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The Rapture: Taking A Closer Look

Contributed by Chris Workman on Jun 20, 2001

based on 145 ratings

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An exposition of the two primary texts from which the doctrine of the rapture is drawn, distinguishing what the Bible actually says from common ideas.

The rapture is an intriguing subject and at the forefront of much Christian thought. What is it? This is the teaching that the church will be "caught up" or raptured in the clouds with Jesus and the resurrected believers and be with the Lord forever. That much is taught very plainly in 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-41, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Once In One Accord

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 34 ratings

| 7,707 views

The issue of "tongues" and their usage in the Modern Era of Christendom has been the source of many of the most feverish debates between Christians.

The issue of "tongues" and their usage in the Modern Era of Christendom has been the source of many of the most feverish debates between Christians. The topic has fueled division and persecution, accusations and misunderstandings that have long fragmented the body of Christ. What was meant to draw ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn, Serve And Wait

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000

based on 131 ratings

| 6,550 views

The apostle Paul compliments the believers at Thessalonica as model Christians and explains how it came about.

TURN, SERVE AND WAIT If the Apostle Paul had made an award for the best church in Greece it could well have been to the church at Thessalonica. When the apostle Paul wrote his letters to the young churches he often began by sounding a note of thanksgiving for them. He knew his psychology. Even if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

An Invitation Not To Be Refused

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 30, 2000

based on 291 ratings

| 33,338 views

Isaiah addresses the demoralised people of Israel now exiled in Babylon inviting them to return to the Lord and freely receive salvation and hope.

AN INVITATION NOT TO BE REFUSED I read of a visiting preacher who arrived at the church and read the poster announcing him as a "preacher with the unchanged message". He had a nasty moment when he thought that the news had got out that he had only one sermon to his name! Charles Spurgeon got ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

: "How To Plant Eternal Seeds Of Charity In The Course Of Our Daily Lives.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001

based on 164 ratings

| 9,059 views

Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 12: 32-40 (32-48), August 12th, 2001 Title: “How to plant eternal seeds of charity in the course of our daily lives.”

Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 12: 32-40 (32-48), August 12th, 2001 Title: “How to plant eternal seeds of charity in the course of our daily lives.” Jesus is pictured as giving instruction to his disciples as he is journeying toward Jerusalem. The material in this section comes from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Faith Filled Friends Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

based on 55 ratings

| 7,532 views

small group series #3

Finding Faith Filled Friends #3 of the Core values of Christian community Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ October 20, 2002 Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now...not Later Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 10,926 views

We must have the courage to act quickly.

NOW…NOT LATER Esther 4:1-17 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO ACT QUICKLY. ?: Inductive KW: Portion TS: We will divide our study of Esther 4:1-17 into five sections demonstrating to us the urgency of courage. The _____ section is the… I. DISASTER (1-5) II. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To A Lifestyle Of Worship Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 11,221 views

Malachi - The Final Prophet (Part 2) GODLY INSIGHT FOR TODAY!

✎ ILLUSTRATION: YARD SALE–FLEA MARKET. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! All too often stuff that is in the yard sale today is in the dumpster tomorrow. Sometimes we feel like the leftovers from a yard sale; our self esteem is in the dumpster. We’re useless; we’re no good for ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Friends, The Deaf Man And Jesus

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 5, 2003

based on 84 ratings

| 21,940 views

A sermon for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 Healing the Deaf and Mute Man

13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 Mark 7:24-37 "Friends, the Deaf Man & Jesus" 24 ¶ And from there he arose and went away to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house, and would not have any one know it; yet he could not be hid. 25 But immediately a woman, whose little daughter ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Time Is Running Out

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 7, 2003

based on 41 ratings

| 59,983 views

Paul declared many years ago, "Time is running out." Looking back over history, there are some startling signs that point to the end of this age. Look at the following sequence of events: -From the sailboat to the steamboat-5,000 years -From the steambo

TIME IS RUNNING OUT SCRIPTURE: Romans 13:11, 12 INTRODUCTION Paul declared many years ago, "Time is running out." Looking back over history, there are some startling signs that point to the end of this age. Look at the following sequence of events: -From the sailboat to the steamboat-5,000 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Believe In The Resurrection Of The Body And The Life Everlasting Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 8, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 13,941 views

1. We were made for immortality. 2. What God is going to do cannot be duplicated. 3. God’s gift of immortality changes our life perspective.

A few year back, the newspapers carried the story a few years ago about a man who had been in a coma for several years, but suddenly and unexpectedly awoke. What happened was that the medical staff decided to work on his teeth while he was in the coma, and in preparation for the dental work gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-19, 1 Corinthians 15:42-58

Denomination: Methodist

Wake Up!!

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 14, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 6,504 views

God is speaking -- are we listening? Or are we asleep?

1 Samuel 3:1-10 The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions. One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do Not Be Ashamed Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

based on 136 ratings

| 21,389 views

Shame often hinders our effectiveness as Christians.

How To Become An Effective Christian “DO NOT BE ASHAMED!” II Timothy 1:8-18 Introduction It’s safe to say that we all have embarrassing moments that we’d like to forget… A woman told of a time when she was in high school and musical car horns were popular. Her mother’s deluxe car horn model ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Was In The Stable?

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 17, 2002

based on 194 ratings

| 9,079 views

This Advent sermon uses the real and imagined contents of the stable, to help us think of the significance and symbolism of the place of Messiah’s birth.

“What Was In The Stable?” INTRODUCTION Taxes, taxes, taxes… Sales tax, excise tax, federal income tax, social security tax, state income tax, inheritance tax, gasoline tax, liquor tax, cigarette tax, property tax, deed tax, license and registration fees, building permits, hotel room tax, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Danger Of Hardening Your Heart Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 11, 2005

based on 40 ratings

| 57,602 views

#6 in series on Hebrews. A warning to hear, an example to heed and an instruction to implement.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 6 “The Danger of Hardening Your Heart!” Hebrews 3:7-19 Why is it that we as people have so much trouble heeding warnings? Sometimes it is because we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

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