Sermons on Pilgrims Return:

Preparation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 12, 2011

John the Baptist is an example of what it means to prepare the way for Jesus' return.

Mark 1:1-8 “Preparation” INTRODUCTION Our journey through Advent seems to be a sprint. We are already celebrating the Second Sunday in Advent. Last week we focused on Jesus’ promise to come again in order to complete his establishment of the kingdom of God. The key word for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is Coming Back Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018

Final message in our exposition of Revelation emphasizing Jesus' soon return.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Jesus Is Coming Soon” Rev 22:6-21 I. Prologue II. Messages to the churches III. Last days IV. Epilogue John finishes the book with some assurances and some final instructions concerning the book. Tom Constable observes three basic features of the epilogue. Three ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Mine? - Yours? - Ours? Or His!

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 10, 2018

My vision for a return to Old time religion in an old time church

Mid-week Message/Devotion April 11, 2018 Mine? – Yours? – Ours? Or HIS! Acts 4:32-35 We hear blended families refer to their offspring as his, hers and ours. I’ve never quite grasped why any distinction is necessary. If we are a blended family, we should be as one. When I officiate a wedding ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham Obtained What God Promised Him

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 19, 2014

To display correct attitude of patience and endurance while waiting for the LORD's return.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you enjoying waiting for the LORD's return? Are you claiming and enjoying every GOD's Promises in the Bible? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To display correct attitude of patience and endurance while waiting for the LORD's return. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:15 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will You Be Ready? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 2, 2015

Jesus is coming for his Saints. Will you be ready when he returns?

The Disney Film “Million Dollar Arm” tells the story of a washed out Baseball scout who goes to India to find a new prospect and save his career. It’s a charming story that centers on finding a cricket pitcher in India good enough to be drafted into Major Leagues. The drama ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Ahead To 2014

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 27, 2013

HOw will we approach the new year? What if this is the year the Lord returns?

What are our goals for 2014? 1 Thess 5:1ff Remember those videos of returning heroes? The ones where a loved one was deployed away from home and returns unexpectedly to their family? Some of my favorites are one called “The Poppies.” The girls are a British group and sing their hearts ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Think Of Your Sinful Nature Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 9, 2014

To show that what fills our heart will provoke us to return to it.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you remember your sinful life before? DON'T DO THIS. Remember how the LORD saved you. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that what fills our heart will provoke us to return to it. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:15 (Amplified Bible) 11:15 If they had been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Good To Be Back Home Again! Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 17, 2019

A sermon examining the joy that is experienced when returning to a right relationship with the Father.

IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK HOME AGAIN Ruth 1:19-22 Often I will have a ministry related trip planned months in advance and I find myself eagerly anticipating the opportunity to get out of town for a while. Usually I am fine for about 3 days, and after that I begin to get a little homesick. On the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 7, 2018

We, like John are called to prepare the way of the LORD, for His return.

Prepare Ye the Way of the LORD. Luke 3:1-6 About thirty years had passed since the flurry of excitement over the birth of John the Baptist and the strange reports from the shepherds of Bethlehem about another birth. The world soon forgets and returns to its normal drudge. Many of those who had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honor Comes To Those Who Honor

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 5, 2016

We are to honor authority, relationships, and God. In return we will receive honor.

Romans 13:7 “Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.” Honor. I am not sure we understand the meaning of the word. A pastor visiting Korea for the first time asked for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6

Denomination: Foursquare

Lost

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 14, 2019

Our job as Christians is to seek out the lost and rejoice as they return to God.

Lost? Luke 15: 1 - 10 Intro: There is an old Jewish story of a farmer to whom God granted three wishes with the understanding that his neighbor would get double what the farmer wished. Wish number 1 was for 100 cattle / the neighbor got 200. Wish number 2 was for 100 acres of land / the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Is Your Treasure?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 8, 2019

Are you living expectantly for the return of the Master by laying up treasures in heaven?

Where Is Your Treasure? Luke 12: 32 - 40 Intro: Long ago, in a kingdom far, far away, a rich king hired a “fool” to make him laugh when he was sad. He gave the fool a golden scepter and told him that when he met a greater fool than he, to pass the golden scepter to that person. The king grew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Genesis 35, The Journey Continues, Jacob. Burying Idols And Sin. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 8, 2024

A journey through Jacob's return to Bethal and all that involved.

A reminder of where we were before Cafe church last week, Jacob had finally in his middle years be reconciled with his older twin Esau who we read he had swindled out of his inheritance in Genesis 33. He then realised where he stood with God and set up an alter to his God. The theme or key point of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Refugee Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 26, 2022

Naomi tells the story of her sojourn in Moab and her return with Ruth.

Good evening. My name is Naomi. You've probably already heard of my daughter-in-law Ruth, who has become very famous. But the story really began long before Ruth came on the scene. Before everything started to go wrong, my husband Elimelech and I lived in the city of Bethlehem in Judah. It had ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Throw It All Away Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 15, 2020

Like Israel in Paul’s day, America needs to return to God.

DON’T THROW IT ALL AWAY Text: Rom. 9:1-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: President Abraham Lincoln, in a National Proclamation of Prayer and Repentance in 1863 wrote, “We have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace and multiplied and enriched and strengthened ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Methodist