Sermons on Coming Near To God:

The Secret Rapture Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

The bride of the Lamb, the church, will be snatched away in a rapture, while the world will continue as usual.

THE SECRET RAPTURE MATTHEW 24:44 A. A POPULAR THEORY ABOUT THE OBJECT OF CHRIST’S SECOND COMING 1. He, according to this theory, will come in secret: Matt. 24:44 a. Two will sleep in the same bed, one will be taken away, while the other will not know anything about it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:44

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Wonderful Impact Of The Awaited Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Aug 31, 2003

Knowledge and mindfulness of the glorious coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ lead us to deep spirituality.

<PRE> The coming of Christ is a subject that could stir the mind of every Christian to imagine the excitement of going home to heaven and be with the Lord for eternity. What a blessed hope to every believer living in this crooked and troubled world. Many believers who are in their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Days

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 19, 2007

This is an outline that gives an exposition of 2 Timothy 3 with respect to the "last days" before the coming of the Lord.

The Last Days TEXT: II Timothy 3 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The concept of progressive evolution is not Biblical. Through the ages man’s wickedness has led him on a downward path. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

All Aboard

Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007

We need to get on board and get ready for the soon coming of the Lord.

ALL ABOARD! 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 (KJV) “13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Apostolic

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

Crisis Managers

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007

How often are we caught unawares by circumstances out of our ignorance. Are we prepared for the Lord’s coming?

CRISIS MANAGERS LUKE 12:39-40 “But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he could not have let his house be broken into. You must also be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” A member in the church was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:39-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Commission, Our Mission

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Jesus is coming again, but first the gospel must be preached to all the earth.

His Commission is Our mission Matthew 24:14 As a young believer on the campus of West Chester State, I remember how excited I was at the news that Jesus Christ was coming again. Even though I had been in church my whole life, I can honestly say that it never occurred to me that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Holiness

Keep Your Lamps Trimmed And Burning Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2006

The most important thing that Jesus tells us about His second coming is to be ready.

Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning Text: Matt. 25:1-13 Introduction 1. Read Matthew 25:1-13 2. Illustration: Three athletes are about to be executed. One is a short dark haired hockey player; one is a bald headed tennis player, and the third is a tall blond haired soccer player. The guard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Payday

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Final Judgement

Introduction: The Bible teaches us that one-day Jesus Christ is going to return. Actually, His return takes place in two parts or stages. The first is called the rapture of the Body of Christ, the second the revelation of Christ. These two events will be separated by a period of seven years. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Does A Leader Look Like?

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 24, 2007

The message heeds the warning from Jesus concerning false prophets and outlines the qualities of a genuine leader/pastor/overseer.

What Does a Leader Look Like? Matthew 24:4-5, 11; I Timothy 3:1-7 Introduction Each Friday night after work, Bubba would fire up his outdoor grill and cook a venison steak. But, all of Bubba’s neighbors were Catholic....And since it was Lent, they were forbidden from eating meat on Friday. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

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

Get Ready!

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 29, 2002

Jesus instructs his followers to be prepared for his return at a time when they don’t expect it.

On September 15 2001 President George W. Bush Speaking to the Nation from Camp David encouraged the American people to prepare themselves for a prolonged conflict we now know as the war on terror. And to the US armed forces he delivered a blunt, clear message: "Everybody who wears the uniform: Get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

The Day And Hour Unknown

Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 15, 2005

This sermon illustrates the unexpected nature of Christ’s return, along with the urgency of making proper preparations for it. The style is that of story-telling.

(Note: In this sermon, your goal is to describe this community in a believable, relateable way. You can change the names around to make sure you don’t step make anyone think you’re referring to them. I tried to take several of the attitudes Jesus taught against, then create characters based on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Babylon Destroyed Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 27, 2002

This is the 23rd sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at the events of Revelation 17 and 18.

Sunday Evening September 29, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#23] BABYLON DESTROYED! Revelation 17-18 Introduction: 1. This evening we are going to review what we have studied many times in this series concerning the One World Religion of the first 3 ½ years of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist