Sermons on B Advent 2:

Loaded - Pt. 2 - Benefit 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 29, 2014

We are instructed to give thanks. Some of us struggle to do that because we aren't sure that God has blessed us lately. Situations and circumstances cause us to wonder if God even deserves our thanks! The truth is that we are loaded!

Loaded Pt. 1- Benefit 2 I. Introduction We have been commanded repeatedly to be thankful. Over and over again gratitude is commanded because God is worthy and because the writers understand that He responds to grateful people. With that said there are times when we must make the conscious choice ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbs 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 17, 2023

Proverbs 2

Wisdom | Proverbs 2 Verses 1-5 (The Gift of Wisdom) “My son if you…” - Solomon continues his instruction in the ways of wisdom (from chapter 1) - Solomon puts personal responsibility on us: o Receive, treasure, incline, apply, cry out, speak up, seek, search. o It requires EFFORT on our part. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fourteenth Sunday Ordinary Time, B— Thorn Of Paul: His Faith Narrative

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 2, 2021

Application about Paul’s teaching about his thorn: He was active in interpreting his life experience to himself and others

Paul Powell said, “Troubles knock a lot of nonsense out of us.” Like Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” from our Second Reading taken from 2 Corinthians, chapter 12 , which he says was given to him by “an angel of Satan.” It was not a sin problem. e.g. Winne-the-Pooh comes downstairs, bump, bump, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Catholic

Be There Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2001

We need to Be There for our families because it is the greatest God given job we have and if we are not there then we are nowhere.

Be There or Be nowhere- Part 2 Thesis: We need to Be There for our families because it is the greatest God given job we have and if we are not there then we are nowhere. Text: I Timothy 5:8 “If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God's Role For His People.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 15, 2001

Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent December 2, 2001 Isaiah 2: 1-5 Title: “God’s role for His People.”

Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent December 2, 2001 Isaiah 2: 1-5 Title: “God’s role for His People.” The Book of Isaiah looks back on three centuries of Jewish history from about 750 to 435BC and portrays God’s interpretation, his view of that history. Three general periods- pre-exile chapters one to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Revelation Study Series 24b - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Ch. 19b) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Oct 13, 2023

Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 24b - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 19b) 05.29.22 Last week we read of what John saw in a vision revealed to him by God. There were vast crowds of people shouting… “Praise the Lord! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God. (vs. 1) We talked about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21, Matthew 24:27-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Party Is Over (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 2, 2022

Again we are going to visit that famous party that Belshazzar gave.

We mentioned in a previous message that party was noted in the scriptures for several reasons, such as... (1) Belshazzar, the KING, personally gave it. (2) There were so many who attended it. (3) Most of the “elite” folks of that day and time attended it. Most of all, it was noted because ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will #2

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Dec 28, 2000

This sermon helps the beliver find God’s Will for their Life.

"The Will of God Part #2" (The Acceptable Will of God) Rom. 12:2 Intro.: There is a man sitting on top of a moutain thinking, another man strugling to climb up this mountian, to ask him one of the most thought provoking question’s of all time. Why am I here and what am I supposed to be doing? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 26, 2006

This lesson looks at suffering through the laws of natural growth, proposed by Henry Drumonoud.

A. THE LAW OF MOTION: “Every body will continue in a uniform motion in a straight line, except when an outward force changes it.” 1. Sometimes God sends suffering into our life to cause us to change our direction. a. Joseph was prepared to save the world. “Ye thought evil against me; [but] God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

The King Who Was Born A Fugitive (Matthew 1:18-2:23)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 4, 2024

Matthew's Gospel records the account of the circumstances surrounding the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, including the attempt on His life by the hands of Herod and the horrendous events that followed.

Joseph and Mary were betrothed to one another. It involved a marriage arranged by both sets of parents and the details were negotiated by the signing of marriage contracts. This time of betrothal was as binding and serious as the marriage itself, which would not take place until a year later. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-23, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:1-20, Jeremiah 31:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010

THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES ON THE NAMES FOR CHRIST AS RECORDED IN ISAIAH. IT WAS USED DURING THE ADVENT SEASON.

HIS NAME WILL BE CALLED WONDERFUL Isaiah 9:6 INTRODUCTION: TODAY BRINGS TO THE BEGINNING OF A VERY EXCITING TIME ON OUR CHRISTIAN CALENDAR. IN FACT MOST LECTIONARIES START THEIR YEAR WITH THE ADVENT SEASON. ADVENT IS A TIME OF PREPARATION. IT’S A TIME THAT WE FOCUS ON THE LORD’S ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

6th Sunday After Pentecost. June 30th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2021

Year B, Proper 8.

2 Samuel 1:1, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, Psalm 130:1-8, Lamentations 3:22-33, Psalm 30:1-12, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43. (A). HOW ARE THE MIGHTY FALLEN! 2 Samuel 1:1, 2 Samuel 1:17-27. The first verse of the second book of Samuel follows on from the report of the death of King Saul and his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, Psalm 130:1-8, Lamentations 3:22-33, Psalm 30:1-12, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7th Sunday After Pentecost. July 7th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 27, 2021

Year B, Proper 9.

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:9-10, Psalm 48:1-14, Ezekiel 2:1-5, Psalm 123:1-4, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 6:1-13. (A). THE THIRD ANOINTING OF DAVID: KING OVER ALL ISRAEL. 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:9-10. After the LORD had rejected Saul from being king (cf. 1 Samuel 15:23), the LORD sent Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:9-10, Psalm 48:1-14, Ezekiel 2:1-5, Psalm 123:1-4, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 6:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10th Sunday After Pentecost. July 28th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 18, 2021

Year B, Proper 12.

2 Samuel 11:1-15, Psalm 14:1-7, 2 Kings 4:42-44, Psalm 145:10-18, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21. (A). DAVID LETS HIS GUARD DOWN. 2 Samuel 11:1-15. “At the time when kings go forth” (to battle), “David tarried still at Jerusalem.” (2 SAMUEL 11:1). Sending his nephew Joab may have seemed like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Psalm 14:1-7, 2 Kings 4:42-44, Psalm 145:10-18, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

Using words that encourage others.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Life is like an onion; we grow layer by layer. 2. The core is eventually covered up. 3. We must strip away our stuff and scabs to focus on our real core. B. RELATIONSHIPS MATTER 1. The core of our faith is loving God and loving others. “A lawyer asked Jesus, what is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Baptist