Sermons on Rapture Theories:

The Real Thing (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 22, 2018

Coca-Cola had an advertizing campaign where its slogan introduced the beverage as the real thing. It's understood that by describing itself as "the real thing" it implied that its competitors are merely impostors and of a lower quality. The real thing is better.

THE REAL THING (part one) Coca-Cola had an advertizing campaign where its slogan introduced the beverage as the real thing. It's understood that by describing itself as "the real thing" it implied that its competitors are merely impostors and of a lower quality. So, you have the real thing and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:15-19, Deuteronomy 4:27-29, Deuteronomy 28:64-66, Galatians 1:6-10, 1 John 4:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

Maslow claims that our physical needs for food, water etc. are the most basic and fundamental. But the Bible tells us that our spiritual needs are even more basic. And only Jesus, the Bread from heaven, can satisfy those needs.

[Sermon preached on 11 March 2018, 4th Sunday in Lent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Recently, a survey was held in the US among people from all ethnic backgrounds, cultures, religions, social strata and walks of life. One of the questions they were asked was: How satisfying or fulfilling is your ...read more

Scripture: John 6:48-58

Denomination: Lutheran

This Bloods For You

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 19, 2018

Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice that brings us back into right relationship with God the Father. When Jesus came – everything associated with sacrifices changed.

(This sermon draws from material from various sermons by other ministers some from Sermon Central, the context and flow I have designed) TITLE: THIS BLOODS FOR YOU SCRIPTURE: HEBREWS 9:22 We continue our “MARCH TOWARD CALVARY” this morning as we continue to allow the Holy Spirit to minister to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 19: Preach A Doctrine Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 26, 2018

How to preach a doctrinal sermon

Lesson Goal This lesson is designed to encourage preachers to teach an occasional doctrinal or theological sermon. Lesson Intro Too many people today have gotten the idea that doctrine is not important. Yet, that kind of statement is itself a doctrine. How do you tell a counterfeit note? Any ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing God’s Love

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF ESSENTIAL CHOICES WE MUST MAKE CONCERNING GOD. BEFORE WE CAN DO ANYTHING ELSE WE MUST CHOOSE TO ACCEPT HIS GIFT OF LOVE AND SALVATION. ALL OTHER CHOICES WE MUST MAKE CONCERNING GOD ARE ADDED TO THIS ONE.

CHOOSING GOD’S LOVE JOHN 3:16-18 TODAY I WANT TO BEGIN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON THE CHOICES WE ARE CALLED TO MAKE IN LIFE. EVERY DAY WE ARE CALLED UPON TO MAKE HUNDREDS OF CHOICES. SOME OF THESE MAY BE MINOR IN NATURE, SUCH AS WHAT WE CHOOSE TO WEAR, OR WHAT WE HAVE FOR BREAKFAST. OTHER CHOICES ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did God Put Me On Planet Earth?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 8, 2017

The Bible teaches we have a definite purpose. It's to influence the people around us to make the choice to serve Jesus Christ. A C.S. Lewis quote captures to eternally critical job that we dare not neglect for the lost's sake!

WHY DID GOD PUT ME ON PLANET EARTH? Ps. 138:8, TLB. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There were three guys who wanted to be in the Olympics, but didn’t know how to enter. So they went to the gate of the Olympic Village to see how other athletes got in. 2. Soon a big, hulking guy walked up with bulging ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Community-Eternal Church

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Feb 21, 2017

When we say in the Lord's prayer "on earth as it is in heaven" and really mean it, the way the world around looks around us should change.As we become more like Christ we become the eternal church that will exist forever, right now.

Title: Community-Eternal Church (Where Are We Headed) Place: BLCC Date: 3/5/17 Text: Isaiah 65.17; Acts 3.21; Revelation 21.1-4 CT: The Church will continue eternally starting now. [Screen 1] FAS: Say the Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven. Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come thy will be ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Believe The Good News Of Easter

Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Sep 28, 2016

Our Easter joy is not always immediate. It certainly wasn't immediate for Jesus' first disciples either. Even the empty tomb and the angel's proclamation left them bewildered. It was in remembering Jesus' own words that the Spirit brought them to faith.

“Why Believe the Good News of Easter,” Luke 24:1-12, Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 Brothers and sisters, you probably know that this coming Friday is “April Fools’ Day;” a day that is always celebrated every year on the first day of April. It’s a day, when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Rachel's Sorrow

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 6, 2016

However crafty, however ruthless Herod might have been, he could be no more successful than his evil superior Satan. The Redeemer would come just as was planned, would live just as planned, and would die just as planned.

Matthew 2:13-18 Rachel’s Sorrow 12/15/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction I do like our Live Nativity we put on at our church. We show the manger scene; we have a full inn, a market square retail booth, angels singing to shepherds, and a tax collector at his booth. We even have the three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Journey To Hell

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 27, 2017

What kind of man went to hell and what kind of hell did he go to in Luke 16:19-31

Journey to Hell Introduction: Herman Goering stole millions and killed thousands in World war II. At his trial at the end of the war, he laughed and mocked when a preacher was sent to his cell to pray for him. twenty minutes before his hanging, he was found dead in his cell. He had taken a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Was It All Abram's Fault Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jan 1, 2013

Sarai sends her hand maiden into Abram's tent and it is all his fault?

Who do you blame when things go wrong in your life? Let’s look at the text and then draw some lessons from them. Gen 16:1 “Now Sarai, Abram's wife, had borne him no children. She had a female Egyptian servant whose name was Hagar.” Masters had absolute rights over their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Man? Jesus, The Savior Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

Jesus staked His entire reputation on the Resurrection. If it didn’t happen, everything that Jesus said and did is open to question. Easter is not about a crime against an innocent man, it is about a claim -- a claim so spectacular and so crucial that it

Who Is This Man? Jesus, The Savior Mark 16:1-7; 1 Corinthians 15:17 An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him the next day. When he reached his hotel he decided to send his wife a quick e-mail. Unable to find the scrap of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Victory Over Danger Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 20, 2011

Trusting Jesus through lifes storms. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Sermon Outline: THE DISCIPLES HAD: his promise (vs 35) his presence (vs 38) his person (vs 41) Sermon Content: Ill: • Two explorers were on a jungle safari; • When suddenly a ferocious lion jumped in front of them. • “Keep calm” the first explorer whispered. • “Remember what we read in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Brethren

The Third Cup And The Hidden Loaf Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 4, 2011

This message deals with the Last Supper and focuses on four departures Jesus made from the regular Passover meal. In the end, he changed the meaning of Passover forever. Text from Mark 14:12-26

Four Departures Jesus made from the regular Passover at the Last Supper CHCC: April 3, 2011 Mark 14:12-26 INTRODUCTION: Can you think of a day in your life that changed everything? I remember a day that changed my life forever. It was Sunday afternoon in late August, 1968. I was 18 and had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew 14:1-12 - Braveheart Vs The Mafia Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 4, 2012

Faith vs Superstition

Matthew 14:1-12 - BRAVEHEART VS THE MAFIA He is drawn to the MAN IN THE DUNGEON. Beliefs are tested in the dark dungeon experiences of my life where everything is ripped away to expose who I really am. A dungeon is that place where everything is pointless without the purposes of God. Yet when all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational