Sermons on church before the rapture: showing 76-90 of 189,497

Rapture When?

Contributed by Mike Salman on Sep 20, 2005

This sermon describes the Rapture and when it is to take effect.

WHAT IS THE RAPTURE? The word comes from 1 Thessolonians 4:17 from the word Caught Up: 1Thessolonians 4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. The Word Caught Up Is - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study On The Rapture

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 26, 2015

Discusses the Rapture, why some believe in it while others do not, and gives Scripture to support it.

As Christians and believers in Christ, we know what the overall plan is: To talk with Jesus so we can go to heaven when we die. But there is a lot more information squeezed into that plan that we might be fully aware of. During our lifetimes in church, we have all heard many sermons, but since ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: *other

The Rapture Of The Redeemed

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Dec 31, 2002

Through this sermon we will uncover the three events we can look forward to during, "The Rapture of The Redeemed."

Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Rapture Of The Redeemed Introduction: A. The term, “rapture,” is derived from the Latin word raptus, which means, “caught away” or “caught up.” The Lord word is equivalent to the Greek harpazo, translated as “caught up” in 1 Thessalonians 4:17. The rapture ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Future, The Rapture

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 3, 2001

At a time of uncertainty and with death so prevalent around us, it gives us great comfort and hope to know that there is hope in the future for all who trust Christ.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sept.30, 2001 A man went to see his doctor because he was suffering from a miserable cold. His doctor prescribed some pills, but they didn’t help. On his next visit the doctor gave him a shot, but that didn’t do any good. On his third visit the doctor told the man to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 24:37-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Rapture Problems Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2002

Is the Rapture what everyone thinks it is, or are there a few things we’ve overlooked.

RAPTURE PROBLEMS TEXT: Matthew 24:30-51 OPEN: How many of you watched or heard about the recent movie "Noah’s Ark" starring Jon Voight? The network that developed it spent a great deal of time promoting the credentials of the actors and writers. They built it up as one of the greatest TV film ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepared For The Rapture Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2008

God knew that He was going to destroy the world soon and He only sought one man – Enoch. A man who lived amidst a perverse environment, sinful world but stood head and shoulders above everyone else. We are not talking about being saved but the RAPTURE.

Opening illustration: Video clip of ’Left Behind.’ What is being ‘caught up?’ * To Seize ~ act of grasping suddenly * Rapture * Biblically it pertains to meeting the Lord in mid-air * The Rapture is a concept in Christianity relating to the return of Jesus. * Paul cites "the word of the Lord" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rapture Dream

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Nov 3, 2022

JESUS will come back. This is a wonderful thing. We dream and talk about it and then forget it for a while. Some forget forever. But this is an event that will take place one way or another. It is unavoidable.

The Rapture Dream 1Thessalonians 4:16-18 Have you ever heard one of those dreams where JESUS came and took the church and you were left behind? I have. I also have read narrations from people who have heard these dreams. These dreams are very vivid. The feeling that one has on noticing that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Rapture Proof

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 19, 2001

Proof that the rapture will occur!

There has been much disagreement over the rapture and when it will occur or even if it will occur. I think that it is high time that this was clarified by the Word of God. The Bible gives many details associated with Christ’s coming which have given rise to different interpretations. While there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#13- Rapture And Tribulation Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 16, 2012

As we think on all the chaotic happenings in the world today, we can't help but realize that they are surely signs of the last days that the Bible describes. The next thing to happen on God's calendar is the rapture of the True Church, followed by t

#13- Rapture and Tribulation~ BIBLE DOCTRINE 10-6-12 Today we'll say a few things to do with the catching up of the True Church and the seven year Tribulation. As we think on all the chaotic happenings in the world today, we can't help but realize that they are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of Elijah Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Nov 28, 2001

Outline of 2 Kings 2:1-18 on Elijah being tranlated to heaven.

THE RAPTURE OF ELIJAH – 2 KINGS 2:1-18 Many times we have the idea when a person reaches a certain age he is no longer useable. I spoke with a pastor that is about “retirement” age and he told me that I had better move before the age of 50, and after 55 no one wants you as pastor, then you are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rapture Suspense

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 7, 2013

The Bible tells of a man kept in suspense all his life -- waiting for the moment Jesus would come. Since we're waiting like he did, there's a lot of lessons we can learn from him; why God chose him, how he waited daily, and what happened when he saw Jesus

RAPTURE SUSPENSE Lk. 2:25-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SUSPENSE JOKE 1. A man came to the border of a country on his bike. He had three large sacks in the basket. The border guard asked him, "What's in the sacks?" "Sand." The guard searched through the sand and couldn't find anything. 2. A week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Examination Of The Rapture Of The Church – Part 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 24, 2022

What are the main schools of thought about the Rapture and why can only one of them be correct? We also will take a look at Matthew 24 and 1Corinthians 15 for the start of "There is Order in the Rapture."

AN EXAMINATION OF THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH – PART 3 OF 4 Part 2 considered the Christian’s glorious hope the bible calls “the blessed hope” and the fact that the word “apostasy” in Thessalonians should be translated as “departure”. In today’s teaching on the Rapture we will begin by looking at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:16-17, Matthew 24:3, Matthew 24:7, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, 1 Corinthians 15:51-53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Examination Of The Rapture Of The Church – Part 2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 24, 2022

The Rapture allies with hope and the hope of the Christian is looked at. This part will examine the crown of righteousness, and exactly what the "APOSTASY" of 2 Thessalonians really is. The Holy Spirit is the Restrainer and the Lord delivers His Church from the wrath to come

AN EXAMINATION OF THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH – PART 2 OF 4 Greetings everyone. We are going to continue today with the second part of the examination of the Rapture, having done PART 1 last time, and we might start with just one verse that contains a beautiful expression. It is this one – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8, Galatians 5:5, Titus 2:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Examination Of The Rapture Of The Church – Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 24, 2022

These addresses will examine what the Rapture is, the meaning of the word, the biblical passages pertaining to the rapture, and how history changed the teaching. The Rapture is the blessed hope (glorious hope) and Christians should rejoice in the teaching.

AN EXAMINATION OF THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH – PART 1 OF 4 We are going to enter a journey into the understanding of the Rapture. I am wanting to do that because this is such an important subject, and the changes in the world in these past 24 months have been quite dramatic, further pointing to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51, 1 Corinthians 15:1-58, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 4:1, John 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happens On Earth After The Church Is Rapture?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 16, 2017

When Jesus come's again what's left

WHAT HAPPENS ON EARTH AFTER THE CHURCH IS RAPTURE? After the true saints of God are caught away we will see it all take place. Unbelievers are left here on earth the unbelieving are left in their graves. 1Thessalonians 4: 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist