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  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Signs Of The End

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 124 ratings
     | 35,029 views

    There are signs that indicate we are on the road to destruction; that we are a terminal generation; that we are heading toward the end.

    TEXT: Revelation 16:16 TITLE: SIGNS OF THE END (We are a Terminal Generation) 1 Thessalonians 5:3 – “For when they say, ‘Peace and safety then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape.” (TLB) – “When people are saying, ‘All is well; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wedding Invitation

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 24, 2019
     | 8,671 views

    The five foolish virgins knew the Bridegroom was coming. They were given the invitation cards and all other necessary information. But they were not ready! Are you ready for the Lord's return?

    THE WEDDING INVITATION "Then he said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!’ ” And he said to me, “These are the true sayings of God.” Revelation 19:9. There is a wedding feast and a marriage that we are all looking forward to. It will be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Doctrine Of The Immanency Of Christ's Return Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 7, 2023
     | 1,693 views

    What is the imminence of Christ's return and why is it important to the church today?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This evening we are going to Revelation 22 and we are on the next to last study of this marvelous book. I am going to warn you, that tonight is not the complete study of verses 6-9, but just the examination of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Return Of The King: Assurance Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 3, 2025
     | 404 views

    People who have died in Christ are with Christ, and we will one day be reunited for eternity.

    INTRODUCTION TITLE SLIDE • When you love someone, what is one of the biggest fears we have, especially when we get older? • We live in a world where death often feels like the end of the story. • When we stand by the graveside of someone we love, questions naturally rise in our hearts: Where are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Behold The Throne!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 68 ratings
     | 17,120 views

    Why does the church go off the air in Rev. 4:1? Because the church goes “in the air” - and look what we see in heaven! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Behold the Throne! Rev. 4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BeholdTheThrone.html Rev. 1:19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter. ‘hast seen’—ch. 1—glimpse at glorified Christ, eternity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    The Rest We All Need

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 11, 2025
     | 508 views

    Looking at how we can find that deep soul rest that we all need.

    Good morning, church! Today, we’re diving into one of the most comforting invitations in all of Scripture. Jesus says in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Does that word rest sound good to you today? I don’t know about you, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Jesus Came For Common People Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,503 views

    A truth worth grasping is that Jesus came through and for common people.

    Jesus Came for Common People A truth worth grasping is that Jesus came through and for common people. Luke 2:7 says, “and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:8-11 says, “And there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If You Could See Me Now

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 2, 2024
     | 1,592 views

    Introduction to Heaven after church family has multiple losses

    I. INTRODUCTION I invite you to open your Bibles, this morning to John chapter 14 and verse 1. John chapter 14 and verse 1. We’re going to be there in just a minute. I said, “Please turn in your Bibles.” I hope you have one and that you have one with you. In Matthew 15:9 Jesus laments, > ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,682 views

    The signs of our times are significant, and we can place them in six categories: Signs of Despair; Signs of Warning; Signs of the Road; Signs of Judgment; Signs of Hope; and, the Sign of the Cross.

    Additional Scripture used in sermon: Daniel 12:1-13 and Hebrews 10:31-39 “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14) Good Morning. Our Bible readings today all mention signs. But we have to be careful not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Hey Jude - Pt. 4 - Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 27, 2013
     | 5,315 views

    The song made Jude famous. However, the most important Jude is often overlooked. Hey Jude, what do you have to teach us?

    Hey Jude - Pt. 4 - Discouragement I. Introduction It is a single that The Beatles released in August of 1968. The song is more than seven minutes long and spent nine weeks at number one in the United States. This song is frequently included on professional critics' lists of the best songs of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? Series

    Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 125 ratings
     | 57,226 views

    The fourth of the seven last words of Christ on the cross.

    Matthew 27:46, ?Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? That is to say, My God, my God why hast thou forsaken me?? This scripture really made me think. It made me think because of the statement mentioned by Christ Himself about the Father. And it is an interesting statement because if you think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Millennium Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,624 views

    1. Satan is bound. 2. Jesus reigns as King. 3. Satan is loosed for a short time.

    Sunday, October 5, 2003 Title: Millenneum Text: Rev. 20:1-10; Isaiah 65:20-25 Introduction 1. A little girl had been listening while her mother’s friends were talking about how Jesus was going to be coming back soon. A. After a period of time, the child’s mother noticed that she hadn’t seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    The Time Is Near

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 2, 2024
     | 1,488 views

    The end time is near. It is as close as your last breath. The day you die is the end of time for you. Jesus is coming back soon. It is sooner than people think.

    TEXT: Revelation 3:3 "Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near." TIME IS RUNNING OUT The last book of the Holy Bible is a book of mysteries to many people as it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • TD Stone avatar

    The Last Christmas

    Contributed by Td Stone on Dec 21, 2013
     | 7,476 views

    What if you knew beyond the shadow of a doubt, that this was your last Christmas with your loved ones. What gift would top the list?

    I don't know about you, but there seems to me to be endless applications of Black Friday sales.Included; are cars, clothes, reading materials, electronic gadgets, and jewelry, It appears to me that too many of these Black Fridays contribute to Red Sundays, when it comes to the church offering ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 624 ratings
     | 81,618 views

    Second in a series on Matthew 24 & 25. This message focuses on the theme of being prepared for Christ’s return since we do not know when it will be.

    Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Be Prepared - Matthew 25:1-13" A well known Christian wrote, "the last days are upon us. Weigh carefully the times. Look for Him who is above all time, eternal and invisible." That was not written by a modern prophecy expert. It was written by a man named ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ