Sermons on Best Is Yet To Come:

The Tones Of The Second Coming Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 30, 2003

The great hope of the Church is that Christ will come and rapture us to heaven before death intervenes. However, if death comes first, then we shall be resurrected and given glorified bodies like Jesus on the day He does return.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION This message is entitled, “The Tones or the Sounds of the Second Coming.” Paul called the Rapture of the Church a Blessed Hope; it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Was Friday, But Sunday Is Coming

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

THe Title belongs to Tony Campolo. It was Friday and they crucified the LORD, but little did they know, Sunday was coming

IT WAS FRIDAY The story of the crucifixion is probably the most repeated and familiar story of the Bible. The image of the cross is an ongoing reminder of the events that happened that day beginning in Jerusalem and ending on hill called Calvary. The events that took place may look like a bad ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come Out Of The Cave!

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 2, 2001

A challenge to come out of the places we feel safe or hidden and tackle what God has planned for our lives.

Come out of the cave!! 1 Kings 19:9-12 1 - I give up! A - Living For God can make you feel alone - none left but me Lord. 1- right choices with friends (lost friends) 2 - right choices on job (may cost you acceptance) 3 - right choices in world ( may keep you from fitting in) B - God’s plan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying For The Spirit To Come Series

Contributed by Adam Cruse on Jul 18, 2001

What should our attitude and praying be like since we have been enlisted in the war-time effort of spreading the gospel?

As your turning to Acts 4:23-31, I want to read what John Piper wrote concerning prayer. Listen to the imagery that he uses as he describes the true purpose of prayer. “Life is war. That’s not all it is. But it is always that. Our weakness in prayer is owing largely to our neglect of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 19, 2001

When adversity comes your way, how do you handle it? This message tells you how.

James 1:1-12 "When Trouble Comes" By Pastor Mark Hiehle Some time ago, I heard Pastor Tony Evans reminisce about growing up and having his favorite shows interrupted by a test. When I heard him say that, I thought of my time during and after college when I worked in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Come Unto Me

Contributed by Roy Mccarty Jr. on Aug 18, 2001

Invitational

COME UNTO ME SCRIPTURE: Mat 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Mat 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Mat 11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Is Coming Soon

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 4, 2007

Jesus is coming soon. Jesus is coming to bring righteousness to the earth, but before he comes down a few things must happen.

Revelation 17 Hall Street Baptist Church December 13, 2006 Jesus is coming soon. Jesus is coming to bring righteousness to the earth, but before he comes down a few things must happen. 1. All the godless armies of the world destroyed Rev 16. 2. All false religions and perpetuators of false ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Come And Be A Godly Father Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 15, 2007

As Men of Christ, we are called to be "Godly Fathers", to bring up our Children in the way they should go so that when they grow old they shall not depart from it. Let’s review how God’s word leads us in this light.

Called to be Godly Father’s Do not Exasperate Do nurture Do discipline Do Train Seoul -- At his father’s funeral, American Carl Lewis placed his 100-meter gold medal from the 1984 Olympics in his father’s hands. "Don’t worry," he told his surprised mother. "I’ll get another one." A year ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Out Of The Closet

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

What does it take for Christianity to come out inside of hiding from the world in its closet

I grew up in a home where both my parents smoked. You know how it is when you grow up in it, you get used to the smell and don’t even recognize it. I never really recognized it until Laura and I were married and moved away from home. We didn’t smoke, so when we would go over to the house to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ, The King Comes

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 25, 2006

Christ is King of everything that was, is or is to come. We need to live accordingly.

Revelation 1: 4b – 8 Here He Comes Intro: We’ve all this experience. We meet someone, perhaps at the mall while shopping, the face looks familiar; but, you can’t remember for the life of you who it is. --- Lady Diana Cooper, an elderly British socialite had just such an experience. She was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Coming To Christ For Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008

Receiving and accepting forgiveness for yourself only comes through Christ

SERIES: “DISCOVER FORGIVENESS: Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness” TEXT: LUKE 7:36-50 TITLE: “COMING TO CHRIST FOR FORGIVENESS” OPEN: A. A young couple was engaged to be married. The wedding day was rapidly approaching and both of them began to get worried. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thy Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 23, 2008

An exposition of the second request in the Lord’s prayer.

TEXT “Thy kingdom come” INTRODUCTION Some countries are called kingdoms e.g. the United Kingdom. Other countries are kingdoms but are not called such e.g. Belgium, Denmark and Saudi Arabia to name but a few. A kingdom has a monarch ruling over it. The LORD rules over the kingdom of God. It is an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

A Preview Of Coming Attractions Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jan 10, 2008

Jesus gives us a peak at what the future holds.

If you look all around you, there are signs of what is coming in the days ahead. The leaves are off of the trees, the wind is getting colder, and the sun is setting earlier. If you walk in to Wal-Mart, the shorts are on clearance and the scarves, gloves, shovels, and ice scrapers are in prominent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Not Everyone's Coming Home Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

A word of warning from the Sermon on the Mount: we must make certain our walk with God.

Not Everyone’s Coming Home Matt. 7:21-23 Thomas Wolfe wrote, “You can’t go home again.” Robert Frost wrote, “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, They have to take you in.” I suppose there is an element of truth in both of these ideas. Wolfe wrote from the perspective of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Down The Mountain Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 19, 2007

It’s nice to have a bright, shining, mountaintop experience, but what happens when we descend back to regular life? [Post-transfiguration teaching] Link inc. to formatted text, audio, & PowerPoint.

Coming Down the Mountain Matthew 17:14-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ComingDown.html This great chapter shows us Jesus in His glory [last time], as well as Jesus in His power. It’s nice to have a bright, shining mountaintop experience, but what happens when we descend back to regular life? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Baptist