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  • Winson Butler avatar

    "Alive And Remain..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 10, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 1,261 views

    Our struggles may be lasting, but not everlasting. Jesus is coming soon. Are you ready? Saints and Sinners must face this question. Let’s examine it together!

    Introduction You will hear it every time, "The word rapture is not in the Bible" and to tell you the truth, it isn’t! However, this doesn’t mean it is an unscriptural term or that we shouldn’t be using it. What we do find in scripture is this, "Caught up." and this is where we get the term ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Dealing With Grief"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 3, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,081 views

    Grief is something to go through, not hold on to. God’s comfort can bring us through difficult times and he certainly will do it.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 5, 2004 “Dealing with Grief” John 14:1-6 I Thess. 4:13, 14 Introduction: This week marks the third anniversary of 9/11, that horrible day when we saw unfolding before our very eyes on TV where terrorists brought death and destruction to the lives of 3000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Conviction Gives Hope To The Bereaved

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,355 views

    CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE GIVES HOPE FOR THE BEREAVED GOD'S FORMULA OF COMPASSION: KNOWLEDGE + FAITH GIVES HOPE KNOWLEDGE + FAITH = CONVICTION CONVICTION GIVES HOPE Introd.

    CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE GIVES HOPE FOR THE BEREAVED GOD'S FORMULA OF COMPASSION: KNOWLEDGE + FAITH GIVES HOPE KNOWLEDGE + FAITH = CONVICTION CONVICTION GIVES HOPE Introd.: Two different groups of believers in view: 1) those who are alive and remain until the coming of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Words Of Comfort

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 4,620 views

    A devotion for young believers

    14 “FOR IF WE BELIEVE THAT JESUS DIED AND ROSE AGAIN, EVEN SO GOD WILL BRING WITH HIM THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP IN JESUS. 15 FOR THIS WE SAY TO YOU BY THE WORD OF THE LORD, THAT WE WHO ARE ALIVE, AND REMAIN UNTIL THE COMING OF THE LORD SHALL NOT PRECEDE THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP. 16 FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Dave Martin avatar

    The Rapture And Left Behind! Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 6,873 views

    Without warning millions of people instantly vanish from the face of the earth! Civilization is torn apart, chaos reigns. The Rapture has just occurred!

    The Rapture and Left Behind! "Left Behind" series Part 1 Text: 1Co. 15-50-53 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Jan. 7, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! 1 Cor. 15:50-53 I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Facing Life's Final Uncertainty Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 9,305 views

    Three confident actions Christians can take in the face of death.

    One of the real tests of a person’s belief system is how that belief system stands in the face of death. Consider some of these dying words of people throughout history. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas urged us to not go gently into the night but to rage against dying. The Roman Emperor Vespian said, "I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Round-Up Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,462 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "The Kingdom Is Near". This sermon ask the question, "What will Jesus find when He returns?"

    Sunday Morning, August 25, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church (Round-Up Sunday) Series: “The Kingdom Is Near” [#4] SLIDE 1 (Show this slide as soon as I get up to preach) SLIDE 2 THE GREAT ROUND-UP Matthew 24:36-44 Introduction: 1. On this “Round-Up” Sunday we have tried to “round-up” people to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plan To Be There

    Contributed by Garry Code on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,744 views

    What you need to do to be at the wedding supper with the lamb

    1st Thessalonians 4:16-18 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and the trump of God; and the dead in Christ shall rise first. Then we, who are alive and remain, shall be caught up together in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air, and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    El Rapto De La Iglesia

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 48,509 views

    Conocer que viene el dia en que Cristo se llevara a su Iglesia para estar con El en los cielos.

    EL RAPTO DE LA IGLESIA 1 Ts. 4:15 18 La Venida de Cristo por la Iglesia en el cual, El Instantáneamente levantara a todo creyente viviente para encontrarse con El en el aire y transformarlos en cuerpos inmortales sin la experiencia de muerte física es llamado: "El Rapto" (1 Cor. 15:51 54). La ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "The Shadow Of Death"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,191 views

    A biblical look at what is perhaps one of the most mysterious phenomena ever pondered by mankind; death.

    **This is a sermon-not a bible study. If you would like more in-depth information on this subject or would prefer an on-line bible study, please feel free to contact me through Sermon Central. Dwight Davis “The Shadow of Death” I remember when I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Hope Out Of Desolation

    Contributed by James May on Mar 6, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,202 views

    Jesus is coming soon. Will you be ready?

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    We're Out Of Here Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,344 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "The End". This sermon is about the rapture.

    Sunday Evening, April 14, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#3] WE’RE OUT OF HERE! 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 Introduction: 1. We have come to an exciting part of our study as Christians. Imagine with me for a moment: Airplanes falling from the sky without pilots, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Wiggleworms, Dragonflies, And Acorns

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,455 views

    Don’t forget heaven. Don’t forget heaven!

    Wiggleworms, Dragonflies, and Acorns Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not true I would have told you. I GO TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU. 3. AND IF I GO ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Workman avatar

    The Rapture: Taking A Closer Look

    Contributed by Chris Workman on Jun 20, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 8,945 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,595 views

    Funeral Sermon: For the funeral of a 44 year-young woman called home by the Lord after a short, acute and pernicious illness. She is survived by her young adult children, by her parents and by seven brothers and sisters.

    Let me express my very sincere condolences to each and every member of ______ (name of immediate) family. ______ (name of children) – for a short time, you’ve parted with your mom. ______ (name of parents) my prayers are with you. You’ve lived through the saddest thing that a parent can see - ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran