Sermons on Preparation For The End:

The Great Tribulation Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 8, 2016

Even though nearly 2,000 years have gone by, Jesus wants his disciples of all time to understand how this era of human history ends. And that includes you. Let’s answer three basic questions that arise from a reading of this text.

The Great Tribulation (Mark 13:14-22) 1. Eschatology is the study of the Bible’s teaching about the End Times — it is about the end of the world as we know it; culminates in New Heaven and New Earth. 2. A friend says to a seminarian, “What subjects are you studying at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation 10: The 50-Yard Line Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 14, 2011

This is the 5th message in our walk through Revelation. Here, we are offering an understanding of chapter 10 and the mighty angel and the little scroll.

In studying the book of Revelation, we find that the first nine chapters bring us almost to the middle of the Revelation, or to the 50-yard line. And now, it is time for mankind to receive a message from a “mighty” angel. That message is described as something sweet to the mouth but bitter to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: *other

Encounter Three. The High Priest And Pontius Pilate. (Includes Discussion Questions At The End) Series

Contributed by Paul Hardy on May 3, 2022

To encounter Jesus is to find the truth people are seeking! We must learn to listen to, walk in and practice THE TRUTH.

THE HIGH PRIEST AND PONTIUS PILATE What is the main idea of the message? We must learn to listen to, walk in and practice THE TRUTH. Jesus washed his disciple’s feet in love and compassion. Pilate washed his hands in disdain and rejection. Truth. noun, 'trüth, plural truths\ ...read more

Scripture: John 18:19-24, John 18:28-31, John 18:33-37, John 18:38-40, John 19:1-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Parousia

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 16, 2013

An explanation of the events of 1 Thessalonians 4

Parousia 1 Thess. 4:13-17 I want to preach on my favorite passage... The Parousia, the rapture, the second coming. The KJV uses the phrase, "I would not have you to be ignorant..." I never liked that translation because I took "Ignorant" as an insult... like stupid. Then I discovered that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Olympic Lessons For Christian Warfare

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Feb 19, 2010

This message compares and contrasts the preparation and protective gear of the Olympic athlete to the preparation and protective gear of the Christian soldier.

Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:10-18 Other Ref: The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Preacher’s Commentary The Believer’s Bible Commentary The Complete Word Study Dictionary 1. Introduction a. Many of us have been “glued” to the TV lately, attracted to and mesmerized by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Be Prepaired

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

First Sunday in advent - prepare

Be Prepared Mark 13:23-37 Sounds like a strange scripture passage for the first Sunday of advent. A discussion of the second coming. But isn’t the celebration of the first coming really only possible because of the expected return of Jesus Christ? I don’t know about all of you and your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:23-37

Denomination: Congregational

Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 13, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 21 verses 8 through 19

Luke 21: 8 – 19 Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs 8 And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore do not go after them. 9 But when you hear of wars and commotions, do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:8-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pilgrims And The Pilgrimage

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021

This sermon is about preparing for eternity.

PILGRIMS AND THE PILGRIMAGE Text: John 14:23-30 This morning, you are making a big and important step in your lives as get confirmed and become members of the church. Jesus has already prepared for your future. He gives you the Holy Spirit to guide you, He gives you His peace and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Reflecting On Time

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 28, 2021

This is a message used for the end of the School year, but would also be appropriate for New Year's

REFLECTING ON TIME [This message has developed around thoughts in an outline by: J. R. Thomson Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ June 27, 2021 INTRODUCTION: 1) Throughout life there are times and events that cause us to take note of the passing of time. A) We do this on our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:11, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 2 Peter 1:5-8, Philippians 3:12-14, Proverbs 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Questions Answered Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 23, 2011

A review of chapter 24 of Matthew verses 3 through 14

Matthew 24: 3 – 14 Questions Answered 3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” 4 And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Birth Pangs Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This is part of a series on the Second Coming , the titles are based on the book by John Macarthur titled "The Second Coming"

Birth Pangs Romans 8:22 Matthew 24:3-31 -This is the third message in this sermon series about the second coming that we have been looking at. -First we looked at Why Christ must return, last week we preached about the doctrine of the soon return of Christ and today we are going to look at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-31

The First Last Supper Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 22, 2021

Passover reminded Israel of the end of their slavery in Egypt. Communion reminds the Christian of the end of their slavery to sin.

October 06, 2018 Jacobs children had been slaves for a long time. They had all but given up hope, but now strange and miraculous things were happening: The Nile had turned to blood Frogs, lice and flies had covered the land All the livestock were dead Every Egyptian had been covered with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:3-10, Luke 22:14-20, John 13:6-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The State Of The Body Address Series

Contributed by James Cloud on Aug 4, 2007

Sermon detailing End Time scenarios and our reaction it.

The State of the Body Address Ephesians 6:12-18 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God that ye ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18

Denomination: Anglican

The Rapture Of The Bride (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Mar 17, 2020

This message sets out to affirm that the teaching of the 'rapture' is biblically sound. It discusses why and when it will occur - as well as the nature and purpose of the great tribulation period.

The Bible: A Love Story Pt 6: The Rapture of the Bride (part 1) The truth of the 'rapture' of believers, though widely-held among evangelical Christians in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Matthew 6:23, John 14:2-3, Romans 8:23-24, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:8-9, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-9, 2 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 9:28, 1 John 3:2, 1 John 4:3-4, Revelation 1:12-19, Revelation 3:10, Revelation 4:1, Revelation 6:15-17, Revelation 11:18, Revelation 22:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Seeing The Saints In Heaven Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

Preparation for the marriage supper of the Lamb

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Immediately after the rapture, all Christians appear at the Bema judgment to receive their rewards. “All believers must appear before Christ to be judged for the way they lived and served; some will receive rewards, others will lose their rewards” (2 Cor. 5:11, ELT). a. Not for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist