Sermons on Second Greatest Commandment:

From Drop-Out To Dependable

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 13, 2019

We are not defined by any one act -- good or bad. Mark proves that.

“From Drop-Out To Dependable” Acts 13:13 David P. Nolte Some of the greatest achievers are also known for some failure, or seeming failure, in their lives. To cite some famous “failures” we note the following: · Cut from the high school basketball team, he went into his bedroom and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13, Acts 15:36-40, 2 Timothy 4:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enduring Turbulent Times 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 29, 2002

Second of three anchors to navigate turbulent times focusing on enduracne

¡§Navigating Turbulent Times¡¨ Part Two: Endurance -- Romans 12:12 Review Renewed thinking always precedes consistent transformed living. D. Think and live wisely through turbulent times 12:12 Last week we maintained that this world has experienced turbulent times from the time Adam sinned against ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Grace By Association - 1 Peter 4:12-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 2, 2025

The gospel is about grace by association - receiving favor from God solely because of association with Christ. And that involves suffering.

1 Peter 4:12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice to the degree that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Narnia: The Searchers

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 28, 2005

Life’s greatest quest is to discover the will of God. This message examines that noble search.

NARNIA: THE SEARCHERS Act 22:6-11 AMONG THE MANY THEMES found in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, there is one that generates excitement, intrigue, and suspense. C.S. Lewis does a masterful job as he includes the timeless motif of quest. Like knights in search of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:6-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our God Is Greater

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 25, 2003

The Ten Commandments begin with “Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.” Exodus 20:3. The first commandment is still valid today. Our God is greater than all gods!

OUR GOD IS GREATER “And the temple which I build will be great, for our God is greater than all gods. But who is able to build Him a temple, since heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him? II Chronicles 2:5-6. The Ten Commandments begin with “Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:5-6, Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Of Jesus

Contributed by Randy Dickson on Dec 2, 2007

We are either friends or enemies of God, and He is the greatest friend we could have.

Text: John 15:13-15 (13) Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. (14) Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. (15) Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Holiness

On The Return Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Mark 13:24-37

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 20, 2020

How do we prepare for the return of Christ? A sermon for the First Week in Advent.

On the Return of Jesus: An Exposition of Mark 13:24-37 For the Christian, nothing is more comforting to know that Jesus is going to return and receive us unto Himself. All the things which trouble us so much will be gone. We will be relieved of that great pressures (tribulations) that we feel. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Jesus

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 30, 2010

The greatest need we have is to see Jesus for who He really is!

Intro: 1. There is an old TV show called To Tell the Truth, three mystery guests were presented to a panel who asked questions to find out who among them, was the real person they were all claiming to be. Two of them were obviously imposters. Finally at the very end they would say, “Will the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

People With A Mission Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 2, 2009

Jesus gives his disciples and his church one mission--to love God with all our heard, and to love our neighbor. This is a mission lived daily--that takes a lifetime to fulfill.

Mark 12:28-34 “People with a Mission” INTRODUCTION I used to think that I was the only Kevin Ruffcorn in the United States and perhaps the world. Several years ago, to my surprise, I learned that there was another Kevin Ruffcorn in Texas. About that same time I received a copy of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Aiming Like Paul

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 26, 2006

Paul commands the Corinthians to aim for perfection, unity, and peace in the church.

AIMING LIKE PAUL 2 CORINTHIANS 13:11-13 INTRODUCTION I. The Aim of Perfection One of the first aims that the Apostle Paul commands the Corinthians to shoot for is perfection. Paul says in verse 11, "aim for perfection." The command is one that speaks to the Corinthian Church as well as to our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Danger Of Unbelief

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 18, 2011

In this sermon we briefly examine the greatest hindrance to God's plan for our lives.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, God has a plan and a purpose for each one of us in this room. God doesn't choose, call and save a soul JUST to leave him/her sit it out on the sidelines to just attend Church every week. No, He has a plan for each one of us, young or old. We, the Church, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Walking By Faith Series

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 3, 2011

The second in a series on walking worthy of our calling. Walking by Faith

WALK BY FAITH HEBREWS 11;1- 3 INTRO: There was a teacher who wanted to introduce her students to the theory of evolution and the origin of the universe but she had an outspoken young boy who was a Christian and she knew that he would surely give her a hard time. She thought and thought about how ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Christian Hope

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

2nd Coming - our hope! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 13-18. Ill: Years ago an S-4 submarine was rammed by a ship off the coast of Massachusetts. • It sank immediately. • The entire crew was trapped in a prison house of death. • Every effort was made to rescue the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Brethren

How Then Shall We Live Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 11, 2011

In this last sermon in the 2 Peter series, we focus on the effort that we must put forth to be ready for the coming of the Lord.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who visited an elderly woman in the nursing home. 1. The young minister said, “At your age you should be thinking about the hereafter!” 2. The older woman said, “Oh, I do all the time. No matter where I am – in my room, down ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent & The Four Corners Of My Heart

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 27, 2020

This is an Advent message on the Second Coming of Christ and our need to be prepared at the coming. By looking at the parable of the sower, we discover the 4 types of soil manages to live in each of our hearts.

The Four Corners Of My Heart 11/29/2020 Matthew 24:36-51 and 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Today is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent means the “coming.” The Bible is divided into two parts. The Old Testament and the New Testament. The books of the Old Testament points to One who is going to come to put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-16, Matthew 24:36-51, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed