Sermons on Church Before The Rapture:

The End Before The Beginning

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Mar 16, 2008

This message looks at the crucifixion story told by Mark...

Next week is Easter. I’m sure you have already been making plans. Plans to attend Easter egg hunts, and have family over for dinner, maybe you’ve even selected a special outfit to wear... This morning, I want us to look at something a little darker - as I thought about my message this week, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Before Felix Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 26, 2017

Paul’s removal to Caesarea began a two-year imprisonment in that city. During these years he had his share of appearances at legal hearings where he stated his case (and therefore the case for the Gospel) before two governors and a king,—Felix, Festus...

May 31, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.F.2: Paul Before Felix (24:1-21) Acts 24:1-21 (KJV) 1 And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Never Seen Before Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

2 Kings 4: 42 - 44 - eighth sermon on the life of Elisha Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 10 June 2012 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey: Introduction The incident occurs when the land of Israel was still in the period of famine that had started when we looked at where ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:42-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Before And After The Flood

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

Conditions and Consequences involved with the Great Flood

During and After the Flood – Genesis 7:6-9:17 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand God’s covenant with Noah and the significance of the command, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.” 2. Explanation of the Aim: God created mankind to give Himself glory. As holy men and women of God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Night Before Christmas

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jan 7, 2007

This is a pre-Christmas message.

The Night Before Christmas Text: Malachi 4:1-6 1 The LORD Almighty says, "The day of judgment is coming, burning like a furnace. The arrogant and the wicked will be burned up like straw on that day. They will be consumed like a tree – roots and all. 2 "But for you who fear my name, the Sun of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When Trumpets Fade Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009

I want to draw your attention to one common theme that punctuates each of these references. That common theme is the mention of the "trumpet". We are told in clear language that the Rapture will be a time that will be heralded with the sound of trumpets.

A Biblical View of the End Times WHEN TRUMPETS FADE 1 Cor. 15:51-57; 1 Thess. 4:13-17 Intro: These verses give us a little insight into a future event known as "The Rapture". While the word “Rapture” itself does not appear in the Bible, the event is real nonetheless. We get the word "Rapture" from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Men Of God Before The Flood

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

A message on the men of god found mentioned in Genesis 5.

THE MEN OF GOD BEFORE THE FLOOD TEXT - Gen. 5: 1 - 8, 19 - 32 INTRO. - God has had his men in every age. God will not leave this world without a witness to himself. Here in Gen. 5 we see the history of those who loved God from Adam to the flood. The flood came when the godly line of Seth found ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Before Festus

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Paul Before Festus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 25 verses 1-22. Ill: • A missionary was assigned to some remote islands in the Pacific. • After three months, he sent a fax to mission headquarters: • "I’m being plagued by rats. What shall I do?" • Soon a crate arrived, filled with rat traps. • However, hardly a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-22

Denomination: Brethren

Before I Die

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 27, 2002

Why does Luke include the story of Simeon in his gospel? Four lessons based on his cameo appearance.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What do you most want to do before you die? Hike the Grand Canyon? Run the Boston Marathon? Have grandchildren? Win $315 million in the lottery? What do you have to do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: *other

Has God Called Off The Rapture?

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2016

Skeptics point out the Long Length of Time it’s Been since Jesus' promise, the wrong predictions of date-setters, and the lack of current supernatural interventions as excuses to write off the Rapture. But has God changed His mind?

HAS GOD CALLED OFF THE RAPTURE? 1 Thess. 4:15-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A deacon had a talking female parrot that always said, “Kiss me! Kiss me!” This bothered the deacon. 2. Then he heard the pastor had a parrot who always said, “Let’s pray! Let’s pray!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Humble Before God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 14, 2023

A series looking at the practical words of wisdom from James

Submitting to God James 4:1-10 July 16, 2023 Have you ever wondered how some wars began? A war in Italy, which resulted in the death of thousands of men, began over a wooden bucket. In 1864, Spain attacked Peru in order to get their hands on Peruvian bird poop, which was a great fertilizer. In ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Before The Throne

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003

Sermon on prayer

PRAYING BEFORE THE THRONE HEBREWS 4:16 I want to read to you a quote from C.S. Lewis from his book “God in the Dock”. I have used this quote before but it is worth repeating. “Praying for particular things,” said I, “always seems to me like advising God how to run the world. Wouldn’t it be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Bible Church

The Servant Suffers - He Is Condemned Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015

Eight in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Suffers - He Is Condemned. Pilate's condemnation of Jesus stands as a stark warning to our country & churches.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 8: The Servant Suffers - He Is Condemned Mark 15:1-20 I. Introduction A. A Southern Baptist pastor was walking down the street when he came upon a group of about 12 boys, all of them between 10 & 12 years of age. The group had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Before The Impartial Judge

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. The apostle Paul was one of the great thinkers of his day. His reputation as a scholar, theologian, and philosopher extended far beyond the confines of the Christian community. The Epistle to the Romans has stood the test of time as the greatest single exposition of the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Confidence Before God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

1- We ask and God answers 2- God speaks and we obey 3- God sends and we receive

INTRO.- ILL. - A prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman, to the stand. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you Mr. Williams. I’ve known you since you were a young boy. And frankly, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ