Sermon summary: Whenever we count the Old and New Testament verses that speak about Christ’s second coming, we could fill both the book of Genesis and the book of Hebrews. In this message, we want to see how other prophetic events fit in line with Christ’s return and why consideration of it is most practical for life today.

1. What events will lead up to Christ’s return.

• Holy Spirit arrives. This present age.
• The rapture of the church.
• The tribulation period.
• Second coming of Jesus.

2. Applications of Christ’s return.

• Alertness. Matthew 24:42; 1 Thessalonians 5:2
• Evangelism. Matthew 24:14; Matthew 28:18-20
• Godliness. Titus 2:11-14; 1 Peter 4:7-8
• Focus on Jesus. 1 John 3:1-3