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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Behold The King: The King’s Earthly Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 19, 2018
     | 6,849 views

    When Jesus returns and reigns on earth, what will it be like? The Jewish people largely understood their Messianic King would reign, but did not understand He would come twice, first as sacrifice for sin, then as the King of the earth.

    Behold the King: The King’s Earthly Kingdom (Psalm 72) 1. Sally is flying out to meet her boyfriend. She falls asleep on the plane and dreams about this gorgeous diamond ring he'll give her. When she opens her eyes, she spots an even bigger diamond on the finger of Mrs. Goldstein, a matron sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Surprise--The Spirit Of Christ Fills The World

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2018
     | 3,129 views

    They looked at each other and realized that they were indeed being transformed into images of Christ. Christ had returned in a way that could transform the world, because Christ had manifested Himself in their own hearts and minds and tongues.

    Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form “Suddenly, suddenly there came a sound from heaven. It was like a mighty wind coming where they were sitting. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking of the magnificent works of God.” These the words from the Acts of the Apostles, to be sung during ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Priorities-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2020
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    3 of ? Haggai exhorted those returning from exile to prioritize their relationship with God. God’s people must prioritize their relationship with God. But how can they do that? A prioritized relationship with God properly assesses...

    PRIORITIES—III—Haggai 1:1-15 Attention: Priorities: Hurricane Dorian Devastated the Bahamas in August of 2019. Below is an actual picture of our TV screen showing just how Floridians are Preparing for the threat of Hurricane Dorian. Synopsis: The Weather Channel host is speaking to their man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Golden Calf Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 23, 2020
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    They were separated from all that was familiar. They had lived in Egypt for 400 years. They were separated from their leader. Moses had been gone a month. They were unwilling to wait, so they returned to what was familiar.

    Faith in the Wilderness The Golden Calf March 29, 2020 Exodus 32:1-8 NIV When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, “Come, make us gods who will go before us. As for this fellow Moses who brought us up out of Egypt, we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 7 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022
     | 1,621 views

    This study continues with the examination of the Isaiah passages for Israel's restoration after the Second Coming. Israel returns as the Wife of Jehovah; the earth is luxuriant in the Millennium and nations will come to the light of glory in Israel with Messiah there.

    THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 7 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH The series of restoration passages in the Prophet Isaiah continues. We now continue on from Part 6. {{Isaiah 54:4-8 “Fear not, for YOU will not be put to shame, neither feel humiliated, for you will not be disgraced, but you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Call To Build God's Temple: Prioritizing The Local Church

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Nov 21, 2025
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    Just as God commanded the Jews who returned from exile to “build a temple,” New Testament Christians are called to build the local church to which each belongs—a spiritual temple founded on Jesus Christ.

    A Call to Build God's Temple: Prioritizing the Local Church (Haggai 1:1-11) 1 In the second year of Darius' reign, on the first day of the sixth month, the prophet Haggai delivered the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua, son of Jehozadak, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No One Knows Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 29, 2023
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     | 976 views

    We don't know when Jesus will come back, so we need to stay alert and ready. We should live confidently and share the gospel with others while we wait for His return.

    What's your favorite mystery movie or book? (Spend a few minutes going around the room and calling on students who have a movie or book and ask them why they like it so much. If you have time, talk about your favorite mystery movie and why you love it.) Let's talk about a real-life mystery. This ...read more

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    Forty Days - From Resurrection To Ascension Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 25, 2022
     | 5,749 views

    After the resurrection day appearances of Jesus, He made many other important appearances during the next 40 days until He returned to heaven. Those important appearances included He gave the great commission, recommissioned Peter, and ascended before their eyes. He is coming again!

    A. As you know from experience, in our day and time, there is a lot of misinformation the flows through the internet, in news headlines, and from public figures. 1. There are at least two internet sites that are satirical “newspapers,” but unfortunately, some people don’t realize they are “fake ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commentary—2 Peter, Chapter 3 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021
     | 4,412 views

    The previous chapter dealt with denouncing false teachers. This chapter returns to the faithful believers, offering them love and encouragement to remember God’s words to them (3:1-2), to remember God’s timing is different from their expectation so that they could counter the scoffers

    Tom Lowe 5/6/2021 COMMENTARY—2 Peter, Chapter 3 Note: All Scripture has been copied from the King James Bible unless noted otherwise. Commentary TEXT, 2 PETER, CHAPTER 3 (KJV) Christ’s Coming Judgment 1This way of remembrance: second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    God Appoints His Servant To Hard Tasks!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 16, 2024
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     | 2,681 views

    As one who follows the Risen Lord, you may be assured that Christ has assigned you to do a particular task. And that task will require your finest effort, because God appoints His servant to hard tasks.

    “The word of the LORD came to me, saying, ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.’ Then I said, ‘Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.’ But the LORD said to me, ‘Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Restoration For The Failed Follower - The Psalms Of Korah – Psalm 85 Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 5, 2022
     | 1,334 views

    God was gentle with Israel for constant failure. He worked with them for restoration and does the same for all His children who fail. True repentance is required.

    MESSAGE – THE PSALMS OF KORAH – PSALM 85 PART 1 GOD'S RESTORATION FOR THE FAILED FOLLOWER Psalm 85 For the choir director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Psalm 85 v 1 O LORD, You showed favour to Your land. You restored the captivity of Jacob. Psalm 85 v 2 You forgave the iniquity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Missing God's Best For Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 10, 2022
     | 3,058 views

    1. Have I measured the value of my life? (vs. 24-26). 2. Have I determined my destiny? (vs. 26). 3. Do I recognize my responsibility before God? (vs. 27). 4. Am I trusting Jesus when I don't understand? (vs. 28). 5. Am I focused on Christ's return? (vs. 27-28).

    Are You Missing God's Best for Your Life? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:24-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 10, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. This chapter began with Christ-rejecting Pharisees and Sadducees trying to trap Jesus by asking Him for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Response To Social Evil

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 19, 2024
     | 1,986 views

    How shall followers of Christ respond to the growing wickedness of our world?

    “[Jesus] said to [His disciples], ‘Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences. And there will be terrors and great signs from heaven. But before all this they will lay their hands on you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding The Father's Heart

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 29,897 views

    From the parable of the prodigal son, we see the Father’s love and longing for his lost son to return. The salvation of the lost is a big thing to Him. Do we know our Father’s heart today?

    Luke 15:11-32 UNDERSTANDING THE FATHER’S HEART What is God really like? The Bible says He is a Father to us, we are His children. It is not enough to ask, “Do you believe in God?” What is more important is “What kind of God do you believe in?” Jesus tells us here in this chapter through 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Giving Thanks To God Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,552 views

    Let’s walk with Israel this week as Jethro returns Moses’ family. We will see Jethro praising Moses’ God above all gods and sacrificing to God. This is something we would do well to always remember.

    Giving Thanks to God When God Moves People know God’s activities are organized activities DBF Sunday Sermon, 11/24/02 You know a lot of times we are so busy looking at the bad things around us that we fail to see what is that good and perfect thing that God is doing in our midst. Lets remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist