Sermons on Returns:

When Jesus Says Wait Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 18, 2010

A sermon examining the fact that sometimes Jesus would have us to wait.

WHEN JESUS SAYS WAIT Acts 1:4-5 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday February 9th, 2025) Some of you may remember the old J.G Wentworth commercials where people who qualified to receive certain structured settlements would yell “It’s my money and I need it now!” If we are honest, there are many times ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For A Great Move Of God (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 18, 2010

A sermon examining the importance of waiting on the Lord.

PREPARING FOR A GREAT MOVE OF GOD (Part 2) Acts 1:12-14 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday March 2nd, 2025) Last week we began to examine the final conversation that Jesus had with His Disciples before His ascension. Soon the mission that they had been chosen to accomplish would commence. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

"I Will Never Be The Same Again"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 12, 2011

When you finally and truly realize, what this is talking about, that which is available to all of us who have accepted Jesus and the Grace message He gave us. It is a life changing, game changing, turn your world upside down, inside out experience!

I Will Never Be The Same Again We live in a world where communication is key, its very important to all of us. Never has there been a time in history, that people have ever spoke to each other more than they do now a days. The number of ways grows on a daily basis. Smart phones keep getting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, Who Is He?

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009

A topical identification of Jesus.

Jesus, Who Is He? Topical Identification of Jesus Intro: He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. I pray that God will give us ears to hear… What is the spirit saying to the church today? What is the Spirit saying to you personally? Can you hear him? Can you hear ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Signs Of The Second Coming Of The Lchrist

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Oct 18, 2014

An examination of what the Word says about the Rapture of the Church.

Signs of the Second Coming of Christ Matt. 24:32-35 (NIV) 32 “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. 33 Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it[e] is near, right at the door. 34 Truly I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Messiah's Hope For A Nation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2011

As a nation, we need to repent of our sins and put our hope in God's forgiveness.

A Messiah's Hope For A Nation Text: Matt. 23:37-39 Introduction 1. Illustration: In 1863 President Lincoln designated April 30th as a day of national humiliation, fasting, and prayer. Let me read a portion of his proclamation on that occasion: "It is the duty of nations, as well as of men, who owe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Methodist

The Parable Of The Tenant Farmers Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 26, 2014

In response to the questioning of His authority by the scribes & Pharisees after His cleansing of the Temple, Jesus tells a parable. This parable summaries the whole of biblical history including the gospel story.

LUKE 20: 9-18 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE PARABLE OF THE TENANT FARMERS [Isaiah 5:1-7 / John 12:35-43] In response to the questioning of His authority by the scribes and Pharisees after His cleansing of the Temple, Jesus tells a parable. This parable summaries the whole of biblical history ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 15 - With No Sorrow Concerning Those Who Have Died Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2018

The Lord will come as a thief in the night; and therefore they are to be ready at all times, like a good soldier.

9/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 15: With No Sorrow Concerning Those Who Have Died (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (NIV) 13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Forward And Keeping Watch In 2020

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 3, 2020

This is the first sermon of the new year. It is a call to watchful and ready for Christ's coming

Looking Forward and Keeping Watch – 2020 Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Happy New Year everyone! When I was a kid growing up in the 70’s I never thought I’d see the year 2020… it just seemed so far off for me. If you had asked me back then what our world was going to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing Strong

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 16, 2022

God is reminding us that trials are a part of the Christian life. Jesus never glossed over the challenges we face as His children. God reminds us that whatever trial we face, He is there waiting for us to turn it over to Him and stand strong.

I want you all to think back with me as we begin this morning. Many of us looked forward to leaving high school behind with all of its challenges. Then we began to experience a whole new set of challenges in college or in the workplace. We began wondering what direction we were going to take in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Reigns Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 17, 2021

Psalm 97:1-12 shows us the coming of the Lord to judge unbelievers and to reward believers.

Scripture Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent in 2021. We continue in our sermon series, “Christ’s Advent in the Psalms.” Today I want to examine Psalm 97. This Psalm is one of seven so-called “Theocratic Psalms” (Psalms 93, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, and 100). The theme of all seven Psalms is: “The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Godlessness In The Last Days Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 21, 2022

2 Timothy 3:1-9 shows us how to identify false teachers.

Introduction In the Disney animated classic Alice in Wonderland, Alice wanders through a frustrating world of tardy rabbits, singing flowers, and one curious-talking cat. Her visit with the cat begins as she continues down a mysterious darkened trail and stops at a large tree. The tree is covered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power To Heal Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“Power to Heal” Luke 8:40-56 A sermon for 9/5/21 Pastor John Bright Harmony & Swansonville UMC We live in a day of declining trust in authority. People don’t trust the government to protect us. The recent chaos abroad has made it worse. People don’t trust their denominational leaders - that’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, Acts 19:11-12, Acts 8:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

Keeping The Right Perspective In Ministry Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 23, 2023

We serve the Lord faithfully, always looking up to the God who leads us, trusting Christ who alone saves, and relying on the Holy Spirit to transform lives.

2 Cor 2:12-3:6 KEEPING THE RIGHT PERSPECTIVE IN MINISTRY Paul arrives at Macedonia from Troas, not in the best of spirits, saying “his spirit was not at rest.” (13) • He was troubled by the painful letter he has written to the church in Corinth, and now awaiting for Titus to return with an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Mother’s Heart Revealed Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 17, 2021

Mother's Day: Sometimes we feel that mothers are perfect. This message reveals a near-perfect mother. From Naomi, we see a mother’s strength, her love for her children, and we learn some things about a mother’s personality.

As you already know, today is Mother’s Day. I would like to begin our message with a short story: A small boy invaded the lingerie section of a large department store and shyly presented his problem to a woman clerk. “I want to by a slip as a present for my mom,” he said, “but, I don’t know what ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist