Sermons on Matthew 24 Not Rapture:

"Ambassador In Chains" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 28, 2004

Paul wrote Ephesians in chains. But his heart was free. (#24 in The Christian Victor series)

“With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Orthodox

The Price Of Pride Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 26, 2005

This sermon looks at the pride of Herod Agrippa in Acts 12:1-4 and 20-24.

The Purpose Pride ruled (v. 1) – Herod Agrippa is the grandson of Herod the Great. He is the first heir of Herod’s to hold the title of King since his grandfather’s death. He is also the first person to rule over the same complete kingdom since his grandfather. He had been in previous trouble ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Openings (Easter)

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 16, 2001

Luke chapter 24 contains several divine openings which deal with the resurrection of Christ.

DIVINE OPENINGS Luke 24:1-3, 13-16, 28-32 INTRO.- I Cor. 16:9 Paul said, “A great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.” A GREAT DOOR HAS OPENED TO ME. Many times throughout our lives certain doors are opened to us. Doors of opportunity. ILL.- A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From The Depths--Prayer

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 15, 2001

A sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 A sermon about Prayer

20th Sunday after Pentecost Gen 32:22-31 Luke 18:1-8 "From the Depths--Prayer" When I was in college, my first two years I was a drama major. I really enjoyed the theater, and the different plays I got to act in, and the different plays I had to read or see. One of my favorite plays, and one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Are You?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 12, 2007

A sermon on Rebekah and Isaac from Genesis 24. Good for Valentines Day or for Marriage Sunday!

Sermon for 2/11/2007 Who Are You? Genesis 24 Introduction: A. Show the clip from Back to Future where George MyFly says, “You are my density.” On counter 1:04:00 to 1:05:12 B. Is there someone out there who is our density or destiny? C. Are marriages made in heaven? Is there someone out there who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirit-Filled Wives Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2018

The submission of wives in Ephesians 5:22-24 shows us Spirit-filled wives.

Scripture Today we continue our sermon series in Ephesians 5:21-6:9 that I am calling, “Focus on the Family.” Paul’s letter to the Ephesians explains what God has done in Christ—and continues to do today through the Holy Spirit—in building a new society (of Christians) in the midst of the old ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grow And Go Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2020

This is the 24th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#24] GROW AND GO Acts 11:1-18 Introduction: This has been a week of ups and downs. I have cried over great things and I have cried over bad things. At times, it has been a 2 steps forward and 3 steps back type of week. Through this, God has used Sunday School, Wednesday Night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over The Flesh

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Jun 10, 2020

(“And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affection and lusts (Galatians 5:24),

Looking at himself in the mirror, Michael sat by the edge of the bed with a forlorn face wondering why he appears so powerless in the face of temptation that has defeated him time and again. As he pondered, he reminisced some weeks back how he was determined to war against pornography and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, John 3:6, Galatians 5:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Urgency Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 15, 2024

Based on Luke 14:15-24 - Challenges hearers to realize the urgency of sharing the Gospel

“THE URGENCY OF EVANGELISM” Luke 14:15-24 FBCF – 1/14/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – "Wrong Way Reigels" – 1929 Rose Bowl – California vs Ga Tech - Roy Reigels played on Cal football team. Scooped up a fumble & ran the wrong way for 60 yards before a teammate stopped him on the 3 yard line. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Revelation 19:9, 2 Peter 3:9, Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Baptist

A New & Living Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 17, 2014

1) Faith (Hebrews 10:19-22) 2) Hope (Hebrews 10:23), 3) Love (Hebrews 10:24–25)

In 1976 Francis Schaeffer wrote a significant book titled How Should We Then Live? His purpose was to show how ideas as they have been embraced or discarded have shaped the rise and decline of Western culture. In his opening chapter he writes: “What [people] are in their thought world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Other

Bread For Dogs

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012

Mark 7:24-37 expository sermon on the encounter between Jesus and the Syrophonecian woman, even the dogs eat the crumbs under the children's table.

Preaching in a different pulpit Sunday, filling in for a friend. This is a re-work of a sermon from earlier this year. Bread for dogs. 9 September 2012, Mark 7:24-37, Trinity 14 We are going to specifically look at a couple of the themes emphasized in this portion: bread, being filled completely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Awake And Keep Watch For His Coming Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 28, 2019

“Therefore, keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come…so you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him”. (Matt. 24:42, 44)

Introduction: Today is the 1st Sunday of Advent and also the day we celebrate senior citizens. Advent means the coming of Christ and refers to both His first coming and to His second coming. The first coming of Christ, His birth, was prophesied long before the appointed time and every prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Birth Of The Messiah Foretold

Contributed by Peter Reece on Nov 27, 2022

The genealogy of Jesus in Matthew's gospel looks ultra boring, but does in fact have important things to say. Matthew shows not only that Jesus is the Messiah, but He is the only possible Messiah.

I love watching all those television programmes where people explore their ancestry. Do you? In the words of the Ancestry website – it brings their back-story to life. Which is exactly what Matthew seeks to do with his genealogy of Jesus. Matthew wants to bring the back-story if Jesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Walking On Water Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 19, 2001

The first of a four part series based on Matthew 14:22-32.

WALKING ON WATER Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: R. Kent Hughes, in his book, James—Faith That Works, shares this story. "It is said that Napoleon, while looking at some papers, let slip the bridle of his horse, which reared so that the Emperor was in danger. A corporal of the grenadiers leaped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is A Disciple Of Jesus?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 22, 2007

Jesus gave gives clear teaching on what the conditions are to become a disciple in Luke 9:23-24.

“Who is a Disciple of Jesus?” Matthew 28:19-20/ Luke 9:23-24 Jesus gave the command to all His followers, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…”Matthew 28:19 Making disciples is a process, “Going” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Free Methodist