Sermons on Returned:

Being Ready

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 30, 2019

We must live each day ready to receive Christ Jesus when He returns.

Being Ready – Matthew 24: 36 - 44 Intro: One day a bishop was approached by his assistant priest who said, “A woman claims to have seen a vision of Christ Jesus in the church sanctuary. What should we do?” Without hesitating a second the bishop answered, “Look busy!” --- The bishop’s answer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Day? The Hour? It's A Secret!

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 15, 2018

End times... Being prepared for the return of Jesus, Watch and beware of the signs. Illustration: California fires....signs were present... were they prepared?

In Jesus Holy Name November 19, 2018 Text: Mark 13:32-33 “The Day? The Hour? It’s a Secret” For days we Californians have been amazed, astounded, transfixed to our television and youtube videos because of the fires. We see streets lined with burned out vehicles. We watch people video ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-33, Mark 13:1-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus: King Of Kings, Lord Of Lords

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 21, 2018

A sermon for Christ The King Sunday

In Jesus Holy Name November 25, 2018 Text: Revelation 19:11-12,16 Christ the King Sunday Redeemer “Christ Will Come as King and Judge” This is Christ the King Sunday. The last Sunday in the Church year. Throughout this past year our Sunday Gospel lessons have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Business Till I Come, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 18, 2020

Jesus will return soon, the Scriptures are quite clear about that. But what do we do in the meanwhile? Jesus' command is also quite clear about this.

Show 2 minute Video clip (available on SermonCentral): "If Jesus Returned Today" [1] Did you note the comment at the end of the film? The question is not “When will Jesus Return?”, but rather, “What will we do before He gets here?” How will He find the members of the body of Christ? So ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of The Rapture Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 6, 2021

Many in Paul's day feared those believers who died prior to Christ's return for the church would be forsaken and left within the grave. The apostle offered words of comfort and assurance regarding all the saved and their hope for the future.

The Reality of the Rapture 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18 Today, we have come to the most recognized passage in 1st Thessalonians, and one of the most familiar passages in all of Scripture. It is a passage that is often read at funerals because of the comfort it affords to the families who have lost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do The Dead Know Nothing?

Contributed by S. Louis Rouse on Oct 29, 2018

A look at the state of those who have died

For the last few weeks we have been focusing on the return of Jesus Christ.. What some refer to as the Rapture. That is term which I prefer not to use because that is not a word found in the English translations of the Bible.. However, it is not totally foreign to the Scriptures. It comes from a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:5

The King Has Come Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 24, 2021

Since the King has Come and is coming again, the Apostle Paul presents four aspects of the Father’s exaltation of the Son: 1) The source (Philippians 2:9a), 2) The title (Philippians 2:9b), 3) The response (Philippians 2:10–11a), and 4) The purpose (Philippians 2:11b).

Philippians 2:9–11. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Other

A People Under God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 13, 2019

The people responded to the Word of God in repentance and to the works of God in renewal.

We have seen the people of God making serious attempts at RECONNECTING with God. • They responded to the hearing of God’s Word with repentance and sorrow. • They understood His Word and obeyed what God has instructed through the Law of Moses. We have to remember that the majority of these ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Thing Is From Me

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 25, 2023

Today our lesson begins with a divided kingdom; I want to preach about the Reign of two Kings, the Return of the Warrior and the Religion of the depraved.

1 Kings 12:22-31 (NKJV) “This Thing is From Me” June 25, 2023 God’s sovereignty is defined by his omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence. He is all-knowing, ever-present and all-powerful. Nothing that happens within our world is hidden from God's view or outside of God's provision for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Stand Ye Gazing?

Contributed by Ronald Moore on May 31, 2025

Today, on Ascension Sunday, we stand with the disciples, our eyes lifted toward the sky, peering into the clouds where Christ was last seen.

“This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” — Acts 1:11b, NKJV Today, on Ascension Sunday, we stand with the disciples, our eyes lifted toward the sky, peering into the clouds where Christ was last seen. But we do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Oct 19, 2024

Christ will forever be our perfect example. Emulating and having the mind of Christ always surely will help every believer to achieve their goal of making it to heaven.

THE MIND OF CHRIST Philippians 2:5-7 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: Jesus is our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7, 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signs In The Sky PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023

Explore and understand the biblical prophecies about signs in the sky and the end times, emphasizing the need for vigilance and faith in God's plan.

Hey church family, we're diving into some heavy stuff today, y'all. We're going to be looking at the signs in the sky, the significance of these signs and the fulfillment of prophecy. We're talking about the stuff that's been written about for centuries and is still talked about today. There's a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:24-25, Joel 2:30-31, Matthew 24:29-47

Topics: Signs In Sky, Jesus Return

Proclaiming The Lord's Death: Stumbling And Folly PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores the significance of the Lord's Supper, its origins, and its implications for our daily Christian lives.

Good morning, family! Isn't it an absolute joy to gather together like this, to share in worship and fellowship, and to learn and grow together in our faith? I'm so glad you've joined us today, whether you're here in person or joining us online. We're all part of this beautiful, diverse, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Topics: Perpetual Memorial, Christ Returns

The Signs Of Jesus' Return Part 1 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 4, 2021

This Sermon Series is a look at Jesus' Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24-25). This message examines the questions asked by the disciples. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

We live in uncertain times. How often has it been said that we are living in the end times? I’ve been asked on several occasions if I would preach about the end times. I have done so in the past and will do so in the future. In my preaching, I try, to the best of my ability and understanding, to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Signs Of The Times Part 4

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 25, 2023

Jesus' physical return

The Signs of the Times Pt. 4 Mark 13:24-37 It is ironic we are studying Mark 13 where Jesus taught about End Times as we hear about all of the things happening in Israel. We did not plan to teach on End Times because of the things in the Middle East, in fact, we had already begun Mark 13 when the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational