Sermons on James 2 3a24:

The Story Behind 2 Corinthians: Grace In The Midst Of Struggle Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 5, 2025

2 Corinthians reveals Paul’s heart in the midst of struggle, showing how God’s comfort meets us in our weakness. This lesson explores the story behind the letter, helping us understand the city, the church, and the apostle’s deep pastoral care.

Lesson 1 — The Story Behind 2 Corinthians: Grace in the Midst of Struggle Primary Texts: Acts 18:1–18; 1 Corinthians 1:1–9; 2 Corinthians 1:1–11 Theme: The God of All Comfort Time: ~45 minutes I. Introduction: Paul’s Most Personal Letter Before diving into the text, help your group feel Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-18, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Solomon's Acts (2 Chronicles 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 9, 2025

Did great wealth create great danger for Solomon?

Apart from building the Temple and Palace, what else did Solomon do? Is there great danger in great wealth? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 8. How long did it take Solomon to build the Temple and Palace? It took Solomon twenty years to build the Lord’s Temple and his own royal palace. At the end of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Israel's Division (2 Chronicles 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2025

Will God reunite a divided humanity?

If today’s world is about division, is God’s plan to bring all people groups together? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 10. Do we get Rehoboam and Jeroboam mixed up? Can we remember that Jeroboam rebelled against Judah? Rehoboam went to Shechem where everyone was waiting to crown him king. Jeroboam ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: "The God Who Establishes Us” Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 12, 2025

This second sermon explores Paul’s explanation of his integrity, his ministry under accusation, and how God’s faithfulness steadies us when plans change and people misunderstand. It moves from comfort to credibility — from grace received to grace lived out.

Introduction Sometimes the greatest challenge in ministry is not persecution, but misunderstanding. Paul faced criticism from those who thought his change of travel plans meant he was fickle or untrustworthy. Yet, in this passage, Paul reminds us that God is faithful — and it is He who establishes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ten Persuasion Tips - 2 Cor. 5:11

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 27, 2002

Ten Persuasion Tips - 2 Cor. 5:11 Paul wrote, "Since then we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men." We need to be more effective persuaders in a day when many are skeptical about the truth of Jesus Christ

Ten Persuasion Tips - 2 Cor. 5:11 Introduction: People are more likely to change their opinions if you state your beliefs than if you let the audience draw their own conclusions. * Pleasant forms of distraction can increase the effectiveness of a persuasive appeal. * Information, by itself, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beatitudes (Part 2 - Blessed Are Those Who Mourn)

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Sep 10, 2004

I talk about what mourning is and how the believer is comforted in the midst of tragedy. I give 3 areas in which all believers need to be mourning about from time to time. People who know how to mourn are people who are blessed of God.

Title: The Beatitudes (Part 2 - Blessed Are Those Who Mourn) Text: Matt 5:1-12 (Key Verse 4) Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - We live in a fallen world, where there is a lot of pain and suffering around us. - None of us escapes the pains of life that come upon us. There are times when all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

So Near And Yet So Far (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Dec 11, 2005

7 explanations of this passage. Why I rule them out, but with important truths that we can learn along the way.

The other options As I said last time I came across 7 explanations of this passage. Having given some reasons for my choice, I want to look at the other options today. In part this is to explain why I rule them out, but there is also an important element of truth in most of them and I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Middle East Crisis: Land For Peace? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 9, 2007

Look at the promises that God made to the Arab peoples. Continuation of the Middle East Crisis series.

Today we are going to continue our study on the Mideast with part 2 of “The Middle East Crisis: Land for Peace?”. I’m constantly surprised and even disgusted by the news reports I see from major news networks presenting heavily biased, anti-Israeli accounts of what is occurring between Israel and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 2 - (Love) 2007 [the Gift Of Love] Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007

This is the second of the Advent 2007 series. The focus is on the greatest gift of love the world has ever seen... the gift of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 15:4-13 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rev.#8~thyatira The Corrupted Church-Pt.2 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 3, 2009

We’re still talking about the 4th church, the church of Thyatira,chapters 2 and 3 are all in red writing,the Lord doing all the talking, lets keep in mind that these 7 churches that are mentioned here in these two chapters were real churches at that time,

REV.#8~2:18-29~pt.2 THYATIRA-590-1570- THE CORRUPT CHURCH Today we’ll continue our study of this great book of prophecy, if there has ever been a time that the book of “THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST” should be taught it’s certainly in our day and time. Our nation is in the biggest mess ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Speak Out Your Own Miracle! (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 8, 2009

Sometimes we think prayer is a long list of our needs, but mature praying is filled with God’s word speaking it to your situation.

Speak out your own Miracle! Mark 11:12-24 Introduction: Here is another part of the scripture that shows how powerful words are. I don’t know if you noticed it too, in the scriptures every time Jesus will drive home a point, he uses stories, or make an action. Like the feeding of the 5000, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Renovation: More Than Skin Deep Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009

A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with the foundational changed that need to happen if we are to be revived.

Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 3 – More than Skin Deep Philippians 2:1-18 We started last week talking about renovations. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling. 2. To impart new vigor; to revive. We have been immersed knee ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

Thre L;ife Of Moses Part 2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 21, 2009

#1 He Asked, “Who Am I?” And Was Comforted By The Great I AM #2 He Carried An Earthly Staff With Heavenly Power #3 He Was A Man Of Power In Words & Deeds

The Life of Moses pt. 2 Pastor Chuck La Porte 01/14/2009 Exodus 3:10-22 Read & Pray Moses couldn’t believe his ears; God Himself was asking him to return to Egypt and demand the release of the entire Hebrew nation. He was to stand on the same streets where he had committed murder and demand that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:10-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Economic Downturn: A Time To Refocus, Part 2

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 3, 2009

Our economic downturn and insecurity can force us back to the Word of God and a reassessment of our philosophy of life: What do we REALLY believe?

Our Economic Downturn: A Time to Refocus, Part 2 (I Timothy 6:17-19) 1. Editorial by Rod Dreher, Dallas Morning News appeared in the KT, "People wonder how to get what they want but rarely think about what they should want." 2. How true. Did you ever consider that you shouldn’t want some of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don’t Lose Your Connection Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 25, 2010

A story of lost hope, expectation and security for a season.

Don’t Lose Your Connection Pt. 2 Ruth 1: 6-17 Vs. 6 Heard = is to be seeking to hear THAT answer – not listening Rom 10:17 faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Faith - produces hearing – Hearing - Produces ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational