Sermons on Second Nature:

The Second Command: Love Others

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

A second great command is issued by Jesus Christ in the gospels: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself?

John 13:34 (ESV) says “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” Christianity in it's essence is all about relationship between God and man. This relationship is cultivated through love exchanged between God and man. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34, Matthew 22:39, Mark 12:31, Luke 10:27

Denomination: Salvation Army

When A Second Marriage Is Better Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

What’s the difference between living under law and living released from law in a relationship with Jesus? I obey the law of God not because I’m afraid, but because I love Jesus. Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”

INTRODUCTION Many people think these verses in Romans 7 are confusing and very hard to understand. In fact, some people say, “You ought to just go from Chapter 6 on into Chapter 8, because Chapter 8 is so great!” But I don’t believe you ought to do that, I think every verse and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Mother Nature's Father Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The Bible says that the laws of nature are not eternal, but that they began in time, and they were put into operation by the Word of God. God is the Father of all nature, and He is the Father of all the wisdom and order that men attribute to nature.

The Bible consistently represents God as male. This is true for all 3 Persons of the Trinity. When the Son became flesh He became a man. The Holy Spirit is always called He. The male was also the first to be created. All of this in no way means that the Bible depreciates the female, for we will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:6-8

Who Wants Seconds On Bread?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 7, 2013

From the loaves and fishes to our text today where He offers Himself as the very bread of life. Jesus begins by meeting the needs of the physically hungry and ends with meeting the needs of the spiritually hungry. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, Powe

Who Wants Seconds on Bread? John 6:26-35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Seconds.html Food is one of the strongest desires we have. "Is that really what you're preaching about today, Pastor?" People will do almost anything for food if they get hungry enough. Rob, steal, kill, rent out their ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Apolitic Nature Of The Revelations.pt. 1. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 26, 2005

Many are taking Revelations as a book of the Past, a Book of unknown elements and as a Book with little or no meaning to present day life.

The Apolitic Nature of The Revelations. Many are taking Revelations as a book of the Past, a Book of unknown elements and as a Book with little or no meaning to present day life. Some of the questions we will get answers to are; 1. Is ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The God Of Second Chances"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 10, 2012

Lessons from Jonah

“The God of Second Chances” October 17, 2012 Jonah 3:1-10; 4:1-11 Tom Watson, Sr. founded IBM and guided Big Blue for over forty years. One of his most impressive moments in leadership occurred when a junior executive lost an enormous amount of money for the company. The promising ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Dangers Of A Second Base Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 25, 2001

The purpose of service is to enable the entire church to do God’s work!

I don’t know about you but this year’s World Series was one of the best in years. Whether you rooted for the Diamondbacks or the Yankees, we have to admit that it was a great series. Now, there are groups of people who statistically follow the game of baseball. They love to find, study, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 4:12

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Second Greatest Gift Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Dec 8, 2006

Salvation is certainly the greatest gift that God could give, BUT, without the second greatest gift would we even know eternal life exists?

Introduction I. I believe it was two Saturday ago that I was channel surfing, and I stopped for a few moments because a speaker caught my attention. A. At first I thought it to be a Jewish Rabbi on television. 1. He was wearing a “yamaka” 2. He was speaking about Adam and Eve. 3. He had a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Second Time Around-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2001

1 of 2. Jonah was given a second chance to bring about God’s desire in Nineveh. God can use rescued servants to achieve His will among mankind. But what can be achieved thru a second chance? Extensions are granted to wayward servant’s for...

THE SECOND TIME AROUND—Part I—Jonah 3:1-10 An elderly couple had dinner at another couple’s house, & after eating, the wives left the table & went into the kitchen. The two gentlemen were talking, & Albert said, "Last night we went out to a new restaurant & it was really ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Part Ii

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 13, 2011

Nothing clears away the emptiness of everyday life like learning about Christ and then sharing that with someone else. God has created us with an automatic desire to share good news.

Part II Purpose: To encourage believers to live in the light of Christ's soon return. Aim: I want the listener to be challenged to do the work of discipling because Jesus is coming back. REVIEW: Vs.1-3 I. The Unsaved and the Second Coming Vs.1-2 A. Their fate is sealed 1. The time of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 18, 2008

This is the second "be" attitude - Repentance. 1. Repentance involves a U-TURN. 2. Repentance involves a CONFESSION. 3. Repentance involves depending on the GOODNESS OF GOD.

Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness by Tom Shepard Matthew 5:4-5:4 Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness Today we are looking at the “BE” attitudes. They are found in chapter five of Matthew. Follow along with me as I read. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Days There Are No Second Chances

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 14, 2006

If you are "Left Behind" you will be lost. Don’t believe the lie.

Some Days There’s No Second Chance With the popularity of the “Left Behind” series, there is a prevalent doctrine that after the Rapture folks who were nominal believers or heard the Gospel but either rejected it or just put off being saved will get another chance. This is a very desirable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Divine Nature Purchased By His Son

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 16, 2008

This is a series on Ephesian that will be in Commentary format

A Divine Nature Purchased by His Son. (Vv. 7-14) 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; 9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

What About The Second Wife?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 21, 2008

God is sensitive to the plight of the outcast... to those who are marginalized or living on the fringes. God sees, hears, and helps.

Title: What about the Second Wife? Text: Genesis 21:8-21 The Big Idea: God is sensitive to the plight of the outcast… God sees, hears, and helps. Introduction Let me begin by saying that this is a rather convoluted story. It is intricate and involved. To convolve something is to roll it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Servant’s Second Coming Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 9, 2010

A cosimple approach to Jesus’ teaching about his second coming.

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS “THE SERVANT’S SECOND COMING” MARK 13:1-37 OPEN One of the most controversial subjects in Christianity is that of the End Times. There are several viewpoints concerning Jesus’ Second Coming and some folks have turned these viewpoints into matters of salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ