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Living in the Light of Christ’s Return Picture a relay race, where a team of runners works together, each carrying a baton for a portion of the race before passing it to the next runner. The team's success depends on the collaboration and dedication of each individual. As they run, they keep their eyes…

Trouble in the Text: One day we will all come to judgment. What will happen when Jesus returns? On the Day of the Lord, Jesus, the Son of Man will return in glory with angels and sit on his throne, as Lord and King with majesty and grandeur. Where is Jesus’ throne? 18 Then Jesus came to them and said,…

1 Corinthians is a book about finding glory only in the Lord. This becomes obvious by the last verse of chapter one. While some people find glory in power, some in what they can do or get away with, and still others find glory in looking good, looking smart or looking spiritual, the Apostle Paul encourages…

3 As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” 4 And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. 5 For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’…

It’s not a salvation thing There withing “Christiandome” many views and definitions about “second coming.” The second coming is not a salvation issue, but it can be a divisive issue. ( Insert second coming of Christ picture here) The second coming is often confused with other “comings” of the Lord. Other…

The Message Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region. He taught regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to the village of Nazareth, his boyhood home, he went as usual to the synagogue…

Well Good Morning. Turn with me in your Bibles to John chapter 1. 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the…

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7–11 , especially verse 11: But the end of all things is at hand; therefore … 1 Peter 4:7 (KJV 1900) 7 But the end of all things is at hand : be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. Introduction: This may be the year! Peter expected Jesus to return in his own day, and if the…

One of, if not THE most classic kids game of all time has to be hide and go seek. I mean, does it really get any better than that? What kid doesn’t love going to hide some place and hoping they don’t get found, but also sorta hoping they do get found? Then there is always the thrill of the seeker, trying…

Intro; Last week we looked at the scriptures concerning the actual return of the Lord Jesus Christ at His Second Coming. We contrasted His first coming to His second [ handout ]. We also went over prophesy concerning His Second Coming, starting with Enoch being the first biblical character prophesying…

Mark 13:24-27 THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST Intro : We celebrate Christmas, which is a time when we remember the birth of God’s Son into the world. We are pretty familiar with all the details of His first coming. The world is familiar with Bethlehem, the shepherds, Mary and Joseph, the wise men, the angels,…

Have you ever had to give up something so that someone else could have something? In other words have you ever had to make sacrifices? Parents often work several jobs in order for their children to have something good or better. Sometimes friends give of themselves or make sacrifices in order for their…

Intro Last week of our series from Romans 12 . Looking at the life that God calls us to through the life of Christ and the work on the cross. First week be a living sacrifice Second Week Defined what true, genuine love is Third week God will be with us through the storms of life Fourth week We are to…

The Return of Jesus Jesus’ Return We believe Jesus will return in power and glory to reign. It has been declared in scripture that no man knows the hour of his return, only the Father. On that day, Jesus will gather his people to himself, and they will be glorified bodily and spiritually. He will crush…

The melody of “Taps” evokes many emotions… General Daniel Adams Butterfield of the Union Army in 1862 wrote this melody First used and still used to signal the ending of a day to lay down to sleep Soon would also be the melody as a soldier is laid to rest at military funerals In 1891 it was required…

PRAYER Introduction and Review The entire NT teaches the humiliated and exalted Christ as the core of the gospel. His Humiliation includes his incarnation, sinless life, and atoning death. His Exaltation includes his resurrection, ascension, session, intercession, and second coming. Last week we spent…

All Evangelicals agree on the following facts about the last days: A. There Will Be a Sudden, Personal, Visible, Bodily Return of Christ 44 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive…

Jesus was resurrected bodily, lives in our bodies, and is returning bodily.

Who Bothers to Thank God? Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. My mother, as well as Tanya’s, taught us to write “Thank You Notes”. If ever I missed, a lecture would follow and sometimes punishment. I wish I did a better job of writing thank…

If you have your Bibles (and I hope you do) please turn with me to 1 Thessalonians 4 . If you’re able and willing, please stand with me for the reading of God’s Holy Word: 13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest…

Introduction This past week I had a moment to focus on Graduation. I was able to see virtually Caleb graduate and talked with one of our youth who will be graduating from High School this coming June. It brought me back to the graduations in my life. My first one that I can remember is graduating from…

Partners Hebrews 3:1 “Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling , consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus,” μέτοχοι metochoi - companion, sharer, partner Romans 8:17 “and if children, then heirs — heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer…

Peace What comes to mind when you hear that word? Peace as Greeting and Farewells Peace as in ones welfare Peace as the absence of hostility Peace as proper relationship True peace is found in Jesus the Messiah. 2 But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from…

He is Risen This morning is Easter Sunday, the morning when we celebrate Jesus’ victorious resurrection from the dead. But it’s also the Lord’s Day the day when we each week celebrate Jesus’ victorious resurrection from the dead. While many pastors this morning will be focusing on Matthew 28 , Mark 16:1-8…