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  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Confidence Without A Calendar Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    Three ways Christians can face the future confidently without speculating about the details of Christ’s second coming.

    Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Party Like It’s 1999" (www.dramaministry.com). With the year 2000 on the horizon, it seems that more and more people are talking about all the possible disasters that could take place. Extremist author Gary North predicts that the y2k ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Somnambulism Or Living On Tiptoe?

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,557 views

    God calls us and empowers us to be wide awake workers giving all for His Kingdom.

     Sermon: "Living on Tiptoe" Rev. Anderson Mark 13:32-27 1 Thes. 5:1-11 + + + The King is Coming! Here again the words of the coming King: “What I say to you, I say to everyone: ’Watch!’" (Mark 13:37 NIV) I’m about to say a word, and I want you to see if ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Encourage One Another

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,408 views

    As we see the Last Day approaching Christians prepare by encouraging one another.

    This Sunday marks another change in the church year. For the next three weeks we focus our attention toward Jesus’ Second Coming. During these Sundays known as the season of "End Times" we consider the things our Lord has told us about his Second Coming. This morning the Apostle Paul talks to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Date Setting Is Wrong

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,104 views

    Setting dates for Christ’s return.

    Why Date Setting Is Wrong by Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. Many have been wrong. a. William Miller on October 22, 1844 waited with hundreds in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. b. Jehovah Witness predicted Christ returned in 1874, and was crowned as King in 1914. c. Edgar C. Whisenant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Wake Up And Be”

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009
     | 3,017 views

    “Wake up and Be”

    The 911 Terrorist attacks, the tsunami, more hurricanes in one season then ever before, the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and Rita, the Pakistani earthquake, the mudslides in Mexico, fires in California, floods in Bangladesh and China, the war in Iraq, the Asian Bird flu, hundreds of thousands ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Day Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 19, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,777 views

    The Day of the Lord is a painful time, a time of judgment.

    1. More than a few men and women have come by promising you and me to reveal the future. a. Come & follow me and I’ll let you know what’s in store for your life. SO Why are they so successful? b. How can people make a living on predicting the future? NOTE: Because man naturally wants to know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,528 views

    Paul, Part 25 (Final)

    THE DAY OF THE LORD (1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-11) Greeting Queen Elizabeth II’s visit in 2007 was quite a chore and challenge to the Americans. “Do people wear pants, dresses or business attire to meet the queen?” was a common question guests fortunate to be invited to meet the queen asked. Dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No Naps!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 15, 2008
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     | 3,319 views

    It is imperative that we wake up to the reality of the imminence of Christ’s return.

    Title: No Naps! Text: I Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Big Idea: It is imperative that we wake up to the imminence if Christ’s return. Introduction The talk today is a continuation of our discussion last week from I Thessalonians 4:13-18. The purpose of that text was to comfort and encourage those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Little Encouragement, Please!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,833 views

    Encouragement is in short supply...the church is on short rations without it.

    1Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3When they say, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Day Of The Lord Will Come

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,388 views

    1- The day will come surprisingly to some 2- The day will come rejoicingly to others 3- The day will come lovingly to God

    INTRO.- The day will come. Consider this day, the day of birth. Perhaps your first baby. ILL.- A man called 911, saying, "My wife is pregnant, and her contractions are only two minutes apart!" "Is this her first child?" the doctor queries. "No, of course not!" the man shouts. "This is her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Day Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,483 views

    Paul, Pt. 26

    THE DAY OF THE LORD (1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-11) Greeting Queen Elizabeth II’s visit in 2007 was quite a chore and challenge to the Americans. “Do people wear pants, dresses or business attire to meet the queen?” was a common question guests fortunate to be invited to meet the queen asked. Dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Goodbye Sermon

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,960 views

    This is a goodbye sermon with a challenge to be the church and fulfill its purpose

    1 Thess 5: 1-8, 12-28 sermon outline Spencer South Dakota was devastated by a tornado. Among the
many losses, including six victims, was St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Thanks giving verse 1 God and Jesus Christ are the primary agents. It is God to be thanked Verse 2-8 Work produced by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles Cockroft avatar

    Be Alert! Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 86 ratings
     | 23,267 views

    The Bible teaches us that we are to be alert watching for the return of Jesus

    "Be ALERT!" There are many Christians WAITING for the return of Jesus Christ -- but not that many who are WATCHING for the return of Christ! The Bible doesn’t teach us to wait for His return; we are to WATCH for His return! What then is the difference between WAITING and WATCHING? Would you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Guidelines From The Lord For Living In These Last Days

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,898 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT GUIDELINES FROM THE LORD FOR LIVING IN THESE LAST DAYS BASED ON 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5

    GUIDELINES FROM THE LORD FOR LIVING IN THESE LAST DAYS **************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF FAITH AND LOVE AND THE HOPE OF SALVATION 2. HONOUR THOSE MINISTER TO YOU AND BE BLESSED THROUGH THEIR MINISTRY 3. LIVE A COMPLETELY ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Don't Be Surprised Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,968 views

    5th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Focus is on Being Ready for the Lord’s Return.

    1 Thes. 5:1-11 Having a baby—Not surprised. Been preparing for awhile—vitamins, books, nursery, bag packed. Even though we didn’t know the day nor the hour, we knew the day was coming and we were living our lives looking forward to that day. In our Scripture this morning, we are instructed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God