Sermons on Parousia
Living in Light of the Day
We want to watch for that day of the Lord, but we also want to live in light of it. Peter’s question should ring through our minds and hearts as well, “What kind of people ought you to be?” (3:11). (2 Peter 3:10-13) SERMON OUTLINE “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be…
Looking for the Day
Peter reminds his readers of the reason he is writing: “to stimulate you to wholesome thinking” (3:1-2). This spurring on is vitally important as we enter days that are confusing and may wonder if there will ever be a day when Jesus returns. As we begin Advent, the words of 2 Peter 3 coincide with the Advent longing for the parousia of Christ. (2 Peter 3:1-9) SERMON OUTLINE The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand…
Future Hope
At the heart of this epistle is Paul’s unpacking of the return of Christ. More than almost any other letter of Paul, 1 Thessalonians reveals what our future hope is all about. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11) SERMON OUTLINE “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 of mankind, who have no hope.” (1 Thessalonians 4:13) Grieving, but with Future Hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13)…
A Reset in Light of the Future
This week we want to talk about the importance of encouraging one another until Christ returns. This is a long haul and keeps us looking forward together as a community. We have so many examples of this in the ‘hall of faith’ of Hebrews 11. SERMON OUTLINE “Let us consider how we may spur one another on… and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24-25) The Challenge of Time in Our Day The challenge of coming…
“From there He will come to judge the living and the dead.”
This series walks through the Apostles Creed as a basic summary of our faith but also as a way to live our faith out with God in the world. Each weekend of this series will explore the biblical and theological roots of the Apostles Creed, while also providing specific spiritual practices and approaches to living out what we know as we ‘proclaim and embody’ the Creed in our daily lives. This week focuses on the phrase, “From there He will…
Sheep and Goats
This message explores the parable of the sheep and the goats from Matthew 25:31-46. SERMON OUTLINE “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these, you did for me.’” (Matthew 25:40) The Meaning of Maranatha Watchword of Early Christians Jesus’ 2nd Coming and Last Judgment Jesus’ Parable of the Sheep and Goats Who are the sheep and the goats? On what basis are people sent to heaven or hell? The “Big…
Stewards of the Kingdom
This message from Matthew 25:14-30 explores Jesus’ parable of the talents. SERMON OUTLINE Be excited about Jesus’ return Know what Jesus teaches by reading His word You cannot live off of someone else’s talents Surrender your talents to Christ and be ready for Him DISCUSSION QUESTIONS When you think of Jesus’ return, what emotions do you feel? What talents and abilities do you know that God has given you? Are there times where you have used those abilities for your…
Keep Your Lamps Lit
This message will explore Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins from Matthew 25:1-13. SERMON OUTLINE “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day or the hour.” (Matthew 25:13) “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like…” (25:1) That time and Jesus’ coming (parousia) The kingdom of heaven An Overview of the Parable (25:1-12) The setting of the wedding and anticipation of meeting the bridegroom (1-2) The two categories of young women: foolish without oil &…
The Unknown Hour
This message will focus on Jesus’ teaching about no one knowing the day and the hour of the end. (Matthew 24:36-51) SERMON OUTLINE “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.” (Matthew 24:42) The Unknown Hour of Jesus’ Coming (24:36-41) The nature of Jesus’“coming” (parousia) The timing is unknown It will catch people unaware: Like in Noah’s day Like those interrupted in their work Disciples Keep Watch and Are Ready (24:42-44) Like a…
Signposts at the End
This message will focus on Jesus’ teaching about the signs of the end of the age. (Matthew 24:1-35) SERMON OUTLINE “As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. ‘Tell us…when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” (Matthew 24:3) Two Questions from Jesus’ Disciples (24:1-3) The situation Two questions: When will this [the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple] happen? What will…
Faith in God Amidst the Beasts
The first step in Daniel’s apocalyptic vision (Daniel 7) takes him into the midst of four beasts and an encounter with the Ancient of Days and one like a Son of Man. How does our faith shape the way we relate to the raging of the nations and God’s sovereignty? Sermon Outline “I, Daniel, was troubled in spirit, and the visions that passed through my mind disturbed me. I approached one of those standing there and asked him the meaning…
Anticipatory Faith
This week takes a pause halfway through the book of Daniel, addressing the change of genres, language, and themes. The second half of Daniel exposes us to different aspects of the Bible and is an opportunity for a discipleship moment in this series. Sermon Outline Nature of Apocalyptic Literature Style of literature found in ancient Jewish and Christian literature Greek word apocalypsis means revelation Literature is not just found in the Bible Literature is filled with puzzling encounters Kinds of…
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