Sermons on Meaning Of Rapture:

The Tribulation Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 16, 2011

Scripture gives some general and specific signs that will be occurring as we approach the second coming of Christ. While the church, all who have received Jesus as Savior will be raptured before this time of tribulation, it is important that we teach and

The Great Tribulation Matthew 24:1-35 Video - Rapture Slide Are you ready if Jesus were to come for His church today? Would you be raptured or would you be left behind? If you can’t answer that you know for sure that when Jesus Christ returns for the church that you would be caught up to meet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Use Your God-Given Time Well (Revelation 15:1-8; 16:1-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 24, 2023

God uses the bowls to seek repentance from people, right now, and for the past 2000 years. This is everyone' chance to look up, acknowledge God, and turn to him. A no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

Today's going to be a bit of an odd sermon. I'm going to spend most of my time giving us a framework for reading a pretty big chunk of scripture. Basically, I'm going to try to give you a pair of glasses, so that you read it in a particular way, seeing the main points it makes. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8, Revelation 16:1-21

Awaiting His Return. The End Is Near! All Aboard!

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 25, 2023

What will be the sign of HIS Coming? "As in the Days of Noah..." Noah heard the Words of GOD, obeyed HIS Commands and built the ARK before GOD's Judgment came upon the earth. Look around you. Are we not living in days similar to Noah? The end is near! Get Ready, Get aboard!

2023.04.23.Sermon Notes. Awaiting His Return. Get everyone - All on board. William Akehurst, HSWC References: Matthew 24:37, Matthew 24:3-14; Matthew 24:36-44; Genesis 6:5-22; Genesis 7:1-23; Genesis 9:12-17; John 3:16-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:4-6; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; 2 Peter 2:5; 2 Peter 2:6; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37, Matthew 24:3-14, Matthew 24:36-44, Genesis 6:5-22, Genesis 7:1-23, Genesis 9:12-17, John 3:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, 2 Peter 2:5, 2 Peter 2:6, 2 Peter 3:3-10, 2 Peter 3:14-15, Romans 11:25, Matthew 24:44, Revelation 22:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worst False Prophet Ever Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 2, 2025

False prophets have been around for a long time. After the Rapture, the worst False Prophet ever will come on the scene, assisting the Antichrist (Beast) in his seven-year nightmare. Don't be on Earth when this happens!

The Worst False Prophet Ever (This contribution is based on a message preached Sunday evening, 3-30-2025 at the New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO, but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Tonight we’re going to wrap up our study of false prophets. I sure hope the Lord has given all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18, Revelation 16:13-16, Revelation 19:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Unfinished Business

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 15, 2005

Just before Calvary, Christ had Unfinished Business to attend to. But He said from the Cross, "It Is Finished!"-Complete Redemption, Complete Regeneration, Complete Revelation, a Complete Rapture, and Complete Repentance. Powerpoint template at website.

Unfinished Business? John 19:30 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnfinishedBusiness.html "When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, IT IS FINISHED: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost."--John ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

Redeemed Redeemed

Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 10, 2012

Eternal life requires redemption, so what does it mean to be redeemed. It is the act or process of buying back.

Redeemed Redeemed Introduction Today there seems to be those that teach that there is many ways to God. I would like to state the Word of God, the Holy Bible is the infallible Word of God and it states that there is only one way to God and that plan was given as a promise in Genesis 3:15 and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

#66 Twenty-Four Little Hours (The Resurrection) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2022

What a difference a day makes. On Saturday the disciples were in the depths of despair. In 24 little hours, on Sunday, they were experiencing rapturous joy because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ! This message relives this joyous event through the eyes of the disciples.

#66 Twenty-four Little Hours Series: Mark Chuck Sligh April 16, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 16:1-8 – “And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 27, 2010

considers what playing favorites means and how the church can fall into this today and what it means when we do.

Don’t Play Favorites James 2:1-13 slide How many of you watched the Blackhawks win the Stanley cup? It was pretty amazing and those from Chicago were excited. Those from Philadelphia were not so excited to see the Blackhawks win. That is because the Blackhawks were not their favorite team. No ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Take Up My Cross?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 28, 2009

This sermon looks at both what it means, and also what it does not mean, for us to take up our cross for Jesus.

Jesus said to his disciples and to the crowd following him, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (8:34). It’s hard for us to hear those words in the same way that those following Jesus heard it. The context is that Peter has just recognised that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Anglican

Pentecost Today

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 3, 2017

This message explores a brief historical meaning of Pentecost and then brings that meaning into today. What should be our response to Pentecost Today?

Text: Acts 2:1-4 I. The Meaning of Pentecost A. Pentecost is a one day celebration that follows the Harvest Feast, Feast of First Fruits, or Feast of Weeks. This feast lasted for 7 weeks or 49 days. Pentecost is the next day, the 50th day. 1. Pentecost was the Jewish harvest-home celebration. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Deuteronomy 16:10-11, Leviticus 23:18-19, Exodus 12:1, Exodus 17:1, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 2:41, Acts 4:4, Acts 4:7-10, Romans 8:23, Acts 10:44-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Sex And The Young Christian

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 14, 2019

Sex is a bridge between husband and wife, and between generations. That means they must not be abused in the pursuit of the secondary meaning of giving pleasure.

Friday of 10th Week in Course Virtue: Chastity There’s an anecdote that is at least a half-century old, because I first heard it in high school (at this point you should state a disclaimer that this homily is not written for pre-teens). An organization announced a lecture by some out-of-town ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:11, Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Catholic

Living Under The Influence Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

46th message from Ephesians exploring the meaning of filled with the Spirit.

“Under the Influence” Ephesians 5:18 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 D. Live in Purity 5:3-14 E. Live in Wisdom 5:15-6:9 Paul urged all followers of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Signs Of Jesus' Return Part 2 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 11, 2021

Wars and rumor of wars, famine and earthquakes, what does it all mean? All Bible references are from the NASB.

I know many are worried about the future. When we consider the incoming administration in Washington, with its decidedly anti-Christian flavor to many of the policies that they are pushing forward, when we consider the violence in our capital building by mobs, we are distressed. Are these the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

And Enoch Walked With God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 20, 2002

To be able to walk with God one must know who He is and to walk humbly before Him. Enoch’s translation without seeing physical death is typical of the translation of living saints which will occur at the rapture of the church.

“AND ENOCH WALKED WITH GOD” “And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.” Genesis 5:24 I. "And Enoch walked with God". One cannot walk with God without first having a true knowledge of who He is, what He demands and what He desires of us. 1. Who He is: The Almighty God who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of The King Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 23, 2011

After the Rapture of the church and the tribulation that will follow will come a time when Jesus returns in glory to actually set his foot back upon the earth and will reign as King of kings and Lord of lords. This ushers in the Millennial Kingdom and th

The Return of the King Revelation 19:11 – 22:21 Intro Slide Well, we have been looking into the events surrounding the second coming of Jesus Christ. The Rapture We saw that the rapture is the next event on the time line of these end times events and that it could happen at any moment. Now, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational