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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
A message on the Return of Christ.
SIGNS OF THE LORD’S NEAR COMING Luke 21:31 INTRO: We hear preachers telling us that we are living in the last days, and that Jesus could come at any time, and we wonder if they know what they are talking about, and where they get their ideas. The ...read more
Scripture: Luke 21:31
Denomination: Baptist
Signs pointing to the return of Christ.
THE RETURN OF CHRIST 2 Peter 3:1-10 INTRO: Our world today doesn’t believe in the second coming of Christ, much less the destruction of the world when he does come. Much of the Bible, both ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-10
When is the Lord coming back? Are there any signs that let us know it is near?
THE GHOST OF NOAH Matthew 24:36-39 When is the Lord coming back? Are there any signs that let us know it is near? Strictly speaking, there are no “signs” connected with the rapture of believers, which is the first phase of the return of Christ; the coming of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 24:36-39
When will the Lord arrive
WHEN WILL THE LORD ARRIVE? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 There is a branch of theological study called “Eschatology.” It is a compound word, originating from two Greek words: 1) “ἔó÷áôïò” , and 2) ëüãïò . The first is an adjective and means “end”, but when used as a noun it means “ends of ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
1- The day will come surprisingly to some 2- The day will come rejoicingly to others 3- The day will come lovingly to God
INTRO.- The day will come. Consider this day, the day of birth. Perhaps your first baby. ILL.- A man called 911, saying, "My wife is pregnant, and her contractions are only two minutes apart!" "Is this her first child?" the doctor queries. "No, of course not!" the man shouts. "This is her ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
A Message of HOPE for Advent.
The Hope in Christ’s Return Mark 13:24-37 Intro In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for Christ’s Second coming. One such self proclaimed prophet was William Miller. And it is in his movement that both the Jehovah ...read more
Scripture: Mark 13:24-37
As we look forward to Christmas, let us consider the seasons and the signs of His return!
Knowing the Season, Luke 21:25-36 Introduction Christina and I spent a season of ministry in Cheboygan Michigan. Prior to coming here to First Congregational Church of Peru, Illinois, I was Pastor of First Congregational Church of Cheboygan, Michigan. Congregational Christians of that era were ...read more
Scripture: Luke 21:1-38
Denomination: Christian Church
Christians have a blessed hope on which they can govern their lives by, Jesus is returning and He expects them to be about their assigned task when He comes back.
Hope of Christ's Coming Act 1:9-11 Holds a truth not spoken of much these days, "He [Jesus] was taken up before their very eyes... they were looking intently up into the sky as He [Jesus] was going up, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 'Men of Galilee.' they said, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:9-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Emphasize the certainty of Jesus Christ's return and the urgency of preparing for it, as guided by the scripture from 2 Peter 3:10.
Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. We are gathered here today to delve into the heart of a powerful promise from the scriptures. It's a promise that has been passed down through generations, one that stirs our hearts with both anticipation and a sense of urgency. It's the promise of our ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10
Topics: Second Coming
This sermon explores the importance of spiritual vigilance, understanding the significance of Christ's second coming, and maintaining steadfastness in our salvation. Key
Good morning, dear church family. It's another beautiful day that the Lord has made and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has orchestrated this moment for us to gather in His ...read more
This sermon explains some of the things that happen to us at the point of salvation that a lot of people misunderstand and thereby cause themselves a lot of unnecessary grief.
Personal Questions… What Happens to Me Sixty Seconds After Salvation? John 6:35-40 March 4, 2001 Intro: A. Sixty seconds is a pretty short period of time. 1. But there are a lot of things that can happen in only sixty seconds. 2. There are some pretty amazing things that can happen in only ...read more
Scripture: John 6:35-40
The Gulf Coast doesn’t want a 2nd wind, but the Apostle Paul needed a spiritual one, and so do we at times. *3 promises God gave Paul and offers us to help us keep on keeping on. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint template.
A Spiritual Second Wind Acts 18:1-11 I suppose all of us at some time or another get depressed, or want to give up and quit. In the heat of a moment we’ll say, "I’ll just leave this job, this church, or this family, and they’ll miss me…they’ll wish they had treated me different!" Often we have ...read more
Scripture: Acts 18:1-11
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I’LL FLY AWAY PSALMS 55:1-6/I Thess. 4:16-17 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html In these verses written by David, he is being oppressed by his enemies. He is tired of persecution and wickedness all around him. Thus, in his prayer ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
Life can be disappointing. Things may not go as we expect. We’re not the only ones who have been disappointed. One of God’s greatest servants can vouch for that. Through Jonah we discover ourselves.
Introduction I. illus. Ever been disappointed? Was it with others? Yourself? Regardless it’s a pain hard to bear. Sometimes we find ourselves disappointed with God, sometimes by God. If we’d be honest, a lot of those times were disapointing because things didn’t turn out the way we wanted. A. ...read more
Scripture: Jonah 3:1
Biblical reasons we don’t go the 2nd Mile and the reasons that we should go the 2nd Mile. Powerpoint at website.
The Second Mile Matthew 5:38-42 powerpoint and formatted text at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SecondMile.html Mt. 5:41 "And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain." INTRODUCTION: This scripture is from the very well known passage of the “Sermon On The Mount”. This ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42
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