Sermons on Coming In The Clouds:

The Urgency Of The Last Hour

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

*** The return of Jesus Christ is the 2nd most important theme of the New Testament.

THE URGENCY OF THE LAST HOUR 11/2/2006 Matt 26:40-41 40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. KJV *** ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:40-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Alert! Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

The Bible teaches us that we are to be alert watching for the return of Jesus

"Be ALERT!" There are many Christians WAITING for the return of Jesus Christ -- but not that many who are WATCHING for the return of Christ! The Bible doesn’t teach us to wait for His return; we are to WATCH for His return! What then is the difference between WAITING and WATCHING? Would you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Respectful Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

The Bible teaches us that it is important for the leaders and those they lead to love and respect each other

"Be Respectful!" TEXTS: 1 Thess. 5:12-13; Stephen Hawkins is one of the finest scientist in the world today, with a mind so brilliant that he has been compared to Einstein and others who have shaped the world with their keen intellect. Yet, with his mind in perfect working order his body is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Thoughful Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

A major responsibility of the church is to be THOUGHFUL about relationships

“BE THOUGHFUL!” We have been talking about the Rapture of the Church and What we are to do while watching. 1. The Rapture is sure and we are to stay awake and watch for it. 2 Honoring the Leadership . God created the family. God used the same idea when creating His church ... it is to be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Elated Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

Biblical joy is not a simple feeling but a frame of mind

“BE ELATED!” TEXT: 1 Thess. 5:16 One of the 3 great promises of the Declaration of Independence (i.e. "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”) is the pursuit of happiness ... or joy. Biblical joy goes far beyond mere happiness ... in fact it is much greater than simple happiness! For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Always Prayful Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

One of the most neglected parts of being a Christian is often our prayer life

“PRAY CONTINUALLY” 1 Thess. 5:17 Pray without ceasing. A young boy once made a point on the importance of praying with a family who had invited him to dinner. The boy at age six had been taught that it was important to give thanks to God before each meal. As the host family sat at the dinner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Real Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

The final command of Paul to the Church in expectation of the rapture, it is the command to be REAL

"BE REAL!" And now we arrive at the final command of Paul to the Church in expectation of the rapture, it is the command to be Real! Because our nature tends to slide toward unfaithfulness, as time passes. Is it ok to be faithful once, some times, most of the time; or does God really ask that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ: Past. Present. Future

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008

Suffering Servant. Sovereign Savior. Severe Sentencer.

Christ: Past. Present. Future. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Future Glory

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006

The prophet Isaiah in the concluding part of his prophecy looks forward to that time when God’s glory will be fully revealed

Last week we looked at the opening verses of Isaiah chapter 60, Arise shine, for your light has come. We thought of the light having been switched on, and when the light is on, there can be no darkness. God’s lory in Jesus has pushed the darkness back. Then, All assemble and come to you. The glory ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:9-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Ready Of Not Here He Comes Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006

This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

YOU ASKED FOR IT READY OR NOT HERE HE COMES Sunday July 2, 2006 Intro. A. I have said many times before that I am not big into prophecy and trying to predict the end times. I know that there are some in the church in general who will feel that my attitude towards these things is both wrong ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Be Ready! Paul's Lesson: 24 Signs Of The Second Coming Of Jesus

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 6, 2006

Paul gives Timothy a lesson warning the church and giving 24 signs of the Second Coming Of Jesus Christ. BE READY! GET OTHERS READY?

PAUL’S LESSON OF THE 24 SIGNS OF THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. kyfingers@aol.com I DO THIS LESSON IN TWO PARTS. I. PAUL WARNS AND EXHORTS HIS SPIRITUAL SON TIMOTHY TO PRESS ON AND CONTINUE WITH THE GOOD NEWS EVEN IN THE FACE OF INCREASING OPPOSITION AND EVIL. A. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forward Thinking: Living For Christ's Return

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Oct 16, 2006

How can we be people who effectively live for Christ’s return?

This evening, I want to look in the Gospel of Matthew, starting in chapter 24 in verse 36. Tonight, I want us to spend some time contemplating the return of Christ. More specific than that, I want to use our passage in Matthew to help us to be people who live for the return of Christ. So, if ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lesson 1: Trim Your Lamps

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 26, 2006

The parable of the 10 virgins (bridesmaids) is interpreted as Israel’s preparation for the Lord’s glorious return. However, the principle of getting ready for His return applies to us today.

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 25:1-13 The parable of the 10 virgins (bridesmaids) is interpreted as Israel’s preparation for the Lord’s glorious return. However, the principle of getting ready for His return applies to us today. B. TWENTY-TWO LESSONS FROM THE TEN BRIDESMAIDS 1. There is only one bride; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Proof The Church Will Not Go Through The Tribulation

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Dec 31, 2006

5 reasons why the church does not have to go through the tribulation period

BIBLICAL PROOF THE CHURCH WILL NOT GO THROUGH THE TRIBULATION I Thessalonians 4: 16-18 INTRO: There are a number of different opinions on the fact of whether or not the church will or will not go through the tribulation. One view is the Pre-tribulation view in which the church is raptured out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

First of series of initial 2007 series based on congregational requests.

(Cover slide) The movie ‘Shrek 2,’ includes an obnoxious, for lack of a better word, but faithful donkey by the name of ‘donkey.’ The movie is a humorous and satirical take on our favorite childhood fairy tales and includes a trip to that magical place of ‘Far Far Away’ complete with a Hollywood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Church Of God