Sermons on Rapture Events:

The Person, Purpose, Penman, And Promise Of The Book Of Revelation (1:1-3)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 1, 2023

This message centers on the best method of interpreting Revelation, and how it presents to us the things that have been seen, the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter.

The book of Revelation has been misunderstood, misinterpreted, and misrepresented by many people. This last book of the Bible has been avoided because many seem to believe that it cannot be understood and that reading, studying, and preaching from it somehow tends to lead to confusion. As I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Matthew 18:1-8, Philippians 2:5-11, Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Waiting Expectantly? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 18, 2021

Based on Titus 2:13 - This sermon encourages the listener to consider the excitement & anticipation of the Rapture of the Church.

“ARE YOU WAITING EXPECTANTLY?” Titus 2:13 FBCF – 1/17/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – I love books. Probably have too many of them, but I keep buying them anyway. Anybody else got that same kind of problem? Just bought set of books. Series called The Things Our Fathers Saw. Firsthand accounts of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

What On Earth Is Going On? Series

Contributed by Larry Sopchak on Sep 22, 2011

A sermon examining the signs of the times in light of the tsunami disaster that struck Japan.

What On Earth Is Going On? Sunday, March 13, 2011 End-Times Series : Sermon One [VIDEO] TEXT: Matthew 24:3-14 ; 21-22 ; 27; 29-44 Luke 21:9-11; 25-33 [VIDEO] INTRODUCTION In his book, "A Tale of Two Cities", Charles Dickens wrote... "It was the best of times, it was the worst of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Doctrine Of The Immanency Of Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 7, 2023

What is the imminence of Christ's return and why is it important to the church today?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This evening we are going to Revelation 22 and we are on the next to last study of this marvelous book. I am going to warn you, that tonight is not the complete study of verses 6-9, but just the examination of what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

A Walk Through History - (Past, Present, Future)

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 18, 2011

This is a sermon that takes us on a walk through history, from the ancient Babylonian Empire to eternity future, as prophesied in scripture.

A Walk Through History (Past, Present, Future) Daniel 2:29 & 31 – 36 By: JB Hall Introduction: Today, I’d like us to take a walk through history, from the ancient Babylonian Empire to eternity future. Here, in the Book of Daniel, God foretells the kingdoms of the world, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:29-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2012

Sermon about the Second Coming and popular misconceptions about what this means.

When I was in my early teens, I went to a film evening put on by our local branch of Youth for Christ and watched A Thief in the Night and A Distant Thunder. These were the first two of a series of ‘end times’ films that dealt with the second coming of the Christ, the rapture and the great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

How Many Snatching Aways Are There In Scripture

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Sep 5, 2014

A question asked for a message on how many times was a snatching away, rapture, ascension mentioned in the Bible. This message was developed to answer that question

How many Snatching away are there Introduction: Our question is a long one “In the entire bible how many “raptures”, “snatching away”, “ascending in the Clouds” events happened or are yet to happen, and who did (does) it involve? So we will see this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

3 Moments In Time

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 27, 2015

The word "moment" is used 3X in the N.T., KJV. 3 Greek words are used and applied to 3 areas: temptation, trials, and the Rapture. It's amazing how God can intervene during each "moment" and how He turns them around for our good!

3 MOMENTS IN TIME Lk. 4:5; 2 Cor. 4:17; 1 Cor. 15:51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TAKING THE QUEUE 1. When Ruth Rowles husband, James Rowles, was in the seminary, he was invited to preach at a small rural church. 2. However, the man who was to introduce him to the congregation had trouble ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Celestial Awards

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 14, 2010

A comparison and contrast of the Academy Awards to the Resurrection and the final judgment.

Scripture Ref: Matthew 24:36-44 Genesis 1:1-10 Revelation 21:1-2, 11-25 Isaiah 61:10 2 Timothy 4:18 Revelation 21:3 1. Introduction a. Last week, millions of Americans were glued to their TV sets watching the Oscars, staring in awe at all the special people, wistful in thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Have You Given Up?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 3, 2009

Do we really believe that Jesus is coming back soon?

October 4, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 24:1-14 Subject: The Imminent Return of Christ Title: Have You Given Up? One of the most talked about topics in the church today is the mountain of evidence that seems to be getting higher and higher each day, that the return of Jesus for His church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revelation Study Series 11 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Chapter 6 Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 26, 2023

Jesus Christ came! Jesus died! Jesus is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 11 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 6) 01/09/22 Message… In the OT Daniel was given a vision, a vision of the future… Daniel 12:1-4 The Time of the End 1 “At that time Michael, the archangel who stands guard over your nation, will arise. Then there will be ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Left Behind

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Sep 11, 2021

This sermon addressed what to expect if you are left behind after the Rapture of the Church and encourages all to be certain of their salvation in order to avoid this terrible time.

Left Behind, Mark 13:5-8, Matthew 28:19, 20, 2 Tim 1:7, 2 Tim 3:12-17, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 I think we can all agree that the world is undergoing changes that none of us have anticipated or ever seen in our lifetimes (no matter how old you are), and many Christians are wondering if we’re in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, 2 Timothy 3:12-17, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Massive Exit Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 4, 2007

God does not want us to be ignorant about the rapture. We need the hope and endurance that knowledge about the rapture brings.

The Massive Exit (I Thessalonians 4:13-18) 1. Operation Evacuation Various Christian groups have been helping flooded areas recently. Here is an August 29, 2007 report: "ROCHESTER, Minn. (BP)--More than 570 disaster relief volunteers from the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention and eight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do The Dead Know Nothing?

Contributed by S. Louis Rouse on Oct 29, 2018

A look at the state of those who have died

For the last few weeks we have been focusing on the return of Jesus Christ.. What some refer to as the Rapture. That is term which I prefer not to use because that is not a word found in the English translations of the Bible.. However, it is not totally foreign to the Scriptures. It comes from a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:5

Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 11, 2020

Today's message is from our End Times series and talks about the Second Coming of Christ

End Times Doctrine Second Coming of Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Outside the doctrine of the Rapture, which is actually the first event in the return of Christ, it is this very doctrine, “The Second Coming of Christ,” that has historically been one that is near and dear to hearts of believers. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Zechariah 12:10, Zechariah 14:4, Zechariah 14:9

Denomination: Foursquare