Sermons on Second Chance:

Would You Rather Be Dead?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Feb 9, 2008

This Ash Wednesday sermon uses a scene from "Fight Club" as its major illustration - it attempts to show that Christ doesn’t just give us a second chance, but that He puts us to death (while taking on our death) in Baptism and give us the empty tomb.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who makes our lives more beautiful than what they could ever be on their own. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, About ten years ago, a movie came out that just about everyone saw. It was called “Fight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Second Date

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 30, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 9: 1 – 28

1 Kings 9: 1 – 28 Second Date 9 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he wanted to do, 2 that the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon. 3 And the LORD said to him: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Aligning My Will With God’s Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 21, 2018

The amazing story of Jonah reminds us: 1) Don't run from God, 2) When life gets you down, look up, 3) Respond to God's second chance, and 4) Get God's heart for people. Like Jonah, we need to give up the "reluctant prophet" role and stay in God's will.

Jonah 3:1-10 Aligning My Will with God’s Prophets with a Purpose – Week 2 Do you ever feel like some people are beyond hope, that they are incapable of change? Or maybe you’ve felt like God wanted you to do something, but you resisted that urge? If so, you can identify with the prophet Jonah. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:2-3, Jonah 3:1-3, Jonah 2:1-2, Psalm 139:7-10, Jonah 1:1-3, Jonah 3:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Stubborn Evangelist: Part 4 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Are you eager that others enjoy God’s mercy? My desire is to stir inside you a strong motivation to extend God’s mercy and kindness to others. In essence, don’t be like Jonah. Remember what Jonah is really about – first experiencing God’s mercy and then extending God’s mercy.

Today we conclude a four part series entitled Jonah: The Stubborn Evangelist. Jonah is also a man on the run from his responsibility – to share the message of God’s mercy to others. And this is what Jonah is really about – first experiencing God’s mercy and then extending God’s mercy. And it’s just ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves Sinners, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

The Returning Son doesn’t bring any gifts to his family from his time away. Instead, he comes asking for a small amount of mercy and a job. Does he consider his father's broken heart and the agony of rejected love that his father has endured?

For those of you old enough to remember the years of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. I was a young kid back then and my parents lived in northern Alabama. We welcomed my sister in those days as I remember waiting in long lines at the gas stations hoping they haven’t run out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Who Is In Charge

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 8, 2019

The potter and the wheel remind us to: 1) Believe in a Master who can rebuild. 2) Accept the Master's design. And 3) Stay in the Master's hand.

Jeremiah 18:1-11 Remembering Who is in Charge We got interested in the potter’s wheel when our son became an apprentice to a potter for six months. What a fabulous art form! And beautiful to watch, as the wheel spins. The great prophet Jeremiah observed a potter at work and heard God speak ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11, Romans 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Psalm Of Jonah Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 2, 2010

We all run, we all disobey, we all fall short but in His grace God grants us a second chance just as He did Jonah. In his psalm Jonah expresses just how marvelous God's love is for all who seek his forgiveness.

I Am Jonah Part 2: The Psalm of Jonah Pastor Ryan Akers Recap: Jonah/prophet- Jonah means messenger of truth/also called the reluctant prophet. Jonah 1:1-2(READ). You know when the bible says a city was wicked it was wicked. Regardless of their wickedness God wanted to give them an opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Second Death

Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 5, 2004

The Second Death which follows physical death, and is eternal.

The Second Death Rev. John W. Gerald I. HEED THE WARNINGS Revelation 2:11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. The Holy Spirit convicts of sin, of righteousness and of judgment. It is best to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Second Home

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Sep 15, 2004

Celebacy is an acceptable lifestyle in God’s eyes

1 Corinthians 7:6-9 A Second Home Introduction A first grade teacher gave each child in her class the first half of a proverb. She then asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. Now, keep in mind that these are 6 year-olds who responded. [Power Point:] · Better to be safe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Second Coming.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 6, 2000

2nd Sunday of Advent Year C

2nd Sunday of Advent Year C Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Opening Prayer Heavenly Father empower each of us here today to be an example of John the Baptist to other people in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Second Death Series

Contributed by Neil O'donnell on Feb 9, 2001

The dead appear before God, and all who are not written in the Book of Life- that is, who have not during one of history’s eras put their trust in God- are consigned to the lake of fire.

"I cannot preach on hell unless I preach with tears." - D.L. Moody "Then death and hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death" (Rev. 20:14) The thousand-year-reign. This is the only mention in the Bible of a thousand-year period during which Christ rules on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

The Second Coming of Jesus.

The Second Coming Matthew 24:23-31 I. Deception (23-28) A. Deceiving Titles 1. Messiah 2. Prophet B. Deceiving Miracles 1. Matthew 12:38-39a, “An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign;” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Fall

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 30, 2006

Humanities second devastating fall came at the tower of Babel with the loss of clear communication. Pride absolutely cripples us as communicators.

Dakota Community Church July 2, 2006 The Second Fall Introduction: We just came back from a great men’s retreat weekend where one of the themes turned out to be the power of unity and God’s desire for us all to be one even though that idea kind of goes against our natural inclination as men. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

The Second Mile

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 2, 2007

Christians should be expected to do more than what’s expected of them.

Title: “Go the Second Mile” Text: Matthew 14:15-21 Introduction: Perhaps one of the most disturbing statements that Jesus ever made is this: “If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.” (Matthew 5:41) The reason this statement was so disturbing was because in Jesus day Rome ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Second Coming

Contributed by Lew Slade on Feb 20, 2007

What will Christ’s second coming be like and what implications does it have for his followers?

The Second Coming It is just before midnight on October 22 1844. Come with me to a hillside just outside New York. It’s a balmy evening and we are standing in an enormous crowd numbering upwards of 100 000 men, women and children. All around us there is the low buzz of whispered voices as men ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican