Sermons on Exiles Return To Zion:

The Significance Of Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Sleep is a metaphor for death. The Bible promises that every gospel-believing, Christ-loving, Bible-living person will not stay dead. Instead, you will rise again.

I invite you to join me next Sunday as we launch on a three week series, The Love of God. It’s my hope that you will not only see but feel how much God cares for you. So join me next week and invite an unchurched friend. And speaking of love…. In just four weeks, our church will celebrate LoveLoud ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9, Luke 17:20-37, Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Guarantees A Return On Spiritual Investments

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

(with Dick Holden) 1.

(with Dick Holden) 1. Spiritual Investing Requires Careful Planning (:6-7) a. Relationship of sowing to giving (implies a careful effort) 1) Sowing -- not scattering but careful planting 2) Giving -- not throwing money away but careful planning 3) Laws of nature apply to laws of giving b. Direct ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Returning To Our Proper Place In God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 26, 2002

We continue our walk with Jacob as he meets Esau. Jacob shows us a great deal of wise stewardship in this chapter. Jacob follows through and returns home in obedience to God.

Returning to Our Proper Place in God Jacob’s Reunion with Esau Jacob’s Return in obedience to God’s Promised Land I noticed in the Bristol Bay Times this week that a serviceman and his family were able to visit Dillingham. Imagine he had been gone 13 years. I know that when Gloria and I leave ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Risen, Redeeming And Returning Lord

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 16, 2003

The resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ validates every cherished belief of our Christian faith.

OUR RISEN, REDEEMING AND RETURNING LORD "Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6, 1 Corinthians 15:17

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And… Be Ready For His Return Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 28, 2025

We live in a world obsessed with the next thing: the next upgrade, the next plan, the next season. But the Bible reminds us that the greatest “next” is not a product launch or a policy change; it is the glorious return of Jesus Christ.

Go! And… Be Ready for His Return A Call to Live in the Light of Christ’s Coming Introduction – Living on the Edge of Eternity Imagine if, before this service ends, the heavens split open, a trumpet sounds, and Christ Himself descends to gather His people. Would you be ready? Would you rejoice—or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:2, John 14:3, Matthew 24:36, 2 Peter 3:11-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Questions About Jesus' Return

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

The time of Jesus' return is unknown.

A. THE BIBLE’S TEACHING ABOUT THE TIME OF JESUS’ RETURN 1. Jesus said there would be “wrong” predictions about His return. “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Ark Is Returned And Samuel Leads Israel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 20, 2003

God’s sovereignty is shown in the way he brings the Ark back to Israel and in the way he brings victory over the Philistines

The Philistines have had the ark in their possession for 7 months. During that time they’ve suffered all sorts of disasters. People have broken out in lumps, some have died. At least one of their idols has been knocked down and destroyed. And eventually they decide it’s time to get rid of this ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Come, Let Us Return To The Lord

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2004

God wants our love for Him exclusively.

Come, Let us return to the Lord Hosea 6.1-3 August 29, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Hosea was a prophet in the Northen Kingdom of Israel (753 BC to 715 BC) Map 142 A Elijah, Elisha, Amos were before him: Isaiah & Micah were his ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Of Christ Is Ready For His Return Series

Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Jan 22, 2008

How shall we keep our families ready for the return of our Savior?

Luke 1:5-22 (NIV) 5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. 6 Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commandments and regulations ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The/Our Heavenly King Will Return

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 11, 2003

LAST JUDGMENT(C)/2ND LAST - Our heavenly King will return bringing blessings for believers and punishment on enemies.

THE/OUR HEAVENLY KING WILL RETURN Luke 19:11-27 - November 9, 2003 LUKE 19:11-27 11While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. 12He said: "A man of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Lutheran

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

"Three Gifts That You Will Never Return”

Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 31, 2007

This is a salvation message that shows you three gifts that you will never return...

“THREE GIFTS THAT YOU WILL NEVER RETURN” Text: Matthew 2:1-11 James 1:17 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Our Text indicates that the wise men are presenting their gifts to the “Gift of all Gifts”. John 3:16 teaches us this… During the Christmas season, we emphasize the giving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What To Expect When Jesus Returns Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 26, 2009

Discusses what to expect when Jesus returns for the church according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

What to Expect when Jesus Returns? For those who have died in Christ, Jesus’ return brings a Bodily Resurrection and Glorification (v.14-16) For those who are alive in Christ, Jesus’ return brings a bodily Rapture and Glorification (v. 17) For Everyone in Christ, Jesus’ return brings us into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fact And Fiction About Jesus' Return

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

Message discussing Jesus’ words on three facts about His impending return.

Fact and Fiction about Jesus’ Return Matthew 24:4-5, 23-51 April 26, 2009 Introduction One of the topics that fascinates Christianity more than probably any other is the topic of the second coming of Christ. Books are written about it, sermons are preached about it, and when taken to extremes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-51

Denomination: Wesleyan

Chapter 20 - "The Return Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 2, 2010

Case for the second coming after the tribulation and before the thousand year reign of Christ

Revealing the Revelation Chapter 20 – “The Return of Christ” April 4, 2010 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-14

Denomination: Holiness