Sermons on Second Fiddle:

Preparing Ourselves For The "way Of The Lord"

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 2, 2019

on the second Sunday of Advent we have John the Baptizer proclaim the coming of the Lord

Matthew 3:1-12 Today we begin the second week of Advent – a time of preparation as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and anticipation of His Second Coming. The message of John the Baptizer, who prepared Judea for the first coming of Jesus, tells us how to prepare for the coming of Jesus in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Sadducees And Resurrection

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 18, 2019

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time -- 32nd Sunday, Year C

A preacher related that: YEARS AGO, THE brilliant but cantankerous Baptist preacher Carlyle Marney was speaking to some students at a Christian college. When a student asked, "Dr. Marney, would you say a word or two about the resurrection of the dead?" Marney replied, "I will not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Catholic

Divine Mercy: "It's Been Real The Whole Time.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 1, 2019

April 28, 2019 is the Second Sunday of Easter (Or Sunday of Divine Mercy)

A young woman for years kept house for her father and mother. Morning, noon, and night she got their tea out of a can which had a picture of the rock of Gibraltar on the lid. After her parents died, she took a trip to the Mediterranean Sea, and suddenly, as she looked through the porthole of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Our Shared Goals (Part Two) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 9, 2017

In this sermon, I cover the second six of twelve shared goals for all Christians.

Introduction: A. One day a woman was driving through a snowstorm just outside of Denver, Colorado. 1. She was completely lost and struggling under the hazardous weather conditions. 2. She was relieved when she happened upon a snowplow. 3. Since she was lost she decided to follow the snowplow as ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mighty God Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 18, 2018

Second of a 4 part series on the Names of the Messiah found in Isaiah 9:6

Mighty God December 10, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus performs mighty miracles because He is God Almighty! Focus Passage: Matthew 14:13-33 (Pew Bible page 1128) Supplemental Passage: And the blind and the lame came to Him in the temple, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-33

Denomination: Baptist

In Preparation

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 2, 2014

Preparing our hearts for the true Advent of life; the second coming of Jesus Christ.

We do so much to prepare for Christmas. We prepare for Christmas by decorating our houses…shopping…and so on. We prepare for guests to come: clean and straighten the house, prepare a meal. We try not to wait ‘til the last minute to prepare, for it may be too late. Malachi is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1, Luke 3:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abraham: Father Of Promise Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 20, 2014

Second message on Getting to the Promised Land. Reviewing the life of Abraham and the Father of the Promise.

Title: Abraham – The Father of Promise Theme: Understanding and keeping God’s promise. Text: Genesis 12 Introduction Review How did we get here - Dealing with Sin Genesis 4:1-7 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, "I have acquired a man from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Sign Of Cleansing The Temple Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 16, 2015

Jesus performed seven signs in the Gospel of John; the second sign was the cleansing of the Temple.

The Sign of Cleansing the Temple John 2: 13-25 Religious zeal was certainly a great part of Jewish culture: We saw in John 2: 1-12 that the purification rites of the Jews were held in high esteem, but exterior washings did not provide heart cleansing. The Savior changed the water into wine at ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

David Returns To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 13, 2020

Second Samuel 19:8-43 shows us the grace of the returning king.

Scripture Absalom, King David’s third son, staged a rebellion against his father. David fled from Jerusalem and was able to gather loyal supporters to himself. In the ensuing battle, Absalom and his army were defeated. Twenty thousand soldiers died and Absalom himself was also killed. David ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:8-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David's Kindness To Mephibosheth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 31, 2020

Second Samuel 9:1-13 shows us a beautiful demonstration of kindness.

Scripture Second Samuel 7 showed us the Davidic covenant and David’s marvelous prayer in response to God’s promise to him. Second Samuel 8 shows us how God’s kingdom was established under David when he defeated all the surrounding nations. After David had reigned in Jerusalem for some time, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David's Last Words Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 29, 2021

Second Samuel 23:1-7 teaches us about the coming kingdom.

Scripture Chapters 21-24 of Second Samuel form an epilogue to “The Life of David.” There are six sections in these chapters that give us important information about David. The center two sections of these chapters contain two poems, both of which were written by David, and tell us about the hope ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Need Christmas Because We Have A Problem With Darkness Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 21, 2019

This second message in the series deals with the need for Christmas in order to deal with the problem of Darkness

WE NEED CHRISTMAS BECAUSE MAN HAS A PROBLEM WITH DARKNESS Colossians 1:13 (NIV) For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, Ephesians 6:12 (NIV) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13, Ephesians 6:12, John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

When God Speaks Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 20, 2020

Second look at 1 Samuel 3:1 and how to hear the voice of God.

Title: When God Speaks Theme: Understanding how to hear the voice of God Text: 1 Samuel 3:1 - 10 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Then the boy Samuel ministered to the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no widespread revelation. (2) And it came to pass at that time, while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The Chief Shepherd Protects His Flock

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022

Four seconds remain on the clock. The coach calls a timeout. The players hustle over...

Four seconds remain on the clock. The coach calls a timeout. The players hustle over. They’re down one point but will get to inbound the ball at halfcourt. They listen intently as the coach draws up a play that if executed correctly, will win the game and the championship. Have you ever wished you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

A Light To The Gentiles

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Nov 24, 2025

This is the second sermon in the Advent series, "The Gospel According to Isaiah."

Introduction: The World in Darkness Last week Isaiah showed us a tender Branch rising from a dead stump. Today he turns our eyes to the purpose of that Branch. Christ did not only come to give hope. He came to bring light. By the time Isaiah wrote, darkness lay heavily upon the nations. Sin had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-13

Denomination: Baptist