Sermons on second fiddle:

What Christians Think About The Future Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Four key concepts about what Christians believe about the future for people investigating the Christian faith.

People today are fascinated with the future. The future represents uncertainty, it’s something we can’t control or accurately prepare for, so we’re often anxious about the future, and many people try to find ways to get an edge on what tomorrow holds. This is what’s made psychic hotlines a $300 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3, Ephesians 1:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lamb

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 21, 2001

The scene of the sacrificial lamb is important to understand the book of Revelation.

THE LAMB REVELATION 5:1-14 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Robert Beringer, The Easter People, CSS, 1984, p. 14 I can still recall a geography lesson from elementary school in which we learned that the southernmost point of Africa is a point, which for centuries has experienced tremendous storms. For many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judgement In God's Courtroom

Contributed by Danny Salyer on Jan 27, 2001

IF I COULD JUST TELL MY STORY!

“JUDGMENT IN GOD’S COURTROOM” Text: Rev. 20:11-15 Introduction: Everyone wants their day in court. They say, “If I could just tell my side of the story, then everything would be alright.” Well, every sinner and every Christian will have their day in court. This is the last event that will take ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Left Behind--The Rapture

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 28, 2001

This sermon deals with the rapture from a pre-tribulation viewpoint. Excellent background for the movie Left Behind.

Left Behind 1/28/2001 Genesis 7:11-24 Matthew 24:36-44 Let’s meet Curt. This was Curt’s first visit to the church. Dave had jokingly told Curt, come to my church because not only can you find Jesus, but some of the women are beautiful. Nicole had stood up to give a testimony. The moment ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing Life's Final Uncertainty Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

Three confident actions Christians can take in the face of death.

One of the real tests of a person’s belief system is how that belief system stands in the face of death. Consider some of these dying words of people throughout history. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas urged us to not go gently into the night but to rage against dying. The Roman Emperor Vespian said, "I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing On The Final Destination Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four ways focusing on Christ’s second coming can help us in the spiritual journey today.

Few things are more difficult than driving a long distance with small children. No matter how many activity books, games and tapes you bring, you still hear the steady drone of, "Are we there yet?" How do you respond that? The Irritated Response: "We’re closer now than the last time you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Appearances Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by George Rennau on Feb 21, 2001

You can be prepared for his appearing

Title: The Three Appearances of Jesus Christ 2 Tim. 3:1-9 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. 2People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3without love, unforgiving, slanderous, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Lifted Me

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001

We are ascended with Christ!

Some of the hottest books on the market right now in the Christian and even secular market are books about the rapture. The rapture is the biblical teaching taken from I Thessalonians 4 that Christ will return at the sound of the trumpet, the dead will be raised and those of us who are “in Christ” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wrath Of The Lamb

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001

Good Friday Sermon - Jesus will dispense mercy and justice as the Lamb

Chapter 6 of John’s Revelation or vision from God paints a picture for us that is not pleasant. In America we strive for the pursuit of freedom and happiness, so the glimpse we are given here of the past, present, and future is something most of us would rather not see or deal with. It’s like ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Behold, A White Horse

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

Print this for a young seeker

AND I SAW HEAVEN OPENED; AND BEHOLD, A WHITE HORSE, AND HE WHO SAT UPON IT IS CALLED FAITHFUL AND TRUE; AND IN RIGHTEOUSNESS HE JUDGES AND WAGES WAR. 12 AND HIS EYES ARE A FLAME OF FIRE, AND UPON HIS HEAD ARE MANY DIADEMS; AND HE HAS A NAME WRITTEN UPON HIM WHICH NO ONE KNOWS EXCEPT HIMSELF. 13 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Orthodox

Where Do You Stand?

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

Print for a young seeker

AND HE SAID TO THE DISCIPLES, “THE DAYS SHALL COME WHEN YOU WILL LONG TO SEE ONE OF THE DAYS OF THE SON OF MAN, AND YOU WILL NOT SEE IT. 23 AND THEY WILL SAY TO YOU, ‘LOOK THERE! LOOK HERE!’ DO NOT GO AWAY, AND DO NOT RUN AFTER THEM. 24 FOR JUST AS THE LIGHTNING, WHEN IT FLASHES OUT OF ONE PART ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:22-30

Denomination: Orthodox

The Purchased Possession

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 8, 2000

Rapture

THE PURCHASED POSSESSION © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: Ephesians 1:11-14 In the eternal plan of God our salvation consists of more than the forgiveness of our sins so that when we die we will go to heaven. The plan of God includes everything from the saving of our souls to what Paul calls "the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Informed

Contributed by Mark Taylor on Nov 14, 2000

Be informed about the Second Coming of Christ.

BE INFORMED I Thess. 4:13-5:11 Jesus spoke concerning the future when He said in John 14: 3: And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. He say's that He is coming back again! Paul said that we are "Son's of ...read more

Denomination: *other

3 Appearings Of Christ

Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000

This message teaches us of the 3 appearings of Jesus Christ: As Prophet; as Priest; and as King.

“The Three Appearings of Christ” Hebrews 9:24-28 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read – Hebrews 9:24-28 B. In the Jewish economy, there were 3 offices that were vital to the Jews: Prophet; Priest; King C. Throughout Jewish history, we can see that God instituted the offices of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Here He Comes!

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at the Second coming of Christ

You ever get something in the mail and wonder "How I the world did I get on this mailing list?" In July of 1988 I received a booklet via Canada Post entitled "88 Reasons Why The Rapture Could Be In 1988." Now the gist of the book dealt with numerous mathematical formulas based on the sabbatical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:38

Denomination: Wesleyan