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  • Dan Campbell avatar

    The Two Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 5, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,438 views

    Charles Dickens described the days in France just before the French Revolution in Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the ep

    THE TWO WITNESSES Revelation 11:1-19 Charles Dickens described the days in France just before the French Revolution in Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Advent I, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,303 views

    The importance of living each day to its fullest is the best way to meet and prepare for Christ’s coming.

    Sermon for Advent I, Yr B Dec 1, 2002 Based on Mk 13: 24-37 “Making the most of life today” Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson As most of you likely know, one of the mottos of the Boy Scouts is: “Be prepared!” The ability to be prepared, to be awake and alert ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Future Glory

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,607 views

    The prophet Isaiah in the concluding part of his prophecy looks forward to that time when God’s glory will be fully revealed

    Last week we looked at the opening verses of Isaiah chapter 60, Arise shine, for your light has come. We thought of the light having been switched on, and when the light is on, there can be no darkness. God’s lory in Jesus has pushed the darkness back. Then, All assemble and come to you. The glory ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Lesson 6: The Coming Cultural Earthquake

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 806 views

    Don’t reject God who has spoken to us in the Word. Those who rejected God in the past did not escape His punishment, and you also will not escape if you do not listen and obey. God’s message is like an earthquake, because He promised, “Next time, I will

    Hebrews 12:15-18 Don’t reject God who has spoken to us in the Word. Those who rejected God in the past did not escape His punishment, and you also will not escape if you do not listen and obey. God’s message is like an earthquake, because He promised, “Next time, I will shake not only the earth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is It Mercy Or Is It Judgment?

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,325 views

    This message warns that the Lord’s coming could occur at any time.

    “WILL IT BE MERCY OR WILL IT BE JUDGMENT?” TEXT: Luke 17:20-32 INTRODUCTION: This passage of Scripture tells us what the days will be like when the Lord returns. When this event takes place all opportunity for people to be saved will be lost. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Miles avatar

    The Hand Of The Lord Was Upon Me

    Contributed by Matthew Miles on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,591 views

    This is a prophetic word the Lord gave me... If your looking for endtime prophecy, here it is! I hope you are edified by it!

    The hand of the Lord was upon me when I wrote this message, so don’t take lightly what you’re about to read. What has the world come to today? How come so many people doubt the power of God? Why has this nation strayed from the principle on which it was founded? I tell you the truth because this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Judgement Day Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,693 views

    8th in the series, "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians."

    Supreme Court Justice Horace Gray once informed a man who had appeared before him in a lower court and had escaped conviction on a technicality, "I know that you are guilty and you know it, and I wish you to remember that one day you will stand before a better and wiser Judge, and that there you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Will You Be Worth Stealing

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,277 views

    This sermon deals with the rapture and being prepared when Christ Comes to take you away.

    "Will You Be Worth Stealing" 12/12/93 Text Matt. 24 Psalm 24:1-10 Matt 24:1-31 .ls2 One day a family decided to go out and have a good time together. It was a delightful day, everybody got along. The food was good, and the movie they went had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Watch And Pray Series

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 19,285 views

    ADVENT 1(ILCW-C) - Watch and pray to escape because the signs are very clear and our world is very tempting.

    WATCH AND PRAY...TO ESCAPE Luke 21:29-36 - December 1, 2002 LUKE 21:29-36 29He told them this parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees. 30When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. 31Even so, when you see these things happening, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Day And Hour Unknown

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,555 views

    This sermon illustrates the unexpected nature of Christ’s return, along with the urgency of making proper preparations for it. The style is that of story-telling.

    (Note: In this sermon, your goal is to describe this community in a believable, relateable way. You can change the names around to make sure you don’t step make anyone think you’re referring to them. I tried to take several of the attitudes Jesus taught against, then create characters based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Final Harvest Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,295 views

    The harvest at the end of the age shows us the importance of telling people about Jesus now.

    March 6, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 13:36-43 Subject: The Harvest Title: Part 4 in the Harvest Series ¡V The Final Harvest As we finish up the Harvest Series I want to do so by placing a great emphasis on the work that is set before us. I¡¦ve told you that seed has been planted and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Alert For Jesus' Return

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,100 views

    Pentecost 12(C) - Be alert for Jesus’ return without any fear and by always being prepared.

    BE ALERT FOR JESUS’ RETURN August 27, 2006 - PENTECOST 12 - Luke 12:32-40 * * * * * * * * Fellow Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: We are a nation that is watchful. Consider the events of one day last week. During one day 7 different flights were re-routed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hold Fast To The Power Of God

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,709 views

    Pentecost 13(C) - Grab hold the power of God and hold fast to God’s power. The times are evil and many false prophets only dream up lies. God’s Word still remains the only truth.

    HOLD FAST TO THE POWER OF GOD September 3, 2006 - PENTECOST 13 - Jeremiah 23:23-29 * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: You and I realize that our lives are infected and affected by sin. One of the problems of sin is that everybody ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Birth Pangs

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,677 views

    What does God’s Word actually say about the approach of the end times?

    BIRTH PANGS Pastor Eric J. Hanson September 4, 2005 & February 24, 2008 BACKGROUND The Bible has a lot to say about the conditions that will be prevailing on planet Earth as the end of this age approaches. The Earth has been in the Church age, the current age for some 1977 years as of now. Arnold ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Second Coming Isn`t Going To Happen?

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,042 views

    Oh, yes it is!

    A note about this Sermon. You might find it diffult to understand the legal processes of the Church in England, and how the Church in England works, but the first story I tell is true. 000000000000000 Several years ago the Chancellor of an English Diocese got very angry. (He`s ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican