Sermons on Oliver 2:

2 Advent C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

John the Baptist declares, "It is time!"

This is a great text. The majesty of the writing -- what would Christmas be without the Christmas text from Luke? "In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus . . . ." All the names and dates. Historical details that make the story come alive. The event, marked in time and place -- in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Jeremiah, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by John Covell on Sep 20, 2001

A three-part series looking at Jeremiah’s spiritual journey and how he could be a prophet of compassion instead of anger and judgment.

Faith & Failure #54 Jeremiah, pt. 3 John Covell This is the third look at Jeremiah, trying to focus not so much on the message he gave to his people, but what giving that message to his people meant to him and his relationship with God. Jeremiah had a very close relationship with the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Task Of The Church #2 Series

Contributed by Jay Rambo on Oct 16, 2001

The Church has guidelines for their treatment of each other.

Title: The Task of The Church #2 Theme: The Church has guidelines for their treatment of each other. Introduction: - When asked what the purpose of the church is, - people will give many different answers. - Last week we started to look at what the word of God had to say concerning The Task ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Study Of Fasting #2

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

TYPES OF FASTS

A fast is abstinence from something -- such as television, movies, or other pleasures and amusements--but usually it means not eating food. When Jesus was in the desert, He fasted totally, without food. There is no mention that He went without water. Not drinking water would have been life ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:12-13, Nehemiah 1:1-11

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

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

Keeping The Faith #2

Contributed by Timothy Shirley on Jul 26, 2002

This is the second message on the faith of Hebrews chapter eleven.

Keeping the Faith #2 Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. I. Through The Word of Faith We Have Warning. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To The Kingdom #2 Series

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 9, 2002

A series on the beatitudes

THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #2 Text: Matthew 5: 2-12 BLESSED (markarios) - A Spiritual Joy and Satisfaction that lasts regardless of Circumstances and Conditions; that carries us through pain, sorrow, heartache, loss and grief. To be blessed is what men seek! The problem is that they seek it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecostal Preaching (2) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

Jesus said, in Matt 18: 2, "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. - and as the people at Solomon’s Porch were told by Peter we are called to repent. If you do no

INTRODUCTION John Newton said, "I am not what I was, I am not what I am going to be, I am not what I should be, but I am what I am by the grace of God." This is repentance. A deep an ongoing saving grace. One that is at the beginning of our conscious conversion. One that continues each day. One ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Promise (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 1, 2003

The Second Sermon in a Three sermon series. This sermon focus is on the "Purpose" of the Holy Spirit, and covers only two area, The HS as the one who brings conviction, and the Holy Spirit Power that is available.

The Promise (part 2) The H.S. Purpose Pastor Glenn Newton 6-1-03 JN 16:5 "Now I am going to him who sent me, yet none of you asks me, `Where are you going?’ 6 Because I have said these things, you are filled with grief. 7 But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Titus2-Women

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 17, 2003

Too many women even in the church have settled for a high quality cubic zirconia’s life rather than a life adorned with a quality of ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

The Behavior of Women in the Church Scriptural Reference: Titus 2:3-5 Titus 2:3-5 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#2 A Secret To Tell Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 22, 2003

The mystery (secret) of the Gospel of Jesus Christ reveals the heart of God to love and redeem his people. This is a secret we must tell others about.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever been entrusted with a secret that you had a hard time keeping to yourself? Sometimes it is hard to keep a secret. I have found that young children have a particularly hard time keeping a secret. That reminds me of two incidents in our family. The first one happened ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Remember, Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A look at the life of Daniel; love of neighbor.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: Remember: Part 2 July 21, 2002 Daniel 5 "Then Daniel answered before the king, "Let your gifts be for yourself, and give your rewards to another; nevertheless I will read the writing to the king and make known to him the interpretation. O king, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:17-23

Denomination: Holiness

The State Of The Church #2

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 10, 2003

What makes a church great? A church is not measured by human standards but by God’s. Ephesians 4 lists 7 keys to becoming a great church. (Message also includes 4 guidelines for our local church for 2003.)

· Winnie the Pooh is once took an evening walk with his friend Piglet. They walked for a long time in silence, but Piglet finally asked, “When you wake up in the morning, Pooh, what’s the first thing you say to yourself?” “What’s for breakfast?” Pooh responds, “And what do you say, Piglet?” “I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Apostasy Part 2

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 16, 2003

This is another in this series on Apostasy or the falling away of believers.

Apostasy Part 2 By: Pastor Ron Crandall Text: " And then many will fall away, and betray one another, and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray" (Matt. 24:10-11 RSV). Introduction „« The Greek word for "apostasy" means a falling away, a withdrawal. „« The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal