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  • Scott Nichols avatar

    Will You Be Ready?

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jan 18, 2019
     | 12,898 views

    What if in the next moment - even as my words fall upon your ears - Christ returned with the shout of the archangel and the trumpet blast? "Faithful and true would He find us here, if He should come today?" Would you be ready?

    The hymn we have just sung asks a pointed question. A question that I fear too often we dismiss in our daily lives. With all the concerns of living in the present moment - with all of the accompanying joys or frustrations - we fail to give much thought to the final moment. That moment when time, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faithful Till The End

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 19, 2020
     | 11,778 views

    Peter makes a profound statement while writing to first century believers - the end of all things is at hand. He wanted the church to live and witness in light of anticipation of the Lord's soon return. Such an awareness would impact every aspect of Christian life.

    Faithful till the End 1 Peter 4: 7-11 Today is a day unlike any we’ve ever known. In the past few years, the world has seen drastic change. We are living in a day of difficulty and decision. The day when God was given His rightful place in the affairs of our nation has been replaced with lust, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 12 – The Treacherous Nation Will Repent And Be Gloriously Restored Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 22, 2024
     | 915 views

    Judah in Jeremiah’s time was treacherous and idolatrous. Their LORD was rejected which is still the case today. HOWEVER Israel's future restoration will be marvellous, when in shame and contrition the nation returns to God . These verses at the end of Chapter 3 cover that glorious time.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 12 – THE TREACHEROUS NATION WILL REPENT AND BE GLORIOUSLY RESTORED PART 12 - Jeremiah 3:19-25 CHAPTER 3 Today we continue with the remainder of Chapter 3 and look at different aspects in this whole story of Judah’s pitiful state in her rejection of God and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The War In Israel Our Duty And Responsibility

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 15, 2023
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     | 4,958 views

    We should pray for the peace of Israel as Psalms 122:-6-7 says We should pray that the hostages are safe and returned to their families without harm. Pray that both the Palestinians and the Jews can stop fighting and try to live in harmony. Pray that the fighting stops.

    The War in Israel Our Duty and Responsibility By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The Bible says, Hosea 4:6 “My people are destroyed for the lack of knowledge”. No doubt last Sunday Morning and for sure this Sunday churches all over will be saying “Let’s pray for Israel”, because on last ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Welcome The King!

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on Apr 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,570 views

    Do we offer our worship because we expect Jesus to return the favor and make us healthy, happy, and prosperous? Or do we worship Him simply because He is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, who alone is worthy of our praise?

    INTRODUCTION Today, Christians around the world are celebrating Palm Sunday… also known as the “Triumphal Entry”. This is a special day where we remember the events that happened almost 2,000 years ago… A special day when Jesus rides into Jerusalem… A special day to begin a week of celebration ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Portrait Of The Blood Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jun 29, 2020
     | 5,728 views

    When evangelist John Wesley was returning home from a service one night. He was robbed. The thief, however, found his victim to have only a little money and some Christian literature. As the bandit was leaving, Wesley called out, “Stop! I have ........

    For more sermons visit our: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=hope Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/worship-like-a-wise-man Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Just Say Thanks, Show Thanks Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 11, 2020
     | 4,983 views

    Ever feel ripped off when trying to help someone? Ever feel taken advantage of, abused and used? Of course, you have, we all have. In Luke 17, 10 lepers were healed, only one returned to say thanks

    Don’t Just Say Thank You Celebration Church, November 15, 2020 Tom Bartlett OUTLINE On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    When The Devil Knows His Time Is Short

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 29, 2025
     | 477 views

    This sermon explores the spiritual battle between good and evil, emphasizing that Satan’s defeat is certain and his anger is a sign of his limited time. It encourages believers to remain steadfast, understanding that increased spiritual warfare signals the nearness of Christ’s return and victory.

    When the Devil Knows His Time Is Short Revelation 12:12 (KJV) Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time. Introduction – A ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Heaven Interrupted Earth - Christmas As The Moment Eternity Stepped Into Time

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 15, 2025
     | 271 views

    When heaven interrupted earth, everything changed. Eternity stepped into time so time could be redeemed. God came near so humanity could return to Him. Christmas reminds us that God is not distant. He is present. He is involved. He is intentional.

    WHEN HEAVEN INTERRUPTED EARTH Christmas as the Moment Eternity Stepped into Time Introduction History is filled with dates, events, and turning points, but there is one moment that divided time itself. Before that night in Bethlehem, humanity waited in hope and prophecy. After that night, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cure For Weariness (Malachi) Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 18, 2025
     | 868 views

    When the shine of your commitment to God wears off, remember how much God loves you, respect Him in your worship, remain true to your spouse, look forward to His justice, return to Him in your giving, and truly revere Him.

    On Friday March 28, 1947, at 6:55 A.M., Bronx bus driver William Cimillo got into his bus to start his daily route. But, fed up with New York traffic, Cimillo decided he'd had enough. Instead of taking his daily route, he headed south, going nowhere in particular. He stopped in New Jersey for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Waiting For Power Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,857 views

    As we wait for Jesus to return, let’s keep our eyes focussed on the ministry Jesus has given us, the ministry of sharing the gospel with others, of building his kingdom. Let’s continue to pray for the coming of his kingdom, to strategise about how to see

    Today we begin a new series of sermons, looking at the first years of the Christian Church as they’re recorded for us in the book of Acts. We won’t cover the whole book this year, it’s far too long for that, but we will begin this year by looking at the first 11 chapters over the next few months. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Last Lightning Strike - Christ's Second Coming Series

    Contributed by E. Venn on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,333 views

    Many people, Christians included, are scared to death of Christ’s Second Coming. Why? What does the Bible teaches about preparing for Christ’s Soon Return? How can we prepare? What difference does the Second Coming make in my life?

    Presented at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in Moscow, ID on November 12, 2005, Pastor E. Douglas Venn Opening Text: "For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, shines to the other part of the sky, so will the Son of Man be in His day.¡¨ Luke 17:24 New American ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Pray For Our President And America

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 204 ratings
     | 12,260 views

    The Bible teaches that in the last days before Christ’s return our world would become perilous. It is during times like these that we need to become people of prayer. The call to prayer for our leaders and our nation is clear from the pages of God’s Word

    PRAY FOR THE PRESIDENT AND AMERICA I Timothy 2:1-4 I Timothy 2:1-4 "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,428 views

    WE BELIEVE...in The Blessed Hope—When Jesus Raptures His Church Prior to His Return to Earth (the second coming). At this future moment in time all believers who have died will rise from their graves and will meet the Lord in the air, and Christians who a

    WE BELIEVE...in The Blessed Hope—When Jesus Raptures His Church Prior to His Return to Earth (the second coming). At this future moment in time all believers who have died will rise from their graves and will meet the Lord in the air, and Christians who are alive will be caught up with them, to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day Moses Broke All 10 Commandments Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 94 ratings
     | 22,664 views

    Aaron: ‘We melted gold...and there came out this calf.’ That’s got to be the all time lamest excuse from an assistant Pastor! Before Moses even returned with the commandments the people were breaking them. Link inc. to text, audio, PowerPoint.

    The Day Moses Broke All 10 Commandments Exodus 32:1-26 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DayMosesBroke.html Exodus 32:19 And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses’ anger waxed hot, and he cast the tables out of his hands, and brake ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist