Sermons on Jacobs Return:

The Parable Of The Two Sons Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Mar 29, 2007

God’s love for the wayward and lost and his desire for all of his children to return to him and live as children of God.

Have you ever lost anything valuable to you before? Perhaps you have lost your keys, wallet or purse, or something even more valuable? [Prompt the congregation for items they have lost]. If you have lost something of value you know the feeling of panic. You know how desperately you search for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Alert

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 24, 2006

A sermon on why we are to be watchful for Jesus Christ’s return and the many opportunities that He provides for us every day.

Are You Alert Matt. 25: 1-12 I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving and gave thanks to God for all the blessings that He gives us each and everyday. Now we are sitting here this morning full and satisfied. We have had a great meal visited with family and maybe got in some good hunting. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Will See What God Will Do !

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 24, 2003

Message with Antioche, they returned in a synagogue. It was asked to them whether they had something to say, an exhortation, here is the message which they received!

Vous verrez ce que Dieu va faire. Lecture : Actes 13/41-52. V.41"41 Voyez, contempteurs, Soyez étonnés et disparaissez; Car je vais faire en vos jours une oeuvre, Une oeuvre que vous ne croiriez pas si on vous la racontait.@ Message  Antioche de Pisidie, ils sont rentrés dans une ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:41-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do While We Are Waiting? Pt. 1

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 17, 2004

A two-part series on discovering what God would have us do while we wait for His return.

I want to begin this morning by asking you a question: do you know what you are supposed to be doing? The question is simple enough—it’s a yes or no answer. But the implications of that answer range far beyond that. Ask a little child what he or she wants to be when they grow up, and they’ll ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do While We Are Waiting Pt. 2

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 17, 2004

This is the second in a two-part series on what God’s plan is for us while we wait for Christ’s return.

I think I’ve told you this before, but a pastor asked a class of Sunday School children, "Who broke down the wall of Jericho?" A boy answered, "Not me, sir!" The pastor was noticeably upset and turned to the Sunday School teacher, "Is this typical?" She replied, "Pastor, the boy is a trusted and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding The Living Among The Dead.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 13, 2005

God is the God of the Living and not the God of the Dead. Speaking of Christ return and reign on this earth is sometimes difficult to get thru to people.

Finding The Living Among The Dead. God is the God of the Living and not the God of the Dead. Speaking of Christ return and reign on this earth is sometimes difficult to get thru to people. Many want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:59-60

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whoso Diggeth A Pit

Contributed by Ronnie Brown on Oct 15, 2005

Proverbs 26:27 "Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him."

Whoso Diggeth a Pit Turn to Pr 26:27. Here we find the words of the wisest of all men save the Lord Jesus Christ, giving account of a plan that was designed, it was well though out and yet it failed. At first glance at this verse I think of the oddest image in my mind. I think of a cartoon. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:27

Denomination: Baptist

Disbelief, The Obstacle That Had To Be Overcome

Contributed by Ock Soo on Oct 18, 2000

Martha and Mary could not confine themselves in the disbelief any longer, after seeing their brother Lazarus who returned to life.

Martha and Mary could not confine themselves in the disbelief any longer, after seeing their brother Lazarus who returned to life. The weeping of the Jews ended at that very moment. The mind of everyone who was there was changed by the faith of Jesus Christ, namely the work of life. Our beloved ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

The Writing On The Wall

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

THe Time is coming, as we enter into the New Year are we seeing the writing on the wall. Maybe this year is the year Jesus returns?

THE WRITING ON THE WALL Daniel 5:1-7 Most recognize this passage from the Book of Daniel; almost any Sunday school student has heard this story. Most of us can tell the story that is narrated for us in this passage. It is about a foolhardy people who did not see the signs, and as a result their ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Jesus

Contributed by John Ross on Nov 7, 2002

Jesus returned to his hometown, only to be greeted as "Just Jesus." Who are the hometown prophets we need to hear from?

Just Jesus” Mark 6:1-4 August 4, 2002 You know the definition of a “church expert?” Answer: Anybody that lives more than 45 miles away from your church! Strange the way distance creates expertise and influence. Acc’d to that definition by the way, I’m no expert…I just live a few miles from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

But Where Are The Nine? Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 16, 2010

One day, Jesus healed ten lepers, but only one of them returned to give thanks. Where are the other nine?

BUT WHERE ARE THE NINE? OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy… Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: *other

A Communion Meditation: What God Wants

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 6, 2008

God wants us to welcome his Son, serve him faithfully, and return to him the fruit of our lives and labor.

Title: What God Wants (A Communion Meditation) Text: Matthew 21:33-46 Thesis: God wants us to welcome his Son, serve him faithfully, and return to him the fruit of our lives and our labor. Introduction This story reminded me of my agrarian roots where it was customary for absentee landowners to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Light Of His Coming Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jan 20, 2009

In light of Christ’s return, James warns the unjust rich, comforts hurting believers, and reminds them to speak honestly.

JAMES LIVING THE REAL LIFE: CULTIVATING A FAITH THAT WORKS IN LIGHT OF HIS COMING JAMES 5:1-12 INTRODUCTION Open your Bible to James chapter 5. Of course, this is the last chapter of the book of James; and the normative way that the New Testament writers ended their letters was to tie up some ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared - Watchful Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2007

The hope and anticipation of Jesus’ return motivates us to be watchful and to live each day of our lives as a faithful servant of God.

Matthew 24:36-44 “Be Prepared—Watchful” INTRODUCTION Jesus is coming again! Not only is this the subject of the gospel text for today, it is also the great hope of the Christian Church. We as Christians hope and we anticipate Jesus’ return with an eager longing. Anticipation can be life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran