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The Truth About The 2nd Coming Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 9, 2002

based on 285 ratings

| 31,291 views

What you don’t know about the 2nd coming could be fatal.

OPEN: The church was packed and the preacher was wound up to a fever pitch speaking on the 2nd coming of Jesus. Quoting Jesus’ promise, he shouted out “I am coming soon!’” He preached some more and said even more loudly “I am coming soon!!” He preached a little longer and threw his arms up in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Things

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Jul 7, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 4,872 views

Admonish each person to live holy and godly because of four greats.

Great Things 2 Peter 3:8-12 July 7, 2002 AM Subject: Holy Living Central Theme: How should I live my life? Objective: Every person should live holy lives because of four Greats. Introduction: I don’t know about you, but I think about the coming of the Lord quite often. For some the coming of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-11

Denomination: *other

The Old Paths

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

based on 188 ratings

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There is no new way for serving God, The bible is not a book of lofty suggestions, But is in fact a book of righteous commands from a Holy God. Ask for the old paths and you’ll find the power of God

Jer 6:16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. It is to a nation who has lost it’s way that these words come from the mouth of God. Jer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, Proverbs 28:22, Haggai 2:3, Jude 1:3, 2 Peter 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:14, Romans 16:18, Matthew 7:13-14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready Or Not, Here He Comes

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

based on 205 ratings

| 22,381 views

Jesus Christ will be coming again and we need to get ready.

Introduction: If you were writing a letter to people who were suffering, what is the one thing above all others that you would want to say to them? It would probably be something like this: "What you’re going through will not be in vain. When this terrible ordeal is over, you’ll be able to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 30, 2001

based on 69 ratings

| 6,741 views

New year’s sermon inviting people to add the Lord’s return to their list of expectations for the new year.

What Are You Waiting For? Text: 2 Peter 3 Introduction: The year’s end is a time for reflection/ Expectations. Peter had reached a time of reflection in his life. His letter makes it clear that he didn’t expect to live much longer and he didn’t want expectancy of the Lord’s soon return to wane ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Not Slack Concerning His Promises

Contributed by Randell Brown on Sep 27, 2001

based on 86 ratings

| 28,319 views

God is not slack concerninghis promises for life or death.

GOD IS NOT SLACK CONCERNING HIS PROMISES II PETER 3:8-10  In today’s world the word or a promise of a man is not regarded or counted very highly of. In not to long of a time ago, a man’s word or promises were all you needed. They would state it and others believed it. Many business deals ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Will Be Left Behind When It's All Left Behind? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 7, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 4,898 views

A discussion of the Secret Rapture Theory in light of 2 Peter.

WHAT WILL BE LEFT BEHIND WHEN IT’S ALL LEFT BEHIND II Peter 3:3-14 Every person has to make a choice about Jesus and who He is. Jesus is either… A Liar, A Lunatic, or Lord! The “Left Behind” writings are based on the Secret Rapture Theory. This theory makes Jesus out to be either a liar ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29, 2 Peter 3:3-14

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Patience Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 6, 2001

based on 120 ratings

| 18,071 views

God’s patience is a blessing to us. This message looks at God’s patience

INTRODUCTION  A man’s car stalled in the heavy traffic as the light turned green. All his efforts to start the engine failed, and a chorus of honking behind him made matters worse. He finally got out of his car and walked back to the first driver and said, "I’m sorry, but I can’t seem to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rainbow's Promise

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

based on 30 ratings

| 7,149 views

God’s promises are true

What do you think of when you see a Rainbow? What does a Rainbow mean to you? Destruction is a real part of God’s world - good news/bad news story? Preservation and Destruction are allies, not enemies Pruning a grapevine or Fruit tree - 17 year cicada Grooming hair or nails Baby Teeth, Molting, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:9-14, 2 Peter 3:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Drifting Series

Contributed by Dale Higgins on Feb 28, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 10,787 views

There is a danger in the Christian’s life of drifting by and away from God’s best for us by simply neglecting His provisions in our salvation.

We come today in our study of the book of Hebrews to the first of five warning passages, exhortations or what I like to call WAKE-UP CALLS to believers. I can’t help but remember the Apostle Peter’s reason for writing 1st and 2nd Peter. He says, "Beloved (believers), I now write to you this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4, 2 Peter 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Rex Williams on Apr 5, 2002

based on 60 ratings

| 16,931 views

To motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus.

What time is it? Useful for a Sunday near time changes. PURPOSE: to motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus. Object lesson/children’s sermon idea: Mount or display clocks showing different time zones. Talk about the time zones and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 2 Peter 3:3-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Camps

Contributed by Steve Severance on Mar 20, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 4,306 views

The topic of the Second Coming of Jesus had become a point of much controversy. Many people have made millions of dollars off of speculating about it. Many have been brought to the foot of the cross because of this topic while others have been sadly lead

NOTE: I had a display of three campsites, which I pointed to and referred to throughout the sermon. The it’s hogwash camp was represented by a video case opened like an A-frame pup-tent to represent that all they are interested in is self-pleasure. The freak-Out camp was represented by a newspaper ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What If Jesus Doesn't Come Back Soon?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 1, 2006

based on 18 ratings

| 8,265 views

Got Scoffers? Tired of waiting? Hang on, Jesus is coming!

What If Jesus Doesn’t Come Back Soon? I was saved April 6, 1975 and from that time until now I have heard that Jesus may be back at any day. At first, I was a bit depressed as I was hoping to be a U.S. Senator back then. I had other goals I wanted to accomplish as well so a soon departure was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

United We Stand

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 18, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 4,042 views

Standing together as one Family under God. What the World thinks of "The Passion of the Christ"

United We Stand. 2nd Peter 3:3-11 “In the end days there will be many scoffers...” In a world filled with hate, we as christians can do only one thing, Stand together. The world is starting to show its true colors, when the image of Jesus on the cross can be used ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Third Day Church

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 18, 2004

based on 74 ratings

| 7,417 views

2000 yrs after Christ - As we enter into the third day, the greatest dimension, since Jesus it will be very interesting for us to explore the third day in scripture and extract some principles for us to understand this hour.

The Third-Day Church Psalm 90:4 For a thousand years in your sight Are like yesterday when it is past, And like a watch in the night. 2 Peter 3:8 But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 2000 yrs after Christ - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:4, 2 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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