Sermons on Coming:

In My Father's House

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005

Encouragement that the promises of the Lord are sure, and our eternal future is secure.

In My Father’s House John 14:1 – 3 1 "You must not let yourselves be distressed—you must hold on to your faith in God and to your faith in me. 2 There are many rooms in my Father’s House. If there were not, should I have told you that I am going away to prepare a place for you? 3 It is true ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lie: You Have Plenty Of Time To Get Ready Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 15, 2005

One of Satan’s greatest lies is that men have plenty of time to get ready before Jesus comes again.

Series: Lies Satan Tells YOU HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO GET YOUR LIFE READY 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 As a child I loved to play hide and seek. I loved it no matter if I was the one hiding who was trying not to get caught, or if I was the one seeking who was trying to catch the unexpecting. Although ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Woman And The Dragon

Contributed by Robert Robinson on Oct 17, 2005

This is a look at the Church in the Last Day’s.

The Woman and the Dragon: The Place of the Church in the Last Days Revelation 12:1-17 The book of Revelation is filled with strange and wonderful symbolism, which is charged with emotion. In chapter 12, a woman appears clothed with the sun, the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Left Behind: On The Cutting Room Floor [rapture]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 18, 2005

Summary of entire movie series, with helps for discerning between its great truths and some of the "artistic license" found there. Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint Template.

Left Behind: On the Cutting Room Floor Mark 13:1-37 and other passages What is this series about? How accurate is the doctrine? What is the purpose? What should I look for as I watch it? How will this affect my life? Let’s investigate these questions, and more. But first, I want to say that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

"Are We Doing It Our Way Or God's Way?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 5, 2002

Living in readiness and anticipation of the Second Coming of Christ.

Matthew 25:1-13 “Am I Doing Things My Way Or God’s Way?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One day, while visiting a home for mentally challenged children... ...operated by a Christian friend... ...a minister noticed the tiny handprints of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Vigilance

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 5, 2002

“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour” Matthew 25:13.

Theme: Vigilance Text: Pr. 2:6-15; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 25:1-13 One of the greatest problems facing many people in the world today is procrastination. It is always putting off what needs to be done or hoping to do tomorrow what should have been done yesterday forgetting that tomorrow may be too ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Proverbs 2:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Words For Waiters

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 6, 2002

Some advice for those waiting for the consolation of Israel. (The coming of the Lord)

Words for Waiters Text: Luke 2:25 "Waiting for the Consolation of Israel" Consolation was another name for the Messiah. Men swore saying, "May I not see the consolation if..." Today we want to use this text, not for those waiting for the first coming of the Messiah, but His promised second ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Sheep On Automatic Pilot" Or "Measuring Up"

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 16, 2002

2nd to Last Sunday in Pentecost: Sheep or Goats? God’s mercy and grace, have filled our hearts so that our good works become the proof that we are his sheep!

Some weeks ago I was watching the Health Channel on TV. They showed and described different types of plastic surgery procedures. I was amazed at the things that plastic surgeons can do now-a-days. If you need more luscious lips, they can inject collagen and make your lips downright pouty. If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Reason #5: We've Got High Hopes! Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 17, 2002

At Creation all nature conformed to God’s purpose and fulfilled His intention, and so He declared all He had made “very good”. One day God will declare the world “good” again. And all creation will praise God’s goodness.

Sermon Series> Romans 8, Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #5: We’ve got High Hopes! 8:19-25 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “What a crazy, rotten, mixed up world we live in!” Have you ever heard these words—or said them? I think we’ve all expressed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-25

Denomination: Congregational

Preparing For Tomorrow…today

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 23, 2002

As Christians we find ourselves in the position of waiting for the return of our Lord. How do we maintain an attitude of expectancy while in this position of waiting. The parable of the ten virgins teaches us a few things.

Preparing for Tomorrow…Today Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: The title of my message tonight is “Preparing for Tommorow…Today” Now now matter what the title sounds like this is not an will planning clinic…and then again maybe it is! Illus: The story is told of a man who dreamt one night that an ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent I, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 29, 2002

The importance of living each day to its fullest is the best way to meet and prepare for Christ’s coming.

Sermon for Advent I, Yr B Dec 1, 2002 Based on Mk 13: 24-37 “Making the most of life today” Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson As most of you likely know, one of the mottos of the Boy Scouts is: “Be prepared!” The ability to be prepared, to be awake and alert ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

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