Sermons on Second Mile:

Genealogy Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2017

I have read the Bible several times, but to be honest I must admit that I sometimes skip the genealogies. But it occurs to me that since the Spirit of God used so much ink to give them to us that there must be something in there that we need to know.

Genealogy of Jesus Christ Scriptures (Ruth 4:18-22; 1 Chr. 1:1-14) Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 3:23-38 (Focal Passage), Luke 3:23-38 (Focal Passage) 23 Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, 24 the son of Matthat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 24, 2022

When a believer dies, others are not to grieve like those who have no hope in Christ. But for believers we are grieving for ourselves and our loss, not for the person that died. This assurance believers have is because of the hope we have in Christ.

Do we know the exact time of the return of the Lord? Yes, we do! But didn’t Jesus say, “that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven” (Mathew 24:36). Yes, He did say that. Then how do we know the day and hour of the return of Christ? It is when the trumpet sounds. It is just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of Jesus Christ (Luke, Part 10) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 28, 2022

This chapter gives us comprehensive insight into the return of Jesus, however, it can be one of the most misunderstood passages. We must be careful to hear and listen to what the Spirit is saying!

The Return of Jesus Christ (Luke, Part 10) Luke 21:5-36 Introduction / Recap - Last week, we saw Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem -- This fulfilled God’s prophecy of Zechariah 9:9, “Messiah riding on a colt” -- It also announced Jesus as the Messiah promised by God -- Re: He took this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36, John 16:33, Psalm 7:1, Matthew 25:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Troubled Times Ahead Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 25, 2021

Are we ready for the time of Tribulation that lies ahead? All Scripture quotes are from the NASB.

As we look at the events of recent history, in this country and around the world, we wonder are we seeing the beginnings of the end times? We ask the question, when will Jesus come back? Will we, the church, be raptured out before it all gets bad? Often, I feel like we are one big family, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Won't You Be My Neighbor? Part Two Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 11, 2021

Your car is from Detroit and your TV is from somewhere in Asia. But love is an import from heaven. Love comes from above.

For the next few Sundays, we are going to focus on our relationships in our community in a series, entitled, Won’t You Be Our Neighbor? We are asking many of you to read The Art of Neighboring as we progress through the series. This is a light read that you can move through in a matter of a couple ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

The glory of the resurrected Christ is examined and celebrated. He will one day return as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Rev. 1:1 4-5-15 I take as my subject this morning: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. That is the title of the last book in the Bible. Apokalupsis Ieesou Christou in the Greek. We get our English word Apocalypse from the Greek word Apokalupsis.i The Greek word is a combination of two words: apo = off ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20, Revelation 5:11-13, John 19:10, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 19:11-16, Zechariah 14:1-12, Jude 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Look Forward, Not Back

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Nov 29, 2017

Advent is a season when we look forward to the coming of Jesus, both His first coming born in Bethlehem and his second coming in power and great glory - are we ready? 'Be on your guard.' ‘KEEP AWAKE!

LOOK FORWARD, NOT BACK MK. 13:33-37. Today we start a new Christian year and that is marked in our lectionary by our gospel readings coming from St. Mark. Mark is unusual as it is the only synoptic gospel which does not give an account of the birth of Jesus. But it does speak of when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

The First Taste Of Glory.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 30, 2021

Transfiguration: the power of the glory to come.

THE FIRST TASTE OF THE GLORY. Mark 9:1-13. Jesus spoke of a time when He, ‘the Son of man’ would appear ‘in the glory of His Father with all the holy angels” (Mark 8:38). Then He made the surprising announcement, “That there be some that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unseen Hope Is Not Blind Hope: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 23, 2021

Our natural eyesight can blind us to the unseen hope.

? Unseen Hope is not Blind Hope: A Sermon for the First Sunday in Advent Romans 8:24–25 NKJV For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25, John 1:14, 1 Corinthians 13:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Professional Christians Readiness And Preparation For The Coming Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Sep 12, 2020

As the Lord’s coming gets closer and nearer, it is with feelings many believers are cold and several lost in the daily pursuits of life mundane.

As the Lord’s coming gets closer and nearer, it is with feelings many believers are cold and several lost in the daily pursuits of life mundane. The constant soberness, watchfulness and carefulness have been usurped by the deliberate chase for money, more money, more fame, power, entertainments, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, Revelation 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fire Insurance Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 23, 2021

The entrance described for Jesus Christ in the Bible at His Second coming will be bigger and grander than anything we have ever seen in a movie or imagined from a book or even speculated about and we should grow in faith while we wait.

FIRE INSURANCE 2 THESSALONIANS 1:1-12 #2Thessalonians1 INTRODUCTION/ILLUSTRATION… Grand Entrances denofgeek.com/movies/the-25-most-iconic-movie-entrances/ [adapted] Some entrances in movies are made to get your attention. The scene is a boat. Not just any boat, but a pirate ship. We see a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Open Fountain

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 11, 2014

RECONCILIATION OF THE HOUSE OF DAVID

AN OPEN FOUNTAIN OBSERVATION: ZECHARIAH (YAHWEH HAS REMEMBERED) WAS A MINOR PROPHET. HE WAS A JEWISH PRIEST WHO RETURNED FROM EXILE IN BABYLON. HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN REBUILDING THE JEWISH TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM TORN DOWN BY THE BABYLONIANS. HAGGAI WAS A CONTEMPORARY, FELLOW PROPHET. KING DARIUS ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Live With The Endgame In Mind

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Sep 9, 2012

For those of you who play chess or who have mastered games of strategy you know that you must play with the Endgame in Mind. Understanding the “Endgame” I’m sure shows up in business and sports. How you want to finish is related to how you begin and

Cornerstone Church September 9, 2012 “LIVE WITH THE ENDGAME IN MIND” 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 For those of you who play chess or who have mastered games of strategy you know that you must play with the Endgame in Mind. Understanding the “Endgame” I’m sure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When He Appears Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 13, 2018

What do we know concerning the return of Christ the Lord? John points Christians to that day as a means of encouraging holy living.

“See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Do Now - While We Are Waiting

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 19, 2023

The signs of war, famine, pestilence, increased iniquity, loss of love, do not constitute a direct answer to the question of “the sign” of the coming of the Lord or the Rapture of the Church So, the question is What do we do Now – While we are Waiting.

What do we do Now – While we are Waiting By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I was asked this week what I felt about the collapse of the banks that happened. In that conversation there was the mention of becoming a cashless society and turning to the CBDC – Central Banking Digital ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Apostolic