Sermons on The Rapture Is An Incentive:

What In The World Is Going On?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 16, 2023

Based on Matthew 24:3-14 - Challenges hearers to consider how Christ-followers should prepare for the return of Christ.

“WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON?” Matthew 24:3-14 FBCF – 10/15/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Title of sermon today: “What in the World Is Going On?” Maybe should say: “What Is Going on in the World?” Our family at our home Thu evening for son’s bday party. As we sat around table, began discussing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14, 2 Peter 3:3, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Ezra 7:10, Revelation 1:1-3, Nehemiah 9:20, John 14:26, Romans 3:20, John 16:33, 2 Timothy 3:12, Revelation 12:12, 1 John 4:4, Luke 21:28, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The 10 Virgins Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 19, 2024

The Parable of the 10 Virgins; 5 Wise, 5 Foolish

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins June 16, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD Matthew 25:1-13 For the last five days, we have spent the evenings here looking at the doctrines of Jesus' imminent return and the signs that are happening in the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Birth Pains

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 30, 2025

A Sermon Detailing some of the things we will see in the days leading up to the rapture and tribulation

Birth Pains CCCAG 6-29-25 Scripture-(Matthew 24:1-8) Introduction: Last week, we finished our series on the book of Daniel. Over the next few weeks, we will look at some of the other prophetic references in the bible that deal with both our present day and the near future. As we look at these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8, 2 Timothy 4:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking For Signs Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Jesus' miracles were signs that pointed to His deity.

A. WHY THERE WILL BE SIGNS 1. Definition: A sign points primarily to the supernatural activity of God sending a message to people. “Communication between the visible and invisible world.” ISBE 2. There have always been signs. a. The rainbow, a sign that the earth won’t be flooded again. b. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of A Lifetime Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 1, 2025

This sermon on Hebrews 11:5 explores Enoch's life, showing how his consistent, daily walk of faith earned him the testimony that he pleased God, which led to the ultimate reward of bypassing death and entering God's presence.

Introduction If you could choose how your life would end, what would you pick? Most of us would probably hope for a long life and a peaceful passing, surrounded by loved ones. But the Bible tells us about a man who received a far more spectacular exit. His name was Enoch, and his departure from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Baptist

The City Of Truth Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 6, 2010

The incentive of future blessings is held out to the present as reason for repenting and living a heart-emanating kind, compassionate and righteous life. So here we have the assurance of full kingdom blessing for Zion and Jerusalem.

ZECHARIAH 8:1-8 "THE CITY OF TRUTH" The remnant people have been told what disobedience to the Word of God had brought to pre-exiled Israel and what it would bring to them in chapter seven. In chapter eight they are told the glorious blessings of what repentance and obedience to the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Preaching-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 8, 2010

Paul charged Timothy to preach the word of God as knowledge of it is vital to overcoming a hostile environment(3:15-17). Pastors must prioritize the faithful preaching of God’s revealed word but why? 5 incentives prioritizing the preaching of God’s word

The PRIORITY of PREACHING-I—2Timothy 4:1-8 Attention: Preaching is a standardized & major part of the livelihood of a church. It is vital to the worship experience. It is necessary to alignment with Bible Study. It calls the hearer to action. It draws the hearer closer to God. But is it only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Vanished Into Thin Air Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007

First study in a series on Bible Prophecy and the End Times. Deals with the Rapture of the Church.

ILL. While on a South Pole expedition, British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton left a few men on Elephant Island, promising that he would return for them. Later, when he tried to go back, huge icebergs blocked the way. But suddenly, as if by a miracle, an avenue opened in the ice and Shackleton ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

When Shall We Be One?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 9, 2004

Truth separates so we need a scorecard and denominations until we are Raptured.

We sing the songs of Zion saying that we are one in the Spirit and one in the Lord and while we are marching we are not divided all one body we, but in practice we are not. We sing the ideals and walk in the stark reality. Paul emphasizes in Ephesians 4:4-6 the unity and oneness of the Church ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Come Up Hither Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 19, 2012

At the end of the Church age there is prophetic truth taught and that is there will be a rapture and John describes it here.

Come Up Hither Revelation 4:1-3 Chapter 1 speaks of the past and 2 and 3 is this present age so everything from chapter 4 and on primarily speaks of future events. Rev. 4:1 After this (after the church age) Mention: Rev. 1:19 John was told to write the things which he hast seen, the things which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Abolish Sin By The Sacrifice Of Himself

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 5, 2014

To show that CHRIST abolished sin in His body and our completion of salvation is in the rapture.

I. EXORDIUM: Did CHRIST totally abolished sin? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST abolished sin in His body and our completion of salvation is in the rapture. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:26 (Amplified Bible) 9:26 For then would He often have had to suffer [over ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Will Appear A Second Time Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 7, 2014

To show that rapture will take place any time now, this is CHRIST's second appearance.

I. EXORDIUM: Will you be raptured? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that rapture will take place any time now, this is CHRIST's second appearance. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:28 (Amplified Bible) 9:28 Even so it is that Christ, having been offered to take upon Himself and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Caught Up, But When? Questions And Summary (Final In Series) Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 20, 2015

Many questions surround the pre-tribulation rapture theory. It is necessary to ask them.

7. QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS If there were not some difficult questions that the Scriptures themselves raise regarding this matter, fewer people would give this theory the nod. We prayerfully submit the following explanations of passages that seem to point toward pre-tribulationism. 1. Revelation ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Can Stand On The Great Day Of Wrath? The Church! (Revelation 7:1-8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 12, 2023

A no-rapture, academically rigorous study of Revelation. We, the church, are the 144,000.

Last week, we saw the beginnings of God's plan for the world starting to unfold. In the first four seals of Revelation 6, we saw pictures of the wrath of God, and the wrath of the Lamb, being poured out on the world through the four horsemen of the apocalypse. They brought with them conquest, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-8

Jesus' Call To Follow Him

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 18, 2007

We see 5 things about Jesus’ call to follow Him. 1) The urgency of the calling 2) an incentive to obey Him 3) The promptness of their obedience 4) The type of people called and 5) What they became.

JESUS’ CALL TO FOLLOW HIM Mark 1:14-20 In today’s message, I would like us to consider 5 things that we see in Jesus calling His first disciples. And they are the same elements that we see when Christ calls someone today. 1) The urgency of the calling; 2) An incentive to obey Him; 3) The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist