Sermons on Second Fiddle:

Jesus Versus Satan Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 10, 2021

There was a great deal at stake in the desert. Had Jesus lost to Satan here, God’s whole plan to save humanity would have been destroyed.

Today we conclude a series entitled, The Man Who Won’t Go Away. As we examine Luke 4, we see a telling snapshot of the temptation of Jesus. There is so much in this story that I want to get right to work. And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Talk Is Cheap, The Walk Says Everything.

Contributed by Maurice Woodard Iii on Jun 30, 2006

So let me ask you this, are you walking the walk and talking the talk? Or are you like the dull knife James Brown sings about, "a dull knife that just ain’t cutting, talking loud but saying nothing."

Sermon b y Dr. M. Marshall Woodard III Talk Is Cheap, The Walk Says Everything. Text: James 3:1-12, Supportive Scripture/Matthew 15:8 Have you ever had someone say to you, "I see that you can ’Talk the talk,’ but can you ’Walk the walk? As I was reading the scriptures for today, I began to think ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Passion Week Act Iii Teaching Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Feb 25, 2005

This is about the parable of the two sons.

Passion Week Act 3 Teaching Jesus spent a great deal of time his last week on earth teaching. In this time we have the Great Commandment, the sheep and the goats, the signs of the end of the age, and many other famous teachings of Jesus. Read Matthew 21:28-32. We have here a clear simple story. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Something Greater Than The Temple

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 6, 2017

The disciples marveled at the architecture of the Temple and Jesus prophesied that it would be destroyed. What do we know about the Temple and it's predecessor, the Tabernacle. As they marveled at the Temple they neglected the One who was greater!

Matthew 23:37-24:2 (please open your Bibles as we read this passage) Here Jesus is prophesying the destruction of the second temple. (Temple timeline) First temple built 960 BC – destroyed by Babylonians 856 BC - Materials gathered by King David - Constructed by King Solomon - Idolatry enters ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:3-7, Matthew 12:6

Denomination: Nazarene

End Time Scripture Mines

Contributed by Samuel M on Aug 12, 2024

God, in His mercy, gave a young person a vision of end-time scripture mines. A heavenly visitor takes this young person ahead of time and guides him to a mountain’s peak. He can see a lot of calamities and natural disasters occurring towards the south direction.

God, in His mercy, gave a young person a vision of end-time scripture mines. A heavenly visitor takes this young person ahead of time and guides him to a mountain’s peak. He can see a lot of calamities and natural disasters occurring towards the south direction. The destruction that was taking ...read more

Submarine Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 28, 2012

Despite the fact that we do not deserve it, and cannot earn it, God bestows His amazing grace upon us.

Submarine Of Grace Text: Jonah 1:17-2:10 Introduction 1. Illustration: You ever watch those shows about these submarines that go down 2 and a half miles to the wreck of the Titanic? That’s one thing that I think I could never do. To be crammed into a machine not much bigger than a telephone ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Pointers And Patterns Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003

This series will help you to develop and deepen your relationship with God.

SPIRITUAL INTIMACY – POINTERS AND PATTERNS Selected Scriptures There is much confusion today about the subject of holiness/ sanctification/ separation. We’ve been confused by terms that are not Biblical. Terms like: ☛ second work of grace. ☛ second blessing. These terms can be confusing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1, Genesis 17:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Study In Revelation 26 Pouring Out Of The Bowls Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 13, 2009

A study in Revelation, using "The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide.

STUDY IN REVELATION 26 The Pouring Out of the Seven Bowl Judgments Revelation 16: 1-21 There is an absolute horrifying judgment on the way. Never before has man’s imagination dreamed up anything that can compare to what we are about to witness, in chapter 16 of the book of Revelation. The most ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Boys, Bears And Baldness Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 19, 2013

Elisha teaches us the importance of respecting divine authority

September 15, 2013 Weird Stories in the Bible Boys, Bears and Baldness 2 Kings 2:23-25 Opening words: Today, I begin a new six part sermon series, Weird Stories in the Bible. Before I begin, I will admit two things. First, I will admit I have not selected these pieces of scripture. They were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:23-25

Denomination: Methodist

"Another Beast..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 7, 2005

There’s a lot more to ridin’ a horse than just sittin’ in the saddle and lettin’ your feet hang down. If truth be known there’s more to what happens after the trumpet sounds than many are willing to admit, let’s examine it together!

Introduction In our last message entitled, "That they all might be damned..." from II Thessalonians 2:1-12 we began this series concerning: After The Trumpet Sounds; we examined the facts that surround the Biblical truths concerning Christ’s Second Coming. We continue with the second fact the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be An Encourager In A Discouraging Situation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

Finding encouragement from God and godly friends despite all the discouragement you may be facing

How To Be An Encourager in Discouraging Situations (Acts 11:22-26) Illustration: Thomas Edison said, "If I had not had 230 failures I would never have discovered the right filmanet to invent the electric light bulb. Failure often proceeds success." 1. Have you ever wondered how to encourage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Stewardship

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005

Everything we own belongs to God who has given it to us be manage wisely for his glory.

Christian Stewardship Text: Matt. 25:14-30 I. We belong to God Verse 14 says the man called “his own servants” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Holiness

What The Resurrection Of Christ Does For Us

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Apr 12, 2010

Easter is over, but what has really been accomplished? What does the resurrection prove?

I). FIRST, IT PROVES HE LOVES US… Our salvation can only be attributed to two things; and both those things involve love: First, the love of God the Father, that is so great for us that He gave His only begotten Son for us! o 2 Chronicles 2:11, “Jehovah loves His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Before It Is Too Late

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 9, 2019

There is no time like the present because they may be no time after the present.

Gen 7:15 And they went in unto Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh, wherein is the breath of life. 16 And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in. 2Thess 2: 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:15-16, 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Give The Invitation, Dinner Is On The Table

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022

The supper is ready, and the invitations have been sent. But what is an invitation?

The supper is ready, and the invitations have been sent. But what is an invitation? An invitation is to request someone to be present, a summons to participate, or an attempt to get someone to join you at a specific event. The man with Jesus saw the brilliance of God’s Kingdom, yet he did not yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible