Sermons on 2 Samuel 12 3a28:

Calming The Perfect Storm, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

We must take authority ocer the things in life we have been given the authority to take. To do less is to invite disaster and defeat

Calming the perfect storm Part 2 Opening: 1. Last week we learned there can be several responses to the reversal that come in our life. a. We can take what life hands us and try and make the best of it b. Get mad, depressed, throw up our hands c. Or we can try and discern what is going on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Mennonite

Ctwccofgw #2 - The Guarantee Of Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 9, 2007

Second in the series based on The Navigators’ "Lessons on Assurance."

Cool Things We Can Count On from God’s Word #2 – The Guarantee of Answered Prayer John 16:24 Have you ever bought anything on a “money-back, satisfaction guaranteed” deal? Usually those are a good thing, and I’m optimistic (or maybe naïve) enough to believe that most companies honor that. A ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Encounters #2: Jesus The Healer Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 11, 2007

Does God still heal today? That is a question many people are asking. What is the answer? Our goal is to convince you through laying a strong Biblical foundation that healing is God’s will today.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE GOD KIND #2 – JESUS THE HEALER OPENING JOKE: FUNNY INSURANCE CLAIMS: The statements below are taken from actual insurance accident claims forms. They are real, true (you can’t make up this kind of stuff). • The other car collided with mine without giving warning of its ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: *other

Lessons Learned For Job Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Lessons learned from the story of Job.

Lessons Learned From Job 2 Scriptures: Job 2-11, Psalm 91:1&4; Matthew 16:13-19; 1 John 4:1 Introduction In my message last week, I covered four lessons that we should know and understand about Satan. As a reminder, the first four lessons were: 1) Satan is not our friend; 2) Satan is not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose Hands Are You In Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Our relationship and security with God.

Whose Hands Are You In? Part 2 Scripture: Psalms 139: 13-18; John 3:16 Introduction Last week I shared with you the introduction to this short series of messages focusing on knowing whose hands you are in. Last week I shared with you an analogy using a car and how when we drive our cars, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Too Busy (2 Of 4, Stewardship) Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 20, 2008

“I don’t have time.” “Be there in a minute!”...If you have used any of these or similar type statements, you know the experience of being in the TRAP – Time Restraints And Pressures

Text: Verse 10 (The Message): "Figure out what will please Christ then do it." Last sermon I shared an overview of what stewardship is. Stewardship lesson one: everything we have belongs to God - God has given us the honor and responsibility to manage his property, finances and affairs. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:10-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

What About The Bible? Part-2 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2008

The Old Testament is the seedbed for the New Testament and salvation and truth is the fruit thereof. Let your love of and trust in God’s divine revelation to humanity be renewed!

What About The Bible? Part-2, II Timothy 3:16 The New Testament – Truth Introduction A clergyman took a seat in a dining car on a train traveling along the Hudson River. Opposite him was an atheist who, seeing his clerical collar, started a discussion. “I see you are a clergyman.” “Yes,” came the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

Bad Reception - Unanswered Prayer #2 Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 28, 2008

"Wrong doing" (sin) can block our prayers... but so can "wrong thinking". What kinds of attitudes could undermine our prayer time and create "bad reception" between us and God?

OPEN: Charlie Brown. Lucy. Schroeder. Snoopy. Where do we know those characters from? (The cartoon series: Peanuts) And who was the artist who created “Peanuts”? (Charles Shultz) Charles Shultz was something of a theologian. He tried to communicate his view of God through his cartoons. And he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruitfulness Amidst Famine 2 Of 15 Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Oct 16, 2006

Don’t leave your area of gifting, purposes and blessings because of famine .Taking action to change unfavorable situations in life is commendable. However, understand if it’s the appropriate change. Otherwise, you will be leaving Canaan going into Egypt.

“GOD appeared to him and said, "Don’t go down to Egypt; stay where I tell you. Stay here in this land and I’ll be with you and bless you. I’m giving you and your children all these lands, fulfilling the oath that I swore to your father Abraham.” (Gen 26:2-3 MSG) Don’t go to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nothing Beats Love Part 2

Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 19, 2006

The Holy Spirit can help all Christians to love in ways that are patient and kind.

What is love, from a kid’s point of view? "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s love." "When someone loves you, the way they say your name is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Built Church--Pt.2

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 22, 2008

the word for the church is go out not stand still or stay here

Jesus Built Church--when Jesus builds a church, it is not a stationary building, but a living,breathing, moving church. Jesus builds the church with the word, go. In the Bible the word go is found 1492 times, the word stop is found 7 times, the word stay 33 times. It is clear that we are told to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lies Of False Religion.pt 2. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 29, 2005

The Call today is for tolerance for false religions.

The Lies of False Religion.pt 2. The Call today is for tolerance for false religions. The acceptance of any and all religions no matter what the basses for their belief. God was never tolerant with false religions and neither should we. If we believe John 14:6, then we must believe all scripture. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:45-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Health, Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

Sources; Characteristics of a Healthy Church -- Willow Creek; Ten Characteristics of a Healthy Church Vision -- New England; Characteristics of a Healthy Church -- Sonlife Ministries -- Dann Spader; Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches-- Natural

See Part 1 for Introduction; 5. Empowering Leadership The proof of a good leader is creating another leader, not more followers. Develop servant-leadership by strategically mentoring, teaching and serving the believers. A true leader’s measure of success is when they have succeeded in helping ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-11

Discovering Your Dream – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

We are going to look at what is holding you back from your dreams (purpose).

INTRO: When he was eighty-eight years old, the late Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes once found himself on a train. When the conductor came by, Justice Holmes couldn’t find his ticket, and he seemed terribly upset. He searched all of his pockets and fumbled through his wallet without ...read more

Scripture: John 21:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Communion Meditation From Genesis 2

Contributed by Steve Holmes on Jun 5, 2006

Portrayal of Adams first day and of the covering made for Him.

Gen 2:7-15... One of the things that was always a delight for my wife and I when our girls were young was watching them in every new circumstance. We loved to see their expressions of delight or surprise as they saw something new for the first time, or to enter into their joy and delight ...read more

Denomination: *other