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Intro ; Last week we began an introduction into “The Second Coming of Christ” by looking at scripture that shows there is a difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ [ Review Scripture and Chart ]. In these scriptures we realized that there are signs that are given by the Lord to…

Introduction: To some it seams foolish to believe that one day Christ will call his Children home and Millions of people will disappear from the face of the planet earth. However, a few years ago, most of us would have thought it foolish to think the world could be placed on lock-down overnight. Fifty…

Intro ; Last week as we defined the word “Rapture”, [ harpazo ], which is used 13 times in the NT. It means to be caught up or snatched away from danger or destruction. We talked about the two main reasons for the rapture of the church; The Rapture will end the church age and trigger the events of the…

Over the last few weeks, people have talked about the end times more than in the weeks prior. I have preached about the end in the last few years more than I have in the years prior. I believe that Christ is returning soon. It is so important that we get ready. In our text today, Jesus tells the church…

Last week, I was approached by someone wanting to know that very question: When does the Rapture take place? Will the church go through these judgments and Final Tribulation on the world? How should we understand this? First lets define the word Rapture Rapture- The seizing, or catching up, or snatching…

13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of…

13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of…

Intro; Last week we looked at the Rapture being a comfort in a time of crisis from John 14 . Tonight we are going to look at what Paul calls “The Mystery of the Rapture”. Text; 1 Cor. 15:50-58 50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit…

Rapture The rapture christ comes to the clouds and snatches us (the Bride) away there is a great disappearance of millions of people from the earth For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout of command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ…

This morning we are going to be talking about the Second Coming of Christ. It needs to be said that there is a great deal of controversy surrounding this end time event. The main misconception is when people get the Rapture mixed up with the Second coming or the Second coming mixed up with the Rapture.…

Paul begins this morning’s reading by saying, “we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep.” 1 Thess 4:13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. By “those who are asleep,” he means…

Knowing what it is we here at Hickory Corners Bible Church believe and how it is we operate is important. HCBC Basics is a condensed class to look at our statement of faith, and how it is we apply what we believe to our church life. This session will focus on the doctrines related to the end times.

Introduction: 23 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 24 “Speak to the people of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall observe a day of solemn rest, a memorial proclaimed with blast of trumpets, a holy convocation. 25 You shall not do any ordinary work, and you…

13th Feb 2022

THE END TIMES Sermon #13 Revelation 4:1 Intro : As we move into chapter 4 of the book of Revelation, we are heading into strange country. We just left the past as we dealt with the seven churches of Asia Minor. Yet, while we studied those churches, we came to understand that we were, in reality, very…

Introduction: Tonight we are going to be looking at some signs of the times. It seems like we are certainly getting closer to Jesus return and what is happening around us can make us a little fearful. So, let’s take a closer look tonight at what Jesus had to say. 1 Jesus left the temple and was going…

Intro: Today, we have come to the most recognized passage in 1st Thessalonians, and one of the most familiar passages in all of Scripture. It is a passage that is often read at funerals because of the comfort it provides to the families who have lost loved ones in Christ… and it is talking about the…

I hope you have been able to follow along with what we have been talking about for the last couple of weeks. The main thing that you need to understand is that Jesus is coming soon. We do not know when but we do know it will be soon. We all have to be ready and we have to proclaim the good news of Jesus.…

The Rapture Debate There are three major views concerning the timing of the Rapture in relation to the period commonly known as the Tribulation. 1. Post – Tribulationalism. This view holds that the Rapture will take place at the end of the Tribulation. 2. Mid – Tribulationalism. This view holds that…

Resurrection, Return, & the Rapture Precursory Thoughts I. Resurrection of the Dead And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. A. The Two Kinds of Resurrection: 1. The Resurrection unto Life Key Passages: But…

*pardon lower audio - had to be re-recorded due to technical difficulties. We have hope even in the midst of grief and suffering because of the promise of the return of Christ.

TEXT: ZECHARIAH 14:1-11 | A FORESHADOW OF THE RETURN INTRO : Over the past couple weeks we have watched as evil has sought to destroy God’s people, Israel. The atrocities and horrors that have taken place and have been broadcast have been overwhelming. We have had a glimpse into the evil potential of…

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…

Paul encourages grieving believers. Believers don’t grieve as others do. We have hope that Jesus will return and bring with him those who have died. If God comes from heaven with a loud command and trumpets, We Will Hear It! We will meet the Lord and those who are now dead. We will be with them forever.…

There are songs and paintings and a multitude of teachings about this subject. One of the preachers I follow talks about “demystifying” The Revelation. I like the thought of that. After all the book is called “Revelation” not “Confusion” For sure there are things in the book that are not easy to understand,…