Sermons on 2 Peter 1:16-25:

Jesus’ Final Instructions, Part 2

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 22, 2015

When we love Jesus, we will obey his commandments and we will not find them burdensome. On the contrary, we will obey them joyfully, because the Holy Spirit inspires us to go into the world and share God’s love, even if the world can’t or won’t accept it.

What would qualify a person as a “real Christian?” What daily practices would they have to observe? What would they have to know? These questions and others like them would be interesting topics for an information session or a class for new believers. There is one basic thing that each ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

Challenges To/For Public Worship-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 6, 2015

2 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-II—John 2:12-25 DYNAMICS Of PUBLIC WORSHIP Attention: Legend of ‘FB’s BBQ & Grill’— The local Southern Baptist Church(First Baptist) needed to pay off their long-standing indebtedness. The leadership, losing their patience, decided ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Friends - Pt. 2 - Jellyfish And Johnny On The Spot Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2015

It is the basis of every level of relationship of meaning. You must have a foundation in friendship. Are you a good friend? What qualities should you look for in a friend?

Friends Pt. 3 - Jellyfish & Johnny on the Spot I. Introduction Every relationship of meaning has to have foundation in friendship. Jesus walks through a progression of relationship with His disciples. In John 15, He reveals that at some point He called them servant but then due to the incremental ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What God Is Doing (Parts 1 & 2) Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 22, 2011

All over the World, largely "below radar" God is moving. The Kingdom of God is advancing. Untold millions are coming to faith in Jesusu Christ. Here are some inside looks at what is doing on.

What God is Doing The Kingdom of God is Advancing Around the World! Pastor Eric J. Hanson About Twelve Years Ago… • I preached on this several times • Acceleration had been ongoing for several decades. • The AD 2000 and beyond movement was in full swing. • Worldwide ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Demons That Attack The Church, Part 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011

A look at seven demons that harm churches.

Seven Demons that Attack the Church, Part 2 IV The Spirit of Jezebel And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet are like burnished bronze, says this:19 'I know your deeds, and your love and faith and service and perseverance , ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Sin’s Judgment Part 2 Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 15, 2011

God’s judgment is fair and impartial even though it will be an awful experience to face his wrath and fury.

Grace and Sin’s Judgment Part II Romans 2:6-16 I. God’s Judgment On Sin (continued) A. It may seem Paul belabors the subject of God’s judgment, but spending some time on this matter and establishing a firm footing in this area magnifies the grace of God as well as helps us remember there is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Mary-Did You Know? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

Today we are continuing our series on fear at Christmas time. In the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, there are 4 times when people are told specifically not to be afraid. Last week we looked at Zechariah, and this week we are looking at Mary.

MARY-DID YOU KNOW? Part 2 Luke 1:26-38 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where God Commands The Blessing - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Nov 11, 2011

We are born to win but most of us are programmed to fail (there are a few exceptions). Do you ever feel like your life is like a maze and you’re trapped in that maze? You know in your heart there is a plan and purpose for your life if you could only find

Psalm 133 (New Living Translation) A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. 1 How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! 2 For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, that ran down his beard and onto ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Brush Strokes Of The Master Artist (Part 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011

Teaching us to allow God to create in us the portrait that he desires in living for Him

The Brush Strokes of the Master Artist (Part 2 of 2) Rom 12:13-16 Last week, we looked at how Paul described that we should treat each other as believers in Christ We said that God is the Master Artist and He is trying to paint in us the brush strokes that others can see such as • Geniune ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians 2:20: Enjoying The Christ-Life

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 17, 2011

THE INTERPRETATION OF GALATIANS 2:20.

I HEARD OF A YOUNG MAN WHO WAS A DEVOUT CHRISTIAN. YET HE WAS STRUGGLING SO MUCH TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. HE FELT FRUSTRATED. HE TRIED EVERYTHING. HE KEPT ASKING: HOW TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE? WHY THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS SO DIFFICULT? WHY I CAN NOT LIVE A HOLY LIFE? HE PRAYED, YET THE VICIOUS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sharing Christ - Let The River Flow 2

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 25, 2011

Let the river of life flow through you and produce a light to shine to the world.

2011.11.13.Missions Sunday Version 2. Sharing Christ - Let the River Flow William Akehurst HSWC Romans 1:16-20 UNASHAMED I am not ashamed of the Gospel. It is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes. The just shall live (eternally) by faith. COMMANDED to go into all the world ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practiced For God’s Visitation-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 29, 2011

2 of 2. John’s audience sought & received practical application in preparing for God’s visitation. How can we be practiced for God’s visitation? Practicing for God’s visit requires...

PRACTICING For GOD’s VISITATION-II—Luke 3:10-14 Attention: People who are Practiced(experienced) at their job. Had done this before & were thus prepared. Need: If God were to come in absolute power, I don’t know that I’m ready for His arrival. I am unprepared for His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks Giving Every Day (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 1, 2011

Psalm 9 is David’s psalm of thanksgiving; in it, David not only says, “Thank you, Lord,” but he hints at three ways in which we can live a life of thanksgiving every day: by witnessing, worshiping, and waiting on the Lord! This sermon is expository, allit

Thanksgiving Every Day (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/27/2011 Last Sunday, I talked about the importance of Thanksgiving—how Thanksgiving is more than just annual celebration; rather, it’s an attitude of the heart. God wants us to live as if it were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Where Did We Come From 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 14, 2014

Much of the information in this study comes from Dr. David Dewitt's book "Unraveling the Origins Controversy" and "Answers in Genesis"

HOW DID WE GET HERE? Slide 1 shows the Tree of evolution. What is the first thing you notice about the picture? Slide 2 shows the Creation orchard. What is the difference this picture and the tree of evolution? God created them after their own kind. Slide 3: Gen 1:11, 21, 24-26 NIV - 11 Then God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Believe - Week 2 - God Is A Personal God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2014

Week 3 of Believe looks at the fact that God is a Personal God.

Believe 2 Psalm 23 September 21, 2014 Well, we’ve moved into week 2 of Believe. And I believe this series is going to be great. I’ve heard some really good comments from many of you about what you’re reading, the hope you’re experiencing and that’s great! Last week ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist