Sermons on Coming:

Being Ready Means Living In Faith

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 30, 2002

First Sunday In Advent: Preparation for Jesus’ return is not ’rocket science.’ Readiness is simply living in the faith that God has called us to by grace.

Today is the first Sunday of Advent - the beginning of a new Church Year. The Altar is draped in blue - expressive of hope, expectation and anticipation, which is the dominant mood of Advent. The Advent season is four Sundays long. That is why we have the four Advent candles in the Advent wreath. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Watch And Pray Series

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 5, 2002

ADVENT 1(ILCW-C) - Watch and pray to escape because the signs are very clear and our world is very tempting.

WATCH AND PRAY...TO ESCAPE Luke 21:29-36 - December 1, 2002 LUKE 21:29-36 29He told them this parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees. 30When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. 31Even so, when you see these things happening, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:29-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Apocalypse When Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

This is the first of a four part series on the end times

Luke 17:20-36 There have been certain events in history that have prompted people to say, I remember where I was when. . . The assassination of JFK was one of those moments, to other folks it may have been the death of Elvis or the Shooting of John Lennon. I was only three when JFK was gunned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Where'd Everybody Go Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

This is the second part of the series on end times and deals with the Rapture

You could see the posters hung every where, asking the same question, Have you seem this person, my son, my daughter, my husband or wife. I don¡¯t know where they¡¯ve gone, or if they are alright. A year ago we saw the pictures of people searching for their loved ones in the aftermath of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

The End Of The Story Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

The last part of this series on the end times and it looks at the final judgment

Have you ever read one of those books that have multiple endings? You come to a place where you make a choice, if you turn left then you continue to read and get one ending or if you turn right then you skip to page 232 and get a completely different ending. It’s like the author couldn’t decide ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Hold On!"

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 13, 2002

An advent sermon about the Day of the Lord, waiting for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The call to be faithful witnesses while we wait for God’s consummate action.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Advent II December 8, 2002 Is. 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15a “Hold On!” “But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Despierta America-En La Profecias Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Dec 18, 2002

Las historia claramente revela que los Estados Unidos seria el poder en surgimiento.

DESPIERTA AMERICA-USA EN LAS PROFECIAS Apocalipsis 13:10-`16 I. Las Sietes Bestia de las Profecías. ¿Quiénes son esas sietes? A. “Y son siete reyes. Los cinco son caídos; el uno es, el otro aún no es venido; y cuando viniere, es necesario que dure breve tiempo. 1. León-Babilonia. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:10-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2002

This sermon deals with being prepared for the rapture by looking at the 10 virgins.

The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It 12/8/2002 Eccl 9:11-12 Matthew 25:1-13 Text Matthew 25:1-13 Tyrone was 20 years old and for the first time in his life, he had kept a job for more than six months. He really needed this job, but the words of his boss kept going through his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Four Truths (And Four Promises) Regarding Christ's Second Coming

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 24, 2002

This message deals with the importance of being ready and deals with the difference between those who will be found faithful and unfaithful.

Introduction: This passage points out one of the central tensions that we feel regarding the Second Coming of Christ: the “watch for the indications” versus “it’ll take you by surprise.” - vv. 32-33 - “watch for the signs.” - vv. 37-39 - “things will look like normal.” These are not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-51

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover Trials Edition Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 14, 2005

This is the 11th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared?"

Series: Are You Prepared? [#11] EXTREME MAKEOVER: TRIALS EDITION Revelation 6:1-8 Introduction: As we come to this point in our series, I had to ask the Lord to show me how to preach this sermon in a way that would be applicable to our lives and yet at the same time not take away from the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover On Location Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 14, 2005

This is the 12th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared?"

Series: Are You Prepared? [#12] EXTREME MAKEOVER: ON LOCATION Revelation 6:9-7:17 Introduction: I want everybody to get your belongings and stand up. Now, I want every body in the front 2 sections to move to the back 2 sections and those who are in the back 2 sections to change sides. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Will There Be Tears In Heaven?

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 25, 2005

No, there will not be any tears in Heaven. God shall wipe away all tears from the eyes of the saints. But there will be tears at the “Bema” seat of Christ: "Glad Tears," and "Sad Tears!"

Title: “Will there be tears in Heaven?” Key verse: (Psa 56:8 KJV) Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? Introduction: No, there will not be any tears in the final state of Heaven. God shall wipe away all tears from the eyes of the saints. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Are You Ready?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 27, 2005

Jesus clearly exhorted His disciples to be ready for His coming. Are you ready? Really?

Alistair Begg recalls a news story he heard while living in England about a Liverpool couple who had their car stolen from in front of their home one night. Several days later they woke in the morning to find their car, cleaned, full of gas and sitting back in front of the house. There was a note ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Orthodox

El Trinunal De Cristo

Contributed by Jorge Monsiváis on Jul 29, 2005

Algunos hechos fundamentales sobre el Tribunal de Cristo

Algunos Hechos Fundamentales acerca del Tribunal de Cristo Introducción: Es por todos nosotros conocido que nuestro Pastor hace un alto énfasis en el trabajo de evangelizar, en el trabajo de servir al Señor, y nos urge a que le sirvamos sin descanso. Nos llama interminablemente a Salir a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

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