Sermons on 2 Corinthians 2:11-21:

Peace Is Restored Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 17, 2017

Shalom is God’s peace made alive in the life of the believer. It guides, comforts, quiets, restores and sustains, regardless of life circumstances. Shalom is found nowhere apart from God.

It is possible not to see it, to miss it, to turn just as it brushes past you. And you begin to grasp what it was you missed, like Moses in the cleft of the rock, watching God's [back] fade in the distance. So stay. Sit. Linger. Tarry. Ponder. Wait. Behold. Wonder. There will be time enough for ...read more

Denomination: Other

Cutting A Covenant With The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2022

Faith in the certainty of His promises, despite all appearances to the contrary.

CUTTING A COVENANT WITH THE LORD. Genesis 15:1-12, Genesis 15:17-18. After the battle of the kings, Abram no doubt would have had a rush of emotion. First of all, perhaps, elation: look what God has enabled me to do with a small household army (Genesis 14:14-16). Secondly, a sudden ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12, Genesis 15:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Defense Of Peter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2019

The gospel: a message which refuses to be stifled.

PETER’S DEFENSE. Acts 5:27-32. The first time that Peter and John had been arrested was after the healing of a lame man when they were asked, ‘By what power or by what name have you done this?’ (Acts 4:7). ‘Jesus Christ of Nazareth,’ Peter boldly replied, ‘whom you crucified, whom God raised ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bad King, Pseudo-Kings & The True King!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 24, 2023

'Bad King, Pseudo-Kings & The True king!' - Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The wise men's question (vs 1-2) The foolish man's reaction (vs 3-8) The journeymen's adoration (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Bible Reading: Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 Ill: • In December 1903, after many attempts, • Wilber & Orville Wright were at last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

The God Of Second Chances Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 6, 2024

Based on 2 Kings 20 - Encourages hearers to not squander the second chances that God gives to us.

“THE GOD OF SECOND CHANCES” 2 Kings 20:1-21 FBCF – 5/5/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Student pastor at FBC Brookhaven. Students have traumatic experiences. Give testimony as to how life was forever changed – committed to Jesus now – back to old life 2 weeks later. But there’s one story that stands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023

This sermon celebrates the joy and hope brought by the birth of Jesus Christ, the greatest demonstration of God's unending love for mankind.

Beloved in Christ, there is an unmatched joy that fills this sanctuary today, a joy that transcends our human understanding, a joy that is born of Heaven. It is this joy that we gather here to celebrate today. And what better way to do so than to reflect on the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Topics: Greatest Gift, Luke 2:10-11

Parental Responsibilites (Pt 2 Of 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007

Secord part of message that talks about parents responsibility to raise their children in the way of the Lord.

Series: FAMILY MATTERS Sermon: “Parental Responsibilities” (part 2) Passage: Deut 6:6-9 - We have been talking about FAMILY and how it MATTERS - Today…parenting…at times I have failed miserably…but I also have done some things right - Toughest job on earth…parent - Look at Deut 6:6-9 / ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Galatians 2:20

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 28, 2007

“I am (have been) crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me” (Gal. 2:20, KJV).

A. SCRIPTURE “I am (have been) crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me” (Gal. 2:20, KJV). 1. A mystery the world can’t understand. “This ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Galatians 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Thanksgiving (2 Of 2 In Series) Series

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008

Thanksgiving is Powerful (see message 1) but praise takes us to the next level.

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psalms 100:4 (KJV) Review of last week – the Power of Thanksgiving What is Implied? I am blessed I am not the source of my blessing I have identified the source I am acting on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Possessing The Promise! Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

The fear of life.

Question: What are your fears? Fear and discouragement go with the territory in any kind of ministry. The only antidote is a constant awareness of the presence of the Lord. Therefore; Joshua Lead: Possessing the Promise: 3. He understood God’s Presence to Guide. Vs. 9-11 For forty ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Spies And The Harlot! Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

Faith to take the Promise Land.

There are only two women personally named in Hebrews 11 “The Hall of Fame of Faith”: Sarah the wife of Abraham and Rahab the harlot. Hebrews 11:6 “Now without faith it is impossible to please God,” (HCSB) Question: What kind of Faith did Rahab have? 1. Rahab had ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of 2 Kings And 2 Hearts

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

2 men but 2 vastly different hearts and 2 very different destinations.

1 Samuel 13:8-15 8 And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. 9 And Saul said, Bring hither a burnt offering to me, and peace offerings. And he offered the burnt offering. • 10 And it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loaded - Pt. 2 - Benefit 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 29, 2014

We are instructed to give thanks. Some of us struggle to do that because we aren't sure that God has blessed us lately. Situations and circumstances cause us to wonder if God even deserves our thanks! The truth is that we are loaded!

Loaded Pt. 1- Benefit 2 I. Introduction We have been commanded repeatedly to be thankful. Over and over again gratitude is commanded because God is worthy and because the writers understand that He responds to grateful people. With that said there are times when we must make the conscious choice ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Will Be Your Legacy? (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

In this text we see something that often occurs in churches. A man is sleeping in church.

But it is more than just a man sleeping in this passage of scripture. This man named Eutychus was sitting on a window sill while Paul preached a very lengthy sermon, and he fell out the window and died. • We ministers are indeed thankful for this passage of scripture, because when we see men and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Thessalonians 1 Of 14 (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

The story is told of a general council that was held.

They wanted to figure out at way to outsmart their enemy, the cat. Many suggestions were made. Then one young mouse suggested, “Since we all agree that our chief danger consists in the sly and treacherous manner in which the enemy approaches us. I venture propose that a small bell be procured ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist