Sermons on Return Of The Prodigal:

Poignant Purpose For Passionate Prayer

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 23, 2011

This message urges a return to passionate, powerful, and personal prayer, due to the tremendous needs of our churches and our world.

Poignant Purpose for Passionate Prayer Text: Col. 4:2; James 5:16b Intro: In Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he urges them to “continue in prayer.” The word translated “continue” meant that the Colossians were “to give constant attention…unremitting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Strong And Prepared

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 20, 2010

Remembering and being thankful for all God has done enables us to be strong and prepared for the return of Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1: 10 – 20 / Strong and Prepared Intro: One day as a Pastor was walking down a country lane he saw a young farmer struggling with a load of hay that had fallen off his truck. The boy was hot and sweaty and looked very upset. The Pastor stopped and urged the young man to stop ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Brightened By The Future Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

The resurrection of the dead and the return of Jesus are two great reasons we have to be encouraged to face life and death today

1. Text: I Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 Introduction: The year was 155 AD. Persecution against Christians had swept across the Roman Empire and arrived at the city of Smyrna. The proconsul there joined in, and ordered the arrest of Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna. He was to be brought to the public ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sheep And The Goats

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 27, 2012

Christ the King will one day return to judge the people of the nations and that judgment will be predetermined by our response to the grace of God.

Christ the King Sunday according to the traditional church calendar and it is fitting that we take a look at Christ the King to reconfirm in our minds and hearts just Who we will be waiting for in the upcoming Advent season which starts next Sunday. With that in mind let’s take a look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Nazarene

Foundational Thoughts Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

We all know Christ is coming. This series deals with what we should be doing in anticipation of His return.

PREPARING NOW FOR OUR FUTURE WITH CHRIST Foundational Thoughts Joshua 24:14-16; 1 Thess 5:2 Joshua 24:14-16 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Perhaps Today

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 31, 2011

Christ the Lord has promised that He shall return for His people, to take them to be with Him. Perhaps today!

“Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. Let no one deceive you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Are God's Watchmen

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

PENTECOST 16 (A) - Believers are God's watchmen. They will warn the wicked. Those who repent will turn and return to God.

BELIEVERS ARE GOD’S WATCHMEN (Outline) September 12, 2010 - Pentecost 16 - EZEKIEL 33:7-11 INTRO: Responsibility is an underused word in our society today. Very few want to claim responsibil-ity for much of anything. The Lord God Almighty has called each of us out of darkness ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Diagram Of Defection (Why Men Go Back)

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Feb 20, 2015

How could such seemingly faithful and fruitiferous saints of God return to the beggerly elements of this world and the devices of the Evil One?

Title: A DIAGRAM OF DEFECTION (Why Men Go Back) (Definition) DEFECTION: conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine)__www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defection Texts: 2 Peter 2:1-3 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) "1. But there were also false ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Living In The Last Days: Selfishness And Greed Series

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 16, 2015

This sermon series calls attention to what society will be like during the last days before the return of our Lord.

Living in the last days: Selfishness & Greed Introduction: I'm going to spend the next couple of weeks explaining through the Bible, what the state of society will be like, living in the last days before the coming of Jesus. It promises to be informative, interesting and thoroughly biblical. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua ~ #2 Camped At Swollen Jordan River Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015

the two Israeli spies that Joshua had sent into Jericho had returned and reported to Joshua everything that they had witnessed.

SS~ #18~ JOSHUA ~ #2 camped at Jordan ~ 10-12-14 Joshua 3: -- pt 1 Today we'll continue in our study of Heb.11: -- "the hall of the faithful" chapter. Listen as I read our text verses. 　　Heb.11: 30-31 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Review And Renew

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 29, 2016

A New Year's sermon based on the disappointments of the people and promises of God at the rebuilding of the temple upon the return from Babylon.

1. Sowing An old farmer was about to die and he called his 2 sons to his bedside. He said, "Boys, my farm and the fields are yours. You each have equal shares. I leave you a little ready money, but the bulk of my wealth is hidden somewhere in the ground of the farm. I’m not sure anymore quite where ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At Peace

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 4, 2020

The return of Christ Jesus is nearer today that yesterday and we must live at peace loving God and our neighbor.

At Peace Romans 13: 8 – 14 Intro: In Bill Cosby’s book, "Time Flies" Cosby says that something happens to you when you turn 50 years old. When his father turned 50, Cosby says that for the first time he remembers noticing his father’s "love handles," those rolls of fat which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Ready! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 8, 2020

To get ready for Christ's soon return, be aware of the times, prepare for the trip, and care for each other.

Doug Mendenhall wrote a parable that gives us all something to think about: Jesus called the other day to say he was passing through and [wondered if] he could spend a day or two with us. I said, “Sure. Love to see you. When will you hit town?” That's when Jesus told me he was actually at a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2, Revelation 6:12-14, Revelation 16:16, Revelation 6:12, Revelation 9:1-11, Revelation 13:5, Revelation 12:6, Revelation 11:2-3, Joel 2:1-11, Revelation 16:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 18, 2014

The symbolism of the fig tree parables tells us the importance of producing spiritual fruit and being ready for Jesus return

Opening Video Illustration: Time to Go from Bluefish Tv (3 min) Theme: Time Management “God created me—and you—to live with a single, all-embracing, all-transforming passion—namely, a passion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel Part Viii Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 27, 2018

Daniel who has been faithful his whole life in Babylon intercedes for his people's return to Jerusalem.

INTRODUCTION • We are in the 8th part of series on the life of Daniel. • Daniel Chapter 10 • Accounts in the first half of Daniel are historical stories, chapters 7 through 12 contain visions and prophecies. • Daniel was in Persia when he had this vision. • He had as a young boy been taken ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational