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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Vigilant Servant

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016
     | 8,745 views

    To show that GOD will serve us in the days to come because He's the Eternal Great GOD, and all His creations will serve Him by waiting for His return.

    I. EXORDIUM: How do you show your greatness? By being a vigilant servant. Matthew 20:26 Matthew 20:26 (Amplified Bible) Not so shall it be among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Herrmann avatar

    Prepare For Christ

    Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,411 views

    As the wise bridesmaids were well prepared for Christ’s return -- unlike the foolish ones, so the church is called to prepare by making Provision, Protection and Praise.

    Pentecost 26a Prepare for Christ Mt. 25:1-13 11/9/08 These stained glass windows on the west side of the Sanctuary come from our old church, erected here in the forties during WW II. Among them is the image of a lamp with a flame emerging from it. The University of California has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Doest Thou Here Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,624 views

    Sermon Seven In The Series. Jesus is left at Jeruselem as but a 12 year old boy. His mother returns to find him seemingly surprised he is there.

    From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA WHAT DOEST THOU HERE? Sermon 7 Luke 2:40-52 Intro: As a child, TWICE, my parents left me at church! As just a toddler they left me at Union Hill Church, thinking I had gone home with my grandparents, and as a grade school kid, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ervin Kimrey avatar

    Ready Or Not

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,226 views

    They wasn’t ready for His birth, they wasn’t ready for His death, they wasn’t ready for His resurrection, are you ready for His return?

    READY OR NOT Revelation 22:12-20 Intro: Ready or not it’s coming, Christmas time It’s impossible to miss the Christmas season with all the hype today. All the stores are preparing, stocking up All the homes are preparing dressing up All the people are preparing plumping up It would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Flourishing Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 6, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,505 views

    An introduction to the letter of 2 Thessalonians. This message gives background to the writing of 2 Thessalonians that provides better understanding the reason for the book concerning the Second Return of Christ.

    2 THESSALONIANS 1: 1-3 A FLOURISHING FAITH [INTRODUCTION] Today we begin the second letter to the Thessalonians. This letter was written just months after the first letter. In that letter Paul wrote about Jesus’ return to encourage them and to answer two questions about it. 1st, What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Evans avatar

    'tis The Season

    Contributed by Stephen Evans on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,716 views

    It's always important to be acting in "due season." This message speaks of the season we are in anticipating the return of Christ and how we need to live in light of the season.

    Title: ‘Tis the Season Text: 1 Chronicles 12:32 Date: December 2, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction Seasonal Activity “‘Tis the Season” An often used expression this time of the year Used to explain many phenomena we see occurring in a certain time or season of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    The Way, The Truth, And The Life

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,363 views

    Jesus teaches us about peace, a perfect place he has prepared for us, and promises he will return so that we spend eternity with him.

    Text: “Let not your heart be troubled…” (John 14:1). What kind of life do you think Jesus wants us to live? Does He want us to be worried and uptight? Does He want us to dwell on things that will probably never come about? Does He want us to waste our time feeling sorry for ourselves? Does He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Makes God Smile

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Mar 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,444 views

    jesus told three parables, each revealing the Fathers heart. The one message from each stroy is that God rejoices when a child returns home.

    WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE Luke 15:1-32 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION There is a story of an old bag lady that was saved while attending a Billy Graham crusade. At the end of the service as he always does, Billy instructed the new believers to find a Bible believing church to attend. The woman, not knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    Gospel Freedom Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2013
     | 8,075 views

    In Galatians 5:1-12, Paul makes it clear that we have been set free, but all that is lost if we return to the slavery and yoke of the Law.

    A. Last year, a movie called Big Miracle was released. How many of you have seen the movie? 1. It is a movie that told the true story of a 1988 international effort to free 3 gray whales trapped four miles from freedom by early ice formation in Alaska. 2. At first few bothered to notice their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Grant avatar

    The Judgement Seat Of Christ

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Nov 20, 2020
     | 7,341 views

    When Jesus returns to establish His Kingdom, He will first judge the works of believers where some will receive rewards while others suffer loss.

    Once again open in your Bibles to 2 Corinthians chapter 5 and the subject that we are going to be looking at this morning is the judgement seat of Christ or as it is called in Greek, the Bema which refers to a raised platform. You think of a court room, where the judge sits on a chair that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    The Ascension Of Jesus

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 22, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,846 views

    What Does Jesus' ascension means to me? What is Jesus doing now. How does Jesus' return relate to His ascension?

    Over the last few weeks since Easter, we have been looking at the events that transpired after the resurrection of Jesus. We considered the guards guarding the tomb. They were as close to being eyewitnesses to the actual resurrection as anyone. But they were bought off and they spread a lie the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Special D Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,668 views

    We have been blessed but are we a blessing? We have received but do we ever give anything back? It may be time to return to sender!

    Return To Sender Pt. 1 - Special D I. Introduction Written by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott wrote the song Return To Sender in 1962 and was first recorded and released by none other than Elvis Presley. On November 11th, 1962 the song peaked at #2 for 5 weeks on Billboard's Hot Top 100 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reel Talk Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,187 views

    We have been blessed but are we a blessing? We have received but do we ever give anything back? It may be time to return to sender!

    Return To Sender Pt. 2 - Reel Talk I. Introduction Written in 1962 by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott the song Return To Sender it was first recorded and released by none other than Elvis Presley. On November 11th, 1962 the song peaked at #2 for 5 weeks on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Priority Mail Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,942 views

    We have been blessed but are we a blessing? We have received but do we ever give anything back? It may be time to return to sender!

    Return To Sender Pt. 3 - Priority Mail I. Introduction Written in 1962 by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott the song Return To Sender it was first recorded and released by none other than Elvis Presley. On November 11th, 1962, the song peaked at #2 for 5 weeks on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The False Prophet And The Mark Of The Beast - Esg, Biotechnology, And The Internet Of Things (Iot) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 31, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,923 views

    As the world moves closer to the return of Christ, you can be sure that we will also see increased efforts in Satan to implement his grab at world dominance.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/150073 Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon. 12 It exercises all the authority of the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren