Sermons on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-22:

The Widow And The Great Woman.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 29, 2024

Elisha addresses two situations: on the one hand, economic bondage; on the other, childlessness.

THE WIDOW AND THE GREAT WOMAN. 2 Kings 4:1-17. These accounts show Elisha to be a worthy successor to Elijah, and his miracles anticipate the compassionate ministry of Jesus. 1. The Widow. We are confronted first with “a woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets” (2 KINGS 4:1), who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing To The Covenant.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 30, 2024

"And all the people stood to the Covenant" (2 Kings 23:3).

STANDING TO THE COVENANT. 2 Kings 22:8-10, 2 Kings 23:1-3. A pivotal moment in the history of the Bible was when Hilkiah the priest told Shaphan the scribe, “I have found THE BOOK OF THE LAW in the house of the LORD.” Shaphan took the book, and read it (2 KINGS 22:8). Shaphan the scribe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:8-10, 2 Kings 23:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 13, 2025

The secret of the LORD is with them that fear Him; that they may know His covenant (Psalm 25:14).

THE SECRET OF THE LORD. Psalm 25:14-22. “The secret of the LORD” (PSALM 25:14a). This speaks of the friendship, the intimate fellowship that the believer has with the LORD. It is as if we were seated upon our couch ‘in heavenly places in Christ Jesus’ (cf. Ephesians 2:6), listening to Him tell ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Stop! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 30, 2025

Based on 2 Timothy 4:1-8 - Challenges hearers to strive to finish well in the Christian life.

“DON’T STOP!” 2 Timothy 4:1-8 FBCF – 3/30/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Preacher told this story: “When I was small, my mother was my piano teacher. Once in a recital, I went blank in the middle of the piece I was playing & had to walk off the stage in total humiliation. Later, my mother gave me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Second Sunday After Easter (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 23:1-6, Ezekiel 34:11-16a, 1 Peter 2:19-25, John 10:11-16. A). THE SHEPHERD PSALM. Psalm 23:1-6. I. The LORD is my Shepherd. Psalm 23:1-3. When King David was a boy, he used to look after his father’s sheep - so he knew what he was talking about when he spoke of the LORD as his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Ezekiel 34:11-16, 1 Peter 2:19-25, John 10:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Week 2: Peace - "peace In The Prince Of Peace" Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2023

As our Advent journey unfolds, our hearts are drawn to the theme of peace. Today, we explore the promise of a coming Messiah, a Prince of Peace, as foretold by the prophet Isaiah. Let's delve into the profound peace that Christ brings into our lives.

Advent Week 2: Peace - "Peace in the Prince of Peace" Introduction: Dear friends, as our Advent journey unfolds, our hearts are drawn to the theme of peace. Today, we explore the promise of a coming Messiah, a Prince of Peace, as foretold by the prophet Isaiah. Let's delve into ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:7, John 14:27, Romans 12:2, Psalm 29:11, James 3:17-18, Matthew 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Experience And Mission Of The 144,000 Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 2, 2024

The Interlude between the 6th and 7th Seals introduced us to God’s end-time spiritual army – the 144,000. The Interlude between the 6th and 7th Trumpets reveals their Experience and Mission.

May 04, 2024 Last week we concluded our examination of the 7 Trumpets. Today, we will turn our attention to the Interlude in Revelation 10:1-11:14 The Interlude between the 6th and 7th Seals introduced us to God’s end-time spiritual army – the 144,000 (Rev. 7). The Interlude between the 6th ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-14, Revelation 10:1-11, Daniel 12:6-9, Job 37:5, Deuteronomy 29:29, Daniel 7:25, Jeremiah 5:11-14, Matthew 24:14, John 5:39, Isaiah 49:2, Jeremiah 1:6-8, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sin And Deliverance.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 20, 2024

There was none to help except the Lord.

SIN AND DELIVERANCE. Psalm 107:13-22. This reading begins and ends with a “crying out” to the LORD, His deliverance, and a call to praise. In the first of the two examples here, the petitioners were portrayed as people who were held fast with iron chains in the darkest deepest dungeon, ‘in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Essence Of God 2 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jun 8, 2005

Love always pays a price. Love always costs something. Love is expensive. When you love, its benefits enhances another’s account. My love is for you, not for me. Love gives, it doesn’t grab.

In any study of the Word of God, we must study the Word of God. That’s deep theology. Right? Yes, it is deep theology. Sad to say, much, even most Bible study today is not the study of the Bible. It is instead, the study of books written about the Bible, and those can be interesting, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:2

The World’s Two Greatest Events (Part 2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2024

I feel led again today to preach on THE WORLD’S TWO GREATEST EVENTS that will take place according to the precious Word of God.

When mankind tells us something we have no guaranteed it will take place. But when God tells us something we can count on it happening. These two events are: 1. The RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH 2. The SECOND COMING OF CHRIST Last week I preached on the RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH which is one of these great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord - #2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 22, 2010

The Day of the Lord will be terrible and dreadful - Who can endure it?

Words of Warning – Prophecy of Joel #2 - The Day of the Lord Joel 1:15-2:11 * (Read Text) The last 2 line of verse 11 are worth having burned into our memory for recall (at any given moment). It says, “The day of the Lord is terrible and dreadful—who can endure it?” It is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready Part 2 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 1, 2021

Just because you are a church member, gives no guarantee of salvation. All quote from Scripture is from the NASB

Jesus is coming again. Each day is one day closer to that Day. Jesus give many warning about that day. Matthew 24:42 “Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. In His Olivet Discourse, Jesus talks about the perilous times that wait for us as the time of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Goalie

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 29, 2004

A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (Some illlustrations taken from other SermonCentral contributers)

Sermon for 3/28/2004 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Introduction: A. Vs. 8 in some translations talks about being sober. In many worship services we have that one down. Nothing will move us. This is not how people in the New Testament were. When Paul went before Festus, he called Paul mad. When the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Directions Determines Our Destination (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 27, 2025

A Sunday school teacher told his class the story in the Bible of the rich man and Lazarus.

He explained that the wealthy man had: • Wonderful clothes, • Lived in luxury • Had all the food he could eat But he had no compassion for Lazarus, who was a beggar. Lazarus was so poor that he ate the crumbs from the rich man’s table. • Later in their lives, the rich man ended up dying and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Joel - The Day Of The Lord (2:28 - 3:21) Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

we shall complete our survey of Joel by reading 2:28-3:21... a. With attention to the prophetic element of this passage b. Offering comments concerning its interpretation

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Joel - The Day Of The Lord (2:28-3:21) INTRODUCTION 1. In our previous lesson on Joel, we saw that... a. Joel’s prophecy was occasioned by a plague of locusts - 1:2-4 b. He proclaimed the plague as a warning from God - 1:15-16 1) If ...read more

Denomination: Baptist