Sermons on Second Crossing:

Jesus: The Second Adam Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

When you think of Old Testament shadows of Christ, Adam usually is not at the top of the list. This lesson shows why he should be near the top of your list.

WHO AM I? My time on earth did not begin in a natural way. I had no earthly father. I was made in the image of God. I was innocent and without sin. In my innocence, I was tried and tempted by the serpent. I made an important decision which involved a tree that impacted all of history. My decision ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time- Get Behind Me, Satan

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 29, 2023

You tell the Lord you don’t want him to die, and he responds by calling you Satan.

The book, Tigers in the Dark, tells about a time when all the electricity went out at a Barnum and Bailey Circus. There was total darkness at the circus. They had just started the act with the tiger trainer locked in a cage with several fierce Bengal tigers. The tigers could see the man - the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

The God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 4, 2003

This is a sermon outlining six steps to forgiveness and is based on the story of the Prodigal Son.

“The God of the Second Chance” Luke 15:11-32 Simon Wiesenthal was a Jewish prisoner in a concentration camp during World War II. He suffered much at the hands of the Nazis but not as much as some of his friends and family who lost their lives in very cruel ways. One particular day Simon was taken ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

Your Second Chance

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

The idea that we all have a second chance through Jesus

-our first Drink Deep in 2010. Woo. Just think, only ten years ago everyone thought the world was going to end because computers were too dumb to know what year it was. Crazy. -but this is a time of year that’s full of snow, shortest days of the year, it’s cold and most people are sick, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-7

Denomination: Methodist

God Of Second Chances

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 5, 2022

Jesus' restoring Peter after he denied him shows that he's in the business of giving second chances. He's also given us an example to follow.

BACK STORY In our children’s story we heard about Peter denying Jesus. Peter failed. But Peter shouldn’t have been the one to fail. He was Peter the rock. He was supposed to be the strong one, the solid one. But Peter had brought it on himself. Jesus told his disciples what would happen to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Sign Of Jonah

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 20, 2020

We all know what the first sign of Jonah is, which is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Is there a second sign?

The Second Sign of Jonah: A Study on Jesus’ use of the Prophet Jonah Matthew 12:39-41; Matthew 16:1-4; Matthew 16:17: Luke 11:29-32; John 1:42; John 21:15 Jonah was an Old Testament prophet who lived nearly 800 years before Christ, which makes him the earliest of the Minor prophets. The story of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4, Matthew 12:39-41, Matthew 16:17, Luke 11:29-32, John 1:42, John 21:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Second Fiddles Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 3, 2015

Being a Second fiddles isn't necessarily a bad thing - consider Andrew.

“Jesus 101: The Life of Second Fiddles” John 1:29-42 Have you ever stood in the shadow of someone else, by whom you were always compared? It didn’t matter how good you were, or how well you performed; they were always the star, always got the solo, and always got the publicity ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A God Of Second Chances

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 27, 2022

The account of Jonah provides a picture of the love, forgiveness, and compassion of God. This overview of Jonah reveals the second chance the Lord is longing to extend to all people through His one and only Son, Jesus Christ.

Our sermon for this morning is entitled “A God of Second Chances.” In “Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie,” there is a scene where Jonah is sitting in the belly of a whale, and some angels appear out of nowhere and begin explaining to Jonah how God wanted to give him a second chance to be obedient; and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3, Jonah 1:4, Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-2, Jonah 2:10, Jonah 3:1-6, Jonah 3:10, Jonah 4:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Go The Second Mile

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 19, 2011

Jesus shows us how to go the second mile in our daily walk through life.

Text: “And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two” (Matthew 5:41). Our Scripture lesson begins with the words, “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth’” (Matthew 5:38). I don’t know what you think, but I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian Church

Beware Of The "Second" Temptation

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Nov 17, 2013

Why do we yield to temptation when things are going well and how do we resist it effectively.

Beware of the Second Temptation Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13 - message to go with Adult SS Class.... Today we’re going to talk about temptation. And we all know the classic passage of scripture that every pastor has used at least once to preach on temptation. What’s the story? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Second Coming Of Jesus

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Jun 13, 2021

Jesus is coming back, and the church is coming back with Him. That is why we need to live a Holy life now. We need to prepare to be part of the Army of God.

Jesus is coming back, and the church is coming back with Him That is why we need to live a Holy life now You can’t think that you can just live like the World and then God will do all the work cleaning you up, making you act and think Holy after you die According to 1 Timothy 6:14 we need to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:14, Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 11:4, Revelation 19:13-15, Acts 17:31, Hebrews 12:1-2, Revelation 5:4-14, Revelation 2:16, John 1:29, Zechariah 14:3-4, Revelation 19:14, Psalm 46:1-11, Revelation 19:11-12, 2 Peter 3:11-14, Ephesians 5:27, Acts 1:11, 2 Thessalonians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

He's Coming In The Clouds

Contributed by Brian Mann on Jan 31, 2011

How many people would agree with a show of hands tonight that we are living in the last days? It’s as if the earth is groaning and crying out for something but what? We have wars and rumors of wars, and nation rising up against nation, earthquakes in p

!!He’s Coming in the Clouds!! How many people would agree with a show of hands tonight that we are living in the last days? It’s as if the earth is groaning and crying out for something but what? We have wars and rumors of wars, and nation rising up against nation, earthquakes in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Foolishness Of God

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 22, 2022

This seems like a strange statement to make, “The foolishness of God.” When I think of God, I think of every attribute of awe, but foolishness does not come to mind.

This seems like a strange statement to make, “The foolishness of God.” When I think of God, I think of every attribute of awe, but foolishness does not come to mind. I can see God as omnipotent, perfect, Acts 17:24. I can see God in justice and holiness, I can see Him in grace, mercy, and love, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Seeing Jesus In The Feast Of Trumpets” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 27, 2017

The Feast of Trumpets points prophetically to two dark days.

We come now to the first of the fall feasts of Israel, and the fifth of the seven feasts, the Feast of Trumpets. The instructions for this feast are fairly straight forward. (READ TEXT) In Numbers 29:1-6, we’re told the sacrifices to be made on this day. A special burnt offering was offered ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformation And The Second Coming Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 30, 2003

I want to talk about our bodies, the way we’re going to be after Jesus returns & He takes us home. I trust this message will not only instruct you, but inspire you; not only lead you, but also feed you with the reality of the soon return of Jesus & the re

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 I want to talk about our bodies, the way we’re going to be after Jesus returns and He takes us to heaven. I trust this message will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God