Sermons on 2 Corinthians 23:1-12:

Finding God's Presence Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

Finding God is not a one-time blessing, it is a life-long passion.

A. INTRODUCTION “We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle (i.e., the worship center in the Old Testament) have no right to eat … therefore, let us go forth to Him (Jesus) outside the camp … let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:10, Hebrews 13:13, Hebrews 13:15, John 6:35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Continued: The Acts Of Who? (Acts 1-2) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 20, 2023

The Point of Pentecost is prayer and proclamation

The Acts of Who? (Acts 1-2) Good morning. Please open your Bibles to the book of Acts., chapter 2. In the early 1900’s, the evangelist Harry Ironside was walking through the city where he lived when he came upon a group of Salvation Army workers holding a meeting on a street corner. There were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

2 Kings Part 5, Chapters 21- 25

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 10, 2023

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(Very bad) Manasseh Succeeds Hezekiah 21 Manasseh was twelve years old (WOW!) when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Hephzibah. 2 He did evil in the sight of the Lord, according to the abominations of the nations whom the Lord dispossessed ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Meeting The Demands For God’s Plan(2023)-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 13, 2023

2 of 2. Luke informs his audience of the primary/indispensable/essential elements of God’s plan for man’s salvation. God’s plan for man demands some specifically essential elements. What elements does God’s plan for man, demand? God’s plan for man demands...

MEETING The DEMANDS For GOD’s PLAN-II— —Luke 1:34-38(:26-38) Attention: Just a Little More: A local restaurant was so sure that one of its waiters was the strongest man around, that they offered a $1,000 bet that the waiter could squeeze a lemon so dry, that no one could get another drop out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-38, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 1 - Two Ways To Live Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024

The way of the righteous person is to do right things, the right way; but the way of the person outside God’s influence will perish.

A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “Your life will be happier if you don’t follow the advice of sinners, and you don’t loiter with the wicked, and you don’t become a part of an evil group. You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking about Me day and night. You will be like a tree rooted ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27, 1 Peter 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Meet Moses, The Defender (Exodus 2:11-25) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 25, 2021

Moses is a picture of what "justice" is, in a true OT sense.

If I asked most of you to describe your spouse, or your boss, or a friend, you'd probably give me a list of their qualities. They're funny. Smart. Organized. Stubborn. Easy going. That's how we normally think about people-- with adjectives. But a few of you, maybe, would lean ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Getting Prepared (Advent 2) December 5, 2021

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2021

There are people like those in Malachi’s audience in every generation. They don’t make preparation a priority. These were covenant people who were side-stepping their covenant.

GETTING PREPARED Text: Malachi 3:1 - 4 Malachi 3:1-4  See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts.  (2)  But ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Stand When It Is Difficult To Stand (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2021

Something we hear people say today is, “We live in a changing world.” WHAT DO THEY MEAN BY THAT STATEMENT? They mean that life is constantly changing from day to day.

We have had FIVE major revolutions in this country, that have brought about these drastic changes. (1) THE COMMERCE REVOLUTION When the commerce revolution came into existence, it replaced the agricultural age in this country. During the agricultural age, most people in this country farmed for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

David’s 911 Call For Help (1-2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 4, 2022

Psalm 35 is another of David’s imprecatory prayers. In it David appeals to a righteous God to send judgment upon the enemies of God, and the persecutors of His righteous people.

WHY DID DAVID PRAY SUCH A PRAYER? It is believed that since Old Testament characters did not have the benefit of the New Testament, they did not have a complete revelation of the judgment seat of Christ. Therefore they believe the wicked had to be judged and to be rewarded in this life for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is A Better Temple (John 2:12-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 8, 2022

Jesus is a temple, who replaces Judaism's temple. A grace "in place of" grace (John 1:16, see NIV)

Let's begin this morning, by simply rereading last week's passage, starting at John 2:1: (2:1) And on the third day, a wedding, there w as in Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. (2) Now, Jesus was also invited, with his disciples, to the wedding, (3) and when the wine ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-24

God Is The Lion-Killer (Nahum 2:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 12, 2022

God tells Israel He is killing the lion (Assyria) before He does it, so the people understand that this is not a lucky fluke. This is God, revealing his power and love for them.

I'm not sure of the best way to describe our passage for today, Nahum 2. You could call it sarcastic, or mocking. You could call it a taunt. This chapter has the kind of bite you only find in people who have been badly hurt or offended by someone, and who anticipate getting to gloat over ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 2:1-13

Israel’s Greatest General (1of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 1, 2022

In our text we read of Israel’s greatest general. His name is Joshua. In Joshua 23, Joshua had reached the golden years of his life.

Look at verse 1. We read, “...Joshua waxed old and stricken in age.” When we consider Joshua’s age, we need to consider TWO things. (1) Look at the phrase, “...stricken in age.” Today it seems many folks are fighting a battle with old age. Illus: One man in Missouri said, “It is rough ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To A Better Life: The Ten Commandments, Part #2

Contributed by Marty Baker on Feb 14, 2022

The Ten Commandments teach us to love God and love people. We are not saved by them, but we are kept safe by them.

Part #2 Steps to a Better Life A Study of the Ten Commandments Welcome to the Stevens Creek Church. We are glad to have you here and I especially want to welcome our South Campus and our online campus. Let me know that you are watching … share it on social media. We are so glad that you are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

He Knoweth The Way That I Take 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 23, 2022

The purpose of this sermon is to show the Saint and the Sinner that God has a plan for our lives.

Only as we follow this plan, we can obtain what God desires for us to achieve in this life. Illus: In an NCAA cross country championship held in Riverside, California, 123 of the 128 runners missed a turn. One competitor, Mike Delcavo, stayed on the 10,000 meter course and began waving for his ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Wedding Banquet: Invitation, Ingratitude, And Indiscretion, Part 2

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 20, 2023

The original recipients of the invitation to the banquet (Matthew 22:1-7) refused to attend, giving flimsy excuses that resulted in their destruction (v.7). Who would attend the banquet now? Here is where we see the king's mercy extend to "the least of these".

The Christian band Sidewalk Prophets wrote a song entitled, "Come to the Table", based on the Parable of the Wedding Banquet (Matthew 22:1-14) and the call of God for everyone regardless of their situation to come to the table and take place in the celebration. The Wedding Banquet is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:8-14, Luke 14:21-24, Isaiah 55:1, Revelation 22:17, Matthew 11:28-30, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist