Sermons on Return To Church:

Part 4 - Ephesus: The Church That Lost Its Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 23, 2020

n Revelation 2, Jesus has a message to the church at Ephesus. He commends what the do right but then admonishes them that they have lost their first love. They must remember, repent, and return to their first love. And so must we as Christ followers.

This message was recorded on May 10, 2020, in Winchester, Virginia, and is part of the sermon series, Overcomers. _____ Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Discover: http://www.gracecommunity.com Watch: https://youtu.be/MH0Q_rhT4eE I want you to picture with me an older couple ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, John 3:20, Acts 19:17, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 12:1, 1 John 5:4-5, Matthew 5:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Why I Believe In The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016

I have studied all views with prayer, common sense and an open mind. The only one that makes any sense taking into account the whole context of Scripture is the Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church.

I have studied all views with prayer, common sense and an open mind. The only one that makes any sense taking into account the whole context of Scripture is the Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church; in which Christ calls to Him His true believers before the wrath of God is poured out upon the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revival Preparations

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Feb 27, 2005

This is a description of what happens when a preople return to the Lord.

2 Chronicles 34:1- Requirements for Revival I. Remove all false gods 1-7 -- Billy Graham --Christianity Today, ---We’ve lost sight of the fact that some things are always right and some things are always wrong. We’ve lost our reference point. We don’t have any moral philosophy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Summary Report Of The Church Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 19, 2017

Barnabas and Saul had gone to Jerusalem to give the Christians there the collection taken up among the churches at Antioch, and now they have returned to Antioch. “Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers....

July 21, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.G: A Summary Report of the Church (12:24, 25) Scripture (Acts 12:24-25; KJV) 24 But the word of God grew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Christ (1 Thessalonians 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 26, 2024

Imagine a church filled with joy and unity. That was true of the church of God in Thessaliniki. Let's look at 1 Thessalonians 1.

Thessaloniki is in today’s northern Greece. It was named after Queen Thessalonike, a half-sister of Alexander the Great. Also known as Thessalonica, it was the capital of Macedonia, a region originally only the size of Greek Macedonia, which grew to overlap parts of several modern countries, North ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He's Coming Back Series

Contributed by Connail Johnson on Oct 23, 2012

Some of the most exciting periods of our lives are the times of anticipation. The times when we can't think of anything but what we are expecting to occur. When we are living with an attitude of expectancy our steps begin to quicken & our eyes brighten as

UPON THIS ROCK “HE’S COMING BACK!! Text: Acts 1:10-11 Introduction: An Attitude of Expectancy Some of the most exciting periods of our lives are the times of anticipation. The times when we can't think of anything but what we are expecting to occur. I can remember many times like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Ready For Christ’s Return

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 21, 2011

Harold Camping has many people wondering if Jesus will come back today. Only the Father knows the time of Christ’s return. We can however, live in a constant stauts of preparation, and in this area, the Bible DOES say so!

Sermon Notes May 21, 2011 FBCam How To Be Ready for Christ’s Return 2 Peter 3:14-18 Today, we learned something that we knew as soon as Harold Camping’s prediction was made. Jesus was not returning on May 21, 2011. You don’t have to be a great Bible scholar to understand the words of Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:15, 2 Peter 3:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Final Justice Of Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 22, 2023

For centuries the church has prayed. “Your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” This is the moment that prayer is answered. As his Kingdom comes, justice will be given out. ‌

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org I have said it many times since the very start of 2020 and leading into the COVID “plandemic” 2020 was a year that would change the world. The Bible is clear that the last days will be known, among other things, as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Dear Beloved Series

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015

Letter to the Church at Philadelphia

Dear Beloved Psalm 40:1-3 Isaiah 40:31 Revelation 3:7-13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Rq_UbSZhHI (Sermon clip) I don’t know about you, but I guess I must receive at least two dozen letters via email every week from some nice person in Nigeria or Angola or Zimbabwe ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church For The Churched

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006

Who is the church for? Believers or unbelievers? Or to use more contemporary terms - churched or unchurched. Listen today as Pastor Steve addresses who is the church in the midst of the seeker-sensitive movement.

Recently I was invited to attend a church planters conference in Lake Yale. At that conference I was exposed to various teaching and methods for reaching the unchurched. As I sat there and listened and took notes, I couldn’t help to think how we have somehow missed it when it comes to the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Return To Your First Love

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 2, 2003

Remember the height from which we have fallen and return back to our first, true love of Christ.

Return to Your First Love Do your remember your first love? I do. I was just a teenager. When I met her I fell in love with her at first sight. She was beautiful and sleek. She had curves that had never been seen before. She was fast and handled perfectly. I spent all of my money on her ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-11, Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Baptist

Return To Your First Love

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 12, 2001

Has your relationship with Christ grown cold and distant?

Return To Your Fist Love God wants to send real revival! More than just a banner stretched outside a church building, more than just a few conversions, more than just a temporary rush of emotions and more than a gathering like we have here this morning. God wants and God desires to send real ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding Ceremony & The Lords Return

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on Jun 19, 2001

The Lords Return is painted for us in the beautiful picture of ancient Hebrew Wedding Custom

It seems that during this time of year more couples choose to get married than at any other. And with all the wedding ceremonies going on You know there are many different kinds of wedding ceremonies as there are the number of different kinds of people who get married. For instance, in Baltic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9, Revelation 19:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs That Point To The Return Of Christ

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013

As we see the scroll with the seven seals it should let us know that the time has come and judgment is coming. It seems very clear that we are living in the end times and there are significant signs that are being fulfilled right before our eyes. L

Introduction As we see the scroll with the seven seals it should let us know that the time has come and judgment is coming. It seems very clear that we are living in the end times and there are significant signs that are being fulfilled right before our eyes. Looking at each one by itself may ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of God Returns To The Temple

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 10, 2016

The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former … and in this place will I give peace.

GOD’S GLORY RETURNS TO THE TEMPLE. Haggai 2:1-9. The rebuilding of the Temple of God at Jerusalem about 537 BC met with early discouragements and setbacks. It is in this context that we first hear the prophet Haggai (Ezra 5:1). The whole of Haggai's short canonical book is designed to lift ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational