Sermons on Live Expecting His Return:

Living A Merciful Life

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 29, 2010

Believers have the wonderful privilege of showing God's mercy to others-and the responsibility.

Living A Merciful Life Matthew 5:7 INTRODUCTION Landing on the bleak Massachusetts shore at Plymouth in December of 1620, the Pilgrims had to endure a desperate winter. It was a winter filled with hunger-a winter in which about half of them died. As luck would have it though, there was an Indian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Stand Ye Gazing?

Contributed by Ronald Moore on May 31, 2025

Today, on Ascension Sunday, we stand with the disciples, our eyes lifted toward the sky, peering into the clouds where Christ was last seen.

“This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” — Acts 1:11b, NKJV Today, on Ascension Sunday, we stand with the disciples, our eyes lifted toward the sky, peering into the clouds where Christ was last seen. But we do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Profitable For The Ministry

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 5, 2018

All God’s servants are entrusted with gifts and talents by God. God expects us to produce a spiritual profit. At His return He will reward those who increase His investment and punish those who fail to. John Mark was profitable.

PROFITABLE FOR THE MINISTRY 2 Tim. 4:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR (Pastor’s humor about inconsistent members) 1. In Minnesota three pastors got together. They discovered that all three of their churches had infestations of bats. They decided to compare notes of how they had dealt with the problem. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God And Our Expectations Don't Meet

Contributed by Eric Schall on Oct 23, 2006

This message is from 2 Samuel 6 where David tries to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The day ends in disaster and David is left feeling angry, afraid and withdraws from the Presence of God. In life God will not always meet our expectations of

Intro A lot of us are focused on the future right now. With everything happening in the middle east and the focus upon Israel, the rise of Islamic terrorists and their anticipation of the Muslim Messiah (the Maha-di) coming on the scene, the constant wars and rumors of more wars… It is creating a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A People Under God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 13, 2019

The people responded to the Word of God in repentance and to the works of God in renewal.

We have seen the people of God making serious attempts at RECONNECTING with God. • They responded to the hearing of God’s Word with repentance and sorrow. • They understood His Word and obeyed what God has instructed through the Law of Moses. We have to remember that the majority of these ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truly Knowing Christmas Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 22, 2015

there will be a Final eternal Christmas but only those who fully understand and accept the truths about christmas will participate

There is an old Filipino saying…Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa pupuntahan! In English it means… The one who does not look back where they came from will never get to the right place! What does this have to do with Christmas? Well, there was a First ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Business Till I Come, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 18, 2020

Jesus will return soon, the Scriptures are quite clear about that. But what do we do in the meanwhile? Jesus' command is also quite clear about this.

Show 2 minute Video clip (available on SermonCentral): "If Jesus Returned Today" [1] Did you note the comment at the end of the film? The question is not “When will Jesus Return?”, but rather, “What will we do before He gets here?” How will He find the members of the body of Christ? So ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Lord Delayed In His Coming?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 6, 2018

There is a wrong way and a right way to look at the Lord’s apparent delay in coming again.

Introduction Peter most likely wrote this, his second letter (2 Pet. 3:1 ) to the churches of Asia Minor (1 Pet. 1:1 ), from a Roman jail a short time before his martyrdom (some time during the period AD 64-67). If 1 Peter has as its main focus a defense against threats from outside the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praising God For His Blessings Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. No teaching sheet for this sermon.

"Praising God for His Blessings" Luke 17:11-19 A sermon for 5/21/23 – Seventh Sunday of Easter Pastor John Bright Harmony Church & Swansonville Methodist Church Luke 17 “11 Now on the way to Jerusalem, Jesus was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was entering a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Leviticus 13:1-4, Leviticus 13:45-46

Denomination: Methodist

The Servant Finishes - His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015

Twelth in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Finishes - His Resurrection carries a ministry of love, a message of life & a mission of liberation.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 12: The Servant Finishes - His Resurrection Mark 16:1-8 I. Introduction A. Last time we met, we looked at Joseph of Arimathea's wonderful act of love and mercy in preparing our Lord's body for burial, even using his own tomb in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Waiting For The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 23, 2025

Power for effective ministry and victorious living comes through waiting upon God for the infilling and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

THE POWER OF WAITING FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:4-8 Key Verse: “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” — Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, Luke 24:49, Acts 2:1-4, John 16:7-13 INTRODUCTION: Waiting is one of the hardest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Second Coming In Retrospect Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 15, 2016

Are we living in a way that anticipates the Lord’s return?

The Second Coming in Retrospect (Mark 13:24-37) 1. Aerocondor was experiencing money problems in Peru and needed to cut back expenses. So, rumor had it they hired two blind pilots. Story soon spread about these pilots, but no one believed it. So one day the plane was loaded and up came the two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elisha Turns His Back

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Jul 20, 2019

The Bible is so important for many reasons , its our guide through storms , its our light in times of darkness . The big reason is at least for me it is how God speaks to us

The Bible is so important for many reasons , its our guide through storms , its our light in times of darkness . The big reason is at least for me it is how God speaks to us Hebrews 1:1God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2in these ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 7, 2025

The way of Jesus is one of Love empowered by the Holy Spirit to do His will in this life.

God has an amazing life of adventure and purpose waiting for us all. But very few people find it. A lot of people think “I tried the God thing, but it didn't work.” The problem is that the promises of God don't happen without the practices of Jesus. AND Most people aren't taught what ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Matthew 7:13-14, John 14:1-8, Exodus 3:6, Matthew 5:17, John 18:4-6, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 22:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Disciple?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 25, 2003

What does Jesus expect of His disciples?

The dictionary defines a “DISCIPLE” as “one who accepts and follows a teacher or a doctrine.” A disciple of Jesus Christ is one who accepts Him and follows His teachings. EVERY TRUE CHRISTIAN IS A DISCIPLE. Acts 11:26—“The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” A disciple is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist