Sermons on Left Behind:

The Lord's Return Is A Promise

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 19, 2022

Because Jesus is faithful to His promises, we must be ready for His return.

Beth and I were up in Wisconsin last weekend to help her parents winterize their home. We had a very pleasant drive, especially after purchasing some squeaky cheese curds. When we arrived in Sturgeon Bay, I saw a sign announcing a roundabout ahead and became immediately nervous. If you’re not ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The True Star Of Christmas Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Christmas Series - making Christmas meaningful

“3 Things we can do to make this Christmas Meaningful – 1) Follow the true star of Christmas” Gladstone Baptist Church – 17/12/06 am S1 - What is Christmas about? Video “A Brief History of Christmas” Over the next couple of weeks, we are going to be looking at 3 things we can do to make this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Christ Is Our Greatest Gain

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009

Lent 5(C) - Knowing Christ is our greatest gain. It means we leave behind sinful pasts and we press on toward God’s goal.

KNOWING CHRIST IS OUR GREATEST GAIN (Outline) March 29, 2009 -- LENT 5 -- Philippians 3:7-14 INTRO: Our world makes many promises of “great gain”. Recently those grand promises of great gain have become great losses. Such are the empty promises of a sinful world. Not so with the God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Results Of God's Rejection - 2 Chronicles 7:19-22

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2011

Results Of God's Rejection - 2 Chronicles 7:19-22

Results Of God's Rejection - 2 Chronicles 7:19-22 2 Chronicles 7:19 "But if you don't obey my laws and commands that I gave you, and if you worship other gods and serve them, 2 Chronicles 7:20 then I will take the Israelites out from my land that I gave them. And I will leave this Temple that I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Transfiguration And The Second Coming Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 28, 2003

Even though we have read the record of the Transfiguration many times, I feel we have not fully understood that it is a prophetic preview of the Second Coming of Jesus. The Transfiguration was actually a glimpse of Glory and a foretaste of the future.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION Even though we have read the record of the Transfiguration many times, I feel we have not fully understood that it is a prophetic ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Rapture – Fear Or Encouragement?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025

The rapture should not bring fear but joy and anticipation for believers. If we are living right, we have nothing to fear. Instead, we should encourage one another and look forward to Christ’s return with hope and readiness.

THE RAPTURE – FEAR OR ENCOURAGEMENT? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Matthew 25:1-13, John 14:1-3 INTRODUCTION: The doctrine of the rapture is a central teaching in Christian eschatology, signifying the moment when Christ will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Appearances Can Be Deceiving / The Parable Of The 10 Bridesmades

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 14, 2017

The Meaning behind the Parable of the 10 Bridesmaids (Virgins). The Greek word translated foolish is "Moros" from which we have received the politically incorrect description of "Moron".

A film crew ... was on location ... deep ... in the desert. One day ... an elderly Native American ... who had been watching the filming for several weeks ... went boldly up to the director and said, ... "Tomorrow rain." And sure enough ... The next day ... it rained. A week later, ... the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus: The Master Teacher Series

Contributed by Art Good on Nov 6, 2008

During this series we honored people in the world who make a difference. This sermon honors teachers, especially the Master Teacher, Jesus.

Illus. Teacher’s Appreciation day. Daughter of Florist. Son of Candy Store. Son of owner of Liquor Store. “Is it wine?” “Champagne?” I give up you’ll have to tell me.” “It’s a puppy!” How many of you remember a teacher who was deserving of that kind of gift? A Teacher who impacted your life ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The People God Uses - Andrew Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 30, 2012

Ever have someone say, "God can't use me!"? Well, this series "The People God Uses" proves that God can and will use anyone.

“And it happened in those days that He went out into a mountain to pray, and was all night in prayer to God. And when day had come, He brought His disciples together, and from them selected twelve whom He also named ‘disciples.’” (Luke 6:12-13) “And having called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Friends

Living Justly

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017

Is it possible that we just don’t see the people? Many people hide behind rules and regulations, in order to not have to deal with the messiness that comes with real life.

I want to talk about living a just life. I thought that our readings for the book of Exodus would be the perfect book to use for this but that passage dealt more with the logistics of the courts system. So, the passage of Scripture that we will use today comes from 1 Peter 3:8-14. It is as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God For Dummies Part 2 Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Luke 17:20-37.

Luke Series #77 August 25, 2002 Title: The Kingdom of God for Dummies Part 2 Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are in Chapter 17 of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suddenly PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the promise of the Rapture in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, encouraging believers to live in hope and find comfort in the certainty of God's promises for the future.

Good morning, family. We're going to dive into a passage today from 1 Thessalonians, a letter written by the apostle Paul, filled with hope, comfort, and insight. This is a passage that speaks to our hearts especially in times of uncertainty and fear. It's about the promise of the Rapture, how we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Topics: Readiness, Suddenly

Endurance!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 14, 2014

The flavor is brought to the fore through crushing, thrusting, pressing and finally fermenting! Behind every refreshing sip of tea that we take, there has been a lot of tossing and rolling!

Tea aficionados! Romans 5:3,4”……we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope..” Here’s a message for tea aficionados! If you have a crush for tea, remember, after careful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disciples Go The Second Mile

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 30, 2019

This message looks at what is behind Jesus' command for us to go the second mile. It's in the second mile that Jesus is most often glorified.

Disciples Go The Second Mile Genesis 24:1-9 Matthew 5:38-48 Text Genesis 24:9-20 How many of us are “it must be fair” kind of people? We are not going to do anything unless its fair or we are treated fairly. We show up to do something for God and then get angry because not enough showed up so we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-20, Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rev. 22:10-21 People Have Been Warned To Be Ready

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

people around the world have died in their sins having been warned of dying without Jesus as their Lord and Savior, and some have adjusted their coarse of life somewhat by joined a church, and others have turned over a new leaf so to speak, but that’s not

REV. 22:10-21 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN WARNED TO BE READY 4-5-08 Most of us have seen documentaries on our TV’s about the great passenger ship “Titanic”, how the captain and crew was warned many times by other ships, that there was dangerous ice bergs floating around where the Hugh passenger ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:10-21

Denomination: Baptist