Sermons on Left Behind:

The Blessed Hope

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 28, 2006

It is the "blessed hope" because: 1. God is in control. 2. There will be final justice. 3. We have hope. 4. We have the power to overcome.

I remember sitting in an auditorium listening to a woman who was supposed to be an expert on the second coming of Jesus Christ. She had charts and a very large painting of Jesus returning to the earth. She was explaining how the church (the believers and followers of Jesus) would be “raptured” ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Methodist

Valentine’s Day: A Love Worth Giving

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 10, 2010

This an alliterated expository message from John 15 that tells the story behind Valentine’s Day and urges people to receive, reciprocate and recycle the love of Jesus. PowerPoint available if you e-mail me.

Valentine’s Day: A Love Worth Giving Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church Well, today is Saint Valentine’s Day! I hope none of you husbands or boyfriends forgot about it. I asked Ashley what she wanted for Valentine’s Day earlier this week. She said, “Nothing.” I guess I’ll find out later ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Turn, Serve And Wait

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000

The apostle Paul compliments the believers at Thessalonica as model Christians and explains how it came about.

TURN, SERVE AND WAIT If the Apostle Paul had made an award for the best church in Greece it could well have been to the church at Thessalonica. When the apostle Paul wrote his letters to the young churches he often began by sounding a note of thanksgiving for them. He knew his psychology. Even if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Field Of Grace

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

As we read here, Ruth had entered this certain field. This field was not hers, but a man named Boaz.

THE FIELD OF GRACE Ruth Chapter 2 :1-18 As we read here, Ruth had entered this certain field. This field was not hers, but a man named Boaz. Here we see God put his plans into motion. Neither Ruth nor Boaz ever imagined what would transpire with them meeting here in this field of grace. I would ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Realities For The Redeemed

Contributed by Royce Henry on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO: This summer CBS found a new way to capture viewers.

INTRO: This summer CBS found a new way to capture viewers. It’s dubbed "Reality TV". CBS launched the 13 week 'Survivor" show on May 31 which drew 15.5 million viewers and by mid August that number had doubled. This past Wed. night 51.7 million tuned in and in the last few minutes of the show ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1

Don't Miss Out On God's Blessings! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 14, 2008

If we are not mindful, we can easily miss out on God’s incredible blessings!

We will celebrate Christmas soon; a time to remember God becoming a human being. About 2000 years ago, God Jesus Christ came to earth to seek and save lost people. The Bible tells us that this same Jesus will someday return to earth to judge the living and the dead. Take a look briefly with me at 1 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Spirit Of God Leaves

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

What happens when God departs. A sermon on the second comming.

1. Condition of Israel a. Rebellious (They violated all 10 commandments Deut:5 esp #1) b. Greedy (Ez.7) c. Spiritually blind (didn’t learn their lessons from history – Northern Israel’s captivity) d. Reprobate Society (Secret sins uncovered 8:12) Ezek 8:12-9:1 12 He said to me, "Son of man, have ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Maintaining Readiness

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 26, 2019

Jesus shares illustrations to show that his return will be sudden and unexpected. His call on us is to be ready at any moment. The First Sunday of Advent reminds us that Jesus came, and Jesus is coming again!

Matthew 24:36-44 Maintaining Readiness The military has a readiness system of green, amber and red, to illustrate threat levels we might face at any given time. When you go on base or on post, you’ll see a Force Protection Condition, or FPCON, ranging from normal to delta. Likewise, the president ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44, Acts 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Defender

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 9, 2003

On the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month, Zechariah the prophet, saw a man riding a red horse, and he was standing among the myrtle trees which were in the ravine, with red, sorrel and white horses behind him."

On the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month, Zechariah the prophet, saw a man riding a red horse, and he was standing among the myrtle trees which were in the ravine, with red, sorrel and white horses behind him." Who is this man on the red horse? He is no mere man or angel. He is the man ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:7-17

Denomination: Holiness

Provision, Possession And Promise

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 13, 2003

This sermon looks at Abraham’s revelation of God as the God of Resurrection in his willingness to sacrifice Isaac on Mount Moriah and the results of that revelation.

PROVISION, POSSESSION, AND PROMISE Genesis 22:1-19 In this sermon we will see the ways of God in His involvement with mankind and the testing of our faith. Abraham is called the Father of Faith - His promise involved a place, a promised son, and God’s provision. In Chapter 22 of Genesis after ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Be Like Hetty Green.

Contributed by Moses Magembe on Jul 31, 2024

How many christians spend time praying for wealth not knowing the truth of how wealth we are. Stop living as a pauper.

Hetty Green..entered the recordsas the most stingy woman in history, her wealth is estimated at more than $2.3 billion. Hetty Greene was born in America in 1835. She was the only daughter of a wealthy businessman. She inherited from her father a fortune estimated at $7.5 million. When she was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-4

Denomination: Bible Church

Will Jesus Come Again? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

While our country is fascinated with how the world may end, there hasn’t been much emphasis on the second coming of Jesus. The disciples didn’t doubt if Jesus was coming back – they just didn’t know when it would happen. We’ll look at some “signs” of Hi

Will Jesus Come Again? Rev. Brian Bill 5/20/01 This past Tuesday night Beth had a meeting here at church. As the girls and I watched her get ready, we noticed that she was leaving with two wonderful desserts. When we couldn’t get her to give us some before she left, we pleaded with her to bring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Strength Of A Man

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 6, 2013

Nelson Mandela, a man of strength in the fight for freedom that dealt with poverty and disparagement in South Africa which resonated to the lands of the peoples of the world.

The Strength Of A Man by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (12/6/2013) “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report” (Hebrews 11:1-2, King James Version [Faith in the fathers of old]). Greetings in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Friends

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 1, 2007

Here’s the story of the only person who ever came to Jesus, and left in a worse condition. What a strong connection there is between our money and our heart! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Rich Young Ruler Mark 10:13-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RichYoungRuler.html This is the only man who ever came to Jesus and left in worse condition! 1. The hardest thing that you will ever give God complete control over will be your finances and possessions. --Perhaps because they are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering Saints Shall Surely Survive Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Oct 16, 2007

We need to stop and remember that our forefathers suffered much for thier faith in Christ, yet they bore the affliction with grace and dignity and through their trials, they made it through to Glory Land. The record they left teaches us much.

HEBREWS 10:32-39 SUFFERING SAINTS SHALL SURELY SURVIVE I. SUFFERINGS: Hebrews 10:32-34 A. Severity. B. Solidifying. C. Spoliation. II. SELFLESSNESS: Hebrews 10:34-37 A. Succor. B. Steadfastness. C. Surety. III. SUMMATION: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Methodist