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  • Don Schultz avatar

    Are You Preparing Or Procrastinating?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 11,067 views

    Jesus tells us to be watchful, to be ready, for his second coming.

    Matthew 24:37-44 Are You Preparing or Procrastinating? Our lives are filled with the unexpected. The events that took place in September were unexpected – very sad events. Our lives are filled with unexpected good things as well – maybe a surprise birthday party, or a surprise bonus from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    1 Advent A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 15,134 views

    Jesus comes to us in three ways -- three times. At his birth, at the present, at his second coming. It is now that is of present concern to us.

    1 Advent A Matthew 24:36 – 44 2 December 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen Today is the first Sunday in Advent, the start of the church year. The day when we begin the preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ. We begin to light the candles, we sing the Advent hymns – and we wait – we prepare. Advent ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Are We Getting Close Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 185 ratings
     | 8,981 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "The End". This sermon ask the age-old question, "when is Jesus Christ coming back?"

    Sunday Evening March 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: The End [#1] ARE WE GETTING CLOSE? Matthew 24 Introduction: 1. A question that has been asked over and over again by Christians is, “When is Jesus coming back?” Even the disciples asked Jesus this question. 2. Although we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Benjamin Doolittle avatar

    Easy Rider Meets The Messiah In Afghanistan

    Contributed by Benjamin Doolittle on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,952 views

    I want to talk about Easy Rider, Advent, and then you and me. Easy Rider. Do you remember the movie? Late 60’s. Peter Fonda - looking all buff and studly in his leather jacket, the one with the American Flag. Dennis Hopper - ragged and wild, scraggl

    Easy Rider Meets the Messiah in Afghanistan Isaiah 2:1-5 Romans 13:11-4 Matthew 24:36-44 The Rev. Dr. Benjamin R. Doolittle December 2nd, 2001 - First Sunday of Advent Loving God, we do not know the hour or the place when you shall come. We know only that you come, again and again, you come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Rapture Problems Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 15,322 views

    Is the Rapture what everyone thinks it is, or are there a few things we’ve overlooked.

    RAPTURE PROBLEMS TEXT: Matthew 24:30-51 OPEN: How many of you watched or heard about the recent movie "Noah’s Ark" starring Jon Voight? The network that developed it spent a great deal of time promoting the credentials of the actors and writers. They built it up as one of the greatest TV film ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Pace avatar

    Ready Or Not Here I Come

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 316 ratings
     | 43,227 views

    From a childs game of Hid and Go seek to you can’t hide from God... This sermon has people looking to the sky again.

    Here I Come! Ready or Not! Matthew 24:36-51 When I was a kid one of my favorite games was hide-n-go-seek. I use to love that game. As a matter of fact, our youth and children at our church still love playing it. You know it is one of the simplest, yet the funniest games I have ever played. Hiding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Be Ready For His Return Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,670 views

    In light of Jesus' soon return, we need to be ready.

    Be Ready for His Return Matthew 24:42-51 I. Concern about Suddenness (42-44) A. Uncertain 1. ‘Ye know not the hour’ 2. ‘Such an hour as ye think not’ B. Unknown 1. As a thief 2. Unexpected 3. ‘Such an hour as ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    The Message To The Churches (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 117 ratings
     | 3,959 views

    Part I of the message of Jesus Christ to the Churches. Instead of looking at the individual churches, this study examines the message.

    The Message to the Churches Chapter two and three of Revelations addresses letters to the seven churches in Asia. Many volumes of books have been written about the meanings behind these letters and what these historic churches symbolize. These letters serve as examples to be praised, failures to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't

    Contributed by Donny Lanier on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,595 views

    Simple warning's from the Word of God.

    1.Don't Be Caught Not Knowing - Matt.24:39 - Gen 6 - 1 Thess.5: 1-6 - Rom. 13:11-14 2.Don't Be Caught Looking Back - Gen. 19:26 - Lu.9:62 - Phil.3:13 3.Don't Be Caught Out When You Should Be In - Ex.9:13-26 A.Outside the Ark B.Outside the land of Gosheh C.Outside of Jesus 4.Don't Be Caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Dunn avatar

    Stop, Thief! Take It All!

    Contributed by Dan Dunn on Dec 2, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 7,173 views

    We are called to be "ready disciples," accountable for our living in such a way that we will ready for the Second Coming of Christ, no matter when it takes place.

    "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Shane Williams avatar

    The Year 2000 And Christ's Return

    Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,391 views

    As we approach the next millennium there is much speculation concerning what is to happen. Do the events in the Bible predict that something will happen at the turn of the millennium?

    As we approach the next millennium there is much speculation concerning what is to happen. Most people believe that something terrible is going to take place as we come upon the year 2000. The reasons for this feeling are almost unanimous. You will hear people talk of wars and earthquakes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Imminent Return Of Jesus!

    Contributed by Mohan Thomas on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,158 views

    JESUS IS COMING ANY MOMENT, ARE YOU READY?

    JESUS’ IMMINENT RETURN - Are you ready? Mohan C Thomas Matthew 24:42-51 42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. 43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    As It Was In The Days Of Noah Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,978 views

    A sermon about the Rapture, with a focus on "are you ready?"

    September 7, 2003 Title: As It Was in the Days of Noah Text: Matthew 24:36 Introduction A priest and pastor from the local churches are standing by the side of the road pounding a sign into the ground that reads: ’The End is Near! Turn yourself around now before it’s too late!’ A car ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Tick Tock

    Contributed by Brian Hancock on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,298 views

    This Sermon warns unbelievers that time is running out to accept our lord Jesus Christ as their personnal Lord and Savior.

    TICK, TOCK, TICK, TOCK BY BRIAN HANCOCK TIME: ITS WHAT OUR DAILY SCHEDULES ARE BASED ON. YOU GO TO BED AT A CERTAIN TIME, YOU GET UP AT A CERTAIN TIME. YOU GO TO WORK, SCHOOL, OR AT A FRIENDS HOUSE AT A CERTAIN TIME. YOU CAME HERE THIS MORNING AT A CERTAIN TIME. OUR LIVES ARE BASED AROUND TIME. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Abomination - The Hidden Infection

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,299 views

    There is a hidden infection out there, resting under the surface, waiting to erupt into the world system. Do you know what it is and more importantly, are you ready? Learn about end times prophecy and the Rapture of the church.

    Last week we talked about a sign – something to show us that the end is near. But instead Jesus gave only vague references to increasing tension, increasing aggression, and decreasing love and devotion to God. Mostly He told us not to be alarmed but to keep on doing what we’re supposed to do – tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel