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  • David Owens avatar

    Set Free Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 4, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,416 views

    This sermon is the first in a series on the book of Galatians. This sermon covers the first 10 verses and acts as an introduction to the series.

    Introduction: A. Let me start this morning with some questions: 1. What is it that really gets you going? What is it that really makes you mad? 2. What gets your emotions stirred and launches you into a fight’em mode? 3. I came across this funny bumper sticker: “I'm just driving this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heaven Series

    Contributed by Corey Arnold on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 17,218 views

    This is the first in a 3-part series about heaven and hell. The first two sermons are on Heaven, the last is on Hell.

    Heaven INTRO: In Our Greatest Gift, Henri Nouwen tells a parable of faith and hope. He imagines twins–a brother and a sister–talking to each other in their mother’s womb: The sister said to the brother, "I believe there is life after birth." Her brother protested vehemently, "No, no, this is all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Feast Of Trumpets

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 19, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,780 views

    A message from Pastor Pat and Pastor Dana that focuses on the prophetic significance of the Feast of Trumpets

    Pat: Those of you who have been with us this entire year will remember that we’ve been taking some time out of our continuing sermon series at the appropriate times of the year to examine the Jewish Feasts and how they are fulfilled by Jesus. We began in the spring and saw how Jesus fulfilled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Hinkle avatar

    Who Is The Warrior? Revelation 19:11-17 Series

    Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,404 views

    John sees Jesus return not as humble suffering servant but as a Mighty warrior--the greatest entrance of all time!I used Steve Harvey's introduction of Jesus Christ for an opener. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCRW3pQft1U

    There has never been such an amazing, beautiful entrance described in Revelation 19. This is the 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ, John called it our blessed hope, when He returns. Jesus promised, I will come back, first time he came to fulfill the prophets witness as suffering servant, this next itme ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Messiah & His Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,343 views

    After seeing the humble Messiah riding on a donkey the prophet's vision is directed to the victory that will follow and to the blessed results of the second coming. This Redeemer-King not only will deliver Zion and Israel but also to the entire earth.

    ZECHARIAH 9: 10-17 THE MESSIAH AND HIS KINGDOM "Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord." After seeing the humble Messiah riding on a donkey the prophet's vision is directed to the victory that will follow and to the blessed results of the second coming. This Redeemer-King not only will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For The Uppertaker, Not The Undertaker Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 20, 2014
     | 6,872 views

    It seems in today's world, things keep getting worse and worse. It's not your imagination. One day soon, the Rapture of the church will occur, and all Christians will go home to Heaven prior to the worst period the earth has ever known. Three messages.

    Rev 4:1-2 1 After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this." 2 Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    What Will People Remember ?

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 17, 2023
     | 2,040 views

    Memory, it can get away from you. But when all is said and done, what will others remember about you? Will their memories be pleasant and good-natured, or disagreeable and unpleasant? It all depends on how we live and act around other people, doesn't it.

    Alba 9-17-2023 WHAT WILL PEOPLE REMEMBER? I Thessalonians 1:1-5 Do you ever have trouble remembering things? That is not a trick question. Someone said, “I always forget things at the grocery store. Maybe I should start bringing a list – oh wait, I always forget the list too.” Someone else ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Caught Up, But When? Questions And Summary (Final In Series) Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 20, 2015
     | 4,026 views

    Many questions surround the pre-tribulation rapture theory. It is necessary to ask them.

    7. QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS If there were not some difficult questions that the Scriptures themselves raise regarding this matter, fewer people would give this theory the nod. We prayerfully submit the following explanations of passages that seem to point toward pre-tribulationism. 1. Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Stages Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 14, 2022
     | 2,366 views

    What stages do we go through to be fully faithful?

    Tonight, we will finish up chapter 4 of John. We’ve now gotten away from the story of the woman at the well. Last week we talked about how we show evidence of our faith when we honor Jesus, when we welcome Him into our lives, and finally when we receive Him. Tonight, we will close out this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Patient!

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 23, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,101 views

    Curiosity and greed are part of our DNA, patience is not. It is the fruit of the Holy Spirit and must be cherished and fed in order to grow in our lives. We must be patient with others and with God just as God is patient with us.

    [Sermon preached on 10 December 2017, 2nd Advent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I remember how as a young child I became very impatient when Christmas was drawing near. Not so much because of Christmas, but because I also had my birthday. Like most kids, I also had many things on my wish list. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Thomas H avatar

    The Parable Of The Ten Minas

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 13, 2003
    based on 184 ratings
     | 65,131 views

    This sermon, in expounding Jesus’ Parable of the Ten Minas, challenges us to faithful stewardship with the things God has given us ( time, resources, abilities) - are we using these things for ourselves or for the benefit of His kingdom?

    The other day, while driving, I was listening to Family Radio. A sponsorship slot came on advertising a mortgage broker. This advertisement was advertising how if you refinanced your mortgage using their services, you’d be able to save thousands of dollars! That’s right, thousands of dollars! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is This?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,308 views

    An answer to the question, "Why doesn’t God DO something?"

    December 16, 2001 1Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, traveling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. 2Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    "Believers Will Be With The Lord Forever"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,976 views

    Saints Triumphant (A) - Believers will live with the Lord forever either at our death or on Judgment Day.

    “WE WILL BE WITH THE LORD FOREVER” (Outline) November 14, 2010 - Saints Triumphant - 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 INTRO: When is the end not the end? The end is not the end when it is a beginning. Earthly life comes to an end. The believers’ perfect eternal life begins. While living on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Part 2 - Christ's Church In A Pestilent World (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 16, 2020
     | 4,054 views

    How should the Church live in a world of Pestilence and hostility to the gospel? https://youtu.be/TLziw12oYHs

    Christ’s Church in a Pestilent World (Part 2) View this sermon at https://youtu.be/TLziw12oYHs Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Revelation 1:8-20 Introduction We are continuing our series on the 7 Churches of Revelation. Before we get into Jesus’ words to these churches it is vital we ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    So I Missed It, Now What

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,281 views

    This sermon deals with what happens during the tribulation period. What if you have to go through it. Just know, that in the end, we win.

    So I Missed It, Now What. PT 2 Matthew 24:3-14 Revelation 13:11-18 November 25, 2018 Last week we looked at the topic, “The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It.” We began our sermon with Tyrone, a young man who just missed the bus, that led to him losing a job he could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed