Sermons on Returning Exiles:

Messy Mephibosheth

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002

Readiness for the King’s return

“Messy Mephibosheth” II Samuel 19:24-30 & Mark 13:33-37 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Nearly every time Jesus spoke about His second coming, He stressed the importance of being prepared. In Mark 13 He warns, “Be on guard! Be alert! You do not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:24-30, Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Congregational

Christian Readiness

Contributed by Richard Reid on Feb 26, 2009

Preparing yourself for the return of Christ

Christian Readiness Luke 12:40 2/24/08 You too, be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect. Just when you don’t expect him, the Son of Man will show up. - Message The need for readiness or preparedness is taught in every area of life. Children are taught to be ready ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Upon His Throne

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 25, 2017

The ascension, enthronement, and return of Jesus.

THE LORD UPON HIS THRONE. Psalm 93. This Psalm is about, first and foremost, the Creator God upon His throne. He is “robed with majesty” (Psalm 93:1). He has also, incidentally, “established” the created order. However, we are not to worship the creation (I interject), as it is only the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Sunday The Resurrection Of The Lord: Garden Of Victory!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 24, 2024

Easter is revealed in returning to gardens!

Archaeology has discovered during the time of Christ planting pots with pollen in them, which tends to be well preserved in arid environments. These growing pots were then transferred to gardens.1 Easter is revealed in returning to gardens! 1. The meaning of paradise is a garden, from the Latin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Matthew 28:10

Denomination: Catholic

I Love The Lord Because.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2021

Returning to our rest in Him.

I LOVE THE LORD BECAUSE. Psalm 116:1-9. If I was asked why I love the LORD, I might well answer: because He heard and answered my prayer (Psalm 116:1). Yet this may, at first glance, appear self-serving: what would I have to say for myself if my prayers had not been answered in the way that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tne Parable Of The Watchful Servants Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 17, 2019

What is it to be ready for His return

Parable of the watchful servants Be Ready for His Return Luke 12:35-48 In the New Testament , a phrase is used frequently with regard to the Day of the Lord or the return of Jesus Christ. Though it may vary slightly from verse to verse, numerous instructions are given to "watch, because the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Advent Through The Eyes Of A Prophet Pt. Ii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 7, 2003

WE MUST BE PREPARED FOR OUR LORD WILL RETURN TO THIS EARTH SOME SWEET DAY!

ADVENT THROUGH THE EYES OF A PROPHET PT. II: PREPARE THE WAY ISAIAH 40:1-11 2ND SUNDAY IN ADVENT DECEMBER 7, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Twas’ the night Jesus came Twas’ the night Jesus came and all through the house, not a person was praying, not one in the house. The Bible was left on the shelf without ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

He's Coming Back Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 29, 2020

Are you ready for Jesus to return? Do you want Him to return? It's important for us all to live like He'd return today... because one day you'll be right. He'll return.

Several years ago Johnny Carson had Billy Graham as a guest on his show. At one point in the conversation and Johnny said, "You know what Billy, I bet if Jesus ever came back to earth, we'd do him in again!" Graham leaned forward in his seat, and said, “In the Bible we read that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prisoners Of Hope Liberated And Blessed Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 23, 2022

In this exposition of Zechariah 9:10-17, we examine God's promise to exiled Jews and apply the promise to those in a spiritual prison today. There is deliverance in the name of Jesus!

Intro In our last message we expounded Zechariah’s prophecy concerning the First Advent of Christ found in Zechariah 9:9: “Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-17, Ephesians 3:1-6, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Isaiah 61:7, Psalm 18:3, Numbers 23:24, Malachi 3:16-17, Mark 16:15-16, Jeremiah 29:10, Exodus 14:19-31, Luke 11:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Defending The Poor Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2013

God cares for the poor and oppressed; one of the most prominent themes in the Bible is our response toward the poor. It is the duty of God’s people to provide for those in need as best as we can with compassion, following the example of Nehemiah.

Nehemiah has resisted outward attacks, but now there’s corruption within. It’s been said that, “No test of leadership is more revealing than the test of opposition” (Boice). Nehemiah wasn’t expecting opposition from his own people. The outcry of the poor reached his ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Congregational

A Thief In The Night Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

When will Jesus return? Are we too focused on His return tomorrow that we forget to obey Him today?

There are various theories on how this will happen…theories that are widely believed today: Nuclear war, meteor, aliens, natural disasters, global warming, others say disease will wipe out the human race. ILL - Warm August night 1980 Sunday night A thief in the night, a distant thunder. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Arise!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 10, 2013

There is no such thing in this physical life as "passing the point of no return" with our loving Father. He awaits our return to Him.

I believe all of us know one of the main reasons that retailers such as “Home Depot” and “Lowe’s” have managed to be so successful. Three words: Do. It. Yourself! Not only will these home-improvement giants sell you what you need to fix up and spruce up your home or business, but they will even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus Is Coming Back PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

To explore the signs of Jesus's return as described in the Gospel of Matthew, emphasizing the need for readiness and understanding the unpredictability of His return.

Good morning and welcome, brothers and sisters. Today, we are diving headfirst into a topic that certainly carries a weight of mystery and anticipation. We're going to talk about the signs of Jesus's return, the need to be ready for His return, and the unpredictability of the day and hour of His ...read more

Topics: Jesus, Coming Back

Dealing Decisively With Sin Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 7, 2014

This sermon covers chapters 9 and 10, where Ezra deals with the sin of intermarriage that he discovers among the exiles in Jerusalem. It is a good example of the right reaction to any kind of sin.

Introduction: A. There is a story told of four preachers who were good friends, who lived in a small town many years ago, during a more simple and conservative time. 1. They often met for lunch at the local diner to talk about their lives and ministries. 2. During one of those gatherings, one ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Final Word

Contributed by David Moore on Jun 27, 2008

This message shows how the people scorned God’s love, yet how God remained faithful in the loving of them and the sending of the Saviour

God’s Final Word Text: Malachi 1:1-5 Introduction: We turn now to the last book of our Old Testament, to the book of Malachi, and to God’s final words with the nation for 400 years. Between Malachi and Matthew God says nothing, not one word. The next time He speaks to this nation it will not be ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist