Sermons on C Advent 2:

Building An Expressway To God

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 15, 2009

There is good news for those how feel far away from God right now. Preparing for the coming of Christ through repentance. Second Sunday in Advent, year B.

[Preview the Isaiah reading with a description of what Isaiah is writing to. Isaiah wrote hundreds of years before Jesus at a time when his people, God’s people, were threatened by destruction from a foreign nation. God saved them, but the warning from Isaiah and other prophets of that time was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 26, 2016

1) Entering by The Door (John 10:1-6) and 2) Identifying the Door (John 10:7-10)

Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has extended his condolences following the death of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, calling him a “legendary revolutionary and orator.” The prime minister went on to say that “Mr. Castro made significant improvements to the education and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Other

Full Term Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

Each of us has been given the seed of faith as well. When God first became real to you, you had from that point on the same privilege and responsibility to bring the miracle of Christ in you to full term fruition. Christ died and rose again not that you w

Myah Hope was given the news that she was pregnant. Like most mothers to be, she dreamed of what giving birth to a child and raising them would be like. But when she was 19 weeks pregnant, she was told that something was wrong with her baby's head. The doctor said that she had no brain. She was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Are You The One?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 28, 2011

During this Advent Season we will not that faith does not have all the answers. Faith is a risk. Faith is a life of trust, not of cetainty and security.

TITLE: ARE YOU THE ONE? SCRIPTURE: ST.MATTHEW 11:2-11 This morning we will begin our ADVENT season and begin our journey leading to the celebration of the Birth of the Christ Child. The word ‘ADVENT’ is Latin for 'A COMING OR ARRIVAL'. The idea behind it is that God came to earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Commentary—2 Peter, Chapter 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021

The previous chapter dealt with denouncing false teachers. This chapter returns to the faithful believers, offering them love and encouragement to remember God’s words to them (3:1-2), to remember God’s timing is different from their expectation so that they could counter the scoffers

Tom Lowe 5/6/2021 COMMENTARY—2 Peter, Chapter 3 Note: All Scripture has been copied from the King James Bible unless noted otherwise. Commentary TEXT, 2 PETER, CHAPTER 3 (KJV) Christ’s Coming Judgment 1This way of remembrance: second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

What Heaven will be like when we enter into its gates.

1. Will I be able to do everything in Heaven? a. The curse and limitation of the fall will be removed. You will not be unlike Adam and Eve in the Garden. Heaven is likened unto a garden (Rev. 21:23 – 22:6). b. You will be able to do “exceedingly, abundantly, above” what you are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

James 2 Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Sep 16, 2024

Faith without works is dead

Opener: Well Good Morning Church! We are so excited that you have decided to join us here this morning. What a blessing to be here worshiping the Lord together! We also want to take a moment to welcome our online community as well. Thank you for taking the time to watch and allowing us to be a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas And Creation

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 17, 2006

1. Christmas proclaims a mystery. 2. Christmas promises redemption. 3. Christmas promulgates meaning.

Last week we read the prayer of Zechariah called the “Benedictus”,as he praised God for his faithfulness to his covenant with Abraham. This week we are looking at the prayer of Mary, often called the “Magnificat.” Mary also connects the birth of her son with the covenant God made with Abraham, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Its Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Dec 7, 2017

John the Baptist helps us get ready for Advent. He points us to baptism, repentance, and the Mighty One, Jesus Christ. This sermon looks at the text and then shifts into an application with two illustrations.

To borrow the words of Meredith Wilson: “It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.” Thanksgiving is done and the leftovers are consumed. Black Friday is over. Cyber Monday and Cyber week are finished. This week, we had our first real taste of winter and Minnesota weather ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"Lost 2"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 26, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that just as the DONKEYS were LOST - SAUL was "LOST 2".

”LOST 2” 19 March 2006 1 Samuel 9:3-6; 17-20; 10:9 (RSV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: Every believer needs to know that there is great JOY in the HEART of GOD when someone who was LOST is FOUND. REFERENCES: 1 Samuel 9:1-27; Matthew 6:21 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Awareness Of The Divine Presence

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 7, 2001

Text: Psalm 27 Year C. 2nd, Sunday of Lent March 11th, 2001

Text: Psalm 27 Year C. 2nd, Sunday of Lent March 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father empower each of us here at Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church to imitate your Son ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Overcomes Fear

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 13, 2007

Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Series C. A different approach to the doubting Thomis norm for this Sunday

2nd Sunday of Easter, April 15, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord Jesus, through your death and resurrection, you not only defeated sin and the powers of death and evil – you came back to us, breaking through our ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ Came As Our King

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 16, 2009

Christmas 2(C) -- Jesus Christ came as our King to provide forgiveness and protect us forever.

CHRIST CAME AS OUR KING (Outline) January 4, 2009 -- CHRISTMAS 2 -- Colossians 1:13-20 INTRO: The purpose of a king is lost on us in today’s modern world. We know very few kings. Some kings we may know or recently remember are often kings in name only. Other kings have been very ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

2 John

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Dealing with False Teachers and False Religion

Series: One Chapter Books in the New Testament Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson: 2 John June 10, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION “From the old leader of the church to the elect lady and her children whom I love so much, as do all other believers who have ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

Why we don't understand.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHY WE DON’T UNDERSTAND 1. Because we are mentally limited. We don’t understand all things. “He that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth” (John 12:35, KJV). 2. Because we are spiritually blinded. “The god of this world hath blinded ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist