Sermons on Immanent Return Of Christ:

Return Of God's Glory With Constant Contact Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 26, 2016

Prayer, in fact crying out to God, is crucial to his presence with us.

1. Series Review -- Close Encounter of the Holy Kind a. We have a universal longing for God -- Ecclesiastes 3.11 b. His singular provision is his glory/presence within and among us c. We have a common access to that glory in and through the church d. The Epic Failure of Many Churches -- Loss of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prodigal Father (Returning To The Ideal Father)

Contributed by Steve Klein on May 18, 2015

Many fathers in today's world are wasting their opportunities and neglecting their duties. They are prodigal fathers! God is the perfect Father, and human fathers would do well to learn and return to His ways.

The Prodigal Father returning to the Ideal Father INTRO: The world has set aside June 21st as a day to honor fathers. Of course if you are striving to please God, you will "honor your father" more than just one day a year (Ephesians 6:2). But "Father's Day" is a day on which some individuals ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Son Of Man's Return Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 8th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

Series: When Does It End? [#8] THE SON OF MAN’S RETURN Matthew 24:36-39 Introduction: This study has focused on the question asked by the Disciples in Matthew 24:3, “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” We have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Difficult Return (2 Samuel 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 16, 2025

How difficult would it be to reunite a nation or church after a time of division? Let's look at 2 Samuel 19.

How did David handle his return to Jerusalem as king? After betrayal and false accusations, how difficult is it reconciling a divided nation or church? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 19. Did Joab disapprove of David mourning his rebellious son? Then it was reported to Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ark Returned (1 Samuel 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 1, 2025

How reverently do we handle holy things? Let's look at 1 Samuel 6.

Do we treat the things of God with proper reverence as holy or are we sloppy? Do we quickly turn from the error of our ways or stubbornly persist? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 6. How long did it take the Philistines to admit they made a mistake? Why are we so stubborn to repent of a bad decision? The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Return To Civility: 6 Do Not Murder Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 27, 2024

This message looks at the 6th commandment, Do not Murder. It seems like an easy one to keep, but what happens when we broaden it out?

A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six-year-olds. After explaining the commandment to "honour thy father and thy mother," she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" Without missing a beat, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Return To Civility: 9 Do Not Lie Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 24, 2024

lies, distortion, exaggeration. They are all they same. This message looks at why we lie and the damage those lies can cause to others and to us.

I think that if we were honest today, we’d all agree that there is a feeling of violation that happens when we feel that we have been deceived. Most relationships can take almost anything except deceit. It was Friedrich Nietzsche who said, “I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Strange Time To Propose

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 22, 2013

This would not seem to be the right time to propose marriage

A Strange Time to Propose John 14:1-7 If someone you loved dearly were suddenly to break the bad news over dinner that he or she had a terminal disease and was going to die, how do you think you would react? And suppose up to this point that person appeared perfectly healthy. Would you have ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Intelligence Briefing On The Invisible War

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 6, 2021

The army of God and the malevolent demons of Satan have been at war since the start of history. We are on one side or the other with no neutrality. Your eternity rests on whose side you choose when the LORD declares victory at the end of the age.

Nearly a century ago there lived a minister by the name of Donald Grey Barnhouse, who served as pastor of the Tenth Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1927 until his death in 1960. He led the church through the time when the mainline Presbyterians began to drift away from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Hebrews 10:25, Revelation 19:11-21, John 16:33, 1 Corinthians 15:24, 2 Corinthians 10:4, 1 John 5:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Find If He Returned To Earth Today?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 26, 2010

A reflection on Christ's question asking ourselves, “What would Jesus find if He returned to Earth for His bride today?”

What would Jesus find if He returned to Earth today? Luke 18:1-8 Jesus Christ instructed His disciples in the school of prayer. He taught that a believer must have a persistent enduring faith we he or she prays. He gave the example of a widow’s persistent faith in coming before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

See Evil Clearly Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 2, 2013

The final showdown, Christ's return, victory

Welcome Salvation Joyfully Revelation 19-20 Introduction The Gaither singer and comedian Mark Lowry and I have at least one thing in common…he said the scariest sound of his childhood was “the sound of his father’s belt going through the loops as he took it ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus In The Midst

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 26, 2006

Christ in our midst makes us Peaceful, Joyful, Useful, and Powerful! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

JESUS IN THE MIDST John 20:19 22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JesusintheMidst.html Jesus had risen from the dead. The disciples were gathered in a house behind locked doors. Jesus walked through that locked door and stood in their midst. You could say that 'house' was the first church ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Believe In The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Of The Church Series

Contributed by Cris Willis on Dec 27, 2007

How will it end? Can we know? Yes, we can. The Bible gives a very clear, direct answer. The world as know it will end with the return of Jesus Christ. The history of the will climax in His literal, bodily return to the earth.

Introduction: Scripture is neither vague nor equivocal on the promise of Christ’s return. A large proportion (as much as one-fifth) of Scripture is prophetic, and perhaps a third or more of the prophetic passages refer to the Second Coming of Christ or events related to it. It is a major theme of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:7-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Said; "I Will Come Again"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 27, 2009

Historic Christianity teaches that Jesus was born of a virgin, he suffered and died on the cross, he rose again, and Jesus will return as King of kings and Lord of lords.

Jesus Said, “I Will Come Again” Are You Ready? John 14:1-3 Acts 1:6-11 Historic Christianity teaches that Jesus was born of a virgin, he suffered and died on the cross, he rose again, and Jesus will return as King of kings and Lord of lords. I’m not going to give you a time-line of the end ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11, Acts 1:6

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Glory Of The Coming King - Part 2

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 11, 2009

John saw what Isaiah yearned for when he cried, "Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down"

“And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who sat on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and wages war. 12 His eyes are a flame of fire, and on His head are many diadems; and He has a name written on Him which no one knows except Himself. 13 He is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Orthodox