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  • Roy Wade, Sr. avatar

    A Message: To The Good Old U.s.a.

    Contributed by Roy Wade, Sr. on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,857 views

    There is no such thing as "National Security" without the God of the universe!

    Introduction Of The Text: Today, this is a message to our country, “the good old U.S.A.” The “home of the brave,” the “land of the free.” Where opportunity is available to just about any and everybody! Now, let me set the record straight, I love this country. I would not want to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parousia

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,181 views

    The "True" Second Coming of Christ

    September 28, 2003 Title: Parousia Text: Rev. 19:11-21 Introduction 1. Well, it has been an interesting month! We have covered the span of time from before the creation of the world... we have talked about the Rapture... We have talked about the tribulation... and now we come to the Second ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Sheep On Automatic Pilot" Or "Measuring Up"

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 8,559 views

    2nd to Last Sunday in Pentecost: Sheep or Goats? God’s mercy and grace, have filled our hearts so that our good works become the proof that we are his sheep!

    Some weeks ago I was watching the Health Channel on TV. They showed and described different types of plastic surgery procedures. I was amazed at the things that plastic surgeons can do now-a-days. If you need more luscious lips, they can inject collagen and make your lips downright pouty. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Reason #5: We've Got High Hopes! Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,987 views

    At Creation all nature conformed to God’s purpose and fulfilled His intention, and so He declared all He had made “very good”. One day God will declare the world “good” again. And all creation will praise God’s goodness.

    Sermon Series> Romans 8, Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #5: We’ve got High Hopes! 8:19-25 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “What a crazy, rotten, mixed up world we live in!” Have you ever heard these words—or said them? I think we’ve all expressed ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • James McCullen avatar

    Motivation From The Lord's Return Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,059 views

    The Lord’s return should motivate us to service. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, yo

    MOTIVATION FROM THE LORD’S RETURN James 5:7-12 [7] Be patient, therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. {8} You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Climate Change- The End Of The World? A Christian Perspective Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,261 views

    Is there such a thing as climate change? If so- does it mean the end of the world is soon? What should Christians think and do about these huge subjects?

    "Climate change- the end of the world? A Christian response" Lk 21:5-32. WBC 22/05/05pm Again- apologies. I am ill prepared for this! Not an expert. Ran out of time this week. - always think "why did I decide to cover this?!" - I’m not going to be able to do this justice. Certainly not on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Kingdom: Now, But Not Yet Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 23, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,023 views

    In a less literal sense, the Kingdom of God is now; in a more literal sense, it will be established when Christ returns to reign. We can bank on it, because God is a Sovereign who keeps His promises as originally understood.

    The Kingdom: Now, But Not Yet 1. In 1999, an article in Time Magazine discussed the influential people of the millennium. The article said, quote, “"It would require much exotic calculation to deny that the single most powerful figure—not merely in these two millenniums but in all of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    End Times

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,092 views

    We live in the End Times - so what should we do? So what are we to do about the End Times? We need to remember 1. He is coming again 2. God has work for us to do on earth 3. He calls us to be alert – to be watchful

    Rotherby and Gaddesby 02-12-07 When I looked at the Lectionary reading for today I wondered what on earth does a passage - that majors on the Second Coming of Christ - have to do with Advent!!! For popularly, Advent is a time when we look forward to the Birth of Jesus two thousand years ago in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What A Waste!

    Contributed by Robert Azinger on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,874 views

    A sermon for Advent

    Luke 21:25-36 Advent 2 2006 - "WHAT A WASTE!!" I. What a waste! II. What a Savior! 25“There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. 26People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Thief In The Night: The Plot Thickens Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,981 views

    Although Christians might disagree as to when the rapture takes place, there are three truths about the coming Day of the Lord that no Bible-believing Christian can deny.

    A Thief in the Night: The Plot Thickens (I Thessalonians 5:1-4) 1. Intro: The dreaded words every English or Math teacher hears are also dreaded by Pastors who teach the whole counsel of God. We don’t want to hear you ask, "What do I need this for?" 2. The Christian life is a life that is meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Be Surprised Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,746 views

    5th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Focus is on Being Ready for the Lord’s Return.

    1 Thes. 5:1-11 Having a baby—Not surprised. Been preparing for awhile—vitamins, books, nursery, bag packed. Even though we didn’t know the day nor the hour, we knew the day was coming and we were living our lives looking forward to that day. In our Scripture this morning, we are instructed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Last Harvest Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 76 ratings
     | 15,229 views

    How could this be? A river of blood 4’ deep for 200 miles? Because you reap WHAT you sow, you reap LATER than you sow, & you reap MORE than you sow. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Last Harvest Rev. 14:9-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LastHarvest.html v. 9-13 These are among the most graphic of verses in the Bible about life after death. The Lamb who came as a sheep to the slaughter is coming back as the Lion of the tribe of Judah. …let’s have a preview of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Cockroft avatar

    Be Always Prayful Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,032 views

    One of the most neglected parts of being a Christian is often our prayer life

    “PRAY CONTINUALLY” 1 Thess. 5:17 Pray without ceasing. A young boy once made a point on the importance of praying with a family who had invited him to dinner. The boy at age six had been taught that it was important to give thanks to God before each meal. As the host family sat at the dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    That's Him Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 105 ratings
     | 11,185 views

    This is not just another angel; it’s none other than Jesus Christ Himself executing a divine ‘touchdown’ in the end zone of this life. Link included to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    That’s Him! Revelation 10:1-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ThatsHim.html It’s the darkest time the world has ever known—the Great Tribulation. It’s that 7 yr. period of time after the rapture of the church when hell goes on holiday, demon spirits infest the earth, the antichrist takes rule, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 18,010 views

    God’s Word provides growth in our lives and our faith must be lived out in the context of relationships. When Jesus comes back, find your joy in Him and in the changed lives of your friends.

    Growing Pains A small factory had to be shut down because their most important piece of machinery had stopped working. The company mechanic couldn’t get it running, so they called in an expert. The man looked over the machine for a few minutes. He then picked up his hammer and gently tapped it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist