Sermons on Pilgrims Return:

A Return To Civility: 10 Don't Covet Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 31, 2024

We don't hear the word covet a lot this days, but being greedy is pretty close. This message looks at why we shouldn't be greedy.

A Sunday school teacher was asking her class if anyone knew what the Tenth Commandment was, to which a little boy responded, “You must not take the covers off your neighbour’s wife.” Pretty close. Well, here we are—the last week of our series, A Return to Civility. When we started the series in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Anticipating His Return: The Ascension And Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2024

The ascension and promised second coming of Christ anchor our faith and ignite our hope. As we await His return, may we be found faithful, serving Him wholeheartedly, and proclaiming His gospel.

Anticipating His Return: The Ascension and Second Coming of Christ Introduction: Today, we explore the profound truths surrounding the ascension of Jesus Christ and the anticipation of His glorious second coming. These events shape our understanding of redemption, hope, and our role as faithful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Titus 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let’s Return To The Early Church View Of Money

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 17, 2024

Spirituality is our business NOT making money. That was the view of the earliest churches. Why did it change?

Let’s return to the early church View of Money 1Timothy Chapter six Michael H Koplitz [Paul supports slavery] 1Tim. 6:1 All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be 1spoken against. 2 Those who ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Return Of Our God (Isaiah 40:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 24, 2024

God calls on his divine council (simplified: angels) to build a road for Him, because He is very shortly returning to Jerusalem, leading/carrying his exiled people. All Israel is invited to keep their eyes open for God's return.

Last week, I introduced a new series we are beginning that covers Isaiah 40-55. If you missed last week, I think today will still mostly make sense, but you might want to get a copy of last week's sermon from me. Today, then, we are just going to dive in to Isaiah 40. This chapter opens by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Shavah Bekal Livah Return With All Your Heart Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 15, 2022

Have you heard of the "weeping prophet?" This man truly had a difficult mission. He had to speak the word of the Lord boldly to a people who would refuse to listen to him. His name was Jeremiah.

Have you heard of the "weeping prophet?" This man truly had a difficult mission. He had to speak the word of the Lord boldly to a people who would refuse to listen to him. His name was Jeremiah. He began his ministry at a young age, under a good king. But later, would serve under a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Return Of The Twelve; Jesus Withdraws; Five Thousand Fed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 13, 2017

Jesus said, “Bring them to me” (five loaves, and two fishes). It is not what we have that matters, but what we do with what we have. We must be willing to give the little that we have to Him; then He will increase it and use it.

-Spring, AD 29- Near Bethsaida Title: Return of the Twelve; Jesus Withdraws; Five Thousand Fed Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-14 -Matthew (Chapter 14)- 13 When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

81. Revelation 19-20 - Christ's Return In Majesty Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

At long last, the cry of the martyrs, “How long O Lord?” is answered?

IN GOD'S IMAGE 81 - REVELATION 19-20 - CHRIST'S RETURN IN MAJESTY This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-19, Revelation 16:16-17, Revelation 19:20-21, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 12:10, Revelation 20:1-10, Daniel 2:34-35, Revelation 18:21-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Learning From Jesus' Return Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025

Christ's return

A. INTRODUCTION: REVELATION 19:11-16 1. Six seals revealed judgment (6:1-17) then the seventh seal, “There was silence in Heaven” (8:1). This is Christ’s return. 2. Six trumpets announce judgment (8:2-9:2). “Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

4. The Life Of Abraham The Man Who Was Called A Friend Of God Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 19, 2019

A biographical sermon on Abraham's first step to God, his long walk with God and his arrival in the presence of God.

The Old testament Story 3. THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM THE FATHER OF THREE RELIGIONS Gen. 12-25 “I will make from you a great nation and I will bless you / and all the people’s on earth will be blessed through you.” (Genesis 12:2-3) OT Outline A. Period One: The Beginnings of Mankind (Genesis 1-11) B. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Needing To Delivered From? Series

Contributed by Chad Reister on Dec 17, 2002

the pilgrims needed to be delivered from the persecution of the church of england, what do you need delivered from?

What Are You Needing To Delivered From? The Pilgrims began as a religious group who felt that the only way to practice their religion was to separate from the Church of England. These “Separatist” centered around Scrooby, a village in Nottinghamshire in the English Midlands. In 1607/8 the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

E. T. Phone Home Series

Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008

God desires for us, as pilgrims in a strange land, to call out to Him and seek relationship through prayer.

In June of 1982 an amazing phenomenon swept across America. In the months prior to it release, one phrase was pounded into the minds of young and old alike: He is afraid. He is alone. He is 3 million light years from home. E.T. landed on theatre screens on June 11 and this Steven Spielberg ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fire Burns Inward, Love Radiates Outward Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 12, 2025

To be a pilgrim of hope in a time like ours is to walk through the ashes of despair carrying a lantern lit by the Spirit.

Title: Fire Burns Inward, Love Radiates Outward Intro: To be a pilgrim of hope in a time like ours is to walk through the ashes of despair carrying a lantern lit by the Spirit. Scriptures: Acts 2:1-11, Romans 8:8-17, John 14:15-16, John 14:23-26. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, There ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, Romans 8:8-17, John 14:15-16, John 14:23-26

Denomination: Other

Rebuilding The Temple: Ezra's Journey

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 21, 2021

Jeremiah 29:10, “This is what the Lord says: “You will be in Babylon for seventy years. But then I will come and do for you all the good things I have promised, and I will bring you home again.”

Last week we talked about how Israel was taken into captivity in Babylon. And during that time God continued to be with his people, even after they had failed him so completely. He worked through people like Daniel and Shadrach, Meshach and Abendigo. Daniel saw many dreams and visions, and even saw ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10, Ezra 1:1-4, Isaiah 44:28

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 8 – Psalm 126 – Sow In Bitter Tears And Reap The Joyful Harvest Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 2, 2023

Why is it we are slow or forgetful to recall the good things the Lord has done for us; not JUST the good things, but GREAT things. Those who sow in tears will reap in joyful shouting. Some forget what God did for them. Never lose hope for joy will come.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 8 – PSALM 126 – SOW IN BITTER TEARS AND REAP THE JOYFUL HARVEST Psalm 126:0 A Song of Ascents. [A]. NOT A DREAM, NOT AN ILLUSION, BUT NOW REALITY {{Psalm 126:1 “When the LORD brought back the captive ones of Zion, we were like those who dream.”}} “I just can’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6, Psalm 137:1-6, Psalm 51:12, 1 John 1:8-9, Ezekiel 20:6-8, Psalm 126:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

9 Amazing Facts About Jesus' Second Coming

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 24, 2018

What will happen when Jesus comes? Matt 24:44 44 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

Captain Scott O’Grady was shot down over Bosnia on June 2, 1995. He pulled the ejection lever and parachuted into enemy territory. For six days he hid under bushes, ate bugs, and drank rainwater. To make himself less visible, he covered his face with mud. Sometimes enemy soldiers passed within a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational