Sermons on Rapture Events:

Enoch Is A Type Of The True Church, Enoch Walked With God, He Was Raptured. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 3, 2014

God was pleased with Enoch's walk of faith with Him, God removed him from the wicked world alive; Abel, Enoch, and Noah and family are referred to as ANTIDELUVEIONS, that is, they lived before the flood.

#3~ ENOCH~ Heb.11:5-6 HALL OF FAITH 4-26-14 Today we'll continue with our study of Heb.11: -- often referred to as "THE HALL OF FAITH CHAPTER" also "THE CATOLOG OF THE FAITHFUL" Chapter 11 is a LIST of OT examples of those who were faithful in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Rapture Ready. Be Ready, Be Faithful, Be Fruitful - Matthew 25:14-46 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 2, 2025

Parable of the Talents, Believers are called to be ready for Christ’s return, faithful with what He entrusts, and fruitful in love and service.

2025.10.05 Sermon Notes. RAPTURE READY. Be Ready, Be Faithful, Be Fruitful Matthew 25:14-46 William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Matthew 25:14-46, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Colossians 3:23-24, James 2:17, Galatians 6:10, 1 John 3:18 BIG IDEA: Believers are called to be ready for Christ’s return, faithful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-46, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Colossians 3:23-24, James 2:17, Galatians 6:10, 1 John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Lord Jesus!

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 27, 2005

The Rapture in the Old and the New Testaments.

Come Lord Jesus! I. Prophecy in the Old Testament. A. There are approx. 333 prophecies in the O.T. about the first coming of Jesus. b. Many of them fulfilled on the day He died. c. Prophecies that are fulfilled prove the credibility of the Bible. d. Show chart of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Denomination: Charismatic

Gone!

Contributed by Ken Crow on Jul 1, 2010

There is coming a day for the rapture of the church.

Gone! 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 (King James Version) pastor Ken Crow 13But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Looking For The Uppertaker

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014

The soon coming Rapture of the church

Looking For The Uppertaker 1 Cor 15:51-52 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed — in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Denomination: Bible Church

Rapture- True Or False? What Will Happen At The Lord's Second Coming

Contributed by Robert Webb on Feb 3, 2025

There is cause for reservation about the popular conception of the rapture, especially in regard to the time element and manner in which it is commonly believed it will take place.

The rapture is an intriguing subject and at the forefront of much thought. What is it? This is the teaching that the church will be "caught up" or raptured in the clouds with Jesus and the resurrected believers and be with the Lord forever. That much is taught very plainly in 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, Matthew 24:37-41, 2 Peter 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yes Virginia, There Is A Tribulation

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 23, 2017

THE NEXT GREAT EVENT ON THE CHURCH CALENDAR IS THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH. THOSE LEFT BEHIND FACE THE TRIBULATION PERIOD. THIS IS A SEVEN YEAR PERIOD OF TIME, BROKEN INTO TWO THREE AND A HALF YEAR PERIODS OF TIME THAT DANIEL SPEAKS ABOUT.

YES VIRGINIA, THERE IS A TRIBULATION DANIEL 9:20-27 SEVERAL DECADES AGO, AROUND CHRISTMAS, A NOW FAMOUS ARTICLE WAS PRINTED IN A NATIONAL NEWSPAPER IN THE UNITED STATES ENTITLED “YES VIRGINIA, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS.” THE AUTHOR OF THE ARTICLE TRIED TO ANSWER THE QUESTION AS TO THE AUTHENTICITY ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Four Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 12, 2023

The Rapture and the Throne Room where God is.

After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this." Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in ...read more

The Day Death Died

Contributed by Richard Deem on Feb 27, 2001

I bring to you today undoubtedly the most unusual Easter message you have heard. I am going to chronicle for you DEATH’S BIOGRAPHY in a message entitled “The Day Death Died!”

“THE DAY DEATH DIED” O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. [1 Cor 15:55-57] INTRODUCTION: I bring to you today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Church Of God

Lesson 7: Are The Heathen Really Lost?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

Four questions asked by critics regarding the unsaved and life after death.

A. 4 QUESTIONS RAISED BY CRITICS 1. Universalism. DOESN’T THE BIBLE TEACH SOME FROM EVERY TRIBE WILL GO TO HEAVEN? a. All tribes in Heaven. “They sung a new song . . . Thou was slain, and hast redeemed us . . . out of every kindred and tongue, and people, and nation” (Rev. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Are Not Here I Come

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2010

Is this the day year are time our Lord will come back.

READY ARE NOT HERE I COME Matt. 24;1- 30 Matt: 24:1And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. 2And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Ready!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 5, 2010

Contemporary Christians tend to be complacent about the return of Christ. Will we be ready for His return?

Luke 12: 32 – 40 – Ready! Intro: Have you ever been caught sleeping in church? . . . I’m going to give you 10 good excuses to use the next time you are caught sleeping in church: 1) They told me at the blood bank this might happen. 2) I was just taking a power nap. 3) It must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Every Tribe

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 30, 2010

By the end of the world the gospel will go out to all people groups. The gospel has not been preached to every tribe yet, though we are getting very close, and some from every tribe will believe! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/Video, PowerPoint.

Every Tribe Revelation 5:9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EveryTribe.html Revelation 5:9 9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

When We Shall Be Like Him Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Feb 13, 2010

This is the 6th sermon from 1st John. This message deals with Jesus' Returning for HIS children & the change that shall take place. It ends with a plea for pure & holy living, being ready for HIS coming.

Sermons from 1st John 1st February 14, 2010 Sermon #06: WHEN WE SHALL BE LIKE HIM: Scripture Ref: I John 3:1-3 ‘Behold, WHAT MANNER of LOVE the FATHER has BESTOWED UPON US, that we should be CALLED the SONS of GOD, therefore the WORLD KNOWS US NOT, because IT KNEW HIM NOT. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Facts About Our Resurrection Body

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010

At the Rapture, the dead in Christ shall rise first and then those who are alive shall be instantly changed. How will New Testament believers who have slept (or physically died) be raised? What is the resurrection body like at the Rapture?

Intro: Because Jesus rose from the dead, we shall live also (John 11:25-26). All true Christians wait for the glorious appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ (I Thess. 4:15-18). At the Rapture, the dead in Christ shall rise first and then those who are alive shall be instantly changed (I Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-55

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