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How To Help Those Who Hurt Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003

The second in a series of three sermons dealing with the hurts in life and how God expects us to handle them.

Driving through Texas, a New Yorker collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. "How can you now claim to have all these injuries?" asked the insurance company’s lawyer. "According to the police report, at the time you said you were not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Final Remarks Of Peter Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 16, 2005

Peter concludes his second letter by encouraging believers to trust God for the return of Christ and to live accordingly

2 PETER 3 Here we are this morning at the end of our journey through 2 Peter. We are at the end and yet when we read this passage we find we are back where we started from – Peter reminding his readers of the basics. VERSES 1-2: HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN ANYTHING? Did your mum or dad ever climb into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The State Of The Church - 2009 "The Year Of Joy"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 9, 2009

In looking backward and forward this message challenge the congregation to put Jesus FIRST, Others Second, and Yourself last.

STATE OF THE CHURCH 2009- “The Year of Joy” Philippians 3:10-15 * Welcome to 2009. As most know, today’s message will be a little unique if not unusual. Today’s message has more of a collective than personal message. However, the last part of this message will be highly personal. * The year 2008 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Missional Is To Be On Mission By ‘bearing One's Cross'

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Third and final sermon in the second part of an initial 2009 series, ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

Language is an interesting thing. It changes with new words added each year to our lexicon and old ones falling out of favor. It also means that the meanings of words change and some are used as either as a verb or a noun. (Slide 1) For example, we when say ‘ADdress’ we mean a specific location ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Should We Celebrate Same-Sex Marriages?

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 23, 2008

A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Series A, Proper 16, based on the second lesson.

15th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 16] August 24, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, from the beginning you created us male and female, and through the gift of marriage, founded the basis for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ Will Return As Judge Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 17, 2009

If you want to know how to be ready for Christ’s second coming turn to Jude 14-16.

Christ Will Return As Judge Jude 14-16 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is coming as Judge, you must be ready! I. Take heed – Believe Christ is coming again. v. 14 A. Ungodly teachers were prophesied. (14a) 1. God warned man through His messengers. 2. God continues to warn through His ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Job Loses His Livestock – His Children And His Health ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James' exhortation for New Testatment Christians to be patient makes it worthwhile to develop a second lesson on the patience of Job.

INTRODUCTION #30 1. Open your bible to James 5:11. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed James’ exhortation for us to be patient and for us to imitate the example of Job’s patience. 3. In the previous lesson, from Job 1:1-12, we discussed the sterling character of Job and how that God ...read more

Scripture: James 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anna - Waiting For The Redemption Of Israel Series

Contributed by David Moore on Dec 11, 2008

The second message in the series which focuses upon the character of Anna who celebrated the birth of Christ with thanksgiving

Waiting For God Anna – Waiting for the Redeemer of Israel Aim: To show that God’s blesses the patient praying of the godly. Text: Luke 2:36-38. Introduction: Last Sunday morning we considered Simeon, the first of two individuals who feature in the nativity, but are often overlooked. This morning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Indicators Of True Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007

Exposition of Gal 5:22-25 second in a two part series comparing the lives of believers and unbelievers

Text: Galatians 5:22-25 Title: Indicators of Genuine Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/24/07, PM A. Opening illustration: "The Spirit produces one fruit, not nine fruits. The fruit, however, has nine facets or qualities. If a believer is walking in the Spirit, he will possess all nine of these qualities. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Responsibility-What God Expects

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 21, 2010

God gives his children gifts and talents to use as we await death or his Second Coming.

Responsibility-What God Expects Luke 19:11-27 INTRODUCTION A. Show entitled “Millionaire” that was once on. 1. Each week a wealthy man looked for someone to give one million dollars to. 2. Some recipients were wise and frugal and some were foolish and wasteful. B. Regis’ show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Factor - Failure Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 5, 2007

Encouragement to active service rather than freeze due to fear especially in view of the second coming of Christ

Fear Factor - Failure Matt 25:14-30 ’fail-ure’: 1. the state or fact of being lacking or insufficient 2. a losing of power or strength; weakening, dying away. 3. not doing; neglect or omission. 4. not succeeding in doing or becoming. 5. person who does not succeed. Webster’s dictionary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Half-Time Speech

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 20, 2014

Just as the disciples felt they were winning the game, the second half came and they lost badly. Or so they thought.

Half-time speeches are meant to motivate. My son Shane forever complains that the Panthers should make “adjustments” at half-time. So half-time is when things happen to win games. Today we are looking at Jesus half-time speech. Jesus and his “Fantastic Twelve” have been on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:18-20

Denomination: Foursquare

Nicodemus Has Another Go At It

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 14, 2014

This is the second time we encounter Nicodemus in the Gospel of John, Let's get a progress report.

Nicodemus Has Another Go at It John 7:50-52 I have broken out these three verses from the end of chapter seven for special treatment, This is the second time Nicodemus is mentioned in the Gospel of John. The first time we meet him is in chapter three when he comes to Jesus at night. In that study ...read more

Scripture: John 7:50-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Putting God First

Contributed by George Crumbly on Apr 20, 2012

Placing God first in our lives allows us to not worry about what should be second or third.

Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” I was saved in 1982. I was converted, changed INSTANANEOUSLY…… A short time later the Lord called me into the ministry. As I began to grow I began to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 11-A)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

Revelation chapter 11 continues the teaching that began in chapter 10. This is the second session in Revelation chapter 11.

That is, the seventh trumpet has not yet been sounded, but when we get to the latter part of this chapter we will hear the seventh trumpet. Revelation chapter 11 has so much for us to cover we will have to study this chapter in two sessions. • We will cover verses 1-11 in this session. • We will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist