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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    The Other Advent (The Return Of Christ)

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2016
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    It is important to know what the Bible says and doesn't say about Jesus' return. There are those who say He has already returned, others say He will never return and still others have what they believe is an exact timeline. Let's check the Bible!

    1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 NIV (Please look this up in your Bibles and follow along) (While they look up the Scripture ...) Is there anyone here who enjoys the Advent Season; when we anticipate the arrival of Jesus on earth? Well, if you do, you should be happy now because we have been in an advent ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Second Coming Of Christ And Resurrection, Judgment, And Destiny Series

    Contributed by John Stackhouse on Aug 22, 2016
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    Details the Nazarene stance on End-times issues. Stresses the importance of what we do not say and that this is a factual statement rather than an interpretational one.

    This morning, we will look at our 15th and our 16th Articles of Faith. This will conclude our series on the Articles of Faith for the Church of the Nazarene. We will start with the 15th article, which is: XV. The Second Coming of Christ A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    The Joy Of Homecoming 2016

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 5, 2016
     | 8,240 views

    Not just homecoming here but over there will be the greatest of all.

    THE JOY OF HOMECOMING 2016 1st Thessalonians 4: 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Many Snatching Aways Are There In Scripture

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Sep 5, 2014
     | 3,834 views

    A question asked for a message on how many times was a snatching away, rapture, ascension mentioned in the Bible. This message was developed to answer that question

    How many Snatching away are there Introduction: Our question is a long one “In the entire bible how many “raptures”, “snatching away”, “ascending in the Clouds” events happened or are yet to happen, and who did (does) it involve? So we will see this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Trae Durden avatar

    The “rapture” Should Be “left Behind”

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Sep 28, 2014
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    A refutation of premillinnial doctrine.

    The “Rapture” should be “Left Behind” 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 Introduction: The “Left Behind” movie coming out this weekend is bringing the false doctrine of premillennialism back into the consciences of our society. Tonight we’ll look at the false ideas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dykes avatar

    Hope At The Graveside Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,411 views

    Four hopeful truths about what happens when a Christian dies.

    INTRODUCTION We’re coming to a passage of scripture that is one of my favorites in the entire Bible. It is the most important section of the Bible that gives us details about the second coming of Jesus. We’re going to camp out here in this passage for the next few weeks. June 30: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will We See Our Loved Ones Again? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
     | 8,269 views

    Hell is an unpopular subject you don't hear much preaching about anymore. But I must speak about hell because the Bible speaks about hell.

    INTRODUCTION Before George Carlin or Woody Allen ever said, it comedian Sean Morey spoke these words on the Johnny Carson show in the 1980s. “I think that the life cycle is backwards. You should die first; get it out of the way. Then you live in an old age home. You are kicked out when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready For The Rapture? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 13,247 views

    When the bodies of believers are raptured, they will become like the resurrected body of Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION A nervous young preacher was preaching his first sermon. His topic was the Second Coming of Christ. He quoted from Revelation 22. He ran toward the edge of the platform and said with great enthusiasm, “Behold, I come quickly!” But he lost his train of thought and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caught Up, But When? Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 20, 2015
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    Some men have read into the second coming texts, distinctions that show the difference between the rapture and what they call the "revelation." The Bible knows no such distinctions.

    6. SUPPOSED DISTINCTIONS It is disappointing to read the works of men that are normally trustworthy in their treatment of Scripture, when it comes to their promotion of a pre-tribulation rapture. Consider our brother Dave Hunt, no lightweight in the Word. Over and over his publications define ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Three Messages Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,062 views

    This message was preached for the funeral of a Christian woman who died after a year-long battle with cancer. It takes from 1 Thessalonians 4 three statements that the woman would like to have shared with those gathered for her funeral.

    On behalf of the family of Loretta *****, I want to thank everyone for joining us in this home going memorial celebration for Loretta … and though today can be a difficult day, I believe Loretta would encourage us to begin with our thoughts directed heavenward, recognizing our reliance on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Three Words Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,834 views

    This message is designed for someone that the preacher knows fairly well so they can fill in details of their life in the middle section. It is a celebration of their life that ends with a turn toward eternity.

    Message As we’ve come to this service, we embark on that march that David describes as the “walk through the valley of the shadow of death.” What do you do when you are hit with the hard reality of life and death? How do you continue to put one foot in front of the other when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 5: We Go Flying In The Sky Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 11, 2015
     | 7,516 views

    Regarding the Rapture: 1. Don't invest too much in the debate. 2. Do be informed about the difference. 3. Do be inspired by the details.

    The Second Coming of Christ Part 5: We Go Flying in the Sky Matthew 24:36-44; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 15, 2015 *The great evangelist D.L. Moody often looked up when he prayed. Someone once asked him why, and Mr. Moody replied, "Because Heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Study On The Rapture

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 26, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,320 views

    Discusses the Rapture, why some believe in it while others do not, and gives Scripture to support it.

    As Christians and believers in Christ, we know what the overall plan is: To talk with Jesus so we can go to heaven when we die. But there is a lot more information squeezed into that plan that we might be fully aware of. During our lifetimes in church, we have all heard many sermons, but since ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Service Of Memories

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 1, 2015
     | 4,830 views

    The Christian hope is that there is life after death

    2015 Service of Memories sermon One of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the Gift of Memories And all of you here today have come to Church to remember a loved one We treasure the memory of those times that we have had together. Times of joy, times of sorrow, times of sadness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Can I Do More?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 5, 2015
     | 3,738 views

    No matter how much we feel that we do for Christ, the question is, "Can I Do More?"

    The film Schindler's List chronicled the heroic efforts of a German industrialist named Oskar Schindler. Through his unselfish activities, over a thousand Jews on the trains to Auschwitz were saved. After Schindler found out what was happening at Auschwitz, he began a systematic effort to save as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist