Sermons on point of no return:

The Return Of Elijah Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 15, 2011

A study of chapter 1 of Luke verses 1 through 17

Future Stuff – The return of Elijah Luke 1: 1 – 17 Many of you know that the prophet Elijah did not die. He was taken into Heaven in a fiery chariot. We read this in chapter 2 of the book of 2 Kings, “ 1 And it came to pass, when the LORD was about to take up Elijah into heaven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Colossians As A Case In Point Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 26, 2018

It was while you and I were in rebellion against Him, while we were doing wicked works, that He reconciled us to Himself.

7/4/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIB6?The Colossians as a Case in Point ?Colossians 1:21-23 • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:21-23 (NIV) (Text) 1:21-23: (21) Once you were alienated from God and were enemies ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Returning To God Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 2, 2016

Three steps back to God after you have blown it.

RETURNING TO GOD DL Moody once told this story - In the Highlands of Scotland, a sheep would often wander off into the rocks and get into places that they couldn't get out of. The grass on these mountains is very sweet and the sheep like it, and they will jump down ten or twelve feet, and then ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Will Return

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

That Jesus will return is a constant theme of the New Testament and a basic Christian teaching. His return could be near. Are we ready?

I’ve read recently about an inscription on the Dome of the Capitol building in Washington. It’s placed where few can see it. It’s a line from the poet Tennyson: One far-off divine event to which all history moves. That ’one far-off divine event’ is the one we pray for every time we say ’Thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Bitter Return Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on May 10, 2003

Four observations about the way that God was at work in bringing Naomi and Ruth to Bethlehem.

- - - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible - - - - - - - - - - - A father was trying to explain to his four-year-old daughter the concept of marriage. But she just wasn’t getting it. So he decided that maybe some visuals might help. He pulled ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-22

Denomination: *other

No Deposit, No Return

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 2, 2011

To fail to do what is right is not only sin, but is unproductive. What of our knowledge resources and our financial resources? Are they making a difference? If not, no gain.

Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, August 15, 1982; Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Sept. 30, 1984) Preachers find sermons in all sorts of strange places, and I found this one in a bottle! Now you can just stop thinking what you are thinking and listen to what I mean! ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Return To Faith Series

Contributed by Bob Beltz on May 15, 2008

When Lewis was asked about the main themes of the Chronicles, he used the phrase "return to the true faith" to describe Prince Caspian.

Dear Church Leader, As a life-long C.S. Lewis fan, and a pastor for twenty-five years, I am excited not only about the wholesome entertainment value of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series, but also about the tool the film can be for churches and ministries. I’ve been told that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Return To God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012

Move back to our first love.

Return to God April 6, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Move back to our first love. Focus Passage: Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: I. Notice what was good. a. Their deeds – they were a bunch of do gooders – a lot of churches ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Return To Me Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2023

In Joel 2:12-17, the prophet renews his impassioned plea to return unto the Lord through a call for repentance. This call has two facets in first a 1) Personal (Joel 2:12–14) then a 2) Corporate response (Joel 2:15–17) to God.

Joel 2:12–17. 12 “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; 13 and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Other

The Return Of The King

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 5, 2005

As Christians we long and wait for the day that the King returns.

The Return of the King Matthew 25:31-46 January 23, 2005 Morning Service Introduction One of my favorite movies has to be the final chapter of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Return of the King. The major portion of the movie takes place in the land of Gondor. Gondor is a land without hope and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Return To Me

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

Prayer is one of the overriding themes of the book of Nehemiah and the secret to his success. The prayer in chapter one is the first of 12 different prayers recorded in the book. Nehemiah begins with prayer in Persia and closes with prayer in Jerusalem. H

Return to Me Nehemiah 1:4-11 Let me ask you a question, “How many of you gained weight over the holidays?” Now that we’re in the New Year, how many of you have made New Year’s resolutions to lose that weight? To eat better and exercise? And how many of you have started to work toward those ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

Pointed In The Right Direction Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 4, 2010

To be a Christian is to be transformed by the Holy Spirit for our entire lives.

Pointed in the Right Direction: Fundamentals August 1, 2010 Rom. 12:1-2 Intro: How many of you have ever studied the book of Romans – not just read it, but actually dug down deep and worked hard to understand it? If you haven’t, I suggest you need to. This morning as we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of Christ Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014

View the Second Coming with 3 images, pictures (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Has To Say About the Church: Rediscovering Community; Chapter 15 Eternally Worshiping, pgs. 380-387)

HoHum: It seems like stores put out their Christmas merchandise earlier every year. Let’s start selling Christmas stuff in July, beat the holiday rush. Song by Brave Combo- The president was passing laws, Gave a call to Santa Claus He said, "get that toy machine on high. Economy is in a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Return To God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 13, 2019

The first call of prophet Zechariah was a call not to repeat the mistake of their forefathers and return to God while they still can. Now that they have returned to their homeland, they are to stay faithful to God.

Zechariah is not an easy book to read and understand, but we will try and learn together over these few months. God has important words for His people. • It’s difficult because God speaks not only to the present situation in Judah (with the people now engaging in rebuilding the Temple) but also ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Return The Favor Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 8, 2009

If you’ve received the grace of God return the favor to everyone else.

Let’s begin this morning with a little check of your vocabulary. Can someone give me a defining of the word nag? If someone accuses you of nagging them, what are they trying to tell you? Nagging is when you tell someone something that they already know. And you tell them over … and over … and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist