Sermons on Christs Return:

Prepare For Christ

Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 7, 2008

As the wise bridesmaids were well prepared for Christ’s return -- unlike the foolish ones, so the church is called to prepare by making Provision, Protection and Praise.

Pentecost 26a Prepare for Christ Mt. 25:1-13 11/9/08 These stained glass windows on the west side of the Sanctuary come from our old church, erected here in the forties during WW II. Among them is the image of a lamp with a flame emerging from it. The University of California has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Parable Of The Ten Bridesmaids PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon encourages spiritual preparedness, perseverance, and prudence, urging believers to live in anticipation of Christ's return, as illustrated in Matthew 25:1-13. Key

Greetings, beloved family of Christ. We gather here today with hearts full of hope and minds eager for the nourishment that only the Word of God can provide. We are not here by happenstance, but by divine appointment. We are drawn together in this sacred space to engage in an intimate conversation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Be Ready

Go! And Spur One Another On Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 15, 2025

The Christian life is not meant to be lived in isolation. We are called to live in community, to stir one another up, to encourage one another, and to keep each other’s faith burning bright until Christ returns.

Go! And Spur One Another On Introduction: There’s a story told about a coal left on its own. A group of men were sitting around a fire one evening when one man, who had stopped attending church, was visited by his pastor. The pastor didn’t say a word. He simply picked up a glowing coal with the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Acts 2:46-47, Romans 13:11, Acts 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ascension Of Jesus Christ Into Heaven

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 21, 2015

Celebrating the Ascension of Jesus Christ into Heaven and what it means for us who remain on earth.

The Ascension of Jesus Christ the Son of God Luke 24:50-53 “When [Jesus] had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them. While He was blessing them, He left them and was taken up into heaven. “Then they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Is Risen...ruling...and Returning...

Contributed by Walter Braxton on Apr 29, 2025

Now that Easter is over and Christ Has risen, what is the responsibility of the Christian?

Jesus is Risen...Ruling...And Returning... Acts 1:1-13 1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach... 2 until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen... 3 to whom He also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Episodevi: Return Of The Jedi Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 30, 2005

All those who believe in Jesus can look forward to a happy ending and new beginning.

“Return of the Jedi”, the sixth and final episode of the Star Wars series, is a movie of happy endings and new beginnings. Darth Vader finally dies, not as a villain, but as a hero because he returns to his Jedi roots and destroys the evil emperor in the final act of his life. The end of the evil ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

As We Wait For Jesus Christ.... Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 22, 2013

Be doers of the Word as we wait for the return of Christ to earth.

Last week we finished Chapter 21 of Luke. Several weeks ago, during Holy Week, we looked at Luke Chapters 22-23. And so today, we will actually finish our study of the Gospel of Luke. Open your Bibles to the end of the Gospel of Luke…. At this time, I am thinking next week that we would look into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

In Revelation 1:1-8, we discover His REVELATION, His REIGN and His RETURN.

The Book of Revelation is not so much a book on future events but about Jesus Christ. In this first chapter, we see the glorified Christ who is soon to return. Verses 1-3 are the introduction of the final disclosure of God’s Son who is revealed to all of us. We discover in verses 4-6 that God is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension And Predicted Return Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2017

Observe, 2. The place He ascended from. It was Mount Olivet, the very place where he began his sad trek to the cross. There is where his heart began to be sad, but here it is made glad.

May 13, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Ascension and Predicted Return Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.9-11 Acts 1.9-11 (KJV) 9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10 And while they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Because Of Their Return To Bondage Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 15, 2019

God requires believers to live holy lives because they are children of a holy God and desire to love and worship Him (Matt. 5.48 ).

November 6, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.C.1.a: Because of their Return to Bondage (4:8-11) Galatians 4.8-11 (KJV) 8 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. 9 But now, after that ye have known God, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Promise To Return Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006

A biblical revelation of Jesus’ second coming inspires hope, service, and evangelism. The early church lived in anticipation of His coming.

Jesus’ Promise to Return Series: Book of Acts #7 Acts 1:9-12[1] 11-27-05 Intro In our study of Acts we are at chapter 1:9-12. Please follow with me as we read, “After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. 10 They were looking intently up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Return Lord Jesus!

Contributed by Steven Skinner on Jan 13, 2006

The Return of the Lord Jesus!

Our text this evening is to be found in the 22nd chapter of Revelation, and verse 17; “And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely.” How is the World going to end? Now, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Anticipating The Return Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 25, 2010

Jesus returns to earth at the seventh trumpet to establish his eternal reign, judge the ungodly and reward His followers.

This morning, we reach a milestone in our study of the Book of Revelation as we reach the halfway point. And as I’ve pondered the passage that we’ll look at this morning over the past couple of weeks, I’m convinced that there is a sense in which this particular passage is a pretty ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Return To First Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Revival; renewal, and repentance: They are all the same experience of getting back to first love-to the love that puts Jesus in the center of life. This is not a rare need, but a constant need, because we, as Christians, tend to decline.

O Henry tells a short story of the lad who grew up in a small village and sat next to a lovely young lady so innocent and sweet. He left that village for the big city where he got in with the wrong crowd and became a thief and a pick pocket. One day as he was working the crowd, doing quite well, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1

The Return To And Stay At Antioch Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 25, 2017

Paul’s journey had been one of missionary enterprise; it was the journey of a pioneer, the going into new territory with the Gospel. He created division wherever he went, dividing cities and men into two camps, believers and blasphemers, men full of...

December 1, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: The Return to and Stay at Antioch (Acts 14:20b-28) Scripture (Acts 14:20b-28; KJV) 20b and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. 21 And when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:20-28

Denomination: Baptist