Sermons on Advent Week 2:

Marks Of Godly Sorrow Pt 2

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

Three more marks of a truly repentant person 1.Longing to see others do right 2.Zeal to see God glorified 3.Vengeance – desire to see the guilty punished

Part 2: Marks of Godly Sorrow 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 8 For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it (though I did regret it, for I see that I grieved you with that letter, though only briefly). 9 Now I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because your grief led to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Fast In Liberty Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 21, 2015

This is the second in our series at Hosanna Church highlighting our concerns with the Hebraic Roots movement currently making its way through church circles.

Stand Fast in Liberty (part 2) Pastor Eric J. Hanson July 19, 2015 Galatians 5:1 Review of the first Message in this Series On July 5th, Pastor Dallas shared a fine sermon dealing with a current threat to genuine Christian Liberty. This is not a threat coming from outside of the Church from her ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Judges (2 Of 5) Othniel

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In the first sermon on the Book of Judges, I gave you a brief history of the Book.

I told you that when God’s people did evil, God allowed the surrounding nations to become a whipping rod to punish them. While they were being punished, He told them that heaven would become like brass and He would not hear their prayers. After God felt they had been punished severely enough for ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Care About The Lost And Reach Them

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Nov 21, 2025

Week #4 in my At the Core series

Anybody here ever lose something? Maybe it was your wallet, or a set of keys. Some of you lose your glasses only to find out that they are actually on top of your head. Am I preaching to anyone today? I remember I was in the 7th grade at Brazil Jr High School and I lost my nylon Velcro wallet. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

"Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: The Gift Of Hope"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2015

A sermon about putting your hope in Christ, despite the temptation to despair.

"The Gift of Hope" Matthew 1:18-21 As an adult, there are a lot of things I like about Christmas. I like the lights on the houses and trees. I like some of the Christmas music played on radio stations and in department stores--though, I must say I do get tired of it. What I like most about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Have A Scandalous Christmas

Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 11, 2008

Mary was willing to be scandalized so that God would be glorified.

Isn’t it amazing how we have sanitized Christmas? Over the centuries we’ve cleaned up the story significantly. Christmas cards bear evidence of this. Most of them depict tinsel, holly, Christmas trees, bells, female angels, and Santa Claus. If they do get around to an image of the real ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of Heaven Unveiled Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 26, 2025

There is a profound difference between knowing about someone and actually knowing them. You can study a person, memorize facts about them, read their biography, admire their work, and still have no relationship with them.

The Glory of Heaven Unveiled December 7, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:8-14 INTRODUCTION — KNOWING ABOUT JESUS VS. KNOWING JESUS There is a profound difference between knowing about someone and actually knowing them. You can study a person, memorize facts about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-15

Denomination: Brethren

Preparing Ourselves For The "way Of The Lord"

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 2, 2019

on the second Sunday of Advent we have John the Baptizer proclaim the coming of the Lord

Matthew 3:1-12 Today we begin the second week of Advent – a time of preparation as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and anticipation of His Second Coming. The message of John the Baptizer, who prepared Judea for the first coming of Jesus, tells us how to prepare for the coming of Jesus in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Mary's Visit To Elizabeth

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 17, 2019

God asked Mary to take on an amazing challenge and he provided Elizabeth to be her encourager.

In the old days, theaters only had one screen. So on the marquee out front there would be the name of the one movie they were showing and they would be able to add the name of one or two of the main actors in the movies, the stars. So far we have looked at the two main actors in the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-46

"what Hope Might A Sinner Possess?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2021

A sermon about the reason for Christmas.

“What Hope Might A Sinner Possess?” Hebrews 10:5-10 Have you ever tried to fix yourself, on you own—with no help? Ever have an addiction or a bad habit that you wanted so badly to rid yourself of, but you just couldn’t pull it off… …you just couldn’t kick it? I think we all have things in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Dealing With The Mess Of Stress - Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 29, 2020

Last time we looked at the Source of Stress...

Last time we looked at the Source of Stress. One night a guy takes his "first-date girlfriend" home. As she is about to go inside, the guy starts feeling a little macho. With an air of confidence, he leans with his hand against the wall and, smiling, he says to her: "Sweet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The Mount - Part 2: The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Feb 7, 2016

When Jesus gave His famous Sermon called the Sermon on the Mount, he started with explaining who the citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven were. He did this by explaining whattheir characteristics are and then He told them what benefits they will receive.

(This sermon has been adapted from the Bible study of Mark A. Copeland and can be found at ExecutableOutlines.com, where permission is given to use and share this as long as it is free.) INTRODUCTION Last week we did a broad overview of the Sermon on the Mount. We first looked at the theme of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

2 Corinthians Series: Sinner Stuff Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 5, 2025

Church discipline is difficult but necessary in the life of a church. We just don't talk about it.

2 CORINTHIANS SERIES Sinner Stuff 2 CORINTHIANS 2:1-17 #2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 2:1-17 READ 2 CORINTHIANS 2:1-17 (ESV) “For I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you. 2 For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-17, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Soldier In God's Army Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 24, 2006

INTRODUCTION: This week begins our three week study through the book of Ephesians called “A soldier in God’s Army”

This week we are studying: (1) Proper recruitment into Christianity, which is our having passed from death in sin to life in Christ Illustration: “Back from the dead: Part I” Have you ever seen the television show ER? It is a television show that portrays events happening in a county emergency ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Best Friend -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 13, 2004

Based on Chapter 12 of "A Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, Part 2 of a 2-part study of how we can become intimate friends with God.

My Best Friend—Part 2 Scripture Ref: Exodus 33:1-17 John 15:14 1 Samuel 15:22 Psalm 69:9 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Purpose Driven Life, Chapt. 12, Rick Warren 1. Introduction a. Two weeks ago we began a study of friendship with God. Specifically, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-17, John 15:14