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  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Ready Or Not !!

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 18, 2016
     | 13,852 views

    This is a sermon to get people to think about the return of Jesus Christ. Hopefully it will help us realize that Jesus will return whether we are ready or not.

    Tell a childhood Hide & Seek Story Read Scripture (Rev. 22:12-17, 20) There are more than 50 passages in the Bible that tell us that Jesus is going to return. In the short passage of text that was just read Jesus says twice that He is coming back and that He is coming quickly. Trust me when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    As A Thief In The Night

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2023
     | 1,697 views

    When will the Lord return? We eagerly expect this to happen. This is our hope. We are not told when. We are only told that He shall return

    As a Thief in the Night 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Last week, we looked at the well-known passage of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. This passage is in common use among students of prophecy, and many theories of “rapture” have emerged from this study. It is also commonly used at funeral to give comfort to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Peter's Path To Power

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010
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     | 5,512 views

    Just like we do, Peter's path from fisherman to preacher took some unexpected twists and turns, yet God still used him in a mighty way.

    PETER’S PATH TO POWER Luke 22:31-32, 60-61 INTRODUCTION A. Peter’s Denials of Christ 1. We have been studying Peter on Wed. nights for 5 months. a. I would hope we have learned a lot from this marvelous man Jesus named the rock b. The rock that Jesus would build His church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Assassin Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,908 views

    After a short story based on Judges 3 to introduce the text, this sermon notes how God uses unexpected leaders and how God's leaders overturn idols.

    In an attempt to capture some of the drama of this passage, I want to attempt something different as an introduction to the text. I hope you’ll follow along in your Bibles when I get to the meat of the sermon, but I thought I’d introduce the sermon by reading a short story I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Attempts To Bury The Truth

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 21, 2010
     | 2,307 views

    The history of our world has demonstrated that earthly kings tend to be very vulnerable people who sit upon uneasy thrones that are subject to topple in the most unexpected ways.

    Attempts to Bury the Truth Matthew 2:6- 18 NIV This past week in Canada we have seen our National Government decide to prorogue parliament. That's like the U.S. Senate closing shop for a 3 month unscheduled break. Many people are upset about this decision and see it as a blatant disregard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Friend In The Midnight Hour

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 25,052 views

    When something unexpected happens late in the midnight hour of our lives, we have in friend in Jesus Christ who can come to our rescue.

    St. Luke 11:1-13 Topic: A friend in the midnight hour In these passages of scriptures, we see Jesus Christ in a certain place praying to His Father in heaven. As He prayed to his Father in heaven, one of his disciples watched and heard Jesus praying, and when Jesus finished praying, that same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Time Is Coming

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,531 views

    The return of Christ is nearer today than it was yesterday. Christians must lived prepared every day.

    Luke 21: 25 – 36 / The Time Is Coming Intro: In my time with the children a few weeks ago I spoke with them about road signs. As I prepared this message I thought about how we have become a nation of signs: some of them are helpful and some are not. Some signs cause us to pause and ask, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Watching And Waiting Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 6, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,488 views

    Jesus declared that it was impossible for anyone to know the exact day and hour of His return. While we cannot predict the precise moment the Lord will return, He did provide some definite signs that reveal His return is very near, even at the door!

    Watching and Waiting Mark 13: 28-37 Today we come to the conclusion of Mark’s account of the Olivet Discourse. Jesus had given much detail to the disciples regarding the end times and the Great Tribulation. He concluded this conversation with a challenge for them to be aware of the time, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Keys - Zephaniah Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 6, 2023
     | 1,372 views

    Christ Followers are aware of the future return (and what it means for humanity) so they will enlighten and encourage others in times of societal decay

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Scoffers And The Ten Virgins

    Contributed by Gordon Ross on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,079 views

    A message on the return of Christ referencing the scoffers of 2 Peter 3 and also the 10 virgins of Matthew 25.

    2 Peter 3:1-9 Introduction: A.To study or preach on future events should inspire us toward lives of purity and Godliness B. It should also make us aware of the godlessness of our times. The Scoffers of the Last Days A. Just look around at those who make light of sin and salvation through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter's Surprises

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 10,604 views

    What God does is eternal -- We are surprised by significance. What God does is impossible -- We are surprised by power. What God does is unexpected -- We are surprised by joy.

    I will never forget walking into the funeral home several years ago to meet with the family who had just lost a 40-year-old son and husband. He was not dressed in a typical suit, but a pair of bib overhauls and a dirty ball cap. He had died of a heart attack, but in the pocket of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Character Traits Of Successful People

    Contributed by Richard Hedges on May 31, 2011
    based on 35 ratings
     | 24,474 views

    Keep God in your graduation speech by using brief characterizations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, and George Washington; with an unexpected conclusion about faith in God.

    CHARACTER TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the greatest civil rights leaders of the 20th Century. He is probably best known for leading this nation to adopt social changes which have enhanced freedom and liberty for all races. His willingness to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deserted And Disowned Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 28, 2014
     | 7,171 views

    When life takes an unexpected turn, trust in God's plan and don't be faithless and desert, denounce, or disown Jesus; but if you already have, trust in God's grace.

    Ivan Misner, in his book The World's Best Known Marketing Secrets, tells the story of a San Diego bank, which hired a private investigator to track down a bank robber and retrieve stolen funds. The search led to Mexico. The investigator crossed the border and then, realizing he would need a Spanish ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Upon Further Review Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 27, 2015
     | 8,404 views

    In John 12.20-36 where the Greek-speaking Jews asked to see Jesus. Three things stand out from this episode, People WANT to see Jesus; People NEED to See Jesus; and People WILL See Jesus. As His disciples we can aid or hinder people in seeing Jesus.

    1. What Will They Find? The story that I begin with today is a true story. A woman named, Helen, lived in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. They found her body one night at the door of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church. Helen had been trying to get into the church. But she never got further than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 10, 2022
     | 3,058 views

    The nation of Israel is warned that they’ll soon face tests of idolatry and that sometimes these tests will come from the most unexpected places—from within their own circles.

    Idolatry Jeffery Anselmi / General Tested- Faith in the Struggle / Idolatry; Faithful / Deuteronomy 13:1–13 The nation of Israel is warned that they’ll soon face tests of idolatry and that sometimes these tests will come from the most unexpected places—from within their own circles. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ