Sermons on Yard Signs:

The Tribulation Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 16, 2011

Scripture gives some general and specific signs that will be occurring as we approach the second coming of Christ. While the church, all who have received Jesus as Savior will be raptured before this time of tribulation, it is important that we teach and

The Great Tribulation Matthew 24:1-35 Video - Rapture Slide Are you ready if Jesus were to come for His church today? Would you be raptured or would you be left behind? If you can’t answer that you know for sure that when Jesus Christ returns for the church that you would be caught up to meet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shadow Of The Cross Over The Incarnation

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 13, 2001

The full significance of the Incarnation is only seen when its dark side is understood - in the Sign of a Sword to Mary’s heart, the Symbol of Myrrh as an offering from the wise men and the Sorrow of Rachael over her dead children.

If the message of the Incarnation, the coming of Jesus into human experience, had to be condensed into a single sentence it couldn’t be bettered than the words of John: "He came to his own home and his own people received him not" (1:11). In the opening verses of his Gospel, John had already ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Of Florida Swamps And Brooklyn Bridges

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 23, 2003

As Jeremiah risked everything to buy some apparently worthless real estate in order to give a sign that the Lord would triumph, so I also asked our church to adopt a new but venturesome vision for its life.

Could I offer you a real estate deal this morning? Oh, it will be the deal of a lifetime! You can’t pass this up! Can I get you to buy a piece of land, sight unseen, in a sort-of shaky area? True, it might be taken over by the military, but, hey, who’s worried about that? Come on and buy! ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Time For New Clothes Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 27, 2003

Midlife feels like a time for new clothes .. signs of mortality are showing up. We need new "shoes" to climb out of self-centeredness, and a new "coat" to enable us to travel out of our comfort zone.

I’ve always been glad that in this church we wear pulpit robes. I’m glad of that because pulpit robes keep you from noticing what the preacher is wearing. I don’t want you to think about what I am wearing. I don’t want you to think about my clothes because you are likely to discover that my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Numbered, Weighed, And Given Away Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 27, 2002

Sermon for Deacon Ordination service; we obsess on things that do not matter and ignore things that do make a difference. Our sin is using holy things for our own pleasure, compounded with a failure to read the signs of the times.

We give too much of ourselves to things that do not last. We give too little of ourselves to things that will endure. It is easy to obsess on things that don’t matter. It is tempting to ignore things that really count. If something does not change that pattern, at the end of the day, we are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning The Season

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 18, 2021

This message was written in 2020. Some Christians are wondering if we’re in the endtimes. Jesus tells us that what we’re seeing is the beginning of birth pains. This message shows some signs that herald the nearing return of Christ.

I think we can all agree that the world is getting pretty crazy, and some Christians are wondering if we’re in the endtimes. Some are even wondering if we’re in the Tribulation period. Well, if you believe in a pretribulation rapture – that Christ will take us to heaven before the terrible things ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-13, Mark 13:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For Bad Times, Part 1 (Mark 13) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 13, 2020

When Jesus' disciples asked him about when the end times events would take place, he gave them four things to look for, and one sure sign. Part 1 of 2.

Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Mark 13. And the first thing I need you to do is take your listening guide, and next to the title, write “Part 1.” I realized after we printed the bulletin for this week that there’s too much to cover here for one sermon. In 1988, a former NASA engineer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A Calloused Heart?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2019

We're all in the process of our hearts getting softer or getting harder in relation to God. We look at the 10 signs of a calloused heart and four things you can do to soften your heart.

DO YOU HAVE A CALLOUSED HEART? Matt. 13:10-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Difference of Origins 1. A New York Reporter needed to find out the public’s opinion about an event happening in Ukraine (“Man on the Street” segment). 2. So he went to Times Square and stopped three people to ask them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Can Cry If I Want To?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 10, 2021

There is a lesson at Ziklag! Tears can be a sign of doubt and fear. 12 spies crying? Israel crying because of Goliath? Tears can breed fear and a run away spirit. Nehemiah warns quit crying and celebrate God.

I CAN CRY IF I WANT TO… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There was a song when I was a teenager that went something like this: “ITS MY PARTY AND I’LL CRY IF I WANT TO…” CRY IF I WANT TO… YOU WOULD CRY TOO IF IT HAPPENED TO YOU… IT APPEARS THAT THE BOYFRIEND JOHNNY HAS ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:31, Numbers 14:1, 1 Samuel 17:11-47, 1 Samuel 30:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ahab: The Borderline Believer

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2014

A Borderline Believer is one who lives either on the border of believing or below it. The tale-tell sign of a borderline believer is that they never get very far into Christianity; they always linger near the border. Ahab was one; Are You?

AHAB: THE BORDERLINE BELIEVER INTRODUCTION A. POLICE HUMOR 1. On a rural road a state trooper pulled this farmer over and said: "Sir, do you realize your wife fell out of the car several miles back?" To which the farmer replied: "Thank God, I thought I had gone deaf!" 2. COP: "When I saw you ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Time Is Coming Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jan 17, 2024

There are profound truths around the end times: Jesus will return when we least expect it; there are signs that signal the approaching culmination of time; and, despite uncertainties, we can find comfort that in the end, Jesus will triumph.

Introduction Video Ill.: No One Knows No one knows. But we all need to be ready. Mark Zuckerberg and others building doomsday bunkers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-44, Matthew 25:1-13, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Second Coming

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 23, 2021

How do we react to signs of the end of the age? How would Jesus encourage us to act regarding prophecy? Let's examine principles from Jesus’ prophecy in Luke 21:25-36.

Prelude How do we react to signs of the end of the age? Purpose: How would Jesus encourage us to act regarding prophecy? Plan: Let's examine principles from Jesus’ prophecy in Luke 21:25-36. Distress “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

Rise Of The Man Of Sin Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 5, 2022

10 signs have occurred in the last 75 years which which point to the imminent arrival of the Man of Sin, the Antichrist, to take over the world. Look at his characteristics, his career, and what will cause his downfall.

WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT THE FUTURE 2: Rise of the Man of Sin 2 Thess. 2:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Israel is famous for winning unlikely wars. 1. Israel's economy was in a bad way, inflation was getting higher and immigrants were flooding in from all over the world. Problems, problems, problems, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Assurance - Genesis 50

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 4, 2025

A Message of Honor, Comfort, Faith, Trust and Assurance, Left with a sign of things to come (ASSURANCE) Don’t be discouraged. Sometimes GOD’s Promises may take a long time to fulfill, so persevere by trusting HIM.

2024.12.15.Sermon Notes. Genesis 50. Assurance William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: A Message of Honor, Comfort, Faith, Trust and Assurance. Don’t be discouraged. Sometimes GOD’s Promises may take a long time to fulfill, so persevere by trusting HIM. SCRIPTURES: Genesis 50:1-26, Luke 19:41-42, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26, Luke 19:41-42, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 11:1, Exodus 13:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Olivet Discourse – Rapture Ready. Living Prepared For The King's Return - Matthew 24 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 21, 2025

Jesus calls us to discern the signs of the times and live in constant readiness for His return. NOTE: Today is the Memorial of Charlie Kirk which will be broadcast live and carry the message of the Gospel world-wide, for GOD’s Glory.

2025.09.21 Sermon Notes. THE OLIVET DISCOURSE – RAPTURE READY. BE READY FOR THE KING’S RETURN: LIVING PREPARED FOR HIS RETURN Matthew 24:1–51 William Akehurst, HSWC NOTE: Today is the Memorial of Charlie Kirk which will be broadcast live and carry the message of the Gospel world-wide, for GOD’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51, Daniel 9:27, Daniel 11:31, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Revelation 13:11-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6, 1 Corinthians 15:52, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, Genesis 6:3, Psalm 90:10, Titus 2:13, Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 1:7, 2 Peter 3:10-14, Revelation 22:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational