Sermons on Second Advent:

Home Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013

America’s Number 1 problem is the breakdown of the family. Described as “dysfunctional” - if that is the case of society’s top problem then our highest priority must be to build functional families.

Home (Jeremiah 6:16 GW) “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask which paths are the old, reliable paths. Ask which way leads to blessings. Live that way, and find a resting place for yourselves.” Joshua 24:15 NIV -  “But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Two Miracles, Two Expecting”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 16, 2021

“Expecting” is the word we use when a woman is pregnant. Mary and Elizabeth are miraculously expecting a baby. God's plan for the salvation of humanity and the defeat of Satan's authority enter human history at Bethlehem. Includes a quote from Josh McDowell.

In Jesus Holy Name December 19, 2021 Text: Luke 1:39,56 Redeemer “Two Miracles, Two Expecting” Some of you had the good fortune of attending a baby shower last Sunday after church. Baby showers are joyous occasions. Everyone celebrates the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Eve Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 24, 2021

The joy of Christ coming into the world, God with us.

Christmas Eve December 24, 2021 Christmas is such a great time of the year. It’s filled with a little more excitement and energy than in the middle of February and March. Yet, as excited as we are about Christmas, it’s easy to gloss over the Christmas story because we’ve heard it over and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 2:20, Matthew 2:23

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Around The World

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 9, 2020

Here's a look at 10 colorful Christmas traditions in far-flung countries on different continents. Then we focus on the real meaning of Christmas as described in John 3:16 followed by an illustration that captures the sense of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD John 3:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Arjun: What do you call a snowman with a six pack? Alexander: I haven’t the foggiest. Arjun: An abdominal snowman. 2. John: What did the gingerbread man put on his bed? Zack: What? John: A cookie sheet. 3. Zoey: What do you get ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Of Tamper And Hamper!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 3, 2018

Focusing on some Biblical incidents which occurred away from public gaze where one would see how the omniscient God has justly judged covert sinful acts of some even while rewarding the noble deeds of others!!!

Of Tamper and Hamper It’s buzzing in the media! The video depicting the moral bankruptcy of the Aussie Cricketer Bancroft in first tampering with the ball with “yellow tape” (sandpaper?) and then shamelessly tucking it in his inner garments out of fear of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Reflections Of A Saviour

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 2, 2018

This message looks at what was meant when Joseph was told that Jesus would save his people from their sins.

Reflections of a Saviour If I was to ask you to name a story that began on Christmas Eve (without the obvious spiritual answer), some people would answer with “A Visit from Saint Nick”, and that would be a good answer. “T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dancing With Wolves

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 30, 2023

The peace that Isaiah speaks of, the peace Jesus brings us, comes only when both the wolf and the lamb come at his call and obey his commands.

Everybody wants peace. Well, almost everyone. We all know people who are never happier then when they’re in the middle of a crisis, and of course there are terrorists and other people who try to get what they want by violence. But even those would probably say that they too want peace. It’s just ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"the Spirit Of Freedom"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 10, 2025

A sermon about allowing the Spirit to lead us to those on the margins.

“The Spirit of Freedom” Acts 8:26-40 Last Sunday was Pentecost and we are told that 3,000 people joined the brand-new Church that day, and the numbers kept growing and growing and growing. And the Book of Acts is the story of the early Church and how it evolved from there. It’s an exciting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon - Jesus; There's Just Something About That Name Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 14, 2023

And God is with us, through every action of our life, that we begin, continue, and end in His name. I want to share the Christmas message in two words, Emmanual, and Jesus! Of all the names, God could have chosen, He chose these two.

Sermon - Jesus; There's Just Something About That Name. Scripture Lessons: Luke 1:26-33 “In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33, Matthew 1:18-23, Ephesians 1:3, Colossians 1:12-14, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Road To Revival

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

All of us have fallen, and our fall is not something in the past. It is something very much present right now. It is personal for each one of us. All of us come to a point when we want that which will be harmful to us.

Opening illustration: A few years ago, a story in a National American Magazine described a couple who “adopted” two wolf puppies. They discovered the wolves, while making a movie about the caribou in Alaska. They took them to their home, raised them, gave them the kindest treatment, and for a while ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Future: Remembering How God Has Led

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025

Remembering how God has led restores our identity in Christ and renews courage to live and share His hope today.

Introduction – Remembering the Fire My grandfather tilled the farm soil of Eastern Idaho in much the same manner as Noah and Abraham—by faith, by sweat, and by seasons. His world was defined by rhythm: sunrise, plow, prayer, harvest. He believed that what you sow, you reap, and that everything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Revelation 14:6-12, Exodus 20:8-11, Daniel 8:14, John 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Love Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

This sermon explores the grandeur of God's love, its promise of an eternal throne, and its embodiment in us, urging us to live reflecting this love.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we gather under the banner of God's grace, united by His love, and guided by His Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to Psalm 89:1-4, a passage that radiates the grandeur of God, the guarantee of His eternal throne, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-4

Topics: 4th Sunday, Love

A Study Of The "Day Of The Lord” In The Scriptures – All References Part 1 – Isaiah, Lamentations Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 24, 2022

The term "The Day of the LORD" is used often in the Old Testament and in the New Testament. It is the time God intervenes openly in this world after the Rapture, in the Tribulation. A dreadful time. We look at all the references for that in a series. Revelation sits right in there.

A STUDY OF THE “DAY OF THE LORD” IN THE SCRIPTURES – ALL REFERENCES PART 1 – ISAIAH, LAMENTATIONS INTRODUCTION This whole study was a number of presentations to a study group. The purpose was to wrap up all the biblical references on “The Day of the LORD” which is a most important subject ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:5-6, Ezekiel 13:7, Matthew 24:11, Matthew 24:4-5, Matthew 24:24, Matthew 24:26, Ezekiel 30:1-5, Isaiah 19:2, Isaiah 19:21-22, Isaiah 19:23-25, Joel 1:15-18, Joel 2:1-3, Revelation 16:13-14, Zechariah 14:2, Joel 2:10-12, 1 Corinthians 15:51, Matthew 24:29, Revelation 19:15, Nahum 1:6, Malachi 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of The "Day Of The Lord” In The Scriptures – All References Part 2 – Ezekiel, Joel Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 24, 2022

The term "The Day of the LORD" is used often in the Old Testament and in the New Testament. It is the time God intervenes openly in this world after the Rapture, in the Tribulation. A dreadful time. We look at all the references for that in a series. Revelation sits right in there.

A STUDY OF THE “DAY OF THE LORD” IN THE SCRIPTURES – ALL REFERENCES PART 2 – EZEKIEL, JOEL We continue to the next set in this examination of The Day of the LORD. NUMBER 3 [03]. {{Ezekiel 13:5-6 “You have not gone up into the breaches, nor did you build the wall around the house of Israel to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:5-6, Ezekiel 13:7, Matthew 24:11, Matthew 24:4-5, Matthew 24:24, Matthew 24:26, Ezekiel 30:1-5, Isaiah 19:2, Isaiah 19:21-22, Isaiah 19:23-25, Joel 1:15-18, Revelation 16:13-14, Zechariah 14:2, 1 Corinthians 15:51, Matthew 24:29, Revelation 19:15, Nahum 1:6, Malachi 3:2, Joel 2:1-3, Joel 2:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparations For Messiah Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 1, 2022

Exposition of Zechariah 9:1-8 examines campaign of Alexander the Great predicted by the prophet. Through two supernatural dreams, God turned potential disaster to favor for His people.

Intro We have completed the first half of Zechariah. Our text today opens the second half. Chapters 1-8 constitute the first half, and chapters 9-14 the second. The style, structure, and tone of the two halves are very different. We have been impressed with the specific dates and context given in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-8, Isaiah 46:9-10, Proverbs 29:25, 1 Peter 5:7, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic