Sermons on Second Best:

What Do You Look For In A Best Friend

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

Friendship is a very personal relationship. • And by coming to church you can work on those friendships

What do you look for in a best friend? • Most people would agree that, • A best friend is someone that you can share your most intimate, and deep secrets. • Things that you would never share with the rest of the world. • Someone that you turn to when you are hurt, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Unwanted Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 8, 2020

We’re heading into the Christmas season, and in a few weeks we’ll be looking at gifts under the Christmas tree. What was the best or worst Christmas gift that you remember?

How many of you can remember a Christmas gift that you wanted, oh, so badly? Illustration: For me, one of the best gifts ever came to me way back in 1967 when I was in grade school. There was a toy truck called the “Johnny Express (TM) that I wanted so bad, I could taste it (a figure of speech we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12, James 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

In-Pursuit—prayer Revived.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 14, 2020

The best way to live is one of life's biggest questions. I am totally convinced that the life Jesus invites us to in the gospels is the best way to live.

In-Pursuit—Prayer Revived. Hebrews 11:1-2NKJV The best way to live is one of life's biggest questions. I am totally convinced that the life Jesus invites us to in the gospels is the best way to live. In fact, I am so convinced that even if you could prove to me that God does not exist, that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Extravagant Generosity

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Mar 11, 2023

 The poor widow, would have had no source of income after her husband's death.  Therefore the two small copper coins were all she had - and yet she offered them to God.

1. GOD SEES HOW WE GIVE. Mark 12:41a Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Let Us Not Become Weary

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Mar 11, 2023

Don't give up. Give your best to God. Give your best shot.

1. SHARE ALL GOOD THINGS TO YOUR MENTOR. • Galatians 6:6 6Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor. • 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 12Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Prepare A Way For The Second Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

You are the Chosen Generation. Let us fulfill our Destiny! God Called us to fulfill the Great Plan/Purpose of God. To serve as SAVIORS and DELIVERER

2 Peter 3:9, “… He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but EVERYONE to come to repentance.” You are the Chosen Generation. Let us fulfill our Destiny! God Called us to fulfill the Great Plan/Purpose of God. To serve as SAVIORS and DELIVERER (Obadiah 1:21)! a. WILLINGNESS: To be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: *other

The Story Of God: The First And Second Adam

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Feb 20, 2008

It is all Adam’s fault. Blame him, he did it; you did not eat of that tree, so why are you suffering? Fortunately, Christ repaired the damage that Adam did.

THE STORY OF GOD: THE FIRST AND SECOND ADAM THEME: CHRIST REPAIRED THE DESTRUCTION OF ADAM’S SIN TEXT: ROMANS 5:12-21 She stepped into the 2006 Mustang Convertible. It was her first car. And today it was her birthday. The car was her gift from her loving parents. It was her dream car. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fear Which Terminates In The Second Death. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 30, 2004

This Sermon is #20 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XX. The Fear which terminates in the Second Death. Revelation xxi.8. "The fearful--shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zechariah's Second Vision Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 1, 2021

Message focuses on the sovereignty of God, divine retribution on nations that oppress God's people, and God's vindication of his elect. This word of comfort and assurance has timeless application for God's people of all ages.

Life is not fair! The godly suffer unjustly, and the wicked seem to get away with their evil deeds. Unbelievers point to all the pain and suffering in the world and defiantly say, “If God is a just, loving God, why does he allow war? Why does he allow disease and famine? Where was he during the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-12, 2 Peter 3:9-10, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Romans 11:28-29, Genesis 12:3, Psalm 137:1-9, Ecclesiastes 8:11-13, Galatians 6:7, Romans 12:19, Haggai 2:1-23, Romans 8:18-38, Zechariah 1:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Second Room The Most Holy Place

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 8, 2014

To show that Heaven is opened for all of us because of what JESUS had done for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Who opened the way thru Heaven for us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that Heaven is opened for all of us because of what JESUS had done for us. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:3 (Amplified Bible) 9:3 But [inside] beyond the second curtain or veil, [there stood ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Dangers With Reference To The Second Coming Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 6, 2003

Examines three danges that we as Christians need to avoid in our thinking about the Second Coming.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 47 “Three Dangers with Reference to the Second Coming” Luke 17:20-36 Whenever something climatic occurs in our world; whether it be “The Persian Gulf War” in 1990, or the September 11 Terrorist Attack in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Book Of Jonah - The God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

What God offers must be Received.

THE SECOND CHANCE CAN BE REJECTED Jonah 4:1-11 Intro: 1. In Greek mythology Narcissus falls in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. He loves the image so deeply he cannot leave the side of the pool. Thus we have Narcissism, speaking of one who is self-absorbed. Joseph Stowell ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Wealth Or Enjoyment? Which Is Best? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 12, 2018

A rich life doesn’t come from riches, but from your ability to enjoy God’s blessings.

The Gift of Wealth or Enjoyment? Which is Best? (Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:9) 1. Sam goes to the doctor for his yearly checkup. “Everything is fine”, said the doctor, “You’re doing OK for your age.” “For my age?” questioned Sam, “I’m only 75, do you think I’ll make it to 80? “Well” said the doctor, “do ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Best Days Start Now

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 12, 2022

This sermon is for the first Sunday after disaffiliation from the United Methodist Church and the first Sunday of the opening worship service for the newly opened Catlettsburg Community Church and Cannonsburg Trinity Community Church.

Our Best Days Start Now “and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10 and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Coming Of Christ And The Last Battle Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 17, 2002

At the second coming: 1. Christ will return with great power. 2. Christ will return with great glory. 3. Christ will return with great people.

Ray Bakke tells a story which happened during World War II: “I knew an old Glasgow professor named MacDonald who, along with a Scottish chaplain, had bailed out of an airplane behind German lines. They were put in a prison camp. A high wire fence separated the Americans from the British, and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Methodist