Sermons on B Advent 2:

The Promise Of Liberty-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 6, 2016

2 of 6. Peter revealed that a false liberty had been presented to the Church. The true Church yields to true liberty, but Why? We will examine 9 stipulations of true Liberty(God’s liberty)....

The PROMISE Of LIBERTY-II—2Peter 2:17-22 Attention: “It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religions, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Kingdom Come

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 22, 2021

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday, Year B

November 21, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church John 18:33-37 Thy Kingdom Come Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This Sunday begins the final week of the church year calendar. It’s also the final Sunday in the very long season of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Redemption At Hand-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 30, 2015

2 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

REDEMPTION At HAND-II—Luke 1:67-80 or TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: REDEEM—To purchase or exchange in order to make something/someone what it should be continually with lasting results, from some point in time forward. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

Times Of Refreshing 2 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 20, 2023

If you can look back and see where God has brought you from and what he has done, you cannot keep quiet but thank God. And even more

What happens when refreshing comes from the Lord? We have come to the final moments of 2015. If you can look back and see where God has brought you from and what he has done, you cannot keep quiet but thank God. And even more, If we are seeing this moment it is because God was in control this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:21, Acts 2:47, Acts 2:41, Philemon 1:4-7, Acts 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healthy Independence-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 14, 2020

2 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-II—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Original Letter circling the Internet: The date of the attack: 9/11 - 9 + 1 + 1 = 11. September 11th is the 254th day of the year: 2 + 5 + 4 = 11 After September 11th there are 111 days left to the end of the year. 119 is the area code to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:4, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Love - #2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 11, 2010

In order to make a difference we must by different by loving differently.

Believers who are “M.A.D.” “A Life of Love” 1 John 4:7-21 * This week I read a wonderful story about Coach Tom Landry that illustrates the level of his Christian love and acceptance of others. Years ago, the late Ohio State coach, Woody Hayes, was fired for striking an opposing player on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

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

Colossians 2 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 2, 2021

2: 1 – 7 Paul’s solicitude – Erdman, Princeton Theological Seminary: As a reminder, Colossians, Phil and Ephesians were written about the same time. NKJV

Greek speculations, Jewish legalism, Oriental syncretism are in this chapter. So are circumcision, dietary regulations, ritual worship, asceticism, worship of angels and mystical experiences. You Are Built Up in Christ (Danger-Christ’s preeminence defended; A: Beware of philosophies, B. legalism ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Receive Not The Grace Of God In Vain.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 16, 2024

Let us always be open to that grace, and to the daily manifestation of it in our own lives, and in the lives of others.

RECEIVE NOT THE GRACE OF GOD IN VAIN. 2 Corinthians 6:1-10. With the once-and-forever experience of a true conversion to God-in-Christ, there continues to be the on-going necessity of being sanctified. Have we not, at times, failed God, and found it incumbent upon ourselves to repent, and to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Assurance(2023)-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 5, 2023

2 of 2. Luke assured Theophilus of the validity of his faith, because his faith was based on fact. Likewise, readers of Luke’s gospel can be certain of their faith. But What historical assurances are offered/gained thru Luke’s Gospel? Luke’s Assurance offers us Historical...

ASSURANCE-II—Luke 1:1-4 ATTENTION: ‘My Children Are Not My Children’ When Lydia Fairchild fell on hard times(in Washington State ca. 2002), she & the father of her children separated. And when Lydia applied for state benefits for their children, DNA tests were required for proof of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:3-4, Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Witness: Empowers #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

We are empowered to be witnesses through the Holy Spirit to be his agents in the world

Last week, we began the conversation about what gives us meaning in this life and I suggested that is a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live it. To live out this belief we are called to become a witness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Boldly Going #2 Series

Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007

A sermon designed to move people to do missions.

BOLDLY GOING ACTS 1:8 LAST WEEK, WE TALKED ABOUT THE WHO AND WHY OF MISSIONS. WE LEARNED THAT ALL OF US ARE MISSIONARIES AND THAT WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE TASK OF BEING ON MISSION FOR CHRIST. THIS MORNING, I WANT US TO LEARN ABOUT THE “WHERE OF MISSIONS. TAKE YOUR COPY OF GOD’S WORD AND TURN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Man With 2 Obituaries Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 26, 2014

God's glory, belief, hope, the resurrection

John 11:1-4 (p. 748) March 30, 2014 Introduction: Have you ever been someplace that you didn’t want to leave? Like it’s the last day of your vacation...You’re at the beach or lounging around the pool and you think...”Hey, maybe I’ll just stay ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Does God Fit In? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 1, 2011

As we approach Christmas we need to keep asking, "Where does God fit ion?"

“Questions of Christmas: Where Does God Fit In?” Ps. 80; Mk. 13:32-37 One Christmas season a schoolteacher in England supervised the construction of a manger scene in a corner of her classroom. Her pupils were delighted to set up the model barn and cover the floor with real straw and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Spirit Rejoices

Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012

Who will say with Mary: The Lord has looked with favor on my lowliness. My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.

The song of Mary is the oldest Advent hymn. It is also the most passionate, the wildest, and one might almost say the most revolutionary Advent hymn that has ever been sung. This is not the gentle, tender, dreamy Mary as we often see her portrayed in paintings. The Mary who is speaking here is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Lutheran