Sermons on Christ Return:

The Good Return For A Diligent Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 28, 2013

Proverbs 27:23-27 portrays the wondrous interplay of diligent work on our part & faithful watch-care [or providence] as God's part. God has placed return in our work but has given man the responsibility to be diligent in order to extract it. Because God'

PROVERBS 27: 23-27 THE GOOD RETURN FOR A DILIGENT LIFE These five verses are a brief lesson on life in an agricultural society. We read of flocks and herds, of hay and tender grass, of mountain herbs, lambs and goats. This cluster represents everyday industry and life in Palestine. We are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Hastening His Return

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

Almond tree is the first to blossom in Israel. The very first tree to announce the arrival of spring.

I see a rod of an almond tree. Then said the Lord unto me, thou hast well seen, For I will hasten my word to perform it. (Jeremiah 1:12) Almond tree is the first to blossom in Israel. The very first tree to announce the arrival of spring. The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah – What do you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:12, Jeremiah 1:13

A Bankrupt Son Returns Home

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 25, 2019

What would we think about someone who had spent all his inheritance on wild orgies, went bankrupt, dressed in rags, smelled of pig dung and wanted to come home? That’s our story today. It’s about a father and two sons and is found in Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32.

What would we think about someone who had spent all his inheritance on wild orgies, went bankrupt, dressed in rags, smelled of pig dung and wanted to come home? That’s our story today. It’s about a father and two sons and is found in Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32. The Wild Child Luke 15:11b-13 “A man had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Returning From The Covid Exile

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 17, 2021

This is the message for our first in-person, indoor service since the beginning of the pandemic of 2020/2021. It discusses the Exile and draws lessons from Nehemiah about living in Exile and coming out of Exile.

October 17, 2021 Sermon - Returning from Exile (1st Normal Public Service after 18 month Covid Pandemic) It is tremendous to be able to gather for the first time in 18 months. With the exception of the baptism service on August 1 of this year, we have not met together, in person, as the gathered ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Brothers Return (Genesis 43)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 26, 2024

Can youthful egos be turned to humility? Can God finally bless us when they do? Let's look at Genesis 43.

Does the reality of life often turn youthful bragging and lack of wisdom into humility? Does God sometimes bring wonderful surprise blessings after many years of trial and testing? Let’s look at Genesis 43. Why did Joseph’s brothers eventually need to return to Egypt? Now the famine was severe in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Needs To Return To Gilgal

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 29, 2024

What is the church of today leaving as a memory for those to come. Gilgal meant much more to Israel than just a place on the map.

“The Church needs to go back to Gilgal.” by Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I grew up in the church. I am what you call a back bench baby and a PK. For those that may not know a back bench baby is we slept on the back bench of the church during service because we had school in the morning ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-9

Denomination: Apostolic

Get Ready, Jesus Is Returning! SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Jesus is returning soon. It's crucial to keep His Word, share it, live it, and protect it in its original form. This way, we will be prepared for His return.

Introduction: Jesus is coming soon, and it is important for us to understand what He meant when He said, "I am coming soon." Although our concept of "soon" may differ from God's, we can be certain that His return is imminent. In Revelation 22, we find insights into the significance of His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7-21

Topics: Second Coming, Faithfulness

New Wine In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 20, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you remember CHRIST's return by celebrating Holy Communion? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's love to us in abstinence of not drinking wine until He returns for us IV. TEXT: Mark 14:25 (Ne

I. EXORDIUM: Do you remember CHRIST's return by celebrating Holy Communion? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's love to us in abstinence of not drinking wine until He returns for us IV. TEXT: Mark 14:25 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I tell you the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Naps!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 15, 2008

It is imperative that we wake up to the reality of the imminence of Christ’s return.

Title: No Naps! Text: I Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Big Idea: It is imperative that we wake up to the imminence if Christ’s return. Introduction The talk today is a continuation of our discussion last week from I Thessalonians 4:13-18. The purpose of that text was to comfort and encourage those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Return Of The King Revelation 21:1-5 Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on May 18, 2009

What will eternity be like? What does ’a new heaven and a new earth mean? Where are our loved ones in Christ now? The Bible is our final authority in these matters.

THE RETURN OF THE KING – Revelation 21:1-5 INTRO When did you last read a good book that was difficult to put down? Some of you here are keen readers who occasionally come across good books that keep you guessing what kind of an ending there will be. An excellent film or drama series can have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

He's Coming Back Series

Contributed by Connail Johnson on Oct 23, 2012

Some of the most exciting periods of our lives are the times of anticipation. The times when we can't think of anything but what we are expecting to occur. When we are living with an attitude of expectancy our steps begin to quicken & our eyes brighten as

UPON THIS ROCK “HE’S COMING BACK!! Text: Acts 1:10-11 Introduction: An Attitude of Expectancy Some of the most exciting periods of our lives are the times of anticipation. The times when we can't think of anything but what we are expecting to occur. I can remember many times like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

On The Return Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Mark 13:24-37

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 20, 2020

How do we prepare for the return of Christ? A sermon for the First Week in Advent.

On the Return of Jesus: An Exposition of Mark 13:24-37 For the Christian, nothing is more comforting to know that Jesus is going to return and receive us unto Himself. All the things which trouble us so much will be gone. We will be relieved of that great pressures (tribulations) that we feel. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Route To Great Awakening

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

We can go on living as though this world were everything, and there is no eternal world or great God to whom we are accountable. But when Christ returns will each one of us account for your life with joy?

Opening illustration: God awakened me when I went to work in the Middle East. Till then I was just a lukewarm and laidback Christian. I saw the great need for the Gospel of Christ to be proclaimed to the so many lost souls there. They had no idea that they were perishing and there was only one way ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guests For The Wedding

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

A message on the marriage feast of Christ.

GUESTS FOR THE WEDDING Matthew 22:1-10 INTRO: God wants to make a marriage for his Son. Jesus has married the church, and there must be a feast at the wedding. A feast would be a failure if no-one came to it, so the present need is for GUESTS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

To Infinity And Beyond!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 14, 2022

Though all associated with this life is impermanent, the future for the child of God is bright with hope. Christ has redeemed us by His death and resurrection. Now, through faith in Him, we anticipate a permanent home in Heaven.

“We know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist