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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Message about how we should be living in light of the imminent return of Jesus Christ
THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, D.Min., Pastor November 23, 2003 1But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Denomination: United Methodist
Consider the blessed hope - the return of Christ for the saints and what should be our response to it.
THE BLESSED HOPE AND OUR RESPONSE TO IT Titus 2:11-15 The Christian’s "blessed hope" that is referred to in Titus 2:13 is the imminent, personal pre-millennial return of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The early church thought more about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ than about death or ...read more
Scripture: Titus 2:11-15
Denomination: Baptist
Christians must learn to live in eager anticipation of the return of our Savior, Christ Jesus.
Matthew 24: 36 – 44 / Wake Up!!! Intro: One day a cardinal was approached by an anxious, agitated priest who said, “A woman claims to have seen a vision of the Savior in the chapel behind the main alter. What should we do?” To which the cardinal answered, “Look busy!” --- For literally ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
What shall we do as we await the return of Our Lord Jesus Christ?
33rd Sunday in Course 2015 End and Beginning The Book of Daniel and St. Mark’s Gospel have one important thing in common: they were both written in times of persecution of the faith. Daniel was published–probably through a kind of underground press–in the persecution of ...read more
Scripture: Mark 13:24-32
Denomination: Catholic
Sermon encourages us to live with the expectation of the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
“Living With Expectancy” 1 Peter 4:7-11 I recall growing up, when my parents would leave the house for a while and they would leave certain responsibilities for me and my siblings, to be done by the time they returned. How cognizant I was to make certain that everything they asked me ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11
We get excited about so many things; how about the return of Christ?
Last week we noted that Jesus will be coming back to earth soon. There are many signs telling us that Jesus can show up on earth at anytime now! We also noted that Jesus’ return to earth is a double edged sword: God Jesus Christ will return to earth soon to judge the world of its sin but also to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 21:29-38
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Everyone must be ready when Christ,the spiritual bridegroom, unexpectedly returns for the church
Matthew 25: 1-13 The Parable of the Ten Virgins: “Is Your Lamp Ready?” When Christ returns for the church, you need to be prepared! This is Summer time: the wedding season. Tuxedoes and bridal gowns, multi-tiered confections and carefully crafted schedules are the norm – showers and parties, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13
The downward movement of God becoming man is mirrored by the upward movement of Christ returning to the Father
Tuesday of 6th week in Easter Acts/John Earthquake! What a terrifying sound that must have been to a first-century Greek. We in South Texas, sitting on this tapioca-karst bed of limestone as we do, far from any real tectonic plate junctions, have no idea what fear the word “earthquake” provokes. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 16:22-34, John 16:5-11, Ephesians 4:7-10
We must be patient in everything as we anticipate Christ's return if we want to be mature.
SLOW COMPUTERS AND WAITING James 5:7-12 There are certain things in life I cannot live without. My computer is one of them. And of course I need to have internet access. Because what’s the first thing I do when I get up? Check my email and see if I have any messages. Especially with the ...read more
Scripture: James 5:7-12
Denomination: Evangelical Free
Don't worry about when Christ will return. Just keep busy.
When? – Luke 21: 5 - 19 Intro: I will whisper into the ear of one person in the congregation the following: “Jesus loves you! Jesus loves me!” Raise your hand if you are even just a little curious about what I just whispered. If I told you that what I ...read more
Scripture: Luke 21:5-19
Emphasize the importance of always being spiritually prepared and vigilant for the unexpected return of Jesus Christ.
Good morning, beloved members of our church family. Today, we are going to explore a message from the Gospel of Luke that encourages us to always be ready, prepared, and on our toes for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Luke 12:40, it is written, "You also must be ready, because the Son of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:40
Topics: Preparation, Jesus' Arrival
Just as Simeon awoke every morning asking, "Is this the day that I will see the Messiah?" we should live every day looking for Jesus to return.
LOOKING FOR THE MESSIAH Text: Luke 2:21 – 40 Show powerpoint of Tonya’s baby ultrasound. Let me introduce you to the newest Campbell child. Although a name hasn’t been decided yet, Remy, Hadley, and Hannah are among the possibilities. We know that she is a girl, even though ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:21-40
It is startling that so few people anticipated the Advent of God’s Messiah. However, few look for His presence today; and few will be anticipating His return.
LUKE 2:22-38 MESSIAH WAS PRESENTED, BUT FEW WERE PREPARED “When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:22-38
Injustice was rendered at Jesus’ trial, but true justice will be rendered when he returns in power as Judge.
Introduction As much as we may uphold the judicial system, all of us have felt at times that injustice, rather than justice, was rendered in a courtroom. Perhaps it was due to incompetence by the defense or prosecution or even the judge. Perhaps the jury was deficient. Perhaps there was bribery ...read more
Scripture: Mark 14:53-65
John saw Him die, saw Him risen, saw Him ascend, then saw Him return
“After these things I heard something like a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God; 2 BECAUSE HIS JUDGMENTS ARE TRUE AND RIGHTEOUS; for He has judged the great harlot who was corrupting the earth with her immorality, and ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 19:1-10
Denomination: Orthodox