Sermons on Returning Exiles:

The Younger Son Returns Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2011

Part 2 in series The Return of the Prodigal, Dave looks at what we can learn from the young man’s return to his father and his home.

The Younger Son Returns The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 20, 2011 Well, as you know, it’s February. And if you were here last week, you heard me say that we’re talking about love and about relationship this month. But it’s not about love ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Elder Son Returns Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 17, 2011

Part 5 in series Return of the Prodigal, this message examines the possibility, potential, and process for the return of the elder son to the father.

The Elder Son Returns The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 5 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 13, 2011 Today we continue our series called Return of the Prodigal, based on Jesus’ parable in Luke 15. I want to start off with a provocative quote from Henry Nouwen. This series has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:31-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Be Ready For The Lord's Return

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

Last Judgment (A) - Mankind needs to be ready for the Lord's return on the Last Day. Those dwelling in darkness face destruction. Those living in light have deliverance.

BE READY FOR THE LORD’S RETURN (Outline) November 7, 2010 - Last Judgment - 1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-11 INTRO: Are you ready? How often do you hear or say these words each day? Every day we get ready for one thing or another. We wake up and get ready to greet the day. We get ready ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

When The King Returns

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2010

Are you ready for when Jesus comes? Will you be ashamed or rewarded?

I. Some will be Remorseful (Shemei) vs. 16-20 He had reason to be ashamed - 2 Samuel 16:5 "And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came. 6 And he cast ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:15-40

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Christ's Return

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 20, 2010

Believers and unbelievers alike have the responsibility to prepare for Christ's return.

Preparing For Christ’s Return Matthew 25:1-13 I was once sent an interesting book entitled, Jesus Is Finally Coming Are You Ready for the Rapture? October 28, 1992. It was sent to me free of charge by the Mission For The Coming Days. This is an organization that was formed in 1988 after, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipating The Return Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 25, 2010

Jesus returns to earth at the seventh trumpet to establish his eternal reign, judge the ungodly and reward His followers.

This morning, we reach a milestone in our study of the Book of Revelation as we reach the halfway point. And as I’ve pondered the passage that we’ll look at this morning over the past couple of weeks, I’m convinced that there is a sense in which this particular passage is a pretty ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 27, 2011

The Lord is coming back are you ready.

THE RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST Rev.19; 16And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. The reign of Christ on earth with the Saints is as sure as his birth, liofe, death, resurrection, ascension and High ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Ready For His Return

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 10, 2010

Anticipation of the Master’s return generates a sense of anticipation in His people.

“Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:29-51

Denomination: Baptist

Many Happy Returns

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

A monologue of one of the magi making the point that how you approach Jesus determines how you return.

MANY HAPPY RETURNS Matthew 2:1-12 It starts today: The return season. Gifts of wrong size, color, and taste return. Some returning from vacations or visits to family. But other things return too. Somewhere in the next week to ten days we will face returning to a lifestyle more or less like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"When Christ Returns"

Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013

This message explores what the condition of this world will be when Christ returns.

“When Christ Returns” TEXT: 1 Thess. 4:13- 5:11 1 Thess 4:13-18 (KJV) 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

On That Day (Jesus' Return)

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 4, 2013

What do we actually know about the day of Jesus' return? Some seem to have spiritual insight and have the ability to discern signs in the sky. Is that what Jesus said we should be doing?

On That Day Matthew 24:36-44 Introduction Reading a little in Romans 13, the idea of being awake in our spiritual life intrigues me. One reason is that the day of Jesus is coming! Romans 13:11 “And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Returning To Our Landmarks

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 2, 2012

Our culture tells us to always look for the new and improved; the latest is always the greatest. Pastors are always on the lookout for new methods, new gimmicks, and worst of all, new doctrines. The Bible is full of warnings to God’s people that the popul

Opening illustration: We who believe that God has absolute moral standards are viewed by some segments of society as intolerant simpletons. We are cautioned not to express our disapproval over certain immoral behavior. Television commentator Andy Rooney once announced his revulsion at the perverse ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing The Point Of No Return

Contributed by Bob Phillips on May 15, 2014

The dangers of putting off God's call until it's too late.

Many of you know that there is a point of “No return” in most things in our lives. In olden times every ship and plane crossing the Ocean had a “Point of no return”. (Not enough fuel to make a turn about and head for home.) We all know it was against the “Law” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of The Seventy-Two Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 11, 2014

The return of the seventy-two disciples from their short-term missions trip in Luke 10:17-24 shows us the reasons for their joy.

Scripture After Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, which lasted perhaps for as long as two years, “he set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). Jesus continued to teach while on his journey to Jerusalem. He also sent seventy-two disciples in pairs on a short-term missions trip. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trouble Will Return To The Enemy

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 14, 2016

To show that GOD will take vengeance on all our enemies by repaying them trouble for trouble (distress and afflictions) and it is a righteous thing for GOD to do for us. 2 Thessalonians 1:6 (Amplified Bible) [It is a fair decision] since it is a righteo

I. EXORDIUM: Are you troubled? Yes. My enemies troubled me but the LORD sustains me. Proverbs 18:14 (Amplified Bible) The strong spirit of a man sustains him in bodily pain or trouble, but a weak and broken spirit who can raise up or bear? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:25

Denomination: Pentecostal