Sermons on Second Chance:

Sept 11th And The Task Before Us

Contributed by John Browning on Sep 13, 2006

5th anniversary of 9/11. What God saw, What we saw and the tasks we have ahead of us.

September 11th and the Task Before Us By: Pastor Clinton Browning Staples Baptist Church Tomorrow is the 5th anniversary of the Sept 11th events that occurred through out the country. Today I want to discuss terrorism, anger, fear and the decisions that need to be made. Those of us that are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of returning to our first love, God, and the necessity of His word in overcoming life's struggles.

Good morning, dear friends. We are here together. In this place of hope and faith. We are here to listen. To learn. To grow. We have a gift. A gift of words. Words that guide us. Words that inspire us. Words that challenge us. They are words from the Bible. Our guide. Our inspiration. Our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Topics: Church, Christians

Sunday Is Still A Holy Day Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 23, 2009

Sunday has become nothing more then just another day of the weekend. A chance to caught up on all the things we have not been able to finish during the week. The problem is that we have lost sight of the 4th Commandment that God gave us all.

Sunday is Still a Holy Day! Exodus 20:8-11 Introduction George Hatch raised a large family of seven boys and five girls in the sand hills of Nebraska. One Sunday morning a neighbor rushed over to help the Hatches get the new mown hay into the barn; clouds were rolling in from the West and it was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Man Jesus - Temptation Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 18, 2003

This is the second of a series of sermons on the life of Christ. Today we look at His tempation - which follows His baptism and precedes the Sermon on the Mount.

Intro.: The Apostles Creed summarizes the life of Christ like this -- I believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord: Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. 1. Yet, the life of Christ is so much more. 2. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Growing In Your Knowing

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 12, 2002

Most of our knowledge about God is second hand knowledge. God calls us to expereince first hand knowledge about Him.

Growing in your Knowing I Peter 1:5 Intro: Ever heard someone say, “There are people who know things then there are people who really know things”? Meaning there is second hand knowledge then there is first hand KNOWLEDGE. What you know or think you know can hurt you. For example: Religion is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Stop, Look, Listen Series

Contributed by Tony Clarke on Apr 14, 2002

Sermon is the second message in our series "Unapplied Truth: The biggest sin in the Church. Sermon looks at our rejection of the influence of the Holy Spirit.

Text: St. John 16:7-13 Theme: Look, Listen and Learn Humanly speaking, we love simple principles. We love it when someone takes something highly complex, and makes it simple. We love how to seminars, books and videos. There is a problem when we want more “how to” without having the corresponding ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day Of Redemption

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

This is the First Sunday in Advent and the focus is on Christ's second coming. On that day the Day of Redemption will be complete. What is this day and how has it and will it affect me?

Introductory Considerations 1. "Stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." These words were spoken by Jesus to His disciples nearly 2,000 years ago and are spoken by Him to us today. 2. This day is has come, is coming and will come - and we should hear these words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lighten The Load Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 9, 2001

This is the second sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". This sermon shows us how to run the Christian race faster and endure longer.

Sunday Morning August 12, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #2 LIGHTEN THE LOAD Hebrews 12:1 Introduction: 1. Have you ever run a race? I am sure most of us have run in a race at some point in our life. If you want to see the best foot races, you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Live In True Repentance!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Dec 12, 2001

The voice of John the Baptist still calls people forth to repentance today as we prepare to meet our Lord at his Second Coming!

“The issue at hand is a great one, the chief doctrine of the Gospel, the forgiveness of sins” (Apology of the Augsburg Confession, Tappert, 184.10). That’s how Philip Melancthon, a contemporary of Luther, sized up the subject of repentance when he wrote the Apology (or Defense) of the Augsburg ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Put God In A Square Box Series

Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 18, 2001

The second in the series. About limiting God and how our view of God effects our life. Our attempts to try and manipulate God.

The Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Christians (2) Put God in a Square Box Cardiff Heights 9 January 2000 Tonight we come to the second in our series on the seven habits of highly ineffective Christians. Some of you are perhaps concerned by the topics we are looking at since your desire is for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

1 Advent A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 4, 2001

Jesus comes to us in three ways -- three times. At his birth, at the present, at his second coming. It is now that is of present concern to us.

1 Advent A Matthew 24:36 – 44 2 December 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen Today is the first Sunday in Advent, the start of the church year. The day when we begin the preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ. We begin to light the candles, we sing the Advent hymns – and we wait – we prepare. Advent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Satan Declares War On Man Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 26, 2003

Second in the series on spiritual warfare, "THIS MEANS WAR!" This sermon explores why and how Satan wants to destroy our testimony, if not us.

Can I let you in on a secret? SATAN HATES US! He once had a prominent place and authority in God’s realm. Ezekiel 28 describes him as having the seal of perfection, perfect in beauty, an anointed being, covered with precious stones and being on the holy mount of God. But Lucifer sinned. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

A Question About Eternity Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 15, 2006

Facing death is dificult, but Jesus helps us face death with confidecne by having an eteranl perspective. this is the second in a series questions Jesus asked

Introduction: By all standards, death is the most dreaded event. Our society will pay any price to prolong life. Just one more month, or even another day; Someone has said in our early years we will spend our health to get wealth, but in our later years we spend our wealth to keep our health. Ben ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Integrity - Giving God The Credit Series

Contributed by Don Jones on May 27, 2006

Dainiel gave God the credit when he interpreted the king’s dream and as a result the king glorified God. The second in a series on integrity.

5-28-2006 Integrity - Credit Where Credit Is Due Daniel 2:1-49 West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones Last week we looked at Chapter 1 of Daniel and found that we were dealing with a person of integrity. Daniel, in a most stressful time, stuck to his beliefs and did what God’s Word said. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing The Power Of Place Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006

Second in a three part series exploring the need for the church to rise up, and go into the city. This message looks at the implications of operating with "strength and courage."

(This sermon launched with the utilization of Google Earth to provide screen shots of the community we are located in. Could be personalized to each church’s community.) Kenneth Scott Latourette writes that from A.D. 500 to 1500 the church did not grow. It merely exchanged real estate. We gave ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan