Sermons on Pilgrims Return:

Kingdom Keys - Zephaniah Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 6, 2023

Christ Followers are aware of the future return (and what it means for humanity) so they will enlighten and encourage others in times of societal decay

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:8-13, Acts 4:13-14, Philippians 4:13, Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rewards Of Seeking God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

The Bible clearly affirms that God is a Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Seeking God is not in vain—there is a guaranteed return for every spiritual investment made in pursuing His presence.

THE REWARDS OF SEEKING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:6 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 34:10, Proverbs 8:17–21, Isaiah 45:19 INTRODUCTION: The Bible clearly affirms that God is a Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Seeking God is not in vain—there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 34:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hearing God's Word

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Nov 16, 2005

Nehemiah’s reading of the Law to the returned exiles produced a spiritual revival. In today’s materialistic world, do we not need to hear God’s Word afresh

Nehemiah 8 highlights the fact that after reconstruction there is a great need for reinstruction. We must learn to see life from God’s perspective. We need to change the way we think about ourselves and about life. All of us have been greatly affected by the philosophy of the world, much more than ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Almost Perfect Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2002

Perfection is often thought of as being sinless. But there is more to the Biblical ideal of "perfection" than that. Opening illustration is humorous and informative.

OPEN: This morning I’m going to give you a quiz, and I don’t want you to think real hard about your answers. I just want you to answer as you feel you should. Question #1: How many of you believe you are perfect? Question #2: How many of you believe it is possible for someone WHO IS STILL LIVING to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Goats To The Left Of Me And Sheep To The Right

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 21, 2025

To the world that nailed Him to a cross, He will return as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He came once as a Lamb, but He will return as a Lion. Once as a Savior, He will come again as the Judge who will sit on His throne to judge the nations.

Goats to the Left of Me and Sheep to the Right Matthew 25:31-46 Matthew chapters 24 and 25, otherwise known as the Olivet Discourse, contain the most detailed description of events that are to occur in the future among the Lord’s recorded teachings. As the Lord and His disciples walked out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

Abram's Trouble With Lot Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 4, 2009

In the story of the initial strive between Abram and Lot once returning to Canaan, we can see the way that we should handle adversity and problems in life today.

Abraham: Following In The Footsteps Of Faith ABRAM’S TROUBLE WITH LOT Genesis 13:5-13 Intro: For Abram, everything isn’t smooth sailing! After his return to Canaan from his disastrous trip to Egypt, there arises a conflict between himself and his nephew Lot. It was a conflict that had serious ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Something Special Series

Contributed by James Capps on Dec 12, 2000

Based on the encounter with Simeon, how he waited and how we are to patiently wait for the return of Jesus

Waiting for Something Special Luke 2:25-32 2nd Sunday in Advent No one likes to wait Was at Sam’s the other day….had to stand in line what seemed forever (probably only 10 minutes) Was going to Vanderbilt for Jacob Maxwell’s surgery and got in morning traffic..took me over an hour to get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Methodist

Handle With Care

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001

When we are born we are given a spirit or soul and it is in our hands until it is returned to God.

Handle with Care On many packages, we have the words “Handle with Care” This is to tell people that what is inside is of value and can be broken. These words should be upon everyone’s soul. “The spirit returns to God who gave it.” When Rachel died it says, “as her soul was departing…” When we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36, John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 5, 2001

The importance and effect of Thankfulness in the Christian life based on the one leper who returned to give thanks.

(1) INTRODUCTION TEXT: Luke 17:11-19 - The Story of the 10 Lepers. We are more anxious to receive and too careless to give thanks - the Bible has over 144 mentions of giving thanks and yet we are more ready to grumble and criticize. Illustration: I saw a lady in the supermarket promoting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: *other

Family Ties

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 17, 2001

Thesis: A return to Biblical model in marriage will recapture intimacy, which is the loss that is destroying marriages and families.

18And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. 19And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

With Only A Potsherd

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Will man remain faithful to God even though he gets nothing in return? Intro.

Thesis: Will man remain faithful to God even though he gets nothing in return? Intro.: 1. Illust. It's easy to blame God. Sometimes we think of God as the author of everything that goes wrong in our lives. A man was once having one of those days when everything goes wrong. One thing after ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:7-10

Countdown To The Conclusion

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 16, 2002

This message deals with the fact of Christ’s soon return and the happenings in our world that point to that fact.

COUNTDOWN TO THE CONCLUSION TEXT: Luke 12: 36-40 INTRO: Rockets at Cape Canaveral are not the only things that are on a countdown. The world, and life as we know it, are on God’s timetable, and the countdown has already begun. Since time began, the moments have been ticking away, rushing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Working While We Wait

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon provides three jobs that Christians should be doing while waiting on the Lord’s return.

I. Introduction a. For background purposes - 2 Peter 3:8-10 b. Jesus is going to return, but he as a job for us to do while we are waiting on his return. c. We are to be working for the Lord. II. Our first job is to walk. (14) a. Our walk is to be blameless and spotless. III. Our second job ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Come Again!

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 9, 2002

Here we’ll consider one of Christ’s ’great and precious promises’ - His return.

I WILL COME AGAIN! John 14:1-11 INTRODUCTION You know in our family, we have sort of a rule, and that is, that we never make promises. Because, you can have the very best intentions, but unforseen circumstances can cause you to unintentionally break that promise. If I say something like, ‘look I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005

A message on the Return of Christ. This message is based on a Pre-millennial, pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church viewpoint.

THE SECOND COMING Acts 1:9-11 INTRO: There is no doctrine that has caused more confusion and disputes than the doctrine of the second coming. There are two extremes when we think about the end of time. 1. There are those date-setting fanatics. In the year 994AD a group said ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist