Sermons on Chief End:

The Parousia

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 16, 2013

An explanation of the events of 1 Thessalonians 4

Parousia 1 Thess. 4:13-17 I want to preach on my favorite passage... The Parousia, the rapture, the second coming. The KJV uses the phrase, "I would not have you to be ignorant..." I never liked that translation because I took "Ignorant" as an insult... like stupid. Then I discovered that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

In The Last Days Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 19, 2013

In the last days, there will be trouble, but Jesus says that He will be with us and help us overcome them.

In these last days 2 Timothy 3:14-3:17 Introduction- Please turn to 2 Timothy Chapter 3 We continue in our lessons learned from Apostle Paul series. Apostle Paul gives advice, straightens out our difficult thinking, and today in his word to the church offers us a warning and the chance to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 13, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 21 verses 8 through 19

Luke 21: 8 – 19 Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs 8 And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore do not go after them. 9 But when you hear of wars and commotions, do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:8-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Nowhere To Turn

Contributed by Scott Johnson on Sep 3, 2011

When you're at your wits end, when nothing else will work, when no backup is coming - God is there and He makes a way for His children.

No Where to Turn (Ex. 14:5-31) Intro: This is my 1st Bible (Hold up 1st Bible). Do you know that difference between this Bible and yours is…well…it says the same thing; it’s the word of God…however this Bible is really special to me. Before I was a Christian – years ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs Of The Times Series

Contributed by Larry Sopchak on Sep 20, 2011

This is the third in a series on The End-times looking at : 1) The Signs of Nature 2) The Signs of Society 3) The Spiritual Signs 4) The Signs of World Politics 5) The Signs of Technology 6) The Signs of Israel

Signs of The Times Sunday, April 3, 2011 End-Times Series : Sermon Three TEXT: 2 Peter 3:3-4 [VIDEO] INTRODUCTION For those who may not have been with us the past couple of weeks, we've already preached Two Messages in this Series on "The End-times"! Week 1 - "What On Earth Is Going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Much Does God Know? Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 30, 2010

The book of Daniel tells us that God knows everything.

Text: Daniel 2 Title: How much does God know? Introduction The theme of the entire book of Daniel is the sovereignty of God When we say God is sovereign we mean 1.That God is all powerful Last week in Daniel chapter 1 we saw proof of that… •God delivered the Israelites into the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Seven Churches Of Revelation Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 17, 2011

What best describes our church today? Are we a church filled with brotherly love, faithfulness and a love for God through Jesus Christ?

If we look closely at some rather unique music compositions, we’ll find interesting things about two gifted and well known composers – Beethoven and Haydn. Sometimes we need to look closely behind the scenes to understand the full story. We can do just that in music, and we can do ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Birth Pangs Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This is part of a series on the Second Coming , the titles are based on the book by John Macarthur titled "The Second Coming"

Birth Pangs Romans 8:22 Matthew 24:3-31 -This is the third message in this sermon series about the second coming that we have been looking at. -First we looked at Why Christ must return, last week we preached about the doctrine of the soon return of Christ and today we are going to look at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-31

The Great Tribulation Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This is part of a series on the Second Coming , the titles are based on the book by John Macarthur titled "The Second Coming"

The Great Tribulation Matthew 24:15-31 -Last week we looked at the Birth Pangs that will continue to increase until the rapture of the church we looked at six that Jesus gave his disciples in this passage False prophets, Wars, natural disasters and diseases, persecution of the righteous, a falling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-31

It Looks Like Rain

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 13, 2011

We are able to discern the signs before it rains; Jesus said we should be able to discern the signs of His coming!

It Looks Like Rain November 13, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are able to discern the signs before it rains; Jesus said we should be able to discern the signs of His coming! Focus Passage: Matthew 24:4-12, 36, 42 Supplemental Passage: And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Finishing Touch

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 29, 2011

This is a funeral sermon, outlining God's grace in the beginning, the middle, and the end of a woman's life story.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 29, 2011 Witness to the Resurrection Betty Patricia Newman (March 2, 1925 - June 23, 2011) THE FINISHING TOUCH Isaac Butterworth Philippians 1:3-6 (NIV) 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Planning Your Departure

Contributed by John Perry on Jul 24, 2011

A young man who was dropped into the Alaskan wilderness with supplies, film, firearms & ammunition to photograph the wilderness forgot one important detail of his trip ....

Bunbury Wed pm 20/07/11 “Planning your departure” Intro: *** A young man set out on the adventure of a lifetime & tragically became stranded & died in the harsh conditions of the Alaskan wilderness. His adventure began in the spring of 1981, when he was flown into the desolate north ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day Of The Lord Is Near Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 26, 2011

(adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel)

Joel Pt1 The Day of the Lord is Near (adapted from Joel Rosenberg- Epicenter Conf, Mike Bickle- Joel Series, other resources as noted) Introduction to Joel Just finished a study of a NT book- Philippians. We want to start a study of an OT book- Joel. First, look at how Joel fits into the Bible- ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13

Denomination: Charismatic

The Apocalyptic Derby

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 5, 2011

Deals with the end times

Title: The Apocalyptic Derby! Text: Matthew 24:3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? Matthew 24:32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Return Of Yeshua Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 27, 2010

When the prophets prophesied about Christ’s first coming, they weren’t wrong. Christ Himself and the prophets even prophesied about His second coming. If their first prophecy was right on dot, why not the second? Let us look at it from Biblical and Godly

Opening illustration: A pilot’s flying over a mountainous terrain, and as he’s flying, he looks down to see two vehicles driving down the highway. The first vehicle is a semi-trailer, pulling his load up and down that ol’ highway. The second vehicle is a sports car driven by a guy who’s got better ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational