Sermons on Pilgrims Return:

The Ransomed Shall Return

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 10, 2016

The analysis of the ransomed of the Lord as set forth in Isaiah 35:1-10 shows us that everlasting joy is coming to all who trust in him.

Scripture Today is the Third Sunday of Advent. I am preaching a series of messages during Advent on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” One commentator on Isaiah wrote the following on chapter 35, our text for today: No one can call Isaiah a prophet of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ransomed Shall Return

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 10, 2016

The analysis of the ransomed of the Lord as set forth in Isaiah 35:1-10 shows us that everlasting joy is coming to all who trust in him.

Scripture Today is the Third Sunday of Advent. I am preaching a series of messages during Advent on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” One commentator on Isaiah wrote the following on chapter 35, our text for today: No one can call Isaiah a prophet of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Return Trip That Was Diverted

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 19, 2016

Whether it is our nature or not, God sometimes calls us to flex and adjust to change, but He gives us the strength to do so.

The Return Trip That Was Diverted Thwarted Christmas Plans series (Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23) 1. I love stories like this: (UPI) An alleged robber at a Florida convenience store picked the wrong potential victim when the man he threatened with a BB gun turned out to be a former WWE wrestler. Shad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joel: Return To God Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016

Joel's plea is for the people to return to God. He reminds them of God's discipline in the past using swarms of locusts, and urges them to repent because this time God was going to use an army.

JOEL: RETURN TO GOD A. Is there anybody here who is AFRAID of INSECTS? 1. I am not too fond of SPIDERS, or anything that STINGS. ILLUSTRATION: My granddaughter Shalie, who is the oldest daughter of my oldest daughter, is terrified of most if not all INSECTS. She is getting married in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Returning Evil For Good

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Aug 13, 2018

You know that feeling....Someone has done you wrong and you have the chance to do wrong back to them....But should you? What could happen if you do....and if you choose to do the right thing instead?

Proverbs 17:13 13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. We all know people who have returned evil to us for good we did to them. I want to talk to you today about how the Lord repays someone who does that; Someone who returns evil for good. Uriah the Hittite was one ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Will Jesus Return In 2017?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 5, 2017

Every year we wonder, "Will Jesus return this year?" We don't know but the Bible tells us that we need to be ready when He does come and we must be about the Father's business just as Jesus on earth was.

Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:31-46 (Please open your Bibles to this text) The three most important questions … 1) Can you believe it is 2017? (Are you ready for Y2K yet???) 2) Will Jesus return in 2017? 3) If Jesus does return will you be ready? Let’s go ahead and read the Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ascension And Predicted Return Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2017

Observe, 2. The place He ascended from. It was Mount Olivet, the very place where he began his sad trek to the cross. There is where his heart began to be sad, but here it is made glad.

May 13, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Ascension and Predicted Return Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.9-11 Acts 1.9-11 (KJV) 9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10 And while they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Return To And Stay At Antioch Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 25, 2017

Paul’s journey had been one of missionary enterprise; it was the journey of a pioneer, the going into new territory with the Gospel. He created division wherever he went, dividing cities and men into two camps, believers and blasphemers, men full of...

December 1, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: The Return to and Stay at Antioch (Acts 14:20b-28) Scripture (Acts 14:20b-28; KJV) 20b and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. 21 And when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

"When Christ Returns"

Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013

This message explores what the condition of this world will be when Christ returns.

“When Christ Returns” TEXT: 1 Thess. 4:13- 5:11 1 Thess 4:13-18 (KJV) 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

On That Day (Jesus' Return)

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 4, 2013

What do we actually know about the day of Jesus' return? Some seem to have spiritual insight and have the ability to discern signs in the sky. Is that what Jesus said we should be doing?

On That Day Matthew 24:36-44 Introduction Reading a little in Romans 13, the idea of being awake in our spiritual life intrigues me. One reason is that the day of Jesus is coming! Romans 13:11 “And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passing The Point Of No Return

Contributed by Bob Phillips on May 15, 2014

The dangers of putting off God's call until it's too late.

Many of you know that there is a point of “No return” in most things in our lives. In olden times every ship and plane crossing the Ocean had a “Point of no return”. (Not enough fuel to make a turn about and head for home.) We all know it was against the “Law” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of The Lord's Return Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 28, 2011

Every day we move closer to Christ's return.

The Promise of the Lord’s Return John 14:3 Rev. Brian Bill 8/28/11 This has been quite a week weather-wise in our country. With Hurricane Irene bearing down on the East Coast, people are worried and taking precautions. Earlier in the week an earthquake shook up many of these same people. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Many Happy Returns

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

A monologue of one of the magi making the point that how you approach Jesus determines how you return.

MANY HAPPY RETURNS Matthew 2:1-12 It starts today: The return season. Gifts of wrong size, color, and taste return. Some returning from vacations or visits to family. But other things return too. Somewhere in the next week to ten days we will face returning to a lifestyle more or less like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Returning To Our Landmarks

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 2, 2012

Our culture tells us to always look for the new and improved; the latest is always the greatest. Pastors are always on the lookout for new methods, new gimmicks, and worst of all, new doctrines. The Bible is full of warnings to God’s people that the popul

Opening illustration: We who believe that God has absolute moral standards are viewed by some segments of society as intolerant simpletons. We are cautioned not to express our disapproval over certain immoral behavior. Television commentator Andy Rooney once announced his revulsion at the perverse ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trouble Will Return To The Enemy

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 14, 2016

To show that GOD will take vengeance on all our enemies by repaying them trouble for trouble (distress and afflictions) and it is a righteous thing for GOD to do for us. 2 Thessalonians 1:6 (Amplified Bible) [It is a fair decision] since it is a righteo

I. EXORDIUM: Are you troubled? Yes. My enemies troubled me but the LORD sustains me. Proverbs 18:14 (Amplified Bible) The strong spirit of a man sustains him in bodily pain or trouble, but a weak and broken spirit who can raise up or bear? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:25

Denomination: Pentecostal