Sermons on returning: showing 376-390 of 69,587

Be Ready For Christ's Return

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 12, 2024

God has sounded the warning time and time again. And each year that warning is louder than ever before: Judgment is coming, but there is a way out through Jesus Christ.

Alba 2-11-2024 BE READY FOR CHRIST'S RETURN I Thessalonians 5:1-11 Soren Kierkegaard, a Danish theologian and philosopher of the 1800's, once told the story of a variety show in a crowded theater with various acts. Each act was more fantastic than the one prior, so it created louder and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Romans 13:11, Revelation 16:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Coming Of The Holy Spirit And The Return Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 16, 2024

Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27.

THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE RETURN OF JESUS. John 14:15-31. *Notice how closely our love and our obedience are bound together (John 14:15; cf. John 14:21; 1 John 2:3-5). 1. He has given us the Holy Spirit (John 14:16-17). Jesus said, “I will pray the Father, and He will send another ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Return To Civility: 2 Creat No Idols Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 6, 2024

This message focus on the second commandment as we look at the loss of a mutual morality in today's society.

A couple of weeks ago we began our series “A Return to Civility” and I mentioned how earlier this year I had speculated on what I saw as a loss of civility in our society. We’ve come to a place where we can no longer agree to disagree, and we’ve stopped treating one another with respect, at least ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-4, Exodus 20:7-8, Exodus 20:12-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Return To Civility: 4 Keep The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 20, 2024

In this crazy world, where it's rush, rush, rush, the idea of a day set apart for rest and reflection seems almost impossible. But, is it?

What a crazy world we live in today. Do you ever feel like the Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland”? You know the one, he’s always rushing this way and that looking at his watch and muttering, “I’m late, I’m late”. It seems that every hour of every day is filled to the limit with things that need ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Return To Civility: 6 Do Not Murder Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 27, 2024

This message looks at the 6th commandment, Do not Murder. It seems like an easy one to keep, but what happens when we broaden it out?

A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six-year-olds. After explaining the commandment to "honour thy father and thy mother," she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" Without missing a beat, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Return To Civility: 9 Do Not Lie Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 24, 2024

lies, distortion, exaggeration. They are all they same. This message looks at why we lie and the damage those lies can cause to others and to us.

I think that if we were honest today, we’d all agree that there is a feeling of violation that happens when we feel that we have been deceived. Most relationships can take almost anything except deceit. It was Friedrich Nietzsche who said, “I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's Never To Late To Return To Go Home

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018

Naomi a widow and childless, and grieving the death of her husband and two sons, she now gives thought to return to her homeland.

Studies in the Book of Ruth “It Never Too Late To Go Home.” Ruth 1:6-21 “Have you ever experienced disappointment with God? It happens when you ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Study In The Book Of Revelation, 11. Ch.14, 144,000; Return Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 22, 2015

Yet more "background" of the tribulation period. We once more meet the elect of Israel. Some angels proclaim what is soon to come. And the return of Jesus is now heralded.

Close-up (revisited) : The 144,000 with Jesus! 14:1-5 Every subject brought up in chapter 14 has been discussed already, or will be given a fuller treatment later. But all these events seem to occur near the end. In terms of the book itself, we are still in between the trumpet and bowl judgments. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fire Fall Down

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 9, 2021

God has demonstrated His presence, His judgment and His power - many times in scripture by FIRE. I want us, today, to look at a time when God used His fire To demonstrate His power, and, indirectly, His presence. And used it to call His people back to Him.

SLIDE Introduction (I Kings 18:1-2) God has demonstrated His presence, His judgment and His power - many times in scripture by FIRE. I want us, today, to look at a time when God used His fire To demonstrate His power, and, indirectly, His presence. During the reign of King Ahab, the children ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Consummation: God Reigns

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 29, 2016

Jesus is returning as the king. He came in the cradle, died on the cross and will return as king.

Consummation: God Reigns Revelation 21-22 Rev. Brian Bill December 31-January 1, 2016 Now that Christmas is over, maybe people will start being nicer to each other again. Several years ago, I was at a store doing Christmas shopping and a lady told me that I was ignorant. I almost agreed with her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Dead In Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 13, 2017

The Lord's Return, Resurrection, Hope

THE RESURRECTION QUESTION - The Dead in Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 April 23, 2023 Introduction: Last Tuesday morning I came into the office and this was the first headline I saw on my news scroll. Mississippi Man, declared dead, wakes up in body bag at Funeral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 5: The Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

The Return of Christ to earth

THE SCENE IN HEAVEN CHANGES Revelation 19:11-12:17 1. The bride of Christ now becomes soldiers of Christ. “Now I saw heaven opened . . . He judges and makes war” (19:11). “And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Glorious Appearing Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

The Return of Christ to Earth.

THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS Revelation 19:11-16, KJV A. THE RETURN OF CHRIST TO EARTH 1. Christ comes triumphantly from heaven. “Every eye shall see Him” (1:7). But the rapture is secret, “As a thief in the night” (1 Thess. 5:2). 2. John sees the future return in prophetic visions. “I saw ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Behold, The Bride Groom Comes!

Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Jul 31, 2012

The return of Jesus Christ as the Bridegroom returning for His bride.

Behold, The Bridegroom Comes Pray. In the OT , God chose the Jewish nation to be His own special people. In a world full of idolatry, in a world full of multi god worship or polytheism, in an adulturous world, God looked down and said to the Jews, You will be mine and I will be your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“a Dress Rehearsal For Our Destiny” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 21, 2014

When Jesus returns, what a day of celebration it will be!

The Bible says there are no marriages in Heaven. I’ll recognize Donna as having been my wife on Earth, but we won’t be married in Heaven. “At the resurrection, people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven.” - Matthew 22:30 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7-9

Denomination: Baptist