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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Beginning Of Sorrows

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 25, 2025
     | 256 views

    Do we have oil in our lamps? Are we ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ? Come, let us reason together are our families and churches really ready?

    THE BEGINNING OF SORROWS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several part series) Years ago in early ministry, I did a series on the second coming of our Lord. Two ladies came to me and ask me to quit teaching this as it was scaring people. In my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Waiting Expectantly? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 18, 2021
     | 2,889 views

    Based on Titus 2:13 - This sermon encourages the listener to consider the excitement & anticipation of the Rapture of the Church.

    “ARE YOU WAITING EXPECTANTLY?” Titus 2:13 FBCF – 1/17/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – I love books. Probably have too many of them, but I keep buying them anyway. Anybody else got that same kind of problem? Just bought set of books. Series called The Things Our Fathers Saw. Firsthand accounts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Father Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    The Life of Abraham, Part 8 of 10

    THE FATHER OF FAITH (GENESIS 22:1-18) At 3:00 a.m. one cold morning a missionary candidate walked into an office for a scheduled interview with the examiner of a mission board. He waited until 8 a.m. when the examiner arrived. The examiner said, “Let us begin. First, please spell baker.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Watch Out! Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 14,034 views

    911, Part Eight

    WATCH OUT (MARK 13) Christians are often confronted with apocalyptic, millennial and eschatological expectations whenever a disaster occurs. On the morning of 9/11, a relative called from overseas, asked if we were alright and eventually ended the call with a sigh and an exclamation: “This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Don't Be Deceived" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 26, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 15,081 views

    Is “sincerity” the magic ingredient that makes something true? If that is true is it should be true in any area of life and not just religion.

    A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 6 “Don’t Be Deceived” 1 John 2:18-27 You have probably at sometime heard the statement, “It makes no difference what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready For His Return

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,264 views

    Anticipation of the Master’s return generates a sense of anticipation in His people.

    “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Risen...ruling...and Returning...

    Contributed by Walter Braxton on Apr 29, 2025
     | 575 views

    Now that Easter is over and Christ Has risen, what is the responsibility of the Christian?

    Jesus is Risen...Ruling...And Returning... Acts 1:1-13 1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach... 2 until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen... 3 to whom He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perilous Times With Dangerous People PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 169 views

    In turbulent times, God calls us to steadfast faith, resilient hope, and genuine godliness, anchored in Christ and His truth, not swayed by counterfeit spirituality.

    Friends, if your heart has felt a steady ache from the noise of our age—the headlines that howl, the arguments that never end, the fatigue that flares by Friday—take a deep breath. You are not alone, and you are not without a map. God has spoken. He has not left us guessing or grasping in the dark. ...read more

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    Repent For The End Is Near

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Nov 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,105 views

    Jesus told us no man knows the day or hour of his return - so why do we insist on speculating when the end will come? Jesus� emphasis to us is readiness.

    REPENT, FOR THE END IS NEAR! (or is it?) TCF Sermon October 18, 2009 What do all these people have in common? Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Adolph Hitler, Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict 16, Bill Gates, Prince Charles, John F. Kennedy, Henry Kissinger, Martin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Think About It Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,989 views

    Those who want nothing to do with God will receive their request when Jesus returns.

    INTRODUCTION • People were longing for the return of the Lord, and some were more or less checking out of life, expecting Him to come at any moment. • In the last couple of chapters of 1 Thessalonians, Paul wrote to comfort and encourage the folks concerning what would happen to those who died in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What A Glorious Promise! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 726 views

    This sermon encourages us to respond to Jesus' invitation, cultivate intimacy with Him, and trust in His promise of eternal presence for true satisfaction.

    Welcome, beloved, to another beautiful day that the Lord has made. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are beating, our lungs are breathing, and we are here in this moment for a purpose. We are here to hear from our God, to open our hearts to His word, and to ...read more

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    Important Tasks PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,435 views

    Explores prophecy, our responsibilities as Christians, and the moral legacy we leave for future generations, using the parable of the talents as a guide.

    Good morning, everyone! I'm so glad to see each and every one of you here today. We're about to get into some really interesting stuff. Now, I know that Sundays are meant for rest, but I promise you, this won't feel like work. We're going to have a chat, a good old fashioned chat, about something ...read more

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  • Travis Leib avatar

    And Thats A Fact !

    Contributed by Travis Leib on Apr 8, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,583 views

    Stay encouraged !

    Stay Encouraged March 18, 2018 Title -And that’s a fact Revelation 22:12 ¬ - And behold, I come quickly: and my reward is with me to give every man according as his work shall be. Facts these days, are debatable. illustration - Two men had an argument. To settle the matter, they went ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (I) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,449 views

    This is the first of a series exploring the question: Will Christians go through the Tribulation Period? A sound foundation for answering the question must first be laid. This message addresses the Method being used to interpret biblical prophecy.

    The rapid changes we have experienced in 2020 has caused many of us to think more about the end times. Think about how dramatically the world has changed since March. It makes one wonder what changes are coming in the days ahead. Will the pace of change continue? Will it slow down? Will it ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Greatest Event And The Greatest Surprise (Sermon On The Rapture)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 17, 2025
     | 1,125 views

    If you are a student of history, they tell us there are 20 great events that have changed the world.

    I DO NOT HAVE TIME TO NAME THE TWENTY, BUT LET ME MENTION A FEW… 1. Slave Trade – the 16th to the 19th Centuries 2. The First World War – 1914 to 1918 3. Introduction of Electricity – The 19th Century 4. The Second World War – 1939 to 1945 5. The Development of Atomic Bomb – 1945 6. The Black ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist