Sermons on Animals 2 By 2:

Grape Expectations (2) Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Apr 17, 2002

In order to have a maximum yield, grape vines need lots of sunlight, just the right amount of rain, and pruning at the right time....Since chastening and pruning are both painful, how can we distinguish between them?

GRAPE EXPECTATIONS part 2 Last week we started learning about the "cultivation of grapes." In order to have a maximum yield, grape vines need lots of sunlight, just the right amount of rain, and pruning at the right time. If a branch is bearing no fruit, the vinedresser picks ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-14, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alabaster Giving #2

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003

This is the beautiful story of Mary and of the gift that Jesus said would be a memorial to the whole world.

Alabaster Giving #2 Mark 14:3-9 Introduction There is a beautiful story here. A story so important that it is found in three of the Gospels. A story that Jesus said would be told and remembered throughout history. In order to help us understand this event, I want to do it through a series of 5 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Turning Point - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 27, 2002

What the sacrifice of Jesus really means

Turning Point #2 Romans 3:25-31 Proud young man walked into a room looking for his friend. He passed two blond young women near the door who looked him over then looked at each other and said and the same time ‘NINE’. The prideful young man puffed out his chest and drew a big smile on his face ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-31

Discipleship & Holiness (2)

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jan 27, 2003

2nd part to two-part series of DISCIPLESHIP & HOLINESS

Discipleship & Holiness (#2) (Matthew 16:21-26) We left off by looking at the requirement to become a true disciple of Jesus…And that begins with a decision. It is to be an informed decision based upon the recognition of Jesus’ identity. It is to be an individual decision based upon the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Bible And War 2

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 18, 2003

This message was the second in a series presented during the Desert Storm conflict but is applicable to today’s conflict.

Chico Alliance Church WAR AND THE BIBLE Part Two IV. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL WARFARE? There are many parallels between the realities of our seen physical world and the realities in the unseen spiritual realm. In fact, God has specifically created the physical world as an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:14-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Faithfulness-Week 2 Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

All Saints Day. The faithfulness that we must have as followers of Jesus Christ.

Tomorrow is All Saints Day; Most of the time when we hear this word we begin to develop an image in our mind like what is found on the cover of the bulletin; an image of an extremely pious man or woman of faith who lived very long ago. This person always seems to have a halo around their head ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-39

Denomination: Methodist

Advent 2: Preparation Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 8, 2004

2nd in series on Advent Wreath - Sermon focuses on ’preperation’. Prophecy of OT fulfilled in Jesus.

Advent 2: Preparation Luke 1:26-38 Today, we celebrate the 2nd week in the Advent season. We continue with our sermon series on the Advent wreath. Last week, we talked about the first candle and its’ representation of Hope. This week, we will look at the 2nd candle which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Depression - Part 2

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Dec 11, 2004

God has a cure for Depression. Part 1 gives the reasons - part 2 gives the answers!

What do we do when we are depressed? Irritability, sadness, exhaustion, low self-image, destructive self-criticism, shame, guilt, manic behavior, suicidal thoughts or acts. ILLUS: In the February addition of the Reader’s Digest there was an advertisement for Paxil, an anti-depressant. It began ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victorious (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Church On The Move".

Series: Church On The Move (Colossians)[#7] VICTORIOUS (PART 2) Colossians 3:5-17 Introduction: Last week, as we focused on the cross of Jesus Christ, we focused upward. This morning I want us to focus inward. Inward …Christ is all, and is in all (Colossians 3:11b). The main theme from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Part 2 Series

Contributed by Corey Arnold on Nov 17, 2003

This is part two in a series on heaven and hell. The first two are about heaven, the second is concerning hell.

Living or Dying Well INTRO: In 1996, Jeanne Calment was the oldest living human whose age could be verified. On her 120th birthday, she was asked to describe her vision for the future. "Very brief," she said. Another woman was asked the benefits of living to the age of 102. After a pause, she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Supplier 2

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 19, 2003

All is in a terrible state! The man is the creature. God is the creator. The life of the man, in his existence, should be dependent on God, his creator. The clock could it live without its clock and watch maker. God meets the need for the man as a Jesus-C

L E G R A N D F O U R N I S S E U R 2 Lecture : Phil 4/19. « Et mon Dieu pourvoira à tous vos besoins selon sa richesse, avec gloire, en Jésus-Christ. » INTRODUCTION : Tout est dans un état épouvantable ! L’homme est la créature. Dieu est le créateur. La vie de l’homme, dans son existence, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Key # 2 Prayer Series

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003

Second in series, advances from Fasting to Prayer as second key to Reaping Harvest of Souls.

Three Keys To Reaping The Soul Harvest! Three Keys To Victory! Key #2 Prayer 2 Chronicles 20:1-22 2Ch 20:1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle. 2Ch 20:2 Then there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 20:1-22, 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introduction To 2 Thessalonians Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 10, 2003

Three comments Paul makes about the church.

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction In our study of 1st Thessalonians, we became quite acquainted with this wonderful group of believers from the city of Thessalonica. I want you to take a stroll with me back through what we have learned about them so far. There is something very satisfying about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Women In The Church 2

Contributed by Neil Briggs on Dec 30, 2004

the role of women in the church today

1 Timothy2:9-15 The Film ‘King Arthur’(Walking on the ice) We saw last week how the role of women has changed over the years, we looked at the role of women today. We looked at the position of women in society in the centuries before and leading up to the coming of Jesus, we saw from scripture ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving The Bretheren 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

16, May 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part Two: Loving the Brethren – B. Opening Illustration: What is the church? Russ Blowers is a minister who is active in his local Indianapolis Rotary club. At club meetings each week a member gives a brief statement about his job. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite