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  • Robert Cox avatar

    The Rapture

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 5, 2007
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     | 10,253 views

    Apathy towards the return of Christ

    MAT 24:37As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; 39and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Readiness

    Contributed by Richard Reid on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,842 views

    Preparing yourself for the return of Christ

    Christian Readiness Luke 12:40 2/24/08 You too, be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect. Just when you don’t expect him, the Son of Man will show up. - Message The need for readiness or preparedness is taught in every area of life. Children are taught to be ready ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Community:are You Ready

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 20, 2008
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     | 4,415 views

    being prepared for Christ’ return

    Intro: there are two types of people in this room, those who plan days before an event happens, and those who wait until the last minute. Here are some of those differences. When taking a test in school, there are those who prepared all month for a test, those who tried to study for it on the bus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    Are You Prepared? Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,714 views

    Are you prepared for Jesus to return?

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Title: “Are You Prepared?” Introduction The Coming of the Bridegroom • There are two future returns of Jesus Christ that are talked about in the New Testament. 1. The Rapture  literally means “to be carried away.” o When Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Upon His Throne

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 25, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,648 views

    The ascension, enthronement, and return of Jesus.

    THE LORD UPON HIS THRONE. Psalm 93. This Psalm is about, first and foremost, the Creator God upon His throne. He is “robed with majesty” (Psalm 93:1). He has also, incidentally, “established” the created order. However, we are not to worship the creation (I interject), as it is only the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Love The Lord Because.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,507 views

    Returning to our rest in Him.

    I LOVE THE LORD BECAUSE. Psalm 116:1-9. If I was asked why I love the LORD, I might well answer: because He heard and answered my prayer (Psalm 116:1). Yet this may, at first glance, appear self-serving: what would I have to say for myself if my prayers had not been answered in the way that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Easter Sunday The Resurrection Of The Lord: Garden Of Victory!

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 24, 2024
     | 968 views

    Easter is revealed in returning to gardens!

    Archaeology has discovered during the time of Christ planting pots with pollen in them, which tends to be well preserved in arid environments. These growing pots were then transferred to gardens.1 Easter is revealed in returning to gardens! 1. The meaning of paradise is a garden, from the Latin ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    He's Coming Back Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 29, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,596 views

    Are you ready for Jesus to return? Do you want Him to return? It's important for us all to live like He'd return today... because one day you'll be right. He'll return.

    Several years ago Johnny Carson had Billy Graham as a guest on his show. At one point in the conversation and Johnny said, "You know what Billy, I bet if Jesus ever came back to earth, we'd do him in again!" Graham leaned forward in his seat, and said, “In the Bible we read that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Who Provides In Strange Places Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025
     | 306 views

    Throughout Scripture, we see a recurring pattern of God showing up in unexpected places, providing resources in the most unlikely conditions..

    THE GOD WHO PROVIDES IN STRANGE PLACES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:1-16 Supporting Texts: Genesis 22:13-14, Exodus 16:1-15, Psalm 23:1-2, Philippians 4:19, Isaiah 43:19-20 INTRODUCTION: There are times in life when our environment seems to offer no hope, no provision, and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Lessons From Paddington Bear: Discovering God’s Love And Care Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 957 views

    Paddington Bear is more than just a friendly bear with a fondness for marmalade; he is a symbol of kindness, love, and the beauty of unexpected blessings.

    Lessons from Paddington Bear: Discovering God’s Love and Care Introduction Today, I want to talk about a beloved character who has captured the hearts of children and adults alike—Paddington Bear. Paddington is more than just a friendly bear with a fondness for marmalade; he is a symbol of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The King Is Coming PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 17, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,042 views

    This sermon explores the humility of Jesus as our King, challenging us to honor Him in unexpected places and trust in His sovereign ways.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a blessing to be gathered here, in the house of our Lord, to share in the wisdom and beauty of His Word. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds to a remarkable passage in Scripture, one that speaks of humility, royalty, and honor in ways that ...read more

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  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    "End Of Times" What I Believe And Why. Part 3 "Battle Of Armageddon/Return Series

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,220 views

    At the ending of the Great Tribulation nations from all over the world will meet at a place called Armageddon.

    God's children are taken up in the Rapture. The 7 year Tribulation begins and chaos as the world has never seen takes place upon Earth. Antichrist has taken charge and makes peace with Israel but, half way through the 7 years the Antichrist breaks the treaty and the last 3 and a half years are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Near Death Experiences - Can A Person Die, Leave Their Body, And Then Return For A Second Chance?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 30, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 462 views

    The belief that human beings have an eternal spirit and that it will return to a place in the afterlife known as Heaven or Hell are from Judeo-Christian teachings found in the Bible.

    "Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living." (Genesis 2:7 NIV) The word “breathed” (Heb: ‘ruwach”) means wind or spirit. "By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 7: While We Wait For The Lord’s Return... Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 15, 2023
     | 2,478 views

    While we wait, be sure to answer these 4 questions: 1. What gifts do I have from God? (vs. 14-15). 2. Am I gaining all I can for God’s Kingdom? (vs. 16-18). 3. What is our ultimate goal for life? (vs. 19-23). 4. Do I really know God? (vs. 24-30).

    The Second Coming of Christ Part 7: While We Wait for the Lord’s Return... The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 25:13-30; Luke 19:11-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 15, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 25:13. Most of you know that by now, it was only 2 or 3 days before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Gray avatar

    A Thief In The Night Series

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,807 views

    When will Jesus return? Are we too focused on His return tomorrow that we forget to obey Him today?

    There are various theories on how this will happen…theories that are widely believed today: Nuclear war, meteor, aliens, natural disasters, global warming, others say disease will wipe out the human race. ILL - Warm August night 1980 Sunday night A thief in the night, a distant thunder. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational