Sermons on 2 Thessalonians 5:20-21:

2nd Sunday In Lent, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 28, 2021

FEBRUARY 25th, 2024.

Genesis 17:1-7, Genesis 17:15-16, Psalm 22:23-31, Romans 4:13-25, Mark 8:31-38, Mark 9:2-9. (A) A COVENANT FOR ALL NATIONS. Genesis 17:1-7; Genesis 17:15-16. Abram was ninety-nine years old. Ishmael, his son by his wife’s slave girl Hagar, was thirteen. Now, after a long silence, the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7, Genesis 17:15-16, Psalm 22:23-31, Romans 4:13-25, Mark 8:31-38, Mark 9:2-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost, The Forgotten Celebration

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 22, 2021

It is interesting how we believe in the birth of Christ and we celebrate Christmas. We also believe in the Holy Spirit but we do not celebrate His coming. Let´s turn our attention towards Pentecost and regain the awe of His coming.

What day is Christmas? December 25th. When is Easter? Sometime in the spring, late March, or April. We read in the book of Acts that the Holy Spirit first came to dwell with man at Pentecost. When is Pentecost? . . . Silence. . . It is interesting how we believe in the trinity and we celebrate ...read more

The Ascension And Predicted Return Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2017

Observe, 2. The place He ascended from. It was Mount Olivet, the very place where he began his sad trek to the cross. There is where his heart began to be sad, but here it is made glad.

May 13, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Ascension and Predicted Return Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.9-11 Acts 1.9-11 (KJV) 9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10 And while they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Not Through Law

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 13, 2018

When we believe in the God who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, our faith also will be accounted as righteousness.

NOT THROUGH LAW. Romans 4:13-25. The Apostle Paul has already established that Abraham was not justified (made righteous) by works, otherwise he would have grounds of boasting - and who can boast before God? (Romans 4:2). Neither was Abraham justified by circumcision, since that rite was not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Study Of 1,2 Samuel; 1,2 Kings; 1,2 Chronicles Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015

The Study Of 1,2 Samuel; 1,2 Kings; 1,2 Chronicles

The Study Of 1,2 Samuel; 1,2 Kings; 1,2 Chronicles 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: The six books of First and Second Samuel, First and Second Kings, and First ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Mystery Babylon And The World War 2 Connection Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 27, 2015

Hitler and many of the leaders surrounding him had been raised in Catholicism, with its ugly hatred of the Semites. The rest is history...

FIFTY-EIGHT: HITLER AND WORLD WAR II Let's back up to the end of World War I. The Hapsburg Dynasty has crumbled. Rome is worried about its future prospects. Protestant areas of Czechoslovakia, Orthodox portions of Yugoslavia, Orthodox Russia, all are European threats to the Roman block of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transfiguration.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 16, 2022

The power of the glory to come.

TRANSFIGURATION. Mark 9:2-9. “After six days” Peter, James, and John were drawn aside “into a high mountain apart” (Mark 9:2). Like Moses, who drew aside to behold the bush that burned but which was not consumed (cf. Exodus 3:3), we sometimes need to step aside from the busyness of life for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission To Galilee. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2022

Jesus goes on a purposeful walkabout in Galilee.

MISSION TO GALILEE. John 1:43-51. 1. PHILIP. The first chapter of John’s Gospel, having opened with a declaration of Jesus as God (John 1:1), closes with Jesus seeming to make an ordinary human decision: to go ‘walkabout’ into Galilee (John 1:43) - perhaps to visit the home of His new ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Under Jesus' Wings

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 14, 2022

Jesus invites us to come under his sheltering wings, but he cannot force us; we must be willing

Luke 13:31-35 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14). We hear in the Gospel that Jesus refers to Herod as "that fox" (Luke 13:32). This is a symbolic reference to 'the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35, Psalm 19:14

Denomination: Episcopal

The Gospel Which We Are To Believe.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2021

The historical basis of the gospel.

THE GOSPEL WHICH WE ARE TO BELIEVE. Mark 1:1; Mark 1:14-15. There are various levels in which the kingdom of God has been appearing. The forerunner, John the Baptist, cried, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh’ (cf. Matthew 3:2). Similarly, Jesus began His own ministry with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A. B. C. 2nd Sunday After Christmas. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 15, 2021

JANUARY 4th, 2026.

Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:1-18. A). A SONG OF CONSOLATION. Jeremiah 31:7-14. Jeremiah envisages a time of rebuilding for all Israel (Jeremiah 31:4). Mentioning the mountains of Samaria (Jeremiah 31:5), he speaks of a day when the watchmen of Ephraim will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14, Psalm 147:12-20, Ephesians 1:3-14, John 1:1-18

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

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

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