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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Twenty Four Hours To Live

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 12, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,547 views

    Suppose you knew that you would face your God sometime tonight. What would you spend your day doing? We would not waste one second of that precious time.

    Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Course 2018 Twenty four hours to Live Let me invite you all to do what we in science call a “thought experiment” for a while. Suppose, through a vision or a medical diagnosis you attained a 99% certainty that you will not wake up tomorrow morning. Suppose you knew that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Sign Of Jonah (Matthew 12:38-42)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 6, 2025
     | 410 views

    The Pharisees kept clamoring for a sign that Jesus was the Promised Messiah. Jesus in turn saw this request as a waste of time and effort. Nothing He would do or say would ever make them believe.

    Beginning in Matthew 12:38-42, we read that the Pharisees won’t leave Jesus alone. Now they wanted to see a “sign from heaven” that would provide visual evidence of His Divinity. Consider what has happened so far in the ministry of the Lord Jesus. These same religious leaders had seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of Life Is All About Timing

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 14, 2013
    based on 18 ratings
     | 24,394 views

    Life and time are world's two teachers. Life teaches us to make good use of time, while time teaches us the value of life "My times are in your hands.” Psalm 31:15.

    The mystery of life is all about timing and it is the wisest counselor of all. “My times are in your hands.” Psalm 31:15. “Life and time are world's two teachers. Life teaches us to make good use of time, while time teaches us the value of life. “ “A person's days are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Kingdom Time

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 20, 2024
     | 1,632 views

    What does it mean to repent and be a part of the Kingdom of God?

    Scripture: Mark 1:14-15; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 3:1-3 Theme: Kingdom of God Title: It’s Kingdom Time! What does it mean to repent and be a part of the Kingdom of God? INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. When we read the Gospel of Mark, we have to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What He Said Abouty Spiritual Trust Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 24, 2019
     | 3,199 views

    We have been entrusted with time and the ability to serve God and we are accountable to do so responsibly.

    Series: What He Said Title: What He Said About Our Spiritual Trust Text: Luke 19:11-27 Thesis: We have all been entrusted with time and the ability to serve God! Introduction Last night I watched two episodes of Father Brown on PBS that I have previously watched. Granted I enjoyed them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Night Jesus Was Born

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025
     | 163 views

    It was time for God’s Son to be born.

    A. WHAT THE SHEPHERDS KNEW: LUKE 2:8-9 “At night shepherds were living in open fields watching their flocks. Suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the Shekinah Glory flashed about them, scaring them” (Luke 2:8-9, Amplified). 1. That they were ordinary, not rich, or leaders, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 26, 2012
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,888 views

    The impetus of time, can be one of God’s pin pricks to keep us from living an insignificant life. Impetus can be defined as increased activity in response to a stimulus.

    The Impetus of Time\Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda Text: Ps 72:20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. Impetus can be defined as increased activity in response to a stimulus. How many of you like the food network TV show called Chopped? They get a basket of crazy insane ingredients that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    ''how To Manage Your Busyness?"

    Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Apr 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,140 views

    Managing our time

    INTRODUCTION Many of us are finding it difficult to cope with the 24 hours we have, to carry out all that we have planned for the day. This is true of activities at home as well as at our work places. No wonder loads of work have been done on time management in order for us to be effective or ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Are You Ready To Be A Disciple Of Christ?

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013
     | 6,933 views

    There are times when it is very easy to be a Disciple of Christ. there are other times when it is the most difficult thing there can be. This message looks at putting Christ first regardless of how life is.

    ARE YOU READY TO BE A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST? JOHN 6:1-70 I. IT IS EASY TO BE A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST WHEN JESUS SERVES US, AND LIFE IS GOOD. 1.) It was easy to be a disciple of Christ when he had fed the 5,000. A.) There was likely never a time that Jesus was as popular as this day, unless it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ezekiel 3

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015
     | 7,224 views

    As we read the headlines in the newspapers of today, and witness the conflict in the Middle East, it's not hard to imagine that this invasion prophesied over 2600 years ago, could be fulfilled in our lifetime..

    Gog-Magog Ezekiel 38 - 39 tells of an invasion of Israel by a coalition of nations that surround it. As we read the headlines in the newspapers of today, and witness the conflict in the Middle East, it's not hard to imagine that this invasion prophesied over 2600 years ago, could be fulfilled in ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Four Days Late, But Still On Time

    Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 38,486 views

    No matter what your situation is, Jesus is always on time.

    Four Days Late But He’s Still On Time Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hardest been here, my brother had not died. John 11:21 My brothers and sisters, our text today is dealing with a place, a family and a problem. The place of our text is called Bethany. Bethany means house of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Time Had Fully Come Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 14, 2010
    based on 51 ratings
     | 15,013 views

    When the time of God had fully come, what happened? 1- When the time had come God sent His Son 2- When the time had come God sent His Spirit

    INTRO.- ILL.- A time management expert at a conference was to give a speech about her success in business and how time management plays a huge part of business success. She engaged the crowd and they seemed to love her. She was giving tips and sharing success stories. Suddenly, she realized she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cautions When Studying The End Times

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 20, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,034 views

    An introductory message meant to help people look at the study of end-times prophecy with caution rather than going into it without thought and prayer.

    Cautions When Studying the End Times Various Scriptures February 22, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I’ve mentioned before that I love a good mystery. I like reading them and I like watching them. A few nights ago I watched ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Managing My Time God's Way Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 29,269 views

    Our time is God’s not our own and we need to prioritize our time according to God’s priorities.

    Illustration: Imagine you were given $86,400 at the beginning of every day. You wake up in the morning and look in your checking account, and your balance reflects an increase of $86,400. There is only one catch, you have to use every single dollar that day, if you don’t spend it, you lose it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    It's Time To Get Out Of The Box! Series

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 19,012 views

    God has purposed you to walk in His will for your life. Many times we start believing what others have destined for our lives such as "you will never be anything; you are stupid; you are nothing". This has caused many of us to "be in a box". It’s time

    Read Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Definitions: Destined: to decree beforehand; to set apart for a special purpose Greatness: knowing your purpose in life and sowing it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational