Sermons on Pilgrims Return:

The Return Of The Levi

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 29, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 6: 1 – 81

1 Chronicles 6: 1 – 81 The Return of the Levi 6 The sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. 2 The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. 3 The children of Amram were Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. And the sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 4 Eleazar begot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 6:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Promise Of A Return Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 23, 2018

This message looks at what we know and don't know about Jesus' promise to return.

It was March 21st, 1942 standing in the Terowie Train Station in South Australia, following his retreat from the Philippines that General Douglas MacArthur promised the people of the Philippines "I came out of Bataan and I shall return". And he did.  Two and a half years later, after wading ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Return To Me Series

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Jan 25, 2019

In the prologue of his prophecy, Zechariah gives us the bad news that we have departed from God but also the good news that we can return to God.

Opening: I’m Not The One Who Moved. I want to tell you my third favorite joke of all time (I may have told it to you before; I’m not sure I have or not; but in any case I am going to tell it to you now): An older couple was riding in their older car. It was one of those cars that has the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Return To Sanity

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 5, 2012

Pride is devastating to the life of God within us, primarily because it focuses us on ourselves and tricks us into believing that the good things of life are somehow produced by us or are given to us because we are so great or so worthy or so important.

Return to Sanity Dan 4 Mar 11, 2012 Intro: A young woman was seeking some help: Pastor, I have a besetting sin, and I want your help. I come to church on Sunday and can’t help thinking I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ought not to think that, but I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Gestation And Return

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 15, 2018

Jesus is present in our liturgical celebrations, in the Eucharistic species, in our reading of the Scriptures, in our prayer for each other.

Third Sunday After Easter 2018 Extraordinary Form I have never had, nor will I ever have, the challenge and privilege of giving birth to a child. I have, however, helped my wife during labor three times, and been close by at many births of grandchildren, so I can confirm as well as any man what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-19, John 16:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

The Return Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Looking for Christ's Return

2 Peter 3 - The Return of Christ Turn with me this morning to the book of 2 Peter, chapter 3. We have been going through this book that we find at the end of the NT, five books before Revelation, the last book of the Bible. It is written by Peter, the bold fisherman who ended up leaving his nets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Return To The Manger

Contributed by Frank Queen on Dec 18, 2021

This is a short message written for Christmas Eve Candlelight service

Luke 2:7-12 Imagine getting ready for a big birthday party. You make all the necessary arrangements. You order a cake from the bakery. You buy decorations. You cook or cater a meal for all the guests. Make sure you have napkins and party plates, etc. The big day comes, your friends and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-12

Denomination: Bible Church

Return To Me Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 12, 2022

Superheroes have captured Americans’ imagination for a long time. We all know the saying, “It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s Superman!” It’s not an angel coming. It’s not a prophet coming. It’s the Lord Himself coming. “It’s a prophet. It’s an angel. No, it’s the Lord.”

I invite you to find the book of Malachi with me if you will [page 954 in your pew Bibles]. Today’s Scripture You have wearied the LORD with your words. But you say, “How have we wearied him?” By saying, “Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delights in them.” Or by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:26-27, Joshua 5:14, Matthew 5:45, Matthew 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Return To God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 13, 2019

The first call of prophet Zechariah was a call not to repeat the mistake of their forefathers and return to God while they still can. Now that they have returned to their homeland, they are to stay faithful to God.

Zechariah is not an easy book to read and understand, but we will try and learn together over these few months. God has important words for His people. • It’s difficult because God speaks not only to the present situation in Judah (with the people now engaging in rebuilding the Temple) but also ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Shepherds Returned

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 2, 2026

When Jesus is revealed, we, like the shepherds, need to respond appropriately.

“The Shepherds Returned.” Lk.2: 15-20 (Dec.28, 2025) Opening Illustration: Christmas is over, but not the CELEBRATION! Wrapping paper is tossed Directions finally read Pine needles - Swept, ornaments removed and packed, tree tossed. Yet, Today, We must hear the truth about Jesus' birth to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Return For Revival

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 13, 2024

The invitation was to live in the ways of God. It was an invitation to come back to the ways that the people knew were right. When Hosea uses the words “let us”, he speaks in clear terms here to communicate that those who needed to return to the LORD were not alone.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “RESTORED.” Israel had wondered far away from its place of origin. As if a child lost in a store, she is drawn away by delights of the eye, sensual insights and an overwhelming urgency to seek her own way. She awakens; finding herself tossed into the gutter of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Guaranteed Return

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 19, 2021

Some investments give good returns. Others completely fail. Is there any investment which gives a guaranteed return? Yes, there is.

I expect some of us invest money, maybe in property or in shares in companies. Perhaps some of us ‘invest’ in other ways. We invest in our future by studying and passing exams. We invest time in people. When we invest, we hope for a return. What do you suppose is the best investment of all? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Point Of No Return

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 23, 2020

It's not until self-denial reaches the point of no return and we have to abandon ourselves into the arms of God and we completely rely on God, that we can experience the delivering and saving power of Jesus.

THE POINT OF NO RETURN Mark 10:17-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CAUSE AND EFFECT 1. A surgeon, an architect, and a politician were arguing over whose profession is oldest. The surgeon said, “Eve was made from Adam’s rib, and that surely was a surgical operation.” 2. The architect said, “But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hundredfold Return!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 31, 2020

God will remove the curses and make up for all the loss!

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 Hundredfold return! Genesis 47:1 “Then Joseph went in and told Pharaoh, and said, "My father and my brothers and their flocks and their herds and all that they have, have come out of the land of Canaan; and behold, they are in the land of Goshen." When you patiently ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:1, Joel 2:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pilgrim's Path 4 Thirsting For God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 20, 2009

Just as our natural bodies crave nourishment, so too our spiriutal bodies crave Christ!

The Pilgrim’s Path Part-4, Mathew 5:1-12 Thirsting For God Introduction Crowns have always been the sign of authority and Kingship. Charlemagne, whom historians say should deserve to be called “great” above all others, wore an octagonal crown. Each of the eight sides was a plaque of gold, and each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church