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  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    Pre-Trib. Or Pre-Wrath? - Study 3

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,500 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?

    "PRE-TRIB. OR PRE-WRATH?" Section Two Matt. 24:1-51 O.K. LET’S TALK A LITTLE GRAMMAR! Let me pause and make a point which will help us to understand the 24th chapter of Matthew. This may not be a great time for a grammar lesson but there is a grammar rule that needs to be discussed before we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revelation Step By Step Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,886 views

    This is a study of the book of Revelation Chapter by chapter CHAPTER 2 PART 2

    Chapter 2 What modern-day church, in your experience and opinion, is mist vibrant and God honoring? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Antichrist: Personified Evil Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 10, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 19,293 views

    The antichrist will: 1. Create a one-world government. 2. Create a one-world economy. 3. Create a one-world religion.

    The movie world seems to be obsessed with the end of the world. There has been a steady stream of films coming out of Hollywood around the theme of end time events and takeoffs on the book of Revelation. Films like “End of Days,” “Armageddon,” “Deep Impact,” and “Independence Day” are just some ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    There's A Great Day Coming

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,790 views

    There is a great day coming in which the Lord is judge the world. Let’s consider the Surety, Scope, and Standard of Judgment.

    There’s A Great Day Coming by Scott R. Bayles, pastor First Christian Church When the Apostle Paul was being transported as a missionary prisoner to Rome, his ship docked to the south of Rome in the Italian port city of Puteoli. This was a holiday resort for fashionable Roman society, a spa with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Are You Ready For The Wedding Of The Lamb?

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 13,115 views

    We have been invited to the wedding that will end all weddings. Are we ready to be a guest? Are we ready to be the bride?

    “Are you ready for the wedding?” As you think of all the people involved with a typical wedding consider the different ways that they might answer that question. The bride would have one answer and the groom another. Friends of the bride and groom would answer differently depending on their part ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James May avatar

    The Mark Of The Beast

    Contributed by James May on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,369 views

    Do Christians need to fear the Mark of the Beast? When will it be given? Is there a far more important question that we should be asking ourselves? Is there another prophecy that we should be more concerned about?

    THE MARK OF THE BEAST By Pastor Jim May Over the years I have done a number of series teaching from the Book of the Revelation. I cannot tell you how many times I have been told, by Christians, that they don’t like studying, or even reading, the Book of Revelation because it frightens them. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The End Is Near, At The Door

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,402 views

    3rd End Time/Saints Triumphant(B) - Judgment Day is near and at the door as we see the signs of the times changing like the seasons and as we also hold fast to God’ unchanging word.

    THE END IS NEAR, AT THE DOOR Mark 13:24-31 - November 13, 2005 – 3rd Sun. of End Time / Saints Triumphant Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: We hear about good news and bad news. Today, we are going to learn about imminent terror and imminent joy, bad news, good news. Consider this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dan Buis avatar

    Love Lifted Me

    Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,788 views

    We are ascended with Christ!

    Some of the hottest books on the market right now in the Christian and even secular market are books about the rapture. The rapture is the biblical teaching taken from I Thessalonians 4 that Christ will return at the sound of the trumpet, the dead will be raised and those of us who are “in Christ” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Bride's Not Ready

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 186 ratings
     | 14,716 views

    The Church, Jesus Christ

    TEXT: Revelation 19:6-9 INTRO: We know from studying Scripture that one of the analogies given to describe the relationship of Jesus Christ to His church is that of a bride and groom, with Jesus portrayed as the coming groom and the church as his expectant bride. This theme/idea is repeated in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Are You Waiting For? Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,802 views

    A deductive exposition of the text calling seekers to receive Christ and believers to grow in grace in order to meet him face to face without any shame when he returns.

    Introduction: Does anyone here like to wait? I know many of us struggle with procrastination at times, but do you really enjoy waiting? How many people here look for the longest slowest line when making a purchase at the store? Don’t we prefer to grumble and complain when the line we left for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "A Glimpse Into The End Time"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,811 views

    Christ will return, but this is not cause for fear if we are Christians.

    2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 “A Glimpse Into The End Time” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Three or four years ago, I was talking to my best friend about the End Times....and he said, “I’m scared.” I replied, there is no reason to be afraid....for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steven Cook avatar

    3 Appearings Of Christ

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,244 views

    This message teaches us of the 3 appearings of Jesus Christ: As Prophet; as Priest; and as King.

    “The Three Appearings of Christ” Hebrews 9:24-28 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read – Hebrews 9:24-28 B. In the Jewish economy, there were 3 offices that were vital to the Jews: Prophet; Priest; King C. Throughout Jewish history, we can see that God instituted the offices of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Are We Doing It Our Way Or God's Way?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,695 views

    Living in readiness and anticipation of the Second Coming of Christ.

    Matthew 25:1-13 “Am I Doing Things My Way Or God’s Way?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One day, while visiting a home for mentally challenged children... ...operated by a Christian friend... ...a minister noticed the tiny handprints of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • James Barrett avatar

    The Prophecy Of Paul

    Contributed by James Barrett on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,847 views

    Paul tells Timothy that at the end of the age men will be "without natural affection."

    THE PROPHECY OF PAUL 2ND TIMOTHY 3:3 Intro: Much of the focus in church today is on prophecy, in particular, where we are in the prophetic timetable. Much of the attention is centered on the events and trouble in the Middle East. People today are very interested in what the Old Testament prophets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Phillips avatar

    Good Deeds Good Resurrection, Bad Deeds Bad???? Series

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,099 views

    The fourth way we will be judged.

    GOOD DEEDS GOOD RESURRECTION, BAD DEEDS BAD???? #4? This is the end of the series of sermons on were we will end up after the final resurrection. If you remember we found we will all stand before the judgment seat. ROMANS 14:10 12 10 But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church