Sermons on returning:

The Return Of Elijah Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 15, 2011

A study of chapter 1 of Luke verses 1 through 17

Future Stuff – The return of Elijah Luke 1: 1 – 17 Many of you know that the prophet Elijah did not die. He was taken into Heaven in a fiery chariot. We read this in chapter 2 of the book of 2 Kings, “ 1 And it came to pass, when the LORD was about to take up Elijah into heaven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Kingdom Returns

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013

“Cast Your Bread On The Waters” Secrets from Ecclesiastes 11

Kingdom Returns “Cast Your Bread On The Waters” Secrets from Ecclesiastes 11 Ecclesiastes 11:1 - Cast your bread upon the waters, For you will find it after many days. Ecclesiastes was written by one of the wisest men that ever lived. When God speaks about bread, He is talking ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Return To Sender? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 5, 2013

At least part of this lesson is adapted from a Jerry Shirley lesson entitled, "A True Baby Dedication." This lesson reminds us of the need to dedicate/return our children to the God who has given them to us.

1. Our Baby Dedication brings to mind a practical question: Parents, have you considered returning your children to God? a. A Frustrated dad says, “I didn’t know that was possible. I thought He had a no return policy.” b. Bill Cosby’s routine in which he told his kids ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Return Of The King Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 11, 2013

Do you contemplate the love of the Lord for you? Do you thinkabout him as the King of the earth and the King of your heart? In these psalms, catch a vision for what it will be like when Jesus rules.

Psalm 47 is about declaring how wonderful our king really is. 1 – 4 Verse 1 is the source of a well-known chorus (in the New King James version). Clapping of hands was a sign of enthusiastic celebration (2 Kings 11:12, Isaiah 55:12). I picture the king coming into the palace as His ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Return To Church

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 13, 2020

It will be a great joy to go in Gods house.

The return of the Church Hosea 11:9 I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee: and I will not enter into the city. We will never be as we once were the Devil would like to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:9

Denomination: Baptist

The King Returns Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

A Journey Through the Larger Story of the 66 Books of the Bible

You know that Zach Williams song that Billy just sang quickly became one of my favorite songs of all time the first time that I heard it. At the lowest point in my life, when I crashed and burned in ministry 14 years ago and hurt my family as much as they had ever been hurt Jesus never gave up on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

The King Returns

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Jan 23, 2020

Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem illustrates for us the upside down nature of the Kingdom of God.

THE PRESIDENT'S MOTORCADE Whenever the President of the United States visits a city, a well-oiled security machine begins to roll into high gear as White House staff, Secret Service personnel, and local and state law enforcement scramble to make sure everything is in place long before the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Psalm 118:25-26, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Nazarene

Return To Me Series

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Jan 25, 2019

In the prologue of his prophecy, Zechariah gives us the bad news that we have departed from God but also the good news that we can return to God.

Opening: I’m Not The One Who Moved. I want to tell you my third favorite joke of all time (I may have told it to you before; I’m not sure I have or not; but in any case I am going to tell it to you now): An older couple was riding in their older car. It was one of those cars that has the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Return To The Lord

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

We are right to emphasize that God loves us, but we too easily forget that because he loves us he wants us to be the best we can be and calls us to a deep repentance.

Return to the Lord Isaiah 1:12-20 Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Rev. Stephen Aram We live in a time when the church really emphasizes the mercy and grace of God. How many times have you heard it said that God loves us just the way we are and that he will be there any time we call? And ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:12-20

Return To God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 13, 2019

The first call of prophet Zechariah was a call not to repeat the mistake of their forefathers and return to God while they still can. Now that they have returned to their homeland, they are to stay faithful to God.

Zechariah is not an easy book to read and understand, but we will try and learn together over these few months. God has important words for His people. • It’s difficult because God speaks not only to the present situation in Judah (with the people now engaging in rebuilding the Temple) but also ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not Returning As A Baby

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2019

there is more to this season than Christmas.

Not Returning as a Baby: an Exposition of Revelation 19 It’s Christmas time again. At least here in America, the malls are packed. People are searching for the right gift. The manger scenes and light displays are on the front lawn. It is a time we are excused for eating too much. It is a time in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Promise Of A Return Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 23, 2018

This message looks at what we know and don't know about Jesus' promise to return.

It was March 21st, 1942 standing in the Terowie Train Station in South Australia, following his retreat from the Philippines that General Douglas MacArthur promised the people of the Philippines "I came out of Bataan and I shall return". And he did.  Two and a half years later, after wading ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Point Of No Return

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 30, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 11: 1 – 23

Jeremiah 11: 1 – 23 The point of no return 1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 “Hear the words of this covenant, and speak to the men of Judah and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem; 3 and say to them, ‘Thus says the LORD God of Israel: “Cursed is the man who does not obey the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Return Of The Levi

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 29, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 6: 1 – 81

1 Chronicles 6: 1 – 81 The Return of the Levi 6 The sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. 2 The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. 3 The children of Amram were Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. And the sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 4 Eleazar begot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 6:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ascension And Return

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 6, 2023

"This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.” (Acts 1:11)

The Miraculous Ascension Jesus is a fulfilled Biblical theme. After Resurrection Sunday, Jesus led the disciples out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven (Luke 24:50-51). Luke began his Gospel with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11

Denomination: Other