Sermons on Pilgrims Return:

A Good Investment With Good Returns Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jul 26, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

10So he set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the town, a widow was there gathering sticks; he called to her and said, ‘Bring me a little water in a vessel, so that I may drink.’ 11As she was going to bring it, he called to her and said, ‘Bring me a morsel of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Camping Out For Jesus’ Return

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on May 21, 2011

Jesus, on His return: 1. He will return, 2. No man knows when, 3. We always need to be ready. #3 is often overlooked. ALWAYS BE READY, and also beware of incorrect predictions, while we compassionately pray for those involved.

5/22/11 Given by: Sterling C. Franklin GKJ (Glorious King Jesus), webcast at http://www.bit.ly/gkj-webcast Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:31-36 31 "And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 24:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hurricane Florence And The Return Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 27, 2018

Meteorologists aren't always right but when a disaster like Hurricane Florence is looming they will be sure to let you know. We as Christians should be expecting the return of Christ and the cooresponding Day of The LORD which will follow. We should be letting people know as well!

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Isaiah 13:6-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Returning The Presence Of God To Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 15, 2018

Worship, God's Presence, Obedience

A THANKFUL HEART OF WORSHIP - Returning the Presence of God to Worship November 18, 2018 2 Samuel 6:12-23 (p. 212) *Start with v. 12-15 Introduction: Francis Chan in his book “Letters to the Church,” tells about a conversation he had with his daughter about her birthday ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Return

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Peter's Teaching about the Return of Christ

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

A Bankrupt Son Returns Home

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 25, 2019

What would we think about someone who had spent all his inheritance on wild orgies, went bankrupt, dressed in rags, smelled of pig dung and wanted to come home? That’s our story today. It’s about a father and two sons and is found in Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32.

What would we think about someone who had spent all his inheritance on wild orgies, went bankrupt, dressed in rags, smelled of pig dung and wanted to come home? That’s our story today. It’s about a father and two sons and is found in Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32. The Wild Child Luke 15:11b-13 “A man had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forerunner's Of The Return Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 8, 2019

Jesus was an organizational genius. Our study today will deal with Jesus training “The Seventy” on how to be His advance team for future ministry locations. From this passage we are also reminded that we are God’s advance team for the coming of the Lord.

Luke 10:1-16 INTRODUCTION: Jesus was an organizational genius. Our study today will deal with Jesus training “The Seventy” on how to be His advance team for future ministry locations. From this passage we get a good look at how to organize and evangelistic meeting in a new place and we are also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Lent Means Return To God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 4, 2014

This is a brief homily given at The Tuesday Feast, a weekly meal, worship and discipleship outreach event at Yonge Street Mission in Toronto.

**This is a brief homily given at The Tuesday Feast, a weekly meal, worship and discipleship outreach event at Yonge Street Mission in Toronto** Lent is a time of getting ready, when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Light Of His Return Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 14, 2015

When we grow we give glory to God.

Living In Light of His Return 2 Peter 3:14-18 Rev. Brian Bill June 13-14, 2015 Video: If Jesus Returned Today It’s good to be back from a two-week vacation. Actually, we didn’t really go anywhere. I know it’s hard to believe but we didn’t head to Wisconsin but instead ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of God Returns To The Temple

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 10, 2016

The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former … and in this place will I give peace.

GOD’S GLORY RETURNS TO THE TEMPLE. Haggai 2:1-9. The rebuilding of the Temple of God at Jerusalem about 537 BC met with early discouragements and setbacks. It is in this context that we first hear the prophet Haggai (Ezra 5:1). The whole of Haggai's short canonical book is designed to lift ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Shall We Return? Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Nov 19, 2015

In this verse God is calling His children back to Him. Problem: People fall away from God.

Introduction: There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we discover why. To make God’s name great through your life… The Main Point: Since Jesus Christ is the Lord of hosts; you ought to walk with Him through the use of your money. 1st ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Returning To The Original Divine Intention Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 17, 2016

To be at the wedding banquet, properly attired, is our destiny and joy.

19th Sunday After Pentecost 2016 Extraordinary Form Years ago, when I first read this parable, it sounded rather fabulous, an invention of the Lord’s fertile imagination. But a dispassionate reading of history, and even the local news, tells us that St. Matthew’s story is merely a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Questions About Jesus' Return

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 28, 2011

What the Bible says about Jesus' return.

A. THE BIBLE’S TEACHING ABOUT THE TIME OF JESUS’ RETURN 1. Jesus said there would be “wrong” predictions about His return. “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of The King (Part One) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 19, 2022

In part on of 'The Return Of The King' we will talk about the - the HOPE in His return and the REALITY of His Return.

The Return Of The King 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 Good morning Maple Grove! NOW THIS MORNING – as we continue in our series, ‘Powerful Passages’ we are going to unpack 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11, in a conversation called, ‘The Return Of The King.’ Okay church, so are you ready! Alright then – ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Return Of The King (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 19, 2022

In part 2 of 'The Return Of The King' we will talk about the preparations for His Return.

The Return Of The King 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 Good morning Maple Grove! HEY – is anybody out there ready for some living and active WORD of God… NOW THIS MORNING – as we are going to finish our conversation, The Return Of The King’ that we began last week, as we unpacked 1 Thessalonians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ