Sermons on Imminent Return:

A Theology Of The Future Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

The Apostles Creed - From whence he shall come to judge the living and the dead

Do you remember how paranoid people were during 1999 as we came up to year 2000? I have with me this morning the box from my filter coffee maker. Looks innocent enough, doesn’t it? But it shows how paranoid everyone was. The coffee maker has a Y2K compliance sticker on it. The sticker says ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5-12

Denomination: Anglican

Getting Ready

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2004

In this text Paul tells us 3 things about the second coming. (1 Thessalonians pt - 5)

“Getting Ready For The Second Coming” 1 Thessalonians Part Five 4:13-5:11 A new preacher had just begun his sermon. He was a little nervous, and about ten minutes into the talk his mind went blank. He remember what they had taught him in seminary to do when a situation like this would arise- ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repentance Precedes Restoration Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 17, 2009

Divine grace cannot be divorced from human responsibility. The bestowing of the riches of covenant grace are for those who are genuinely willing to turn away from sin to follow God alone.

ZECHARIAH 1:1-6 REPENTANCE PRECEDES RESTORATION [Haggai 1:1-11 / 2 Chronicles 7:14] The visions of God showering His people with the riches of divine treasure must first be prefaced by the message that travels parallel down the track, arm in arm with divine blessings. The eternal truth which ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Found Faithful In Our Worship Series

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 8, 2010

We can be faithful in our worship unto Jesus because we've experienced His presence in our lives.

The church at Thessalonica was the Apostle Paul’s first church plant, founded on his second missionary journey. In Acts 16, Paul had received the “Macedonian” vision from the Lord to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to Europe. Thessalonica was the capital city of Macedonia. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Glory Of The 2nd Coming Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Glory of the 2nd Coming (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 14 verse 1-6. This is our last but one study in the series ‘The Glory of Christ’”. • We have covered: • Glory in his Childhood – Jesus was a boy aged 12. • Glory by the River – his baptism. • Glory in the Wilderness – his temptation. • Glory at the Wedding – his first ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

The Second Coming Part Ii

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 13, 2011

Nothing clears away the emptiness of everyday life like learning about Christ and then sharing that with someone else. God has created us with an automatic desire to share good news.

Part II Purpose: To encourage believers to live in the light of Christ's soon return. Aim: I want the listener to be challenged to do the work of discipling because Jesus is coming back. REVIEW: Vs.1-3 I. The Unsaved and the Second Coming Vs.1-2 A. Their fate is sealed 1. The time of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Signs And Signals Of Christ's Coming

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jun 17, 2014

When Christ will return. Is there any real way to tell? What do you think are the signs of His coming? Are you ready for Him to return? What if He came today? The Bible does speak to this issue.

Signs and Signals of Christ's Coming Mark 13:1-37 Things to Come 1. As He was going out of the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, behold what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” 2. And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Name Above All Names Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 15, 2013

Worship, Lordship, Christ's Return

Philippians 2:9-11 (p. 819) November 17, 2013 Introduction: Therefore God Exalted... Wow. That “God” sandwich is pretty stunning. On one side, therefore, and on the other side, “exalted”. What’s it mean? Because Jesus was obedient to His Father ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like The Days Of Noah

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 19, 2013

These days, people are behaving just like they did before God sent the flood.

Like the Days of Noah November 17, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: These days, people are behaving just like they did before God sent the flood. Focus Passage: Matthew 24:37-39 Supplemental Passage: Genesis 6:5-8 Introduction: Everything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

The End Is Near

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 10, 2013

Jesus is coming back; you better be ready.

The End Is Near September 8, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is coming back; you better be ready. Focus Passage: Luke 21:25-28 Introduction: When I was a kid, school let out at 3:15. At about 2:45, I started watching the clock. It took an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Staying True

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

A look at Jude’s call to the church to remain true to what we believe.

*Jude’s teaching here deals with scoffers and fleshly individuals at work in the last days who basically do their own thing without any regard for the things of God. *He also teaches how the believer is supposed to deal with people by being merciful, reaching out to them and helping them to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope When There's Hurt

Contributed by Rex Johnson on Jul 4, 2009

This sermon will inspire you to never give up hope when there is somthing worth waiting on. Its based on the Prodigal Son & his father.

Hope When There’s Hurt Luke 15: 11-24 Three points we will explore this morning in the lesson of the Prodigal Son. 1- Rebellion 2- Regret 3- Return 1- Rebel---V-12 said the younger son said to his dad, give me my share of the estate. Our society today has not changed, we want more than we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Introducing... Zechariah Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

And in the midst of this, all the mess and rubble, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies speaks. “I was very angry… but return to me, and I will return to you… Turn from your evil ways, and stop all your evil practices.”

Introducing… Zechariah: The Book of Zechariah June 8, 2008 Zech 1:1-6 Intro: When Jesus taught his disciples to pray that God’s kingdom would come, he taught them more than how to pray: he opened his heart to them and challenged them to be inspired by the same vision he had, and for which he ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For The Surprise

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on May 28, 2009

A Surprise God, A Surprise Blessing, A Surprise Interruption Surprise on the Run

Today marks the beginning of the season of Advent, a time of preparation, a time of the Messiah’s coming, going and coming, a time of great expectation and great anticipation. But exactly what is advent and what are we anticipating? What are we getting ready for? What do we expect to happen? Are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Back To Bethel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 13, 2011

Return to the Lord and let Him remind you of His commitment to you and renew your faith to face life’s sorrows.

There is an old West African proverb which says, “The man who tries to walk two roads will split his pants.” (Janet Weiss, Leesburg, Florida, heard in a conversation by her father, a missionary to the Maninka tribe; www.PreachingToday.com) That’s the way it is with those who try to live for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free