The Second Coming Sermon Outlines

Title: "The Second Coming: Living with Hope and Readiness"

Introduction:

I. The Promise of Christ's Return

A. Acts 1:11 - "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven."

B. John 14:3 - "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."

C. Introduce the biblical foundation and assurance of Christ's second coming.

II. The Signs of the Times

A. Matthew 24:6-8 - "You will hear of wars and rumors of wars but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains."

B. Discuss the signs and events that point to the nearness of Christ's return.

C. Emphasize the importance of discerning the signs and remaining vigilant.

III. Living with Hope and Anticipation

A. Titus 2:13 - "while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ."

B. 1 Peter 1:13 - "Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming."

C. Encourage the congregation to live with a hope-filled anticipation of Christ's return.

IV. The Call to Be Ready

A. Matthew 24:44 - "So you also must be ready because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."

B. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 - "So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober."

C. Exhort the congregation to live in readiness, being spiritually prepared for Christ's return.

V. The Day of the Lord and Eternal Rewards

A. 2 Peter 3:10-11 - "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 laid bare."

B. Revelation 22:12 - "Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done."

C. Discuss the significance of the Day of the Lord and the eternal rewards for the faithful.

VI. The Urgency of Sharing the Gospel

A. Matthew 24:14 - "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come."

B. Mark 16:15 - "He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.'"

C. Encourage the congregation to actively participate in spreading the Gospel, knowing that Christ's return is linked to the completion of this mission.

Conclusion:

Recap the biblical truths regarding Christ's second coming and its significance for believers.

Inspire the congregation to live with hope, readiness, and a sense of urgency in fulfilling the Great Commission.

Pray for God's grace to help us remain steadfast in our faith and devoted to His mission until Christ returns.

Ref Bible Verses - Matthew 24:30-31, John 14:3, 1 Corinthians 15:23, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, Revelation 1:7, Acts 1:11, Matthew 24:36