Sermons on Matthew 24 Is Not The Rapture:

Right With God, Or Left Behind? [rapture]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 20, 2005

We must make sure we are "Rapture-Ready." In Rev. 4:1 the church goes "off the air" because the church goes "IN the air!" Link included to Formatted Text version, Handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Right with God, or Left Behind? "Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter" (Rev 1:19). "hast seen" ch. 1: glimpse at glorified Christ, eternity past. "are" chs. 2-3: church age, the present age of Grace. shall be hereafter—begins in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Take To Make The Rapture?

Contributed by James May on Apr 5, 2009

What relationship is there to faith and works and the Rapture? This message attempts to answer that question for new converts.

What Does it Take to Make the Rapture? Can a Born Again, Faithful Christian Miss the Rapture? By Pastor Jim May For some of you tonight who have been living for the Lord for a long time, you may find most of what I have to say tonight to be nothing new. I hope that is true for if it isn’t then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eschatology 1 Of 16 The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2022

I want you to pay very close attention today as we examine this scriptural passage that we will be reading from.

We hope these exciting things we are going to be reading about will take place during our life time, but if not during our life time, we know they will take place in the life of some Believers who will be living on the earth. Beloved, I am talking about the RAPTURE OF THE BELIEVERS! IS THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Snapshots Of The Second Coming

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 14, 2017

Often when we speak of Christ's Coming, we speak of events but forget the Person whose coming. This message hones in on six snapshots of Jesus at His Second Coming. This is a convicting message, good for soul-winning!

SNAPSHOTS OF THE SECOND COMING Matthew 24:36-51, NIV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WRONG IDEAS ABOUT THE BIBLE 1. Old Mr. Simpson was a constant thorn in the side of the PTA, with his steadfast opposition to innovation. 2. For one thing, he was vociferously against the introduction of foreign ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Clearing The Air: Misconceptions About The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

There are many misconceptions about the second coming. Those misconceptions are common because people fail to see the Second Coming through biblical glasses.

Clearing the Air: Common Misconceptions About the Second Coming Introduction: I heard this one country song by this man named John Connelly. John’s big hit was a song entitled “Rose Colored Glasses.” I have never looked through rose colored glasses, but I can only imagine how they might distort ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

24.15 Don't Worry Be Happy Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 8, 2007

As we continue with the 24 series we look at Jesus instructions on Worry.

Don’t Worry Be Happy Rev. Denn Guptill It is a great song. I remember when that song first came out we were living in Truro at the time. Now I have a confession to make I prefer two types of music either country music or stuff from the seventies. “Don’t Worry Be Happy” doesn’t fit into either ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

The End Of The World

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

Lots of misinformation out there about the coming of Christ and the End of the World. But we have the truth right here from the mouth of our Savior and Coming King.

Passage: Matthew 24:29-35 Intro: Now that I am getting older, I am receiving two pieces of mail consistently 1. invitations to join AARP 2. invitations for a free meal if I will listen to retirement investment advice. 3. change is coming, no more working means no more income. SS? 4. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:29-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Romans 11:11-24 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 3, 2007

Romans 11:11-24

Romans 11:11-24 11Again I ask: Did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Not at all! Rather, because of their transgression, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel envious. 12But if their transgression means riches for the world, and their loss means riches for the Gentiles, how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:11-24

Denomination: Bible Church

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 24 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 15, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 24 If we study scripture we know of two institutions that God has given two the family. One we see from the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Church Of God

Our God Is 24/7

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 14, 2014

To show that our reward is JESUS everyday, while the reward of the wicked is more WORK.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you working hard to worship the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our reward is JESUS everyday, while the reward of the wicked is more WORK. IV. TEXT: Psalms 7:11 (Amplified Bible) 7:11 God is a righteous Judge, yes, a God Who is indignant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Article 24 Civil Magistrates Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 17, 2010

This sermon looks at the role of the Christians and governing authorities.

1689 BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH. ARTICLE 24 CIVIL MAGISTRATES ROM 13:1-7. IN ROMANS 13 PAUL TURNS HIS ATTENTION TO THE ROLE OF CIVIL MAGISTRATES AND THE ROLE OF THE CHRISTIAN LIVING OUT THEIR LIVES BEFORE THEM. 1. GOVERNING AUTHORITIES ARE GOD GIVEN V1-2 A) ESTABLISHED BY GOD V2 ALL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Believe 24 - Self - Control Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 5, 2015

Looking at the Fruit of the Spirit - Self-Control

Believe 24 – Self-Control May 3, 2015 Titus 2:11-14 If we could take an honest picture of ourselves, what would we say we struggle with? Actually, if others could take a look at us, what would they say we struggle with? There are so many things in life which trap us, things which turn us ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-24 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 8, 2017

Part B--xxvii of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities. The Practical Realities of Ministry are seen in our Ministry Commendations...

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XXIV—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. No matter what we do for a living or how we worship together corporately, much more is required to bring about the actuality of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 24 - Redeemed Not Forsaken Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 27, 2023

Are you feeling lonely, forsaken and wondering when God will intervene to bring deliverance from your hard situations? Here’s the good news! We have a redeemer, and He will never leave us nor forsake us.

We read in Judges 5:31, “And there was peace in the land for forty years.”(GNB) The people of Israel enjoyed peace in the land for forty years, and this was possible because the Lord rendered the enemies of the Israelites powerless and established peace in the land. It is indeed true that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:31, Judges 6:13, Judges 6:1, Genesis 22:16-17, Genesis 1:28, Romans 5:17, Romans 5:10, Judges 6:24, Judges 6:19-20, Exodus 17:6, 1 Corinthians 10:4, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

24 The City-Wide Repenting Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Dec 30, 2020

This devotion is about the City-wide Repenting that took place in response to Jonah's preaching to the people of Nineveh. This is the 24th of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah, where a comparison is made between Jonah and today's Church-at-large.

The City-wide Repenting Jonah 3:5 – “So the people of Nineveh believed God, proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest to the least of them. 6 Then word came to the king of Nineveh; and he arose from his throne and laid aside his robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:5, Jonah 3:4, Proverbs 28:13, Hebrews 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible