Sermons on San Mateo 24:42:

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 12, 2006

Advent 1(A) - Are you ready? Judgment Day is approaching and all are always to be watching.

ARE YOU READY? December 3, 2006 - ADVENT 1 Matthew 24:37-44 * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: If you had a chance to look in the bulletin, our question, our theme for today is "Are you ready?" In our life we just know that very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Noah's Day All Over Again, You'd Better Get Into The Ark

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003

As it was in the days of Noah, so it seems to be in our day. Unbelievers need to get into the safety of God’s ark before it’s too late.

36But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. 37But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 38For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Will Return

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

That Jesus will return is a constant theme of the New Testament and a basic Christian teaching. His return could be near. Are we ready?

I’ve read recently about an inscription on the Dome of the Capitol building in Washington. It’s placed where few can see it. It’s a line from the poet Tennyson: One far-off divine event to which all history moves. That ’one far-off divine event’ is the one we pray for every time we say ’Thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christmas - He's Coming To Town!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006

The One whose coming I’m looking forward to this morning won’t be coming from the North Pole & riding in a sleigh. Instead, He’s coming from Heaven, & arriving on the clouds of the sky!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2022) TEXT: Daniel 7:13-14; 1 Thess. 4:16-17, 5:1-2; 2 Peter 3:11-12; Rev. 11:15, 22:20; Matthew 24:30-44; John 14:1-3; Philippians 2:9-11; James 1:17-18 NCV A. It's Christmastime again! The countdown started well ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2, 2 Peter 3:11-12, Revelation 11:15, Revelation 22:20, Matthew 24:30-44, James 1:17-18, Philippians 2:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Celestial Awards

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 14, 2010

A comparison and contrast of the Academy Awards to the Resurrection and the final judgment.

Scripture Ref: Matthew 24:36-44 Genesis 1:1-10 Revelation 21:1-2, 11-25 Isaiah 61:10 2 Timothy 4:18 Revelation 21:3 1. Introduction a. Last week, millions of Americans were glued to their TV sets watching the Oscars, staring in awe at all the special people, wistful in thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

I Am Coming Quickly Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 31, 2012

Claiming Jesus' return is imminent is not the say as claiming His return is "soon". A preterist look at His prophetic "I am" declaration (which was given the last Sunday of the year, 2012)

Well (no surprise), the Mayan apocalypse didn’t happen, but let’s talk about the real one. I heard a prominent minister say with great conviction--that with all the wickedness in the world, the breakdown of society, natural disasters, and the turmoil in the Middle East--Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Congregational

Clearing The Air: Misconceptions About The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

There are many misconceptions about the second coming. Those misconceptions are common because people fail to see the Second Coming through biblical glasses.

Clearing the Air: Common Misconceptions About the Second Coming Introduction: I heard this one country song by this man named John Connelly. John’s big hit was a song entitled “Rose Colored Glasses.” I have never looked through rose colored glasses, but I can only imagine how they might distort ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As In The Days Of Noah

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 12, 2008

We are seeing evidence of the End Times. Just as in the Days of Noah, the bible promises Christ will return at such a time as this. Are you ready?

As in the Days of Noah by William Akehurst, HSWC We are seeing evidence of the End Times. Just as in the Days of Noah, the bible promises Christ will return at such a time as this. Are you ready? Scriptures Used Genesis 6:5-12 Matthew 24:36-44 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Romans 12:1-2 Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Last Days - A Biblical Understanding

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 1, 2011

There is a lot of confusion about the return of Jesus and when it is going to happen - but there shouldn't be. The Bible is very clear. Only the Father knows the time. Life will be quite ordinary when it happens. Don’t get confused about the purpose o

Last Days – A Biblical Understanding Is Jesus coming soon? There are plenty of people who think so. The world is becoming more evil. There are more wars taking place. Natural disasters such as earthquakes are on the increase. Famines and floods have been occurring. Christians are being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared! Series

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

As the Lord Jesus Christ prepared to meet the final conflict of his earthly ministry he spoke to his followers about the things that would come in the last days and delivered a similarly clear message: Proposition: I am coming at a time you don’t expec

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army As the Lord Jesus Christ prepared to meet the final conflict of his earthly ministry he spoke to his followers about the things that would come in the last days and delivered a similarly clear message: Proposition: I am coming at a time you don’t expect, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Salvation Army

Missing The Obvious Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 2, 2014

the last days

Missing the Obvious Matthew 24:42 I. The sorrow begins - vs. 1-14 *These things are mentioned in Revelation 6 II. The signal happens - v. 15 III. The suffering intensifies - vs. 16-28 IV. The Son will come - vs. 29-31 *Are you looking for signs or the Son? *Are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42

Denomination: Baptist

Snapshots Of The Second Coming

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 18, 2017

Second coming images.

"Snapshots of the Second Coming" Matthew 24:1-51 Matthew 24:36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. 37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Advent – Are You Ready?

Contributed by Leo Samuel D G on Mar 30, 2017

The important question to ponder about the second coming of Jesus is ‘are we ready?’ Many would be surprised to know that they are not part of God’s kingdom when Jesus comes to judge the world. Hence, let us give up all evil (even the sins that the world

Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. Mat. 24:42 1. Will He come? As we are getting ready to celebrate the advent season, it is time to ponder about the second coming of Christ. When we think about the return of Jesus, many questions pop up. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 24:36-44, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: *other

The Cause

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 7, 2018

The Church is changing whether we want to admit it or not. The "Baby Boomer" generation is moving into retirement and it's time for the next generation to step up and take their place in the Kingdom but will they?

The Cause 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 1. The Church is changing whether we want to admit it or not. The "Baby Boomer" generation is moving into retirement and it's time for the next ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51, Luke 21:25-28, Ephesians 2:11-22, Psalm 106:10-11, Isaiah 44:21-23, Romans 10:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

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