Sermons on Second Hand:

What's The Purpose? Series

Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005

The second sermon in a series on the power of the Holy Spirit and what His purpose is today in the lives of believers.

WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 2 “WHAT’S THE PURPOSE?” Introduction: Last Sunday, I spoke on, “Where It All Began”. We talked about where and when the New Testament Church actually began. I hope we can all agree that according to Scripture, that The New Testament Church began on Resurrection Sunday, when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surprise Endings Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 11, 2007

Exposition of Acts 5:33-42 about the surprise ending to the disciples second imprisonment by the Sanhedrin

Text: Acts 5:33-42, Title: Surprise Endings, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/16/07, AM A. Opening illustration: the surprise ending of Cold Mountain or The Six Sense B. Background to passage: After Peter and John’s bold defiance of the Sanhedrin, as well as their bold witness to the Sanhedrin, they are on a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Baptist

Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 21, 2003

This is the second message in a series of five seeking to answer the question....."Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ?"

Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 2 Acts 4:31-35 Last Sunday we began a five part message on Why Does The Church Exist ? The first word we used last week in a effort to answer our question was....”glorify”. The church exists to glorify God. This morning I want us to look at another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

That Shower Fresh Feeling Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 15, 2002

The second message in the April Showers series. For those times that God tells you to "hit the showers."

This morning we will be continuing our series "April Showers Bring May Flowers." I will be speaking to you today about "That Shower Fresh Feeling." Our background scripture today comes from the book of Deuteronomy. Deuteronomy 30:6 “The LORD your God will cleanse your heart and the hearts of all ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man Needs A Saviour (Sermon 2 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 26, 2023

This is the second in a series of five sermons on "The Five Greatest Teachings of the Word Of God"

Sermon Series: The Five Most Important Teachings of Scripture (Message 2 of 5) MAN NEEDS A SAVIOUR! (Sermon 2 of 5) Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ August 27, 2023 INTRODUCTION: 1) Last week we began a new series of messages titled the five most important teachings in the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-37, Hebrews 9:11-14, Hebrews 10:4-14, James 2:13-14, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beat The Clock

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Apr 27, 2015

To convince audience we need to get serious about the second coming of Christ and always be ready.

“Beat the Clock” Text: Matthew 24:36-44 I. Welcome II. Introduction Many of us older folks remember Bud Collyer hosting the television game show “Beat the Clock.” There have been at least four attempts to revive this show – the latest airing in 2002-2003. Contestants ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repentance Of Saints... Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 30, 2012

I now intend to focus on the second and concluding part of the series on "REPENTANCE" which is repentance of Saints

CLARION CALL FOR REPENTANCE – SERIES-PART II REPENTANCE OF SAINTS My congregation would recall that in the first part of the series on the topic of repentance, the “U-turn” of ‘Sinners’ was dealt at length with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:16-17

Denomination: *other

How Are We To Beware Of Fellowship Destroyers?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 9, 2023

John is discussing the last days, the time between Christ's first and second coming.

The readers of the first century of 1 John lived in those last days, thus do we. During this time, antichrists (false teachers who profess to be Christians and draw weakened individuals from Christ) will show up. Sometime before the world ends, one Antichrist will emerge that will appear ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep God Our First Love

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jun 14, 2024

is God first in our heart? He needs to be. God does not intend to be second fiddle.

“Keep God our first love” Revelation 2:1-5 One day, a man was trying to: • cast out an evil spirit of gluttony from. • Out of this how do you say • “Healthy looking person” That stubborn spirit said: • No, I'm not coming out, • the man repeated himself. • “You evil spirit of gluttony, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth Be Told Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2004

This message is the second in the series and deals with the importance of truth, both biblically to God and practically towards us.

THE TRUTH BE TOLD Col 2:4 Exodus 20:16 INTRODUCTION: Here is an interesting bit of information I came across -- One of the most telling examples is our view of truth. In the 1960s, 65 percent of Americans said they believed the Bible is true; today that figure has dropped to 32 percent. Even ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4, Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Make Way For The King

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Apr 19, 2006

The righteous ones will ascend with the Righteous One. A message for Palm Sunday, Ascencion Sunday or on the second coming.

Title: Make Way for the King Text: Psalm 24 Topic: God’s glory; righteousness imputed; proper worship; kingdom reality. Sermon Purposes: 1. That the listener will understand and acknowledge the sovereign right and rule of God. 2. That the listener will trust in Christ’s righteousness for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Name Of Jesus - The Authority Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007

The second of three short ministry outlines on the Name of Jesus - highlighting the reverence, authority and power of the name.

The Name Of Jesus THE AUTHORITY OF HIS NAME Ephesians 1:22 God has placed everything under the power of Christ and has set him up as supreme head to the Church. [JBP] POWER TO HEAL Isaiah 53:5 He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ's Appearance Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 18, 2020

In this lesson, we learn about Christ's appearance for his first and second advents.

Scripture Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent in 2020. “Advent” (from the Latin adventus) means “coming,” and it refers to the season immediately before Christmas. The “first advent” looks back to Christ’s first coming. The “second advent” looks forward to Christ’s second coming. We live ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Avoiding The Mistake Of Impatience Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 10, 2007

Abraham and Sarah grew impatient and took matters into their own hands. If we are not careful, we can make the same mistake.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two little boys who were waiting for breakfast one morning. 1. As their mother was preparing some pancakes, the boys began to argue loudly over who would get the first one from the griddle. 2. Their mother saw an opportunity to teach a lesson. 3. She said, “If ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Solution Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 12, 2012

Perhaps it's time for us as Christians to move out of our advisory mindset and into soiling our hands in the work of transformation.

“A Nation Under God: The Solution” Jer. 3:6-4:4 As a story goes, there was once an elderly man who used to get up regularly at the prayer meeting in his church, always with the same prayer: “Use me, Lord, use me – in some advisory capacity!” Whether or not ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed