Sermons on Second Best:

The Best Gift ---Teach Me How To Fish!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2006

Often we find in the church a heart searching for handouts. We must not just give away fish, we must teach the new generation how to fish. The best gift will keep on giving.

THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING. ARE WE INVESTING IN THE EFFORT TO PASS THE MANTLE TO OTHERS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson! I LOVE THE THOUGHT DON’T GIVE ME A FISH, I WILL NEED ANOTHER FISH TOMORROW. TEACH ME HOW TO FISH, AND I CAN CATCH MY OWN! I. WHAT IS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making The Best Out Of Life - Part Ii

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 19, 2002

More principles about making the best out of life.

MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE Matthew 11:28 Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." INTRO.- Making the best out of life. Most people want the best they can get out of life. How do we get it? ILL.- Some people are shooting for the stars! In TOKYO, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Missing God's Best For Your Life?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 2, 2009

You may be missing out on God’s best for you life. Today I have 5 questions to help you find God’s best for your life.

Are You Missing God’s Best for Your Life? Matthew 16:24-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 29, 2009 *Have you ever been watching something on TV? -- Maybe it was a movie or a show you really wanted to see, maybe it was the big game, and at just the crucial moment the power ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Faith "Expecting God’s Best” Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 9, 2020

Today's message looks at how we are to by faith expect God's best for our lives through the story of David and Goliath, and how we can by faith expect God's best through tuning into God, thinking on God's promises, and trusting in God's love.

Practical Faith “Expecting God’s Best” The Bible says, “Each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment.” (Hebrews 9:27 NLT) So the question becomes, “How can we stand before a holy and righteous God after our death?” Is it by being better than we are bad? Is it by keeping the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:38, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Making The Best Out Of Life - Part Iv

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 16, 2002

Three more ingredients for making the best out of life.

INTRO.- Who doesn’t want a better life? More peace. Greater joy. Contentment. Fulfillment. Love. ILL.- The story is told that Abraham Lincoln was surprised one day when a rough-looking man drew a revolver and thrust it in his face. "Abe" figured that debate or argument was out of the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis Sermon 11: Second Generation Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002

This is a sermon about the creation story.

A. INTRODUCTION GENESIS 4:25 - 5:5 "And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: for God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Out Of The Box (The Second Commandment) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 10, 2001

God is passionate about us worshipping him accurately and on his terms.

It was an exciting week at our house. Our tadpoles changed into frogs this week, so we’ve all be reflecting on the wonder of metaphorphasis. You see, with four boys in our home we don’t have pet dogs and cats, but we end up with iguanas, skinks, lizards, and most recently a corn snake and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Coming Isn`t Going To Happen?

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Nov 19, 2001

Oh, yes it is!

A note about this Sermon. You might find it diffult to understand the legal processes of the Church in England, and how the Church in England works, but the first story I tell is true. 000000000000000 Several years ago the Chancellor of an English Diocese got very angry. (He`s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Parable Of The Ten Virgins - A Picture Of The Second Coming

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 24, 2002

A message from God to us on His Coming and our responsibility which is evangelistic in nature.

THE PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS - A PICTURE OF THE 2ND COMING TEXT - Matt. 24:37 - 25:13 INTRO. - The Second Coming of Christ is the next event on the calendar of God. One out of 25 verses in the whole Bible is about the Second Coming. when Jesus was here on earth he promised that at the end of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe – The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 11, 2007

WE BELIEVE – The Second Coming of Jesus Christ It’s time to SHOUT!

• Titus 2:13-14 (NIV) [13] . . . We wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, [14] who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. INTRODUCTION: Looking ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Times Before The Second Coming -- Part Ii Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 28, 2003

This is the second message concerning the times that will be present before the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is interesting, when God gets ready to do something on earth, He always forewarns us prior to that intervention.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION This is the second message concerning the times that will be present before the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Wise: Make The Most Of Your Second Chances Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 17, 2005

This looks at JOnah’s second chance as a opportunity for us to live Wise by making the most of our second chances in life.

Be Wise: Make the Most of Your Second Chances Jonah 3 Intro.: A. Some people as they read through Jonah think of it as just a “big Fish Story.” (You know people, how they often come back from fishing and talk about the one they caught “-----------“) They seem to be unable to accept Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Adventist

The Last Lightning Strike - Christ's Second Coming Series

Contributed by E. Venn on Nov 29, 2005

Many people, Christians included, are scared to death of Christ’s Second Coming. Why? What does the Bible teaches about preparing for Christ’s Soon Return? How can we prepare? What difference does the Second Coming make in my life?

Presented at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in Moscow, ID on November 12, 2005, Pastor E. Douglas Venn Opening Text: "For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, shines to the other part of the sky, so will the Son of Man be in His day.¡¨ Luke 17:24 New American ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Love Divine, Second Sunday Of Advent "Love" Series

Contributed by Jack Smithwick on Nov 29, 2012

The Advent of Christ

LOVE DIVINE Luke 2:8-14, Dec. 2, 2012 I wonder what Christmas means to a mother who has lost her husband or a man who has lost his wife and his children’s mother. Now a single mother or father who has the responsibility of not only making a living but also the care of small children and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Speaks A Second Time From The Cross Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 19, 2012

Jesus speakes to the lost on the cross

JESUS SPEAKS A SECOND TIME FROM THE CROSS Today shalt thou be with me in paradise Luke 23:41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. 23:42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:41-43, Luke 23:39-45

Denomination: Baptist