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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Encouragement From The Lord

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 28, 2018
     | 4,392 views

    God gives encouragement to His children.

    Encouragement from the Lord November 25, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God gives encouragement to His children. Focus Passage: Haggai 2 Supplemental Passage: Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Ready

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 11, 2018
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     | 19,643 views

    This sermon compels the listener to ask the question, "If Jesus returns today am I ready?" It talks about our fears and that we as Christians really have nothing to fear

    (Ask this question loudly before beginning sermon Intro)Are You Ready? I didn’t hear you, Are You Ready?? I don’t think you’re hearing me ARE YOU READY??? Be ready is a motto that I lived by when I was on the fire department. We all knew the best way to be prepared for whatever we encountered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Just Which Advent????

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019
     | 3,460 views

    during this Advent season, are we awaiting the birth of Jesus or his second coming?

    Matthew 11:2-11 The Season of Advent can be a very confusing time for some people: • on one hand, we all wait with wide-eyes for the birth of the Christ child • on the other, we are waiting for the second Coming of Jesus at the end of the world. Indeed a major part of the Christian faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Stay Awake!

    Contributed by David Mende on Mar 24, 2020
     | 10,954 views

    This sermon motivates, encourages, and challenges God's people to prepare for the second coming of Christ.

    Introduction A man by the name Harold Camping who was the president of the Family Radio Christian network claimed that the rapture and judgment day would take place on May 21, 2011. Further, he stated that the world would end five months later on October 21, 2011. His supporters claimed that more ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    Understanding The Times

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Mar 27, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 46,709 views

    A message of hope to help us understand the times and deal with Covid-19

    Understanding the times we are in is so crucial to our walk with God, our Christian faith, our preparation and readiness for Christ when He returns. In 1 Chronicles 12:23-32, the Bible gives us a list of men that were equipped for war, these were men that came to David to help him turn over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Important Is The Resurrection? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 14, 2020
     | 3,428 views

    If Jesus didn't rise from the dead, Christianity would be a hoax!

    Hallelujah! Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is alive! Happy Resurrection Sunday! God is worthy of our praise! Let us start by listening to God’s Word! Grab your Bibles and follow along with me with God’s Truth starting with the Gospel of Luke Chapter 24 v1-8… This is the Gospel, the Good News! ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    La Segunda Venida De Nuestro SeÑor

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020
     | 2,154 views

    Este sermón se incorpora y adapta «La parábola de las diez vírgenes: una imagen de la segunda venida», un sermón de Joseph Wallis, Sermon Central, enero de 2002, a quien se le reconoce el crédito.

    La profecía de la Segunda Venida de Jesús a menudo es mal entendida por los propios cristianos o es objeto de burla y ridículo entre los no cristianos. Y, sin embargo, es una de las doctrinas más importantes de la Biblia. Por tradición, el advenimiento es la temporada en la ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus Is Coming Back, Unexpectedly (Part 3 Of 5) Series

    Contributed by Gary Holt on May 2, 2020
     | 4,686 views

    Jesus is coming back unexpectedly, how will we meet HIM.

    “Jesus is coming BACK, UNEXPECTEDLY” Week 3 of 5 Matthew 24:36-44 Since Christ returned to Heaven: o people have been predicting the second coming o but so far they’ve all been wrong In fact, no one knows the exact date and time of the return of Jesus Christ: But that hasn’t stopped people from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Took Sarah

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 8, 2019
     | 3,852 views

    Life is tough, somehow it never turns out the way the movie pictures it, be wise and smart. The agenda of the enemy is to stop growth, multiplication and progress.

    Took Sarah…… Genesis 20:2”…..Abimelech king of Gerar sent and took Sarah.” “The enemy comes to steal, kill and destroy” (John 10:10). Life is tough, somehow it never turns out the way the movie pictures it, be wise and smart. The agenda of the enemy is to stop growth, multiplication and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    God Care For Us

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 20, 2016
     | 10,193 views

    Listen God does care for all people.

    GOD’ S CARE FOR US 1st Peter 5: 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. When we understand how much God cares for us then and only then we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Ready?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 27, 2016
     | 6,974 views

    Are we ready for his coming?

    Intro When will Jesus return? Goal Let’s learn that we do not know when Christ will return but that he will come back and we must keep watch. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss Matthew 24:36-44, prophecy and keeping watch. Matthew 24:36 “However, no one knows the day or hour when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Came Into The World

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 2, 2016
     | 5,247 views

    There certainly were vital reasons why Jesus left heaven -a beautiful place with no trials, troubles, sickness or cares and came into a world of woe. We suggest the following reasons -

    WHY JESUS CAME INTO THE WORLD II Corinthians 8:9 INTRODUCTION: There certainly were vital reasons why Jesus left heaven -a beautiful place with no trials, troubles, sickness or cares and came into a world of woe. We suggest the following reasons - I. TO FULFILL THE LAW Matthew 5: 17 Think not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    As It Was... So Shall It Be

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,462 views

    We are in a period where many are wondering if God is about do something in terms of His Coming, judgement, rapture, or revival.

    “As it was . . . so shall it be” Luke 17.26-30 September 20, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A We are in a period where many are wondering if God is about do something in terms of His Coming, judgement, rapture, or revival. 1 Shemitah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    " An Interview With John The Baptist" (Sermon 3 Of Series On Gospel Of John) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 29, 2021
     | 2,736 views

    Early in the ministry of John the Baptist he had introduced a new teaching of baptism to the Jewish people. In this message the religious leaders interview John the Baptist on this new doctrine, and aquestion him to see if he is the Christ.

    AN INTERVIEW WITH JOHN THE BAPTIST John 1: 21-34 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 31, 2021 [Sermon three on the Gospel of John series 2021 Video Link to Sermon: https://youtu.be/n9pQUAGlVPM INTRODUCTION: 1.) As an introduction to this passage of Scripture I want to read from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Ready Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 1, 2021
     | 3,808 views

    Just because you are a church member, gives no guarantee of salvation. All quote from Scripture is from the NASB

    Jesus is coming again. Each day is one day closer to that Day. Jesus give many warning about that day. Matthew 24:42 “Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. In His Olivet Discourse, Jesus talks about the perilous times that wait for us as the time of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist