Sermons on Church Before The Rapture:

Will The Real Man Please Stand Up! Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 15, 2005

This message looks at three typoes of people described by Paul, and their standing before God

WILL THE REAL MAN PLEASE STAND UP! 1 Corinthians 2:14-3:4 INTRODUCTION: the apostle Paul has spent the beginning of his letter laying down his foundational thinking regarding the necessity and priority of the message of the cross. He has declared that divisions in the church were a result of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"I Don’t Want Jesus To Come Back!”

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 11, 2018

Some Christians don't want Jesus to come back! Here's 5 reasons Christians don’t want Jesus to come back, and then 5 reasons we SHOULD want Him to come quickly!

“I DON’T WANT JESUS TO COME BACK!” Titus 2:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BAD DAY 1. A trouble-making biker walked into an all-night café, walked up to the counter and grabbed a man’s coffee and gulped it down in one swig. "Well, whatcha gonna do about it?" he says, menacingly. 2. The man ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Killing Sin Before It Kills You Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 17, 2016

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 15 Killing Sin Before It Kills You Colossians 3:1-11 David Taylor August 16, 2015 Be Confident That God is Changing you (vs. 9-10)

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 15 Killing Sin Before It Kills You Colossians 3:1-11 Under normal circumstances, life will fight for its survival, it is called the will to survive. You can find great examples that are inspiring. One is Aaron Ralston, who survived a canyoneering ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set Your Heart Right Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 19, 2017

Rehoboam failed to treasure what he has, he abandoned the Law of the Lord and forfeited the true worship of God. Heed 2 Chron 12:14 words - let us set our heart on seeking the Lord.

Over the past 3 sermons we have been looking at King Jeroboam and his Northern Kingdom of Israel, the ten tribes that had defected. • They defected not just from David’s dynasty but from God. King Jeroboam led them into idolatry, creating another new religion, with new gods. What about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life’s Most Important Question

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ?

Matthew 27:1-26 LIFE’S MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION Matthew 27 v. 1 & 2 & v. 11 - 26 v22 " What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ?" 1. It’s a Personal Question - i.e. v. 22 "what shall I do" you alone must decide Here Pilate tried to :- (a) Disclaim the issue v. 17 "whom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

Life Principles From 7 Great Scriptures Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

God uses pressure and pruning to prepare us for His service.

“For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, and as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; and when we see Him, there is no beauty that we should desire Him” (Isa. 53: 2). 1. Just as the Father watched and protected the growth of Jesus so He watches over our development; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection From The Dead Of The Humble King Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 13, 2020

Their hope seemed lost, but a new dawn, the dawn of a new day was coming and renewal and hope was in the wings of this new sun rise. The Light of new age, the hope of a new covenant was rising with this new day.

MARK 16:1-8-9 THE RESURRECTION FROM THE DEAD OF THE HUMBLE KING What we find in Mark as in the other gospels, though all have different details, an account of women finding that Jesus’ tomb was empty and receiving a message that he had risen. All other evidence that Mark has recounted to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Before You Say Or Pay (The Consequences)

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 10, 2016

People manipulate opinions with their tongues. Offensive words cause people to get offended and not return to church. People must repent to control the out of control fires they start.as words have consequences.

Pray Before You Say Or Pay (The Consequences) Kelly Durant 9-11-16 James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Last Words

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 23, 2008

A look at some of Christ’s last words on the cross and His last words recorded in the Bible

Last Words Matthew 27:46 Often times we can learn a lot about a person’s life from their last words We can also delve deep into their inner being and truly see what they are experiencing among their last moments here on earth Here are a few examples of some famous last words P.T. Barnum - 1891: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Baptist

Life Elevated

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009

The whole idea of Christ elevated is totally incomprehensible, or if you will: heavenly / for those of us who are able to understand Latin: celestial.

Life elevated Let me show you the two standard issue License Plates of our state, both of which feature the slogan: Life Elevated Depending on whether you are the winter or summer type you either pick the Arches or the Greatest Snow on Earth. I pick the Snow. Either of them refer to the strengths ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

The Anticipation Of Christ's Return Is A Vital Encouragement To Live Holy

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 24, 2013

The return of Christ to earth

ANTICIPATING HIS RETURN TEXT: John 14:3 (KJV), "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, [there] ye may be also." INTRODUCTION: "Biblical prophecy provides some of the greatest encouragement and hope available to us today."__Sandra ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: Church Of God

A Model Of Christian Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 1, 2019

This is the 7th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What is the Christian's hope?

Series: Encouragement [#7] A MODEL OF CHRISTIAN HOPE 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: A desperate need, (the need for hope) exists among Christians. I know, because it is true in my life. Christians need to remind themselves constantly that God is on the throne, in control, and moving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"End Of Times" What I Believe And Why. Part 1 "The Rapture" Series

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 26, 2011

The Rapture is the next thing that will happen according to the Bible. When will it happen-What is it-Why will it happen?

Harold Camping I'm sure has done a lot of things in his 89 years on this Earth. Things that I know of he has done: he has proved that he is a false prophet by predicting the rapture in 1994, he has misrepresented God's word, he has caused thousands to follow his twisted interpretation of the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Philadelphia: A Committed Church Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

The church at Philadelphia

The Church at Philadelphia: A Committed Church - Revelation 3:7-13 - 2/14/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 3. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord’s Return And Resurrection: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

There are six things I want to point out about these 3 verses. The events of the Lord’s return and of the resurrection are clearly spelled out in these verses.

Last Wednesday in 1 Thess. 4: 13-15, Paul told us he didn’t want us to be ignorant about those who have fallen asleep. He basically told us that it was OK to grieve over the loss of our loved ones, but he said not to grieve as one who has no hope. He assured us that our loved ones who have died ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist