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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Thirty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- Hypocrites

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 8, 2023
     | 1,664 views

    We ask for the daily grace to walk the talk.

    Have you heard the one about the priest, the minister, and the rabbi?” A rabbi and a priest were talking about the perks of each job. The priest mentioned that he gets a rectory to live in that comes with a housekeeper and a cook, all paid for by the church. The rabbi responded by asking if ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Ready For Anything (Part 3: First Four Pieces Of Armor) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 1, 2024
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     | 1,056 views

    In this message, we explore the first four pieces of armor in Ephesians 6: Belt, Shoes, Breastplate, and Shield. Understanding this armor and applying these truths are essential for Christian success.

    Intro Imagine what it would be like this morning if today’s news headline read: “America at War.” What if you woke up today to the news that war has broken out between America and China? Every military base would be on high alert. Every mother would be concerned about the future of her sons and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Joshua's First Message On Separation Lesson 19 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
     | 821 views

    God has given us peace, but there are still spiritual wars to fight, and sin over which we need victory.

    A. JOSHUA’S MESSAGE OF EXHORTATION AND WARNING 1. This is first of two messages at the end of Joshua’s life. “Joshua called . . . leaders” (23:2). “Joshua gathered all the tribe” (24:1). FIRST: Joshua 23 SECOND: Joshua 24 Leaders All people From his heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans, Chapter Two...as Applied To The Twenty-First Century

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,412 views

    Christians can delude themselves into thinking that they are, somehow, better than others.

    As we study the “Life of Christ” we can make some observations that are just as true in this day-and-age as they were during the time of Christ. 1. We see the religious leaders looking at everyone else and judging them for a violation of some law that the leaders had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Word , Father, Forgive Them; For They Know Not What They Do.

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 5, 2001
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     | 38,364 views

    While on the cross, Jesus made seven utterances and the first word of " fire " of those statements was " Father forgive them for they know not what they do.

    (I wish to thank God for the inspirational writing of A. W. Pink’s book, The Seven Sayings of the Savior on the Cross, which guided me in the writing of this sermon.) The First word of Christ....... Father forgive them for they know not what they do.. Text....Luke 23: 34 Introduction: This ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Paul’s Argument For A Pre-Tribulation Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jun 5, 2015
     | 9,801 views

    Paul makes the argument for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture by showing us the three events that must first take place. Paul shows us that the Rapture is one of those events.

    TITLE:THE NEXT THREE GREAT EVENTS THE LORD HAS PROPHESIED MUST COME TO PASS BEFORE THE TRIBULATION PERIOD BEGINS [PAUL’S ARGUMENT FOR THE PRE-TRIBULATION RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH] TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8 1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Two Resurrections

    Contributed by Grant Adams on May 20, 2023
     | 1,416 views

    What are the two resurrections to come? One is for the saved and the other is for the lost.

    Truths that are found in the Bible and very important to us and our eternity. 1. Ignorance of these truths do not change the truth of it. 2. Ignoring, or not responding to the truth does not change it either, Hebrews 2:3, Neglect. 3. Let me encourage you to learn all you can about the subjects and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Returns To Earth Series

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,083 views

    When Christ returns to take control

    “Christ Returns To Earth” Acts 1:6-11 Ever since that day people have been discussing the Second Coming, the day in which Jesus once again sets foot on the earth. And notice how Jesus left; bodily, physically, and visibly. In the 14th chapter of Zechariah the prophet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Predictions And Prophesies

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 18, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,413 views

    Do you know the difference between a prediction and a prophecy? If you don’t, my prayer is that you will before I finish this sermon.

    PREDICTIONS AND PROPHECIES Text: Luke 2:1 – 20 Do you know the difference between a prediction and a prophecy? If you don’t, my prayer is that you will before I finish this sermon. We hear predictions every day. If you watched the news this morning, you probably heard a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With The End In Mind Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 16, 2022
     | 3,915 views

    Paul brought in the dimension of time and urges the believers to "wake up, clean up, and dress up" in the light of the nearness of Jesus' return. Let us live with this end in mind and watch what we leave behind.

    Paul has been addressing the conduct of Christians since the start of Rom 12. • It is the life of those who have believed the Gospel that he laid out in Rom 1-11. • The right belief will lead to the right conduct. As followers of Christ living in a paganistic society like Rome, the readers’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Be Prepared - Not Scared!"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 5, 2011
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     | 7,726 views

    Evidence for no pre-trib rapture. Scriptural Evidence for Second Coming after the tribulation.

    “Be Prepared – not Scared!” October 9, 2011 Genesis 6:11-22 “Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways. So God said to Noah, “I am going ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Understanding The Rapture Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 8, 2023
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     | 3,573 views

    Study #3: This study looks at the two most prominent views on the Rapture. Ultimately, however, no one knows the exact day or the specifics of when it will occur. What matters is that we are prepared for that Day by knowing Jesus Christ.

    NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. In our last study we looked at the Seven Churches of Asia to arrive at the conclusion that we are now entering the last days. There is a succession of events that must take place during the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,138 views

    Paul, Part 25 (Final)

    THE DAY OF THE LORD (1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-11) Greeting Queen Elizabeth II’s visit in 2007 was quite a chore and challenge to the Americans. “Do people wear pants, dresses or business attire to meet the queen?” was a common question guests fortunate to be invited to meet the queen asked. Dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Eschatology 1 Of 16 The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2022
     | 6,603 views

    I want you to pay very close attention today as we examine this scriptural passage that we will be reading from.

    We hope these exciting things we are going to be reading about will take place during our life time, but if not during our life time, we know they will take place in the life of some Believers who will be living on the earth. Beloved, I am talking about the RAPTURE OF THE BELIEVERS! IS THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Are We Ready For The Wedding?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 31, 2025
     | 337 views

    Jesus has invited us to the wedding at the second coming. Are we ready? Are we sharing the invitation with others?

    ARE WE READY FOR THE WEDDING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Two part Are we really and prepared for the imminent return of Christ Jesus? Are we expecting Jesus to comeback after the church? Are we neglecting some weightier spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God