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  • Scott Carroll avatar

    The Urgency Of The Last Hour

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,481 views

    *** The return of Jesus Christ is the 2nd most important theme of the New Testament.

    THE URGENCY OF THE LAST HOUR 11/2/2006 Matt 26:40-41 40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. KJV *** ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Watch Your Mind

    Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,670 views

    Change in the Christian life must first come in the mind.

    Imagine with me for a second that it’s the first day of school. You have already had four classes, and you are carrying around all of your books because you haven’t had time to go to your locker yet because you have been using all of your time just trying to find your new classes. You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,139 views

    The first of Jesus great commands to "come, follow me".

    THE GREAT COMMANDS OF JESUS Part One—Follow Matthew 4:19 Sunday, November 11, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction I was driving the other night and saw a car with those stick on characters that depict their family. Usually it has the stick outline of a dad, mom, a couple of kids and maybe a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Joining The Right Family Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 25, 2016
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     | 10,982 views

    Family is foundational but following Christ must come first.

    Joining the Right Family Mark 3:31-34 Rev. Brian Bill April 23-24, 2016 The Bridger Wilderness Area in Wyoming is one of the most pristine areas for hiking in the United States. A number of years ago hikers were asked to fill out comment cards. Here are some of their actual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting Faith Over Family Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,193 views

    Family is foundational but following Christ must come first.

    Putting Faith Over Family Luke 14:25-27 Rev. Brian Bill 6/6/10 The Bridger Wilderness Area in Wyoming is one of the most pristine areas for hiking in the United States (besides Wisconsin). A number of years ago hikers were asked to fill out comment cards. Here are some actual comments… * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wish You Were Here

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,774 views

    This is a sermon on perhaps the saddest passage recorded in the Bible

    December 13, 2002 Introduction: A. Tonight’s topic: Wish You Were Here 1) We are going to focus our study on perhaps the saddest passage in the whole Bible. 2) Matthew 7:21-23, “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    This May Be The Death Of Me, But It Won't Be The End Of Me! Series

    Contributed by Michael Brewster on Jun 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,327 views

    This last lesson in this series encourages the believer to ressurect their hope in things they have given up hope in in terms of those things that God has promised them. Though He delays it shall come to pass at the appointed time. Just as it did in the r

    This may be the death of me, but it won’t be the end of me. Day3 John 11:11,34-44 You shall rise again For the past two nights we have been examining this text in the book of John. We have discovered on the first night how that we are ever evolving and changing into what God would have us to be. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Woman And The Dragon

    Contributed by Robert Robinson on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,007 views

    This is a look at the Church in the Last Day’s.

    The Woman and the Dragon: The Place of the Church in the Last Days Revelation 12:1-17 The book of Revelation is filled with strange and wonderful symbolism, which is charged with emotion. In chapter 12, a woman appears clothed with the sun, the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeing Then... Now!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,161 views

    The best way to keep the present in perspective is to focus on the future.

    Title: Seeing Then, Now! Text: Daniel 7:1-14 (Revelation 1:1-4, 21:4-8) Thesis: The best way to clarify the present is to focus on the future. The Messiah of Morris Avenue End-Time Countdown as told by humorist, Tony Hendra, attempts to imaginatively (and satirically) capture world events that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rebuilding Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,455 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at the rebuilding of the temple and start of sacrificial law in Israel.

    Sunday Evening, April 21, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#4] REBUILDING Matthew 24:15-16 Introduction: 1. As God is preparing for that day to begin the Tribulation, we are seeing many of the pieces to the puzzle fitting in place. 2. Tonight I want to identify some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Beyond The Grave Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 22,405 views

    A sermon for death or funeral service. A believer of Jesus should not worry about the reality of death. It can’t rob us of d joy of our eternal fellowship with the believers in d presence of d Lord forever.

    Theme: HOPE BEYOND THE GRAVE Text: 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-17 Intro. A. Let me extend my hearfelt sympathy to the bereaqved family. May God give each of you peace and comfort amidst this painful experience that you go through at the moment. B. There are certain things in life that we never ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All Things Revealed

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,961 views

    Payday is coming.

    ALL THINGS REVEALED LUKE 12:2-3 I. INTRODUCTION NOTHING ESCAPES THE EVER WATCHFUL EYES AND THE ETERNAL MIND OF HIM WHO IS SOVEREIGN. GOD HEARS ALL, KNOWS ALL, AND SEES ALL. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, MANY HAVE DONE, ARE DOING, AND SHALL DO THINGS IN THE DARK THAT SHALL BE BOUGHT TO THE LIGHT, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready Or Not Here I Come

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 316 ratings
     | 47,753 views

    From a childs game of Hid and Go seek to you can’t hide from God... This sermon has people looking to the sky again.

    Here I Come! Ready or Not! Matthew 24:36-51 When I was a kid one of my favorite games was hide-n-go-seek. I use to love that game. As a matter of fact, our youth and children at our church still love playing it. You know it is one of the simplest, yet the funniest games I have ever played. Hiding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Faithful Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 200 ratings
     | 17,549 views

    Third in a series on Matthew 24 & 25, this message focuses on the mandate to be faithful with what God has entrusted to us since Jesus is coming back and we don’t know when.

    Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Be Faithful- Matthew 25:14-30" I like reading bumper stickers. Sometimes you get an unusual combination of bumper stickers on one car that give an unintended message. One such combination was funny. One read: JESUS IS COMING! and the one next to it said: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Rapture And Left Behind! Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 8,210 views

    Without warning millions of people instantly vanish from the face of the earth! Civilization is torn apart, chaos reigns. The Rapture has just occurred!

    The Rapture and Left Behind! "Left Behind" series Part 1 Text: 1Co. 15-50-53 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Jan. 7, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! 1 Cor. 15:50-53 I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church