William Miller, a rural New York farmer and baptist lay preacher, became popular in the 1800's when he claimed to know the date of Jesus' return. Based on his understanding of Daniel 8:14, he claimed Jesus would return October 22, 1844. What is breathing is the number of people who believed him. Estimates range from 50,000 to 500,000 people lived in hope waiting for Christ's return on that fateful day. Some who followed him, in an expression of their full-devotion, sold everything they owned in preparation Christ's return. The aftermath of William Millers false teaching became to be known as the "Great Disappointment". Can we predict the return of Christ? What must to take place before Christ's return? As we continue our study in Mark we find those answers and more as we study Jesus and the end of the world.

Mark 13:24-37 - Jesus And The End Of The World - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 13:24-37 - Jesus And The End Of The World - Manuscript - PDF
Mark 13:24-37 - Jesus And The End Of The World - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
Mark 13:24-37 - Jesus And The End Of The World - Sermon Handout with blanks Booklet - PDF
Mark 13:24-37 - Jesus And The End Of The World - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsReturn of Christ

Is the earth going to burn? Will all our work one day be destroyed when Jesus returns? In this message we discover how this earth will endure for eternity as well as some of our daily work.

Work Matters To God - How Does Work Touch Eternity? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Work Matters To God - How Does Work Touch Eternity? - Manuscript - PDF
Work Matters To God - How Does Work Touch Eternity? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Work Matters To God - How Does Work Touch Eternity? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsWork, Rewards, heaven, Resurrection, Return of Christ

Billboards proclaimed May 21, 2011 as Judgment Day. Harold Camping wanted the world to prepare for the return of Christ. May 21, 2011 came and went. Nothing happened. While Harold Camping falsely predicted the date of Christ's return, the Bible tells us Christ will return. We should prepare for it, but not with billboards. How should we live our life to prepare for that final day? Peter gives us practical answers.

1 Peter 4:7-11 - How Do I Prepare For The End Of The World? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 4:7-11 - How Do I Prepare For The End Of The World? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 4:7-11 - How Do I Prepare For The End Of The World? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 4:7-11 - How Do I Prepare For The End Of The World? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Peter 4:7-11 - How Do I Prepare For The End Of The World? - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsReturn of Christ, Love, Prayer, Serving

How will the world end? Will technology make the world a better place? What does the future hold? In this fascinating final chapter, God answers these questions.

Daniel 12 - The Last Battle - Audio - MP3
Daniel 12 - The Last Battle - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Daniel 12 - The Last Battle - Manuscript - PDF
Daniel 12 - The Last Battle - Sermon Handout - PDF
Daniel 12 - The Last Battle - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsResurrection, Return of Christ, Rewards, Great Tribulation

Daniel 7 begins the apocalyptic section of the book. What is God telling us when it comes to a metal-mouthed monsters and a little horn that insult God? This chapter is not all difficulty and perplexity. It has a clear message to play hard for the team of Jesus. While the battle is rough, keep your eyes on the prize of reigning with Jesus. If we stay faithful to the end, we will be on the winning team when the dust finally settles.

Daniel 7 - Four Beasts and the Throne of God - Audio - MP3
Daniel 7 - Four Beasts and the Throne of God - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Daniel 7 - Four Beasts and the Throne of God - Manuscript - PDF
Daniel 7 - Four Beasts and the Throne of God - Sermon Handout - PDF
Daniel 7 - Four Beasts and the Throne of God - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsReturn of Christ

We are told to invite Jesus into our hearts. The decision to invite Jesus into our hearts sounds like deciding on having cream or sugar in our coffee. It is far too self orientated. According to Psalm 2, Jesus doesn't ask for us to invite him in, he commands us to repent of our sin. We must flee to him as the only shield that can protect us from God's white hot wrath. We are commanded to immediately and unconditionally surrender to Christ's rulership in our life or face Christ's terrifying wrath when he returns.

Christmas from the Psalms - Psalm 2 - Immediate and Unconditional Surrender - Audio - MP3
Christmas from the Psalms - Psalm 2 - Immediate and Unconditional Surrender - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Christmas from the Psalms - Psalm 2 - Immediate and Unconditional Surrender - Manuscript - PDF
Christmas from the Psalms - Psalm 2 - Immediate and Unconditional Surrender - Sermon Handout - PDF
Christmas from the Psalms - Psalm 2 - Immediate and Unconditional Surrender - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsSin, Repentance, Return of Christ, Wrath of God, Christmas

Are you going through a trial? If we are not in one, we are sure to experience one. How do you make it through when trials are long and hard? In this text, James tells us where to find hope when we can't imagine a bright future.

James - Patience in Trials - Audio - MP3
James - Patience in Trials - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
James - Patience in Trials - Manuscript - PDF
James - Patience in Trials - Sermon Handout - PDF
James - Patience in Trials - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsTrials, Patience, Return of Christ