Sermons on 2 Samuel:

Follow Me (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

Paul loved the Philippian people, and he was greatly concerned about them. He told them, "Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample."

WHY DID PAUL TELL THEM TO FOLLOW HIM? If anyone had examined the life of the apostle Paul, they would have discovered that he was following the Lord Jesus. Paul was giving them a PHYSICAL EXAMPLE or MODEL of what it is to follow Jesus. Someone very wisely said, "Don't follow any leader ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 28, 2022

Notice these words, “And of some have compassion MAKING A DIFFERENCE…”

Some can live their entire life and never make any difference in a positive way. For example, God can leave some people on this earth for 90 or 100 years, and when they die, their life has made very little DIFFERENCE! Illus: God let Methuselah live on this earth for 969 years, and the only thing ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

True Identity Part 2 Series

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Mar 1, 2022

As we discovered last week God defines His identity in who He is. It is because of who He is that He does what He does.God has made known to us His heart, that no one should perish. His mission is to reconcile and renew all things to Himself.

Yet in perfect love He gives everyone free choice to receive Him ?or reject Him. Ephesians 1:9-10 having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself, that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-10, Ephesians 1:3-4

John Series Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 26, 2021

there was one person who was a very special witness to Christ, John the Baptist. John’s sole purpose on earth was to witness and to bear testimony to the Light of the world. His purpose stands as a dynamic example for every believer. The purpose of the believer is to bear the same witness as John

Jesus the Light of the World: The Special Witness of John the Baptist, 1:6–8 (1:6–8) Introduction: there was one person who was a very special witness to Christ, John the Baptist. John’s sole purpose on earth was to witness and to bear testimony to the Light of the world. His purpose stands as a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Discouragement #1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 23, 2022

Something that we all have in common is that we all have to fight the battle of discouragement.

Most of us will admit that we have lost that battle at times. However, some are more easily discouraged than others. 1. Some get discouraged with their jobs and quit them, only to later regret it. 2. Some get discouraged with their churches and quit them, only to later regret it. 3. Some get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven 2 Relationships And Responsibilities Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 14, 2024

Part 2 in series on heaven. Continuing in series on heaven. This message deals with our relationships and responsibilities in heaven.

Heaven 2 Relationships and Responsibility “A little girl was walking with her father in the country. No neon signs, no automobile headlights or street lights marred the stillness of the crisp evening. As she looked into the deep blue velvet sky, studded with an array of diamonds which put the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Always Hearing, Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 4, 2021

How can we be the kind of people whom God hears? An Old Testament king gives us some clues.

The Always God Week 4. Always Hearing*, part 2 Introduction Good morning! Please open your Bibles to 2 Kings 18. This is actually part 2 of a sermon I began last week. We began last week talking about how God is able to hear our prayers, and that He invites us to call on Him. But then we spent a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments (1 And 2) Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 5, 2021

Let’s take a look at the Ten Words or Ten Commandments as they are also called. They are introduced by the words, “I am the Lord your God.” Let’s look at that in more depth.

Let’s take a look at the Ten Words or Ten Commandments as they are also called. They are introduced by the words, “I am the Lord your God.” Let’s look at that in more depth. Exodus 20:2 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. The Exodus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not (Sermon 2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 9, 2024

There are various reasons why someone might fear believing in Jesus Christ, even though He is the source of love, hope, and salvation.

CHRISTMAS 2024: FEAR NOT LUKE 2:8-21 # fearnot READ LUKE 2:8-21 (ESV) [person from the congregation reads] “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Righteousness Version 2

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2024

A updated version of the first sermon I wrote on this.

“What is Righteousness?” Matthew 1:18-25 What is the first image that pops into your head when you hear the word “righteous?” Do you think of some fire and brimstone preacher with a red face who points a finger at sinners and declares them guilty in the eyes of an angry god? Or do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Fruit Of The Spirit (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

We are in part 2 of a 3 part series “Fruit of the Spirit”.

Last week we examined: Love, Joy, Peace Just a quick recap: When looking at the fruit of the Spirit: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control We began with love and came to the conclusion that each of the fruits listed after love; encompass love. In ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Destroying Heshbon (Deuteronomy 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 18, 2024

Does we hate wickedness as much as God? Is God merciful to those who are trying to obey Him? Let's look at Deuteronomy 2.

Was Israel merciful to many neighboring nations? Did God destroy perverse nations? Does God still curse aberrant nations? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 2. What were the Israelites to do as they passed through the land of their relatives, Esau? Then we turned around and headed back across the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In Search Of Messiah. Matthew 2 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 10, 2025

Who were the Wise men? And what happened in their search for the King of the Jews? How do you acknowledge this King of the Jews? With Acceptance or Rejection?

2025.01.12. Sermon Notes. Matthew 2. Seeking the Messiah. Wise men seek HIM. IN SEARCH OF MESSIAH. MATTHEW 2 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Who were the Wise men? And what happened in their search for the King of the Jews? How do you acknowledge this King of the Jews? With Acceptance or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Micah 5:2, Daniel 2:48, Numbers 24:17, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 11:1, Psalm 68:29, Psalm 72:10-11, Romans 1:16, Hosea 11:1, Jeremiah 31:15, John 1:45-46, Isaiah 53:2-3, Numbers 6:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sustaining Christian Ministry-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2025

2 of 4 The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-II—2Peter 1:12-15 Attention: Nuns Out Of Gas: Two nuns were driving down a country road when they ran out of gas. They walked to a farmhouse they had seen just down the road. The farmer had gasoline, but it could only be pumped out of a huge barrel directly into a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

2 Chronicles Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 25, 2023

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Solomon Worships at Gibeon 1 Now Solomon the son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him and exalted him greatly. 2 Solomon spoke to all Israel, to the commanders of thousands and of hundreds and to the judges and to every leader in all Israel, the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard