of The Koran. Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 21, 2015
     | 3,702 views

    We enter cautiously into the very unusual world of Islam via the first 3 chapters of its holiest book.

    Lesson 14 , More Introductory Matters, and Sura 1 Note: From this point on, all quotations from the Koran are taken from The Generous Qur'an, copyright 2009, used by permission of Usama Dakdok Publishing, LLC. So we enter in. Here in my hand is a Koran. Well, not really. It is very like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God