Sermons on The Rapture Is An Incentive:

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

The fifth chapter Revelation is a continuation of the fourth chapter.

These divisions in the Bible that divide these chapters is made by men so that when we study the scriptures we can remember where we stopped reading and where to start back reading. • The scene in Chaptes 4 and 5 is takes place in heaven. • In chapter 6 we will go back to the earth where the seal ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Even So, Come, Lord Jesus.”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022

In this message, we would like to take these three verses and look at the prayer John prayed that we seldom pray.

John prayed for the return of the Lord! Illus: When we think of the return of the Lord Jesus, we can not help thinking of the game children often play. This game is “Hide and Seek.” The children choose a place to be a “base” and then one child closes his eyes and counts to one hundred. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

My Hope Is Built On…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

Many times folks will go to the doctor because they know something is wrong, but they do not know what the problem is.

So they make an appointment with the doctor, and the first thing the doctor asks them is, “What’s wrong?” The reason they made an appointment to visit his office was to find out what was wrong, and here he is, asking them what is wrong. Illus: A man told his doctor that he did not know what was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Omega Man

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

Last person who will be saved before the Rapture.

I. Who Is Omega Man? 1. The word Omega means last in the Greek alphabet, i.e., Alpha to Omega. Definition Omega, Gr. 1. Last of the Greek alphabet, 2. Ending, conclusion, to be concluded, stop, cease, i.e., to run out, 3. Short lived, 4. A negatively charged elementary particle that has a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17, Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Hope Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 3, 2025

WE BELIEVE in the Blessed Hope—the rapture of the Church at Christ’s coming (1 Corinthians 15:51–52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Titus 2:11–14).

INTRODUCTION In 2023 there were 213 deaths by suicide in Alaska that is a rate of 28.5 deaths per 100,000 people double the national standard. Alaska continues to be the state with the highest suicide rates in the nation With young Alaskans, ages 15 to 24 years at a rate of 42.3 deaths per ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Romans 5:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pets In Paradise?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 29, 2025

Will Pets Be Raptured? A look at what the Bible has to say about it.

What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” —the things God has prepared for those who love him” (1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV - see also Isaiah 64:4) The Bible clearly proclaims that the Triune God is love, good, and kind, and His faithfulness and mercies are new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9, 1 Peter 5:1, Isaiah 11:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enoch: A Walk Of Faith

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 26, 2021

Bible describes Enoch’s life in only 13 words, but in these 13 words, we find a faith so powerful and so vibrant that God couldn’t wait any longer to be forever with him. From this brief account, there is a goldmine of insight we can gain on the type of faith that pleases God.

Enoch: A Walk of Faith Hebrews 11:5 Three men were at a funeral of a friend, and the pastor asked, “What do you want your friends to say about you when you are laying in a casket?” • After the service they began thinking about it, and one man said, “I want my friends to say that I was a good ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5, Jude 1:14-15, Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Foursquare

The Tribulation Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 7, 2021

After the rapture of the church (key); There will be a brief period (seven years) which the bible calls the tribulation period.

At the close of that time the Lord Jesus will return which is called the second advent and the battle of Armageddon will be fought. At the close of that time there will be a thousand-year period when He will rule and reign with a rod of iron known as the millennial kingdom. What we went to center ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-26, Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Trump

Contributed by Grady Henley on May 21, 2025

Is the Last Trump the same as the Last Trumpet?

Is the last trump the last trumpet? The last trump and the last trumpet are not the same. In the English language, context determines definition and pronunciation, not the Greek concordance or dictionary. For example: is it read or read or live or live? How you say these four words: read, read, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Coming Back Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on May 21, 2023

What is the Rapture?

Jesus is coming back. He's going to be coming back twice. First, He'll be returning in an event called the Rapture and 7 years later in The Second Coming. There are people out there who say the Rapture isn't biblical because the word Rapture isn't in the Bible. The event however is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Econ 101

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 1, 2006

The incentive to share our resources has little to do with monetary return; however, ther are obvious personal benenfits.

Title: Econ 101 Text: II Corinthians 8:7-15 Thesis: The economic incentive to share of our resources has little to do with monetary return; however, there are obvious personal benefits. Steven Levitt argues, in his book Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Looks at the Hidden Side of Everything, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will You Be Ready? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 2, 2015

Jesus is coming for his Saints. Will you be ready when he returns?

The Disney Film “Million Dollar Arm” tells the story of a washed out Baseball scout who goes to India to find a new prospect and save his career. It’s a charming story that centers on finding a cricket pitcher in India good enough to be drafted into Major Leagues. The drama ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 5: We Go Flying In The Sky Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 11, 2015

Regarding the Rapture: 1. Don't invest too much in the debate. 2. Do be informed about the difference. 3. Do be inspired by the details.

The Second Coming of Christ Part 5: We Go Flying in the Sky Matthew 24:36-44; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 15, 2015 *The great evangelist D.L. Moody often looked up when he prayed. Someone once asked him why, and Mr. Moody replied, "Because Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Building Your House Upon The Rock

Contributed by Shane Brown on Apr 18, 2016

A teaching about the Christian believer building their life upon the solid foundation of God's Word

We are in treacherous times, and more than ever before we need to get our lives completely lined up with the Word of God. We need to get all of our ducks in a row, and connect all of the dots and keep them connected. We are in the last of the last days and time is getting ever so short. The trump ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Charismatic

The “rapture” Should Be “left Behind”

Contributed by Trae Durden on Sep 28, 2014

A refutation of premillinnial doctrine.

The “Rapture” should be “Left Behind” 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 Introduction: The “Left Behind” movie coming out this weekend is bringing the false doctrine of premillennialism back into the consciences of our society. Tonight we’ll look at the false ideas ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ