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Then Cometh The End

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 1, 2017

To establish that when the Lord returns, that shall be the end. And there will be “no rapture, no seven years of tribulation, and no 1000 year reign” upon the earth, at the second coming of Christ. This lesson affirms the kingdom began on Pentecost.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Rapture (caught up) at His Coming? 2. Ruin (tribulation) at His Coming? 3. Reign (1000 years) at His Coming? Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “then cometh the end.” We will address three theories in pre-millennialism in this lesson: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace We Struggle To Accept: The Embrace Of Grace

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 21, 2010

In this re-working of a message originally preached in 2005, Dave elaborates on last week's message about receiving love.

Grace We Struggle to Accept: The Embrace of Grace Grace, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers 3/20/05 Revised and repreached 7/18/2010 I want to start today’s message on an uncharacteristically heavy note. I have a few questions for you, and they’re the kind of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Psalms 23 Bible Study Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 7, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose Side Are You On? - James 2:5-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 28, 2021

The key to loving people and treating them the way God wants us to treat them lies in what we value.

James 2:1 My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:5-7

The Olivet Discourse - A Serious Look At Matthew 24 And Revelation 6 In Parallel – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 11, 2022

Part 3 ends this study. We further look at Matthew 24 and Revelation in context and how they match each other. We do Matthew signs and the Gospel of the Kingdom, and the Jewish Tribulation saints and the Second Coming. The Rapture of the Church is NOT in Matthew 24.

THE OLIVET DISCOURSE - A SERIOUS LOOK AT MATTHEW 24 AND REVELATION 6 IN PARALLEL – PART 3 Welcome back. In this address I have been trying to show the strong link with Matthew 24 and Revelation chapter 6. This proves that there is no Rapture in Matthew 24. It is all about the Tribulation and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:27-30, Matthew 24:32-33, Matthew 24:13-14, Matthew 3:1-2, Matthew 4:23, Matthew 9:35, Matthew 12:1-4, Matthew 16:21, John 1:11, Revelation 6:11, Revelation 7:9, Matthew 24:21-22, Matthew 24:15-44, Matthew 24:36, Matthew 24:37-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiments In Forgiving Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 20, 2009

1) The Principle of Mosaic Law. 2) The Perspective of Divine Truth.

Fallout is continuing over a gaff from Health Canada this week in sending body Bags to a remote Manitoba First nations community. Although an apology was made by Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq, Garden Hill Chief David Harper did not accept it. When we look at the history of relations ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Other

The Grand Prize

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jun 12, 2005

A look at an Ethiopian Eunuch named Ebed Melech, who received his life "as a prize" because he trusted God. Jesus says if we live our lives focused on our own desires and plans, it will come to utter nothingness and death, but if we will trust Him and

EOLS: Jesus says if we live our lives focused on our own desires and plans, it will come to utter nothingness and death, but if we will trust Him and give our life to Him, we will see the true, best life that God has prepared for us. Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Methodist

4 Aspects Of The New Way Of Life (Ephesians 4:25-5:2) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 23, 2025

Paul gives four examples, illustrative, not exhaustive, of what this new life/shirt/road in Christ looks like. Specifics, of what God is looking for in a worthy walk.

Over the last couple of weeks, we've seen Paul starting to pull his entire argument in Ephesians together. God is in the process of creating one holy family, who will live in peace with Him and with each other. Or we can say, God is in the process of creating one holy body-- one person-- with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2

Palace Smart Not Street Smart

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 10: 1 – 19

2 Chronicles 10: 1 – 19 Palace smart not street smart 10 And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king. 2 So it happened, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard it (he was in Egypt, where he had fled from the presence of King Solomon), that Jeroboam returned from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Nov 25, 2021

A younger son tries to run away from the father. An elder son tries to replace the father. Neither succeeds because the love of the father ultimately breaks through and touches them both.

The Prodigal Son The younger brother threw down his hoe and stormed angrily across the field toward the farmhouse. His elder brother watched for a while, shook his head and returned to his weeding. For the two brothers, never happy with each other, this was the latest incident in the ongoing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Christ's Scars For Our Healing "a Healing Hope"

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Jul 18, 2022

All scars have a story to tell. Jesus has His own scars when He went up to heaven to tell His Father all the wounds He need to bear. These scars are the very reason why we are getting our healing. Let These scars heal us as we read this exhortation.

Intro: Good morning/afternoon. It’s our 3rd week in the month of July with our month theme “A Healing Hope. For the last 2 Sundays, we discussed about how God heal us spiritually as Bro. Nordan taught us that our spiritual healing will only come once we are saved. Ptra. Mildred discussed about how ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Imperfect People In God's Perfect Plan: Judah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2025

God’s grace redeems even our deepest failures, transforming broken stories and flawed families through repentance, mercy, and the faithfulness of Jesus, the Lion of Judah.

Have you ever thought your past placed you on the bench forever? Have you ever carried a family story that felt too messy to mention in church? Take a breath. God writes grace into pages we might have thrown away. He stitches hope through flawed hearts and complicated homes. He meets us in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:8-12, Revelation 5:5

Topics: Grace

Lydia's Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 5, 2019

To establish that Lydia’s obedience to the gospel followed the same “pattern of conversion” outlined in the Book of Acts. She attended to the words spoken by Paul and Silas, believed in the Lord, and was baptized with her entire household.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Lydia’s Hearkening unto Paul 2. Lydia’s Faithfulness to the Lord 3. Lydia’s Baptism into Christ Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson today will discuss the theme: “Lydia’s Conversion.” What will be abundantly clear is that her “obedience to the gospel;” followed the same ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-15, Acts 8:12, Acts 18:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Jun 27, 2008

God owns everything. He just asked me to manage it. God owns it, I manage it. He gives me things of which He requires of me, and this is where my responsibility comes in to do the best job of managing that I possibly can.

STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? Matthew 25 Dr. John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In your sermon section this morning, we continue our theme on “Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living.” Two weeks ago, we talked about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-26, Matthew 25:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

In Search Of A Man Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 22, 2015

To establish that God is always searching for men through us to be saved and accomplish his divine will, this lesson presents a clear example of the New Testament's "pattern of conversion," replicated throughout the Book of Acts.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. God Sought for a Man - Found Philip 2. Philip Sought for a Man - Found the Eunuch 3. Eunuch Sought for a Man - Found Jesus Introductory Remarks. 1. In our scripture lesson, a call went out. The angel of the Lord directed Philip: "To go south into the desert." He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:25-40, Acts 1:8, Acts 13:1-3, Matthew 27:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ