Sermons on Rapture Theories:

Five Facts You Need To Know About The Rapture

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 27, 2008

The rapture of the church is near, and there are some things we should know about it.

FIVE FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE RAPTURE Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 5:3 Introduction: • July 4, 1776, United States declares its independence from Great Britain • October 11, 1492, Columbus discovers America • September 11, 2001, terrorists attack the US • August 15, 1945, Japan ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Is Real

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 27, 2016

Heaven is not a concept, but it is a litteral place that believers will spend eternity with Jesus Christ.

Heaven is real Introduction- Prayer- I appreciate all the kind words for Becky and I n the loss of our sister-in-law Charlotte and my brother’s brother-in-law Ron. It has been tough. It did make me do some thinking. Life events make you think- marriages, divorces, deaths, children born, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Blessed Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 21, 2013

Our blessed hope in Christ should encourage us to be a blessing and do what God has called us to do.

Our blessed Hope 1 Thessalonians 4:13-4:18 Introduction For the last several weeks we have been looking at practical applications of God’s Word. We looked at Jesus on the day of judgment separating the goats from the sheep. What will that look like and what does that mean to each one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Anticipation Of Christ's Return Is A Vital Encouragement To Live Holy

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 24, 2013

The return of Christ to earth

ANTICIPATING HIS RETURN TEXT: John 14:3 (KJV), "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, [there] ye may be also." INTRODUCTION: "Biblical prophecy provides some of the greatest encouragement and hope available to us today."__Sandra ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: Church Of God

"Ready Or Not, Here I Come"

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Jun 10, 2013

Theme: "The Rapture Of The Church"

I. The Peace Of The Rapture (v. 13) A. Death Is Temporary Sleep For The Body (v. 13a) B. Death Is Temporary Sorrow For The Believer (v. 13b) II. The Promise Of The Rapture (v. 14-15) A. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Disappearance

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 23, 2014

We live in a time just before God's judgment on a corrupted world. So did Enoch. He got his own personal rapture; so can you. Four characteristics made him a candidate for that glorious event the same will qualify us too!

THE GREAT DISAPPEARANCE Gen. 5:21-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HER AGE 1. A nurse was writing down necessary information about a new patient, in preparation for her physical examination. Nurse: "How old are you, Mrs. Smith?" 2. Patient: "None of your business." Nurse: "But the doctor must know your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Nick Hodges on Oct 30, 2012

When Jesus comes again, will you be ready? Jesus’ return will be #1 Unpredictable, #2 Unexpected and it will #3 Bring Judgment.

Intro • Are you ready? • That is a question that we ask people quite often. • Are you ready? – to go to church • Are you ready? – to go to work • Are you ready? – to go to school • Are you ready? – For the big game • This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Clock? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 30, 2013

Better early for Jesus Christ than late!

What day is it?? Okay, but this is the only time I’m going to ask you this, take a look at your watches or cellphone; what time is it?? And so, it is Sunday at 11: am and you chose to be at church. We have clocks and calendars to plan our lives! And so next week, which will be a New Year, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Contributed by James Lowe on Feb 28, 2019

I think most of us, especially those of us who went to school when they actually taught these little stories, remember the story of the Boy who Cried Wolf.

The Boy who cried Wolf I think most of us, especially those of us who went to school when they actually taught these little stories, remember the story of the Boy who Cried Wolf. For the benefit of those have never heard this story I shall attempt to tell it in it's original ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"I Don’t Want Jesus To Come Back!”

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 11, 2018

Some Christians don't want Jesus to come back! Here's 5 reasons Christians don’t want Jesus to come back, and then 5 reasons we SHOULD want Him to come quickly!

“I DON’T WANT JESUS TO COME BACK!” Titus 2:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BAD DAY 1. A trouble-making biker walked into an all-night café, walked up to the counter and grabbed a man’s coffee and gulped it down in one swig. "Well, whatcha gonna do about it?" he says, menacingly. 2. The man ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Oct 10, 2019

As believers we have assurance that God's best lies ahead yet

BACK TO THE FUTURE PART 4 THE BEST IS YET TO COME Revelation 4 (NKJV) 1 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 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Model Of Christian Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 1, 2019

This is the 7th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What is the Christian's hope?

Series: Encouragement [#7] A MODEL OF CHRISTIAN HOPE 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: A desperate need, (the need for hope) exists among Christians. I know, because it is true in my life. Christians need to remind themselves constantly that God is on the throne, in control, and moving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Return And Resurrection: Part I Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

The subject is the return of Jesus Christ to earth and the resurrection of the dead. I get more questions asked about this passage than most any other passage in the Bible. So I thought we would spend about three sessions talking about this passage. Thi

1 Thess. 4:13 through 5:3 is a passage about a subject that intrigues people. The subject is the return of Jesus Christ to earth and the resurrection of the dead. I get more questions asked about this passage than most any other passage in the Bible. So I thought we would spend about three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Return And Resurrection: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

There are six things I want to point out about these 3 verses. The events of the Lord’s return and of the resurrection are clearly spelled out in these verses.

Last Wednesday in 1 Thess. 4: 13-15, Paul told us he didn’t want us to be ignorant about those who have fallen asleep. He basically told us that it was OK to grieve over the loss of our loved ones, but he said not to grieve as one who has no hope. He assured us that our loved ones who have died ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Return And Resurrection: Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

Paul wants to make it perfectly clear that he doesn’t know when the Lord is returning to earth, nor does anyone else. We will note five things about this passage for this study.

We have spent the last two Wednesday studies talking about the RAPTURE and what we can expect. Paul said he didn’t want us to be ignorant of what is going to happen even though many Christians are. He has explained how the dead in Christ will rise first and then we who are living Christians at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist