Sermons on Delayed Return:

The Parable Of The Lost Son

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 21, 2014

Their is hope for any sinner that truly repents and return to Jesus either for the first time or after falling away from Him.

THE PARABLE OF THE LOST SON (PRODIGAL SON) STUDY TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 - The parable illustrates the love of God for all sinners, and even thought He will not force them, but willing to receive them. - It shows that gamine repentance can bring reconciliation and restoration of broken ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Shall Set You Free

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 22, 2013

“Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you” Luke 8:39

Theme: Christ shall set you free Text: 1 Kings 19:1-7; Gal. 3:23-29; Lk. 8:26-39 Jesus taught with such authority that it displeased the regular teachers in the Synagogues. Whereas they quoted from well-known rabbis to support their teachings, Jesus as God had no need to do so. He spoke with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hatred For Love

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 30, 2015

To show that this world returned evil for good, hatred for love of GOD. Noticing this, we need to be different from it.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you remember your love for GOD? No. Instead I remember GOD's love for me. That's more infinite and permanent. Romans 5:8 (Amplified Bible) But God shows and clearly proves His [own] love for us by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Brighter-Side Of Life"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 13, 2016

Jeremiah gave not such a bright sided outcome for Israel. But there is a bright side there is a balm, it our choice or decision to repent and return to God.

Jeremiah 8:18–9:1 The Brighter-side of Life Jeremiah is known as the weeping Prophet because his message from God was always gloom and doom 1. Jeremiah does not seem to live on the brighter-side of life "My joy is gone, grief is upon me, my heart is sick," writes the prophet Jeremiah to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

From Judgment To Hope

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 7, 2022

Zephaniah's purpose was to rattle the people of Judah from their sin and complacency and urge them to repentance and return to God.

Zephaniah had cautioned the people of Judah that if they would not repent of their transgressions and return to God, all of Judah would be punished. This whole book is filled with the impending correction to come from God, but with love. The phrase “the day of the Lord” is stated seven times in the ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Closing Of The Age.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2021

We do not know the day and the hour when Jesus will return, so we also need to keep awake and be watchful.

THE CLOSING OF THE AGE. Mark 13:24-37. The original “abomination of desolation” (Mark 13:14) prophesied in Daniel 11:31, was an idol set up in the Temple precincts in 168 B.C. (Daniel 12:11). However, Jesus here hints that there are other levels of fulfilment to this prophecy (Mark 13:14). The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Priorities, Priorities, Priorities

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 11, 2013

In this new Year, we need to prioritize our lives just as the Jewish exiles needed to do upon their return to Judah.

Priorities, Priorities, Priorities Haggai 1:2-4, 13 Intro. A husband and wife were attending a county fair where, for twenty dollars a person, a man was giving rides in an old airplane. The couple wanted to go up but they thought twenty dollars a person was too expensive so they tried to negotiate ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-13

Denomination: Baptist

One Nation Under God .... Again

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 23, 2010

In this message I am focusing on the great Christian heritage we have in America and pleading for a return to ur roots as a nation.

“One Nation Under God .... Again!” Psalm 33:12-22 This morning I want us to begin with a history lesson. In November of 1620 the first pilgrims arrived in this country. They arrived in a sailboat that was about 25 ft. wide and 100 ft long. They landed on the east coast in the middle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Occupy Till I Come

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 17, 2023

I want to ask you a question about history…What Military General said these words “I SHALL RETURN”?

• If you know history you know it was General Douglas MacArthur who went down in American History as one of the greatest Generals this country has ever had. • When President Roosevelt ordered him to leave the Philippines and go to Australia, he spoke these words that went down in the history ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lie, Cheat, Steal And Pay Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 4, 2023

Jacob will have to leave his family and himself get cheated in a foreign land before he will be fit to return home.

Saturday of the 13th Week in Course 2023 Back about sixty years ago, when I was growing up, there was a TV ad for some political candidate that had the opponent’s picture on the screen, interpreted by a loud voice-over yelling “LIE, CHEAT, STEAL.” The approach was hokey and original for our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17, Psalm 135:1-6, Genesis 27:1-29

Denomination: Catholic

Rapture Ready. Be Ready, Be Faithful, Be Fruitful - Matthew 25:14-46 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 2, 2025

Parable of the Talents, Believers are called to be ready for Christ’s return, faithful with what He entrusts, and fruitful in love and service.

2025.10.05 Sermon Notes. RAPTURE READY. Be Ready, Be Faithful, Be Fruitful Matthew 25:14-46 William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Matthew 25:14-46, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Colossians 3:23-24, James 2:17, Galatians 6:10, 1 John 3:18 BIG IDEA: Believers are called to be ready for Christ’s return, faithful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-46, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Colossians 3:23-24, James 2:17, Galatians 6:10, 1 John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fire & Hammer

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 11, 2025

Based on Jeremiah 23:23-32 - Challenges hearers to understand that the Word of God constantly calls us to return to the Lord.

“FIRE & HAMMER” Jeremiah 23:23-32 FBCF – 8/10/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Kids’ song from my childhood: “The B.I.B.L.E., Yes that’s the book for me. I stand alone on the W of G. The B.I.B.L.E.” Every Sunday, we gather in this place & we gather around this book. We don’t gather around a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Closing Of The Age. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 27, 2023

We do not know the day and the hour when Jesus will return, so we also need to keep awake and be watchful.

THE CLOSING OF THE AGE. Mark 13:24-37. The “last days” began at Pentecost (cf. Acts 2:17), and the fall of Jerusalem was part of the process which culminates in the vivid cosmic happenings outlined in MARK 13:24-25. Such an occurrence had been envisaged by Isaiah 13:10, in the context of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What In The World Is Going On?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 16, 2023

Based on Matthew 24:3-14 - Challenges hearers to consider how Christ-followers should prepare for the return of Christ.

“WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON?” Matthew 24:3-14 FBCF – 10/15/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Title of sermon today: “What in the World Is Going On?” Maybe should say: “What Is Going on in the World?” Our family at our home Thu evening for son’s bday party. As we sat around table, began discussing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14, 2 Peter 3:3, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Ezra 7:10, Revelation 1:1-3, Nehemiah 9:20, John 14:26, Romans 3:20, John 16:33, 2 Timothy 3:12, Revelation 12:12, 1 John 4:4, Luke 21:28, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

2024 – Year Of Revival Among Devastations And Plagues

Contributed by Samuel M on Dec 26, 2023

As we are inching closer to the Lord's return, the Lord is coming closer to His people, both spiritually and physically.

As we are inching closer to the Lord's return, the Lord is coming closer to His people, both spiritually and physically. Spiritually, there is going to be a revival among his people, and physically, as the Lord is coming physically close to earth, there will be many physical shakings and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14