Sermons on Second Chance:

The Wounded Hands

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 29, 2015

An obscure verse in the Book of Zechariah describes the wounds in the hands of Jesus and the circumstances that caused those wounds. Great lead in to the Lord's Supper.

THE WOUNDED HANDS Zech. 13:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Four ladies from their church’s WM group were driving home one Sunday afternoon when they are involved in a terrible car crash. Unfortunately, none of them survived. When they arrive at the Pearly Gates, Peter told them there was a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“when Jesus Returns” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 17, 2014

When Jesus returns, He will make right all that is wrong and make all things new.

R.A. Torrey once preached on the 2nd coming of Christ. As he finished, he concluded by saying: “may be that before we arise in the morning or before we sleep tonight or before we have finished our lunch today or even before I finish this sermon - we shall hear the sound of the trump & the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Virgins

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 17, 2014

This message is about professing Christians and the real church.

TEN VIRGINS Matthew 25: 1/6 I would like to speak to you on the parable of the Ten Virgins. In this message I would like to call it the Parable of the Ten Professing Christians, or the Parable of the Ten Church Members. The ten virgins are ten bridesmaids, no one of whom is the bride herself. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-6

Denomination: *other

Signs And Signals Of Christ's Coming

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jun 17, 2014

When Christ will return. Is there any real way to tell? What do you think are the signs of His coming? Are you ready for Him to return? What if He came today? The Bible does speak to this issue.

Signs and Signals of Christ's Coming Mark 13:1-37 Things to Come 1. As He was going out of the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, behold what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” 2. And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The End Is Near

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Aug 26, 2014

A sermon preached on Sunday 3rd August 2014 at a time of great conflict in the Middle East.

"When these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh." THE END IS NEAR "your redemption draweth nigh" THE SIGNS ARE CLEAR "these things" Violence "wars and commotions…Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:28

Judgment Day Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 30, 2013

What's important about judgement day?

We continue to learn from the Apostle Peter with his second letter to Christians. Please open your Bibles to 2 Peter Chapter 3… We are reminded at the beginning of 2 Peter 3 that God’s Word is true and His timing is always right. Read along with me v7-18 of 2 Peter 3….. We will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Just Do It!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 2, 2013

If we haven't been telling everyone we know about Jesus up until this point, don't you think it's about time, we started telling them before its to late, to tell them?

Just Do It! Mark 16:15 NKJ 15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 MSG 1-3. I don’t think, friends, that I need to deal with the question of when all this is going to happen. You know as well as I that the day ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready For Christ’s Return

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 1, 2013

There are some who are eagerly waiting for Christ's return, In fact some don't want Him to return now and desire to continue doing what they are and then there are those who believe this is just a hoax and don't believe that He will ever return. Which one

Opening illustration: A teacher tells her young students, “Class, I’m going down the hall for a few minutes. I don’t expect to be away long. I’m sure there won’t be any trouble. I trust you to work on your assignments while I’m gone.” Fifteen minutes pass, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Coming Of The Lord

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 4, 2014

One day the grace of God will cease and the Lord will return. Are you ready and what can you do until He returns?

The coming of the Lord Luke chapter 17:20-17:37 Introduction- This week we continue to look at the parables of Jesus. What better way to see what is important than to learn from the Master Himself. Jesus addresses the Pharisee’s and instructs the disciples on the kingdom of God and his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Sanctified Faith

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 10, 2014

What are the avenues through which we can build a sanctified faith?

Sanctified Faith 1 Thessalonians 4 We all want to have a faith that makes a difference in our lives. What kinds of things get in the way of that? The kind of faith that makes a difference is one that leads us to sanctification -holiness. 1. Sanctified Faith Comes Through Obedience ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Must Be Ready Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 27, 2014

The concept of Jesus' return in Luke 12:35-48 teaches us to be ready for his return.

Scripture Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only had a few months left to live before his death. He knew that he was going there to die to pay the penalty for sin. He would sacrifice his life in order to reconcile sinners with a holy God. Along the way to Jerusalem Jesus gave his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Day Of The Trumpet!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 25, 2011

He is coming and we need to be ready! Will He find you ready and waiting if He should come today...if the trumpet should sound even NOW?

1 Co 15:51-58 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this corruptible must put on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rapture Ready Sermon

Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011

EOLS: Jesus’ enemies will be crushed and His people will be gathered to be with Him for eternity. No one knows the day or hour of His return.

The Rapture Ready Sermon EOLS: Jesus’ enemies will be crushed and His people will be gathered to be with Him for eternity. I can’t wait till Saturday May 21, 2011 at 6pm or so to write my sermon. So I’m doing it well in advance, and I’m going to go ahead and go out on a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

After Death, Then Judgment Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 7, 2014

To show that we die once and after this we go to the place of judgement: Heaven or hell.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you prepared for death? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we die once and after this we go to the place of judgement: Heaven or hell. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:27 (Amplified Bible) 9:27 And just as it is appointed for [all] men once to die, and after ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Expectation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 29, 2010

God surprises us and show up at the most unexpected times.

FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT NOVEMBER 28, 2010 Matthew 24:36-44 “Living In Expectation INTRODUCTION Living in expectation is a natural experience in life. It is also an important part of life, because it brings with it hope and excitement. Millions of people have been living in expectation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran