Sermons on Best Yet To Come:

A Thief In The Night: The Plot Thickens Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2007

Although Christians might disagree as to when the rapture takes place, there are three truths about the coming Day of the Lord that no Bible-believing Christian can deny.

A Thief in the Night: The Plot Thickens (I Thessalonians 5:1-4) 1. Intro: The dreaded words every English or Math teacher hears are also dreaded by Pastors who teach the whole counsel of God. We don’t want to hear you ask, "What do I need this for?" 2. The Christian life is a life that is meant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Laodicea - The Lukewarm Church Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003

Can you imagine your doctor being indifferent about disease? Your feeling sick, so you go to his office. He looks at you, takes you pulse and tells you to pay the nurse on the way out.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS LAODICEA - THE LUKEWARM CHURCH Revelation 3: 14-22 Can you imagine your doctor being indifferent about disease? Your feeling sick, so you go to his office. He looks at you, takes you pulse and tells you to pay the nurse on the way out. Hey! Wait a minute, what’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

That's Him Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 24, 2007

This is not just another angel; it’s none other than Jesus Christ Himself executing a divine ‘touchdown’ in the end zone of this life. Link included to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

That’s Him! Revelation 10:1-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ThatsHim.html It’s the darkest time the world has ever known—the Great Tribulation. It’s that 7 yr. period of time after the rapture of the church when hell goes on holiday, demon spirits infest the earth, the antichrist takes rule, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Then And Now

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 16, 2003

The period immediately prior to the flood and conditions our Lord said would exist at the time of His return are quite similar. Everyday life for the world’s population, in both instances, went on as usual then as it does now.

THEN AND NOW “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.” Matthew 24:37. I. A TIME OF GREAT WICKEDNESS THEN: “…the wickedness of man was great in the earth and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37, Genesis 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

Pre-Trib. Or Pre-Wrath? - Study 1

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 17, 2006

Does the Bible teach that Jesus will rapture His people before the Tribulation? This is a series of Studies on the question, "Will the rapture be before the Tribulation or before the Wrath of God?

"PRE-TRIB. OR PRE-WRATH?" Study 1 INTRODUCTION In the past few years, there have been many who have taken in hand to write on the subject of "The Second Coming of Christ." So someone will say, "Why do we need another book on the subject? I must say that I do not consider myself to be an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:7

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Coming Produces Peace

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 2, 2003

ADVENT 1(ILCW-A) - Christ’s coming produces peace: not necessarily for the world, but always for every believer.

CHRIST’S COMING PRODUCES PEACE Isaiah 2:1-5 - November 30, 2003 ISAIAH 2:1-5 21This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: 2In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ultimate Adventure Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2016

What is the best way to get people to come to church? Is inviting good enough, or is there a better way?

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI7ox_0j-Y0 (First 40 seconds) Back in early 1960s, President John F. Kennedy set a vision before America “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prophecy Of Damascus - Continued Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007

Part 5 in a series on prophecy. Dealing with the prophecy of Damascus.

Last week we began looking at the Bible prophesies God gave to the Old Testament prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Amos concerning the destruction of Damascus, Syria. We know that this is a prophecy for the future, because it has never been fulfilled. Damascus is the oldest, continuously inhabited ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 17:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Know Your Judge Before Judgment Day!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 8, 2007

As we consider Judgment Day let’s not worry about the exact day that Jesus will return. Let’s make sure we are ready for his return every day. Let’s take this opportunity to learn the truth about our judge and the basis of his judgment.

2012. I am sure that between now and the year 2012 A.D. you will hear a lot about what some think is going to happen at that time. According to the September 25, 2006 issue of Newsweek magazine that year could be the end of the world, as we know it. Followers of New Age spirituality have noticed ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Ready Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 8, 2004

Christ’s return is inevitable. We need to be ready for His return.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 1:1-11 TITLE: ‘GETTING READY” INTRODUCTION: A. A fresh graduate from Bible college was in the pulpit in his first church. He was extremely nervous because he was attempting to preach without ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Symbolism Of Numbers In The Book Of The Revelation Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006

GIVES IN FULL DETAIL THE SYMBOLISM OF NUMBERS GENERALLY AND ESPECIALLY IN THE BOOK OF THE REVELATION

THE SYMBOLISM OF NUMBERS IN THE BOOK OF THE REVELATION Note: For a study of the symbolic meaning of numbers see W. A. Criswell, Expository Sermons on Revelation, Volume 1, pp. 56-84. Study the following materials which give Biblical illustrations of what seem to be symbolic uses of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, When Are You Coming Back?

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 29, 2007

In the Olivet discourse Jesus gives his disciples signs and warnings concerning his second coming. May we too be looking for his appearing for these signs are truly upon us in this generation

The Olivet Discourse (Teaching on the Lord’s Second Coming) When Are You Coming Back? Matt 24:1-14 1 And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: *other

Here Today Gone Tomorrow

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

"But the day of the Lord will come!" is an emphatic statement in the word of God. What does this seemingly long wait before the end say about God and what can we know about the way this age will end? This sermon seeks biblical answers to such questions.

Here Today; Gone Tomorrow II Peter 3:8-13 10-27-02 In October 2000 www.discover.com listed “ 20 Ways the World Could End.” The list included everything from asteroid impact to giant solar flares to global war. World is wondering: How & When it will all End? No ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-13, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Promises: He Is Coming Back

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 24, 2006

This sermon takes the three promises of Jesus in Acts 1 and focuses on the fact that we can Rely on His Promise to REturn. We can be assured that Jesus will come back Personally, Visibly and Suddenly!

Jesus Promises: I will be Back Acts 1:1-11 Intro.: A. There are some passages in Scripture that as you read them and study them, you really wish you could have been there personally! I would have loved to been there to witness Jesus’ Baptism when God spoke in an audible voice saying this is my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Knowing The Season

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 24, 2009

As we look forward to Christmas, let us consider the seasons and the signs of His return!

Knowing the Season, Luke 21:25-36 Introduction Christina and I spent a season of ministry in Cheboygan Michigan. Prior to coming here to First Congregational Church of Peru, Illinois, I was Pastor of First Congregational Church of Cheboygan, Michigan. Congregational Christians of that era were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-38

Denomination: Christian Church