Sermons on Visible Coming:

The Prophecy Of Damascus - Continued Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007

Part 5 in a series on prophecy. Dealing with the prophecy of Damascus.

Last week we began looking at the Bible prophesies God gave to the Old Testament prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Amos concerning the destruction of Damascus, Syria. We know that this is a prophecy for the future, because it has never been fulfilled. Damascus is the oldest, continuously inhabited ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 17:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophecy Of Damascus And The Rapture Of The Church Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007

Last in a series on Bible prophecy. Deals with the prophecy of Damascus and the resurrections.

For the last six weeks we’ve been taking a close look at Biblical prophecy and how current events appear to be fulfilling some of the prophecies given in the Old Testament over 2,000 years ago. We started out with the rapture of the church, the snatching away of believers before the judgments of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Five Questions Concerning The Rapture Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2006

#2 in series - Five questions concerning the subject of the Rapture.

“Amazing Prophecies of the End Times” Lesson # 2 “The Rapture” In 1995 the book “Left Behind” by Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye appeared; which was a fictional account in which millions of Christians are carried away instantly into heaven. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Dec 5, 2006

As we anticipate the coming of the Lord, we should try to hold to high standards in our lives. We cannot, however, live these holy qualities on this earth now by ourselves. We are unable to fix ourselves now. But we have the promise of things yet compl

Title: Extreme Makeover Theme: As we anticipate the coming of the Lord, we should try to hold to high standards in our lives. We cannot, however, live these holy qualities on this earth now by ourselves. We are unable to fix ourselves now. But we have the promise of things yet completed and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

Lesson 5: How To Test The Spirits

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2006

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

A. TEN THINGS WE CAN KNOW ABOUT ERROR “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6, Ezekiel 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When All Hell Breaks Loose - Help Is On The Way

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

This sermon was preached on Advent 1C, and highlights the hope we have in the promise of Christ’s Second Coming. The sermon concluded with a service of prayer and anointing.

Happy New Year! Yes…Happy New Year! Today marks the beginning of the New Year in the Christian Calendar. No, this is not the calendar year, neither is it the beginning of the church statistical and budget year—but the beginning of the Christian Worship Year. Today is the First Sunday of Advent, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Nazarene

Article #15 - Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Fifteenth in a sixteen-part series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at our hope in the future coming of Christ.

Article of Faith #15 - Second Coming of Christ Date: Sunday, September 26, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Today we come to the fifteenth article of faith in the Church of the Nazarene. We’ve been studying together this summer learning about the Nature of God, the nature of our sin, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Ready Or Not Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 12, 2006

The Creed says "from there he shall come to judge the living and the dead". Jesus’ coming and judgment go hand in hand. How should we be living our lives in the light of this?

The Apostle’s Creed Together: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What A Waste!

Contributed by Robert Azinger on Dec 14, 2006

A sermon for Advent

Luke 21:25-36 Advent 2 2006 - "WHAT A WASTE!!" I. What a waste! II. What a Savior! 25“There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. 26People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing For Travel To The City Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 18, 2006

PREPARING FOR TRAVEL TO THE CITY OF GOD! My wife and I for over 44 years have traveled and ministered in over 125 countries doing Missionary Evangelism. During that time we have slept in over 4,000 beds. We slept with the night creatures and in waterbeds

PREPARING FOR TRAVEL TO THE CITY OF GOD! My wife and I for over 44 years have traveled and ministered in over 125 countries doing Missionary Evangelism. During that time we have slept in over 4,000 beds. We slept with the night creatures and in waterbeds before they invented waterbeds. The reason ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Some Benefits Of Prophecy For 2007

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 18, 2006

Prophecy gives the hope that allows us to cope with any difficulty. We can praise God for the fact that all of the prophecies in the scripture always come to completion. (2 Pet 1:20,21) We have a sure and certain hope that the Lord is omniscient and knows

Some Benefits of Prophecy Isa 65:17 - "Look, I am creating a new heaven and a new earth - so wonderful that no one will even think about the old ones anymore. Be glad; rejoice forever in my creation! And look... And the sound of weeping and crying will be heard no more." 1. HOPE - Prophecy gives ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 Minute After Midnight

Contributed by James Arnold on Dec 25, 2006

Where will you find yourself 1 minute after Jesus comes.

KEY SCRIPTURE: 1Cor 15:51-52 His Coming Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. Those that are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Biblical Proof The Church Will Not Go Through The Tribulation

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Dec 31, 2006

5 reasons why the church does not have to go through the tribulation period

BIBLICAL PROOF THE CHURCH WILL NOT GO THROUGH THE TRIBULATION I Thessalonians 4: 16-18 INTRO: There are a number of different opinions on the fact of whether or not the church will or will not go through the tribulation. One view is the Pre-tribulation view in which the church is raptured out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Wanting Christ's Return

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 2, 2007

Jesus Christ is coming again, that is certain. The midnight call may be heard at any moment. And when that call takes place we will be going home. But sadly very few Christians are thrilled about the imminence of his return. Many don’t want His return.

MATTHEW 25:1-13 Introduction: Jesus Christ is coming again, that is certain. The midnight call may be heard at any moment. And when that call takes place we will be going home. But sadly very few Christians are thrilled about the imminence of his return. Why aren’t more believers excited about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

First of series of initial 2007 series based on congregational requests.

(Cover slide) The movie ‘Shrek 2,’ includes an obnoxious, for lack of a better word, but faithful donkey by the name of ‘donkey.’ The movie is a humorous and satirical take on our favorite childhood fairy tales and includes a trip to that magical place of ‘Far Far Away’ complete with a Hollywood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Church Of God