Sermons on Apocalyptic Events:

When A Stranger Isn't A Stranger Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 11, 2003

The Resurrection of Jesus Christis an absolutely amazing event.I am convinced it really happened. But to the disciples, it seemed a total impossibility. Once again, truth was stranger than fiction. But the events of the Resurrection not only declare Jes

When A Stranger Isn’t a Stranger (Luke 24:13-35) 1. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. 2. On Good Friday in 1865, Robert Todd Lincoln arrived late in Washington DC, and was told to meet his parents at the Ford Theater. As he entered, he was met by a crowd carrying his mortally wounded ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Arrival Of The Christ-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 29, 2011

Luke records for us the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord. What are the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding/dealing with the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord? Christ the Lord is reve

ARRIVAL Of The CHRIST-I—Luke 2:1-20 Luke records for us the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord. The circumstances/events surrounding/dealing with the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord are revelatory. What are the revelatory/telling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 14, 2005

I am sure that you would agree with me this morning that if I would say that the birth of Christ is the gladdest event of history, I repeat that, the birth of Christ is the gladdest, most joyful event of history.

Fear Not Sunday A.M. December 19, 1999 Luke 2:1-15 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Messianic Entry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 15, 2009

This story of Jesus’ messianic entry into Jerusalem is one of the last links in the chain that leads toward the final cataclysmic event. Jesus steps into the limelight to draw attention to the most important event in history, His death & resurrection.

JOHN 12:12-19 THE MESSIANIC ENTRY [Zechariah 9:1-10] The final week in Jesus’ earthly life begins with an outpouring of public recognition. This story of Jesus’ messianic entry into Jerusalem is found in all four gospels. It is one of the last links in the chain that leads toward the final ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Future

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Apr 1, 2002

The church, in embracing the constant of time, relives the life of Jesus each year over the course of time. Holy Week is about remembering. Remembering all these events, events that have reminded us of God’s faithfu

Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: Memory There was a movie released several years ago about a teenage boy named Marty who hung out with an older scientist friend. The scientist had created a time machine out of an old Delorian, and without meaning to, Marty climbed into the Delorian ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

Hope

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 15, 2002

In the cataclysmic events of the last days, the hearts of men will faint. In such events, it will be easy to lose hope unless we clearly understand what Biblical hope is. Let us take a look at what this hope is:

Introduction: In the cataclysmic events of the last days, the hearts of men will faint. In such events, it will be easy to lose hope unless we clearly understand what Biblical hope is. Let us take a look at what this hope is: I Hope’s Connotation: What does it mean? i) Not a wish: Hot a hope so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18

Denomination: Charismatic

The Birth Of Christ (Account Of Luke) Series

Contributed by Jun Evangelista on Dec 7, 2014

A critical mind will certainly seek evidence about the nativity story i.e. if it is fictional or true to life event. Fortunately, historical event base on Rome’s history supported the nativity as a non-fiction.

The Birth of Christ According to the Gospel Accounts Matthew and Luke The Birth of Christ in the Account of Luke Luke 2:1-20 I. The possible anachronism? 2:1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Just Business As Usual Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 1, 2019

While the crucifixion is a brutal affair it must be recognised that, for the Roman soldiers, this event is business as usual. However, as those who are reading about these events, we cannot treat the crucifixion in a business-as-usual fashion.

Message John 19:16b-27 Not Business As Usual Read John 19:16b-27 Modern technology means that we have been on-the-spot witnesses to many atrocities which have occurred in the last few years. Desert Storm and the Invasion of Iraq September 11. The recent terrorist attack in Christchurch When we ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Shall Any Teach God Knowledge?

Contributed by James Dina on Nov 7, 2020

God knows all things, He is infinite in knowledge. Nothing can be added to His treasure of Knowledge and nothing can be taken from it. Man receives all his knowledge from God and must submit quietly to His will.

SHALL ANY TEACH GOD KNOWLEDGE? (JOB 21:22) Does God need any tutor or master? to teach Him how to order the affairs of the world, what to do with the wicked and the godly ones? Surely He doesn't need anyone to teach nor instruct Him. GOD CANNOT BE TAUGHT Some men are so foolish that they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:13-14, Jeremiah 17:10, Job 21:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Driven Death

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Nov 17, 2014

There is one pivotal event that all believers look to which define them as Christian. That event is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. But surprisingly Jesus wasn't the only one that died that day. Gal.2:20

Video Presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go88lDdmVLo There is one pivotal event that all believers look to which define them as Christian. That event is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Without it we have no chance of gaining salvation, relationship with God or any hope of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Survival Guide For Life In Days Leading To The Apocalypse

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 11, 2022

We are in the last days. Though we don't know the timing of Christ's return, we are assured that we are living in the last days. How, then, shall we live in this last days?

“Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Someone To Watch Over Me

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000

Everyone needs to be cared for to have people in your life to celebrate the great events of life.

"For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil" 1st peter 3:12 Introduction: A little boy was eagerly looking forward to the birthday party of a friend who lived only a few blocks away. When the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

Old Testament Dates

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 12, 2001

Here is a list of the dates covered by the books of the Old Testament, as well as a chronology of OT events.

Old Testament Dates [HTML formatted version of this outline is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/otdates.html] BOOKS OF THE BIBLE - the periods they span: Genesis - Eternity to 1805 B.C. (death of Joseph) Exodus - 1876 B.C. to 1445 B.C. Leviticus - No chronology. Numbers - 1445 B.C. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That First Resurrection Morning

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 28, 2004

A Lenten or Easter sermon using the people, things and events of Matthew’s resurrection story.

INTRODUCTION It is redundant to say, “Easter Sunday.” Why? Because Easter is always on Sunday. Sunday has become the Christian Sabbath ever since Jesus arose from the dead on that first day of the week. He became the first fruits of the dead.(1 Corinthians 15:20) His resurrection has given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

The Coming Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

Paul outlines for us the events surrounding the coming of the Day of our LORD Jesus Christ.

“THE COMING DAY OF THE LORD” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-3 I. SALVATION and the Second Coming (1) II. SERVICE and the Second Coming (2) III. STEADFASTNESS and the Second Coming (3) IV. SANCTIFICATION and the Second Coming (4) V. SOBERNESS and the Second Coming (5) 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist