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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Living In The End Times Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,774 views

    As the time draws near for the end of the age, we should not be deceived or distressed. Instead, we should be aware of the signs and be alert to the time.

    To start a discussion on core values, a youth pastor in Saskatchewan, Canada, asked his youth group: “What would you do if your doctor told you that you had only 24 hours to live?” The students talked about being with friends and family, and the discussion seemed headed in the right direction. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Wake Up And Smell The Coffee

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 29, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 16,207 views

    The church needs to wake up because the time of Christ’s coming is soon.

    Wake Up And Smell the Coffee Text: Rom. 13:11-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: This little grandmother was surprised by her 7 year old grandson one morning. He had made her coffee. She drank what was the worst cup of coffee in her life. When she got to the bottom there were three of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Watch Continuously, Ready For Jesus

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,216 views

    We don’t know when Jesus will return, so how can we be ready? How does the Holy Spirit keep our eyes on Jesus? A. Beware of the distractions of everyday life B. Keep focusing on Jesus, no matter how well you know him C. Guard against spiritual sleep

    Text: Matthew 24:37-44 Theme: Watch Continuously, Ready for Jesus A. Beware of the distractions of everyday life B. Keep focusing on Jesus, no matter how well you know him C. Guard against spiritually falling asleep Season: Advent 1a Date: November 28, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Road To Restoration Matthew 11: 28-30

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 26, 2016
    based on 11 ratings
     | 39,844 views

    This message examines Jesus' famous invitation to all to come to Him and unload your burden and take on His.

    The Road to Restoration Matthew 11: 28-30 I would like to start by sharing with you an anecdote told by Chuck Swindoll: There was a father who worked very hard who had an energetic son. When the father would come home late in the afternoon his son would expect a mandatory play session. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Hinkle avatar

    Who Are The Witnesses? Series

    Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,879 views

    Jesus has given us same assignment of the apostles, to go, to pray and witness. It may appear impossible. To be faithful we need equipped, and encouraged, empowered. I want to share how you can be equipped, empowered and effective in the greatest commission.

    Revelation is a beautiful book to close out the Holy Bible, John in time of great persecution, addresses Christians who face severe resistance and rejection. Apostles were all martyred, only John is left alive, and he’s in prison, isolated, maybe wondering what will happen, will I see this promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Happily Ever After Series

    Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 7, 2022
     | 1,474 views

    In this Sermon, Pastor Ed Young gives us a panoramic view of the end times. The Bible says we don't know the exact date or time, but we know that Jesus is coming back! So what are the SIGNS to look for?

    WHEN THE LEVEE BREAKS : HAPPILY EVER AFTER FEBRUARY 20,2022, 11:15AM ED YOUNG Welcome everyone to Fellowship Church. If you're watching online, how's it going? Make sure if you can make it, make it next week, because I'm teaming up with the Tom Brady of prophecy, Jimmy Evans. We're ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Mina Undertaking

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,334 views

    While we are waiting for Jesus to return we must be about the Father's business.

    Are you ready for his return? A young woman was expecting a date. She was dressed up and waiting patiently. However, by the time he was an hour late she figured she’d been stood up. So, she took off her makeup, put on her pajamas, gathered all the junk food in the house and sat down to watch TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Are You Raised With Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,525 views

    Living Christ like.

    ARE YOU RAISED WITH JESUS CHRIST Colossians 3: 1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    How To Worship God Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 16, 2022
     | 3,914 views

    Psalm 100 shows how seriously worship was taken in Old Testament times. That in itself is enough to tell us we should take worship seriously today. There is a back and forth rhythm to this Psalm.

    Do you need to learn to do something new? How will you learn? You could read a how to book. You could watch an instructional video on the internet. But if you want to know how to worship God you should spend time in Psalm 100 the divinely inspired how to worship guide. Psalm 100 Shout for joy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Light Of His Return Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 14, 2015
     | 12,922 views

    When we grow we give glory to God.

    Living In Light of His Return 2 Peter 3:14-18 Rev. Brian Bill June 13-14, 2015 Video: If Jesus Returned Today It’s good to be back from a two-week vacation. Actually, we didn’t really go anywhere. I know it’s hard to believe but we didn’t head to Wisconsin but instead ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Very Special Event!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 280 ratings
     | 20,197 views

    Jesus Himself talked about it the last night that He spent with His apostles before His arrest & crucifixion. Do you remember?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. The day before Thanksgiving a man in Phoenix called his son in New York & said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother & I are divorcing; 45 years is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Are You Ready To Meet Jesus?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 31, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,500 views

    The following sermon is going to encourage you to be good stewards of everything God has loaned to you by heeding Peter’s “exhortations that we fill our lives with prayer, love, hospitality, and the exercise of our spiritual gifts!”

    Being Ready 1 Peter 4:7-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “What a person believes about the future determines how they will live today.” Douglas Moo How does one respond to the statement that the end of the world is coming when Christ will judge both the living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Cremation Of The World Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2010
     | 4,561 views

    Just as surely as God created the earth, cursed the earth, flood the earth, and visited the earth, so surely will God one day destroy and recreate the earth, whether the skeptics believe this or not.

    The Cremation of the World (2 Peter 3:3-10) 1. All of us have probably done some day-dreaming about traveling through time. 2. What would it be like to visit the past. But our main area of curiosity is the future. What will things be like in 5, 10, 25, 50, or 100 years? 3. In 1896, H. G. Wells ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Do Look Up!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 13, 2010
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,475 views

    The world is being conditioned to believe that if ever a multitude of people vanish from the earth it is because they were holding back its evolution and aliens did the removing. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Do Look Up Matthew 24:32-44 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DoLookUp.html New Age guru Barbara Marciniak claims to have received transmissions from aliens (higher or ascended beings) who have stated through her that there is coming a time when upwards of 20 million people will be taken off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Perry avatar

    A World In Travail

    Contributed by John Perry on Mar 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,420 views

    As we look at the events taking place in the world today it is like reading the words of Jesus in Matthew 24. We are living in exciting days as His return draws near!

    Bunbury Sun am 13/03/11 “A world in travail” Intro: In light of recent events I think it is fitting that we take time to look at what the Bible has to say about the world we are living in & all that is taking place. The Bible gives us a pict of the world in which we live. The things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal