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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Living A Sacred Life Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 4, 2010
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     | 8,059 views

    Zechariah's prophecy points out the importance of not compartmentalizing our lives into the secular and the sacred.

    In a sense, this morning marks the end of a journey that we began last July in the book of Joel and which has made its way through Amos, Isaiah, Obadiah, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Daniel, Ezekiel and now Zechariah. Next week, we’ll pause for a moment to reflect upon what we’ve learned on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitate Me Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 28, 2023
     | 2,103 views

    Paul encourages the Philippians to imitate his faith, weep for those who are enemies of the cross of Christ, and act as citizens of heaven.

    Technicolor JOY: Philippians 3:18-4:1 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-27-2023 Can I See Your Passport? I’ve spent the last week getting my passport renewed for the trip to the Dominican Republic in January. It’s always good to have a valid passport because you never know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Long Will You Wait?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 6, 2009
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     | 7,238 views

    The signs point to the soon return of Jesus Christ. How long will you wait before you begin to warn unbelievers about their fate?

    February 8, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Luke 21:5-36 Subject: The Second Coming Title: How Long Will You Wait? I am going to continue this week in the same direction we were headed last week. If you remember, last week I challenged you to be a disciple maker. This week I want to start off with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Don’t Be Late For The Wedding Banquet”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 4, 2020
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    "I'm late, I'm late for a very important date" No don't be late the door will be closed. Jesus has promised to return. When? Still a question but answered by Jesus in Matthew 24:34 & 36

    In Jesus Holy Name November 8, 2020 Text: Matthew 25:1-2 “Don’t Be Late for the Wedding Banquet” In the Walt Disney movie ‘Snow White” The rabbit looks at his clock and says: “I’m late, I’m late, I’m late for a very important date, no time to say hello, no time to say good ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Best Kept Secret Of The Rapture

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025
     | 158 views

    Jesus will return openly and gloriously to gather His people; live awake, forgiven, and ready for the greatest event in history.

    Introduction – Living in an Age of Astonishment If you’ve been paying attention to the world lately, you know it’s almost dizzying. Artificial intelligence is writing music, drafting contracts, and even driving cars. Private rockets land themselves upright after visiting space. A billion people ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Strangers In A Temporary Place

    Contributed by Joe De Leon on Dec 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,518 views

    As Christians we should not get too comfortable in our journey called life...

    Strangers in a Temporary Place God bless you I sure hope you had a wonderful time this week with your families, I know that we had a wonderful time with ours. I would like for us if you would to turn your Bibles to John 14:1-3 What Jesus is telling us who follow him is that this world is a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on May 30, 2023
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     | 2,959 views

    When Jesus comes, all over the earth, graves of the righteous will explode, as the righteous rise to meet the Lord. The question is, if you don't believe in the rapture described in the Bible, how will you know when the real Jesus gets here?

    Joseph made this confession to his family: "I am dying". I am dying. The fact is every person in this room listening to this telecast is racing toward a rendezvous with death one day at a time. The Bible says there's an appointment that all of us have. "It is appointed unto men ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    End Times

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 21, 2023
     | 5,458 views

    In Matthew chapter 24 Jesus laid out what the times just before His return would look like. From Growing Trials to Global Testimony leading to the Great Tribulation and finally the Glorious Trumpet.

    END TIMES It was a mild October afternoon in 1982 and Badger Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin was packed. Over 60,000 die-hard University of Wisconsin fans were watching their beloved football team take a beating by Michigan State. What seemed odd was that it seemed the more their team lost the more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Resurrection Protocol

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,375 views

    A sermon about the Second coming and Resurrection to clear up misconceptions for those who are confused.

    A young woman teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air like fleshy fireworks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is Very Near, Right At The Door

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 24, 2012
     | 5,388 views

    I. EXORDIUM: The LORD JESUS CHRIST is soon to come. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show proof of the LORD JESUS CHRIST Coming and it's nearness IV. TEXT: Mark 13:29 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) In t

    I. EXORDIUM: The LORD JESUS CHRIST is soon to come. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show proof of the LORD JESUS CHRIST Coming and it's nearness IV. TEXT: Mark 13:29 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Loneliness (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,375 views

    This sermon explains the signs of loneliness and how to deal with it biblically.

    Illustration: A lonely grandmother eavesdrops on the conversation of a teenager who was dating in the park. Girl: "You don't love me?" Boy: "I do!" Girl: "We've been dating for four months. What's the proof?" Boy: "ABCDEFG." Girl: "What's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Days Of Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Apr 22, 2022
     | 1,727 views

    The Day of the Lord is soon. God will come whether you are prepared or not. Take the time to meditate His words, for you do not know the day of Christ’s return.

    For you are all sons of light and sons of the day; we are not of the night or of the darkness. So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. - 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6 There is nothing wrong with growing old and dying. The problem is too many people die and then grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Return Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 14, 2013
     | 3,948 views

    If you truly believe in Jesus Christ and that He can return to earth for you at any moment, what should your attitude be?

    Please open your bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 17. We noted a few weeks back that Luke 17 focuses on faith. Faith can move deeply rooted trees and even mountains. Faith can do miracles! Faith is powerful! In our passage today we will note that faith will heal! How is our faith? In your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    King Jesus

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 17, 2019
     | 3,786 views

    Jesus came meekly on a donkey but will return victorious on a war horse.

    King Jesus April 14, 2019, Morning Service Palm Sunday Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus came meekly on a donkey but will return victorious on a war horse. Focus Passage: Matthew 21:1-11 Supplemental Passage: And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The 10 Virgins Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,680 views

    The Parable of the 10 Virgins; 5 Wise, 5 Foolish

    The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins June 16, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD Matthew 25:1-13 For the last five days, we have spent the evenings here looking at the doctrines of Jesus' imminent return and the signs that are happening in the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren