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    Offended By Grace Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,063 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard, highlighting the unexpected grace of the landowner and how such grace can either offend or inspire us.

    We’re going to let Jesus be our teacher today by listening to one of his parables about the kingdom of God. Your Bible may have a heading for Matthew 20:1-16 entitled, “The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard,” but I want to point out that this parable is less about the workers in the vineyard ...read more

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  • David Dunn avatar

    The Thrill Of Hope

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 21, 2025
     | 79 views

    Christmas reveals God’s unstoppable light, breaking chains and restoring hope through unlikely people, unexpected places, and redeeming love.

    There are certain songs we hear so often that they begin to fade into the background. They become part of the seasonal wallpaper—pleasant, familiar, predictable. Christmas music, especially, can do that to us. You hear it in grocery stores. In elevators. On hold with customer service. Played ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    "What A Day Of Rejoicing That Will Be"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 8,489 views

    The subject of the return of Christ and the resurrection of the dead.

    1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “What A Day of Rejoicing That Will Be” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Our passage for this morning touches upon a subject that intrigues Christians and offers us the most glorious hope that we could ever imagine. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Eric Amundson avatar

    Preparing The Heart Series

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,065 views

    What it is to Prepare for the Incarnation and return of Christ

    Last week, we took a look at that which we are preparing for. I mentioned the obvious – that we look back as we prepare once again to celebrate the birth of the messiah, of Emmanuel, God with us – come to save us from our sin and death. We look all around and we see the world preparing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ordinary Days: Grounded In Truth

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006
     | 4,051 views

    A sane and simple sermon on the return of Christ

    Ordinary Days: Grounded in Truth In Mark 13 we read a conversation that Jesus had with His disciples. He ends up describing what the last days on this earth will be like. I am not trying to make predictions or even to say that we are living in those days. The felt need of the disciples was to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Are We There Yet?

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Apr 26, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,035 views

    How close are we to the return of Christ?

    ARE WE THERE YET? TEXT: Matt. 24:33 “Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door”. OPEN: If you have ever been on a trip with a child (maybe even a teenager) you have heard the question, “ARE WE THERE YET”? Sometimes you have heard the question SO MUCH ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ya'll Come Back Now Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,281 views

    This sermon is teaching on the ascension and return of Jesus.

    Ya’ll Come Back Now – Jesus will return: Acts 1:9-11 There are 260 chapters in the N.T. and in those chapters the second coming of Christ is mentioned 318 times. That is one in every 25 verses from Matthew to Revelation. Jesus will return in like manner as he left. His Ascension 1. From the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Back To Jerusalem

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,261 views

    Saul returns to Jerusalem and is met with skepticism

    Back to Jerusalem Acts 9:23 – 9:35 Jeff Hughes – June 29, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland Introduction Homecomings are generally really great things. I was a foreign exchange student while I was in high school, and I lived a year overseas in Australia. Far away from my family and friends, I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Date Setting Is Wrong

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,019 views

    Setting dates for Christ’s return.

    Why Date Setting Is Wrong by Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. Many have been wrong. a. William Miller on October 22, 1844 waited with hundreds in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. b. Jehovah Witness predicted Christ returned in 1874, and was crowned as King in 1914. c. Edgar C. Whisenant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Ready

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 6, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,437 views

    We must be ready for His return!

    1 Thessalonians 5:1-5:11 A man called 911, saying, "My wife is pregnant, and her contractions are only two minutes apart!" "Is this her first child?" the doctor queries. "No, of course not, this is her husband!" Someone said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2: The Rapture

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 12 ratings
     | 1,813 views

    What are the signs of the Lord’s return?

    A. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN? What will happen immediately after the rapture begins to take place before it happens. 1. Signs in nature, i.e., famine, earthquakes, plague (Matt. 24:7). 2. Signs in society. a. Lawlessness (II Tim. 4:1-3ff). b. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 49,074 views

    The prodigal’s return and acceptance by the Father.

    As the family and friends of xxx xxxx we are gathered today in the presence of God both to remember him and also to find comfort from the word of God during this service of remembrance. The Lord Jesus said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Jesus Christ Is Coming Again Soon!” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 21, 2008
     | 3,991 views

    Our Savior, Lord, and King is returning!

    1. I have GOOD NEWS… AND… I HAVE BAD NEWS. a. Don’t you just hate that? Good news & Bad News. b. I always think, “couldn’t you just give me good news?!” c. But they usually comes as a couple right? NOTE: Well today, I want to share with you the GOOD NEWS. • Jesus Christ is Alive & Is coming again ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mockers In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,638 views

    Live expectantly for the return of Jesus Christ.

    1. I’ve shared this before but it’s worth repeating again, I really believe we’re living in the LAST DAYS. • The FINAL DAYS leading up to the coming of the Lord, the rapture of the church! • We’re seeing things in our generation that were never seen. • Israel, Technology, Knowledge Increasing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consider The Days Of Old

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,176 views

    A call to return to the old time way.

    Consider the Days of Old Psalms 77 (note verse 5) Intro: This is a Psalm of Asaph. Whether it is the Asaph of David’s day who was the chief singer and musician in the tabernacle or if it was one of his descendants who bore both his name and office amongst God’s people during the days of Israelite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist