Sermons on The Return:

Why Christ Must Return

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 11, 2014

He has to fulfill what told us he would do.

WHY CHRIST MUST RETURN Hebrews 10: 36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. 37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. Christ will do more for the entire world in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Light Of His Return Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 14, 2015

When we grow we give glory to God.

Living In Light of His Return 2 Peter 3:14-18 Rev. Brian Bill June 13-14, 2015 Video: If Jesus Returned Today It’s good to be back from a two-week vacation. Actually, we didn’t really go anywhere. I know it’s hard to believe but we didn’t head to Wisconsin but instead ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Christ’s Return Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2010

When Jesus returns to take His people to heaven, we must be ready. Spiritual preparation cannot be bought or borrowed at the last minute. The story of how the 5 virgins missed it all is perfectly true to life. It gives us the imagery of how we need to be

Opening illustration: Articulate my early arrival for my marriage ceremony and the people from the bride’s side were not ready and waiting at the church gate for welcoming the guests from the bridegroom’s family. On a similar not my youngest brother-in-law arrived 3 hours late during his wedding to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Light Of His Return Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 9, 2011

The closeness of Christ's coming should cause us to walk closely with Him today.

Living in Light of His Return 1 John 2:28-3:3 Rev. Brian Bill 10/9/11 I want to share something that happened when I was a teenager but before I do, let me give six disclaimers. 1. I am not recommending this behavior. 2. I did this before I became a Christian. 3. I am not recommending this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Camping Out For Jesus’ Return

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on May 21, 2011

Jesus, on His return: 1. He will return, 2. No man knows when, 3. We always need to be ready. #3 is often overlooked. ALWAYS BE READY, and also beware of incorrect predictions, while we compassionately pray for those involved.

5/22/11 Given by: Sterling C. Franklin GKJ (Glorious King Jesus), webcast at http://www.bit.ly/gkj-webcast Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:31-36 31 "And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 24:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Master Will Return And Settle Accounts

Contributed by David Mcnally on Nov 7, 2011

We are justified by faith, saved by grace and the shed blood of Jesus Christ, but this does not mean we should not do 'good works', and while the Bible is not specific there are references to 'rewards' that will be showered on Christians for their work fo

Matthew 25: 14-30 One day the Master will return and He will settle accounts As we come to the last two weeks in the Church’s calendar, before the 1st Sunday of Advent and a new Church Year, the Bible readings always about the End Times. They remind us that we will have a personal End ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glory Of God Returns To The Temple

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 10, 2016

The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former … and in this place will I give peace.

GOD’S GLORY RETURNS TO THE TEMPLE. Haggai 2:1-9. The rebuilding of the Temple of God at Jerusalem about 537 BC met with early discouragements and setbacks. It is in this context that we first hear the prophet Haggai (Ezra 5:1). The whole of Haggai's short canonical book is designed to lift ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hurricane Florence And The Return Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 27, 2018

Meteorologists aren't always right but when a disaster like Hurricane Florence is looming they will be sure to let you know. We as Christians should be expecting the return of Christ and the cooresponding Day of The LORD which will follow. We should be letting people know as well!

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Isaiah 13:6-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Returning The Presence Of God To Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 15, 2018

Worship, God's Presence, Obedience

A THANKFUL HEART OF WORSHIP - Returning the Presence of God to Worship November 18, 2018 2 Samuel 6:12-23 (p. 212) *Start with v. 12-15 Introduction: Francis Chan in his book “Letters to the Church,” tells about a conversation he had with his daughter about her birthday ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Returns To Home Of Mary And Martha Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 24, 2018

As the pilgrims came to Jerusalem for the Passover, there was a great deal of excitement and enthusiasm over the ministry of Christ. Popular opinion among the common people was in His favor. However, the leaders made it clear that anyone who saw Christ---

Bethany (41) Returns to Home of Mary and Martha John 11:55-12:1 55 And the Passover of the Jews was near, and many went from the country up to Jerusalem before the Passover, to purify themselves. 56 Then they sought Jesus, and spoke among themselves as they stood in the temple, “What do you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Light Of His Return

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 19, 2022

The closeness of Christ’s coming should cause us to walk closely with Him today.

One night many years ago, when we lived in central Illinois, Beth had a meeting at church. As our daughters and I watched her get ready, we noticed she was leaving with two delicious desserts. When we couldn’t get her to give us some beforehand, we pleaded with her to bring some home after the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Predicts His Return Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Jesus is coming again. I’m more sure of this that water being wet and dirt being dry. Jesus is coming again. Stay alert. Stay awake.

This a three-month long study of just one week in the life of Jesus. The power of this week lies in all that happened. And it deserves both retelling and a careful scrutiny. Bracketed by Palm Sunday on one end and Easter Sunday on the other, this is the most important week in history. On Friday, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-38

Denomination: Baptist

When Will Jesus Return Again? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Jesus’ Second Coming is rich news to those who are hurting. All the pain and suffering of our lives will not last forever. As one pastor recently said, “The promise of the second coming shows us the ‘good ole days are always ahead of us.”

Several weeks ago, I asked for your help in your choice of today’s sermon. Your top choice was “When Will Jesus Return to Earth?” But a little analysis of the results led us to understand that it was really only this early service that asked for this topic. So … in the next couple of services, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-13, Matthew 24:3, John 5:28-29, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Throng Of Returning Exiles.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 11, 2021

I will lead them.

A GREAT THRONG OF RETURNING EXILES. Jeremiah 31:7-9. This song calls us to gladness for Jacob (Jeremiah 31:7). Jacob is referred to as the chief - or foremost - of the nations (Jeremiah 31:7). This did not square with the present experience of either Ephraim or Judah - scattered and in exile - ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Returning From The Covid Exile

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 17, 2021

This is the message for our first in-person, indoor service since the beginning of the pandemic of 2020/2021. It discusses the Exile and draws lessons from Nehemiah about living in Exile and coming out of Exile.

October 17, 2021 Sermon - Returning from Exile (1st Normal Public Service after 18 month Covid Pandemic) It is tremendous to be able to gather for the first time in 18 months. With the exception of the baptism service on August 1 of this year, we have not met together, in person, as the gathered ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational