Sermons on Second Mile:

John 3:16 For God So Loved

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 3, 2011

A dear friend, (Tom does our website as an act of love for our ministry) whose wife recently was visiting her mother 3,000 miles (5,000 km) away was struggling looking after himself for a couple of weeks. He had time to wait on the Lord and perhaps it hel

John 3:16(KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A dear friend, (Tom does our website as an act of love for our ministry) whose wife recently was visiting her mother 3,000 miles (5,000 km) ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-21

When God Is Silent

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 29, 2021

Silence has a language all its own. Some of the hardest things to handle are the times in our lives when God seems like He is a million miles away and is not answering our prayers. In this message, Dr. Vorce addresses how to process the "silent times" in our lives.

Job 23:8-12, 16; Genesis 16 & Genesis 21 Introduction: • Silence has a language all its own. • Some of the hardest things to handle are the times in our lives when God seems like He is a million miles away and is not answering our prayers. • God promised in His Word to always be there, but ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-12, Job 23:16, Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 37:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Sealed With A Kiss Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 22, 2004

Second sermon in a series leading up to Easter that focuses on the betrayal of Judas - It asks the key question - Are you sold out or a sell out?

The Passion of Christ March 14, 2004 Sealed with a Kiss – Judas Sunday AM Text: Matthew 26:37-50 Intro: Judas – the mention of his name invokes thoughts of treachery and deceit. But it wasn’t always that way. In fact, Judas was once a popular name. Name: from Judah – meaning “Jehovah ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:37-50

Denomination: Baptist

In Light Of His Coming - Be Encouraged

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 19, 2000

Should doubt about my salvation be the basis for fear of the 2nd coming?

Twas the night before Jesus came and all through the house not a creature was praying - not one in the house Their Bibles were lain on the shelf without care In hopes that Jesus would not come there. The children were dressing to crawl into bed, Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head. And Mom ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace, Peace When There Is No Peace

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2006

Sweet peace the gift of God’s love.

Peace Peace When There Is No Peace The latest violence in the Mid-East has gotten everyone in an uproar and some are talking about Armageddon while others are screaming for peace and cease fires. I find it interesting that the Secretary General of the UN could have been called Kofi Anonymous ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Matthew 24:1-14, Revelation 6:3-4, Jeremiah 6:13-19, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

He Goes Ahead Of You Series

Contributed by U Benjamin on Jan 12, 2013

Matt 26.32. Jesus told his disciple “After I have risen I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” and He did! If you ask me, I can tell you, ‘He goes ahead of us’.

Matt 26.32. Jesus told his disciple “After I have risen I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” and He did! If you ask me, I can tell you, ‘He goes ahead of us’. He goes ahead of us to restore us back to our calling: Why was Jesus going to Galilee ahead of His disciples? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Birth Pains To Come Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 31, 2012

I will be today and next week presenting the four or five views of what the end time entails.

Introduction I cannot think of more exciting time in my life than the summer of 1972 as a rising high school senior. I had attended Explo ’72, a nationwide week-long conference of high school and college students. About 80,000 attended. I came back fired up for the Lord. Another friend ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Behold, The Bridegroom Cometh

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 25, 2011

We NEED to be ready for the return of our Saviour, Lord and King...for HE COMES as a Bridegroom for His bride...SOONER THAN YOU THINK!

Mat 25:1-13 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4 But the wise took oil in their ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can I Wait So Long? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 10, 2011

It is hard to wait - so how can we wait for the coming of our Lord?

“Questions of Christmas: How Can I Wait So Long?” Is. 61:1-3; Luke 1:39-56 Waiting is hard. Young children see gifts under the tree and beg to open ‘just one’ early. When told “No, you need to wait!” they respond “I can’t wait that long!” A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Bride Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 26, 2010

Paul explains the relationship between Christ and His church as being like the relationship between a husband and wife.

Paul describes the church as being the bride of Christ and tells how the relationship between husband and wife is an illustration of Christ’s relationship with His us. Let’s see what Paul has to tell us. 1. Christ’s Devotion to His Bride - v. 25 There are many "falling in love" scenarios. Some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

"The Marks Of The True Christian"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 28, 2009

There are some foundational characteristics that will manifest in every true believer. If they’re not there...

"For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come.¨ This entire letter from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Wisdom For Worship Choices In The Last Days Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 12, 2009

Worship choices we make today may affect who were aligned with in the last days--the Beast or the Christ!

A Warning for the Worldly Revelation 18:3-24 It was one of those days that you never forget—you know exactly where you were when you first heard the shocking news of unprecedented tragic world events. It happened when President Kennedy was assassinated back on November 22, 1963. I was 10 years ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Anticipating Advent: Unwasted Pain Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 28, 2009

When it feels like we’re in the Tribulation, we anticipate the coming of our Lord so we can grow through the pain, go on in confidence, and glow with the glory of Christ.

One day, a cowboy was driving down a dirt road with his dog riding in back of the pickup truck and his faithful horse in the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and had a terrible accident. Sometime later, a highway patrol officer came on the scene. As an animal lover, he saw the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Anticipating Advent: A Working Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2009

Depend on the Lord and be diligent in your work, because Jesus could come at any moment.

Two young boys were spending the night at grandma’s house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying in a loud voice: “I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE...” “I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO...” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Will You Meet The King? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 7, 2014

Our Master, Jesus Christ is coming back to take His people home. He revealed this with the story of a man who went to a far journey and gave authority to his servants. He assigned each with some responsibilities and to occupy till He comes back.

HOW WILL YOU MEET THE KING 1 My Friend, you are welcome to the hour of the Trumpeter.We sincerely thank God for keeping you alive till today, and the opportunity to hear this good news of the kingdom. So this is a moment, God is blessing his people through the undiluted word from Him. We also use ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:10-12

Denomination: Anglican