Sermons on Sent Two And Two:

The Discipline Of Celebration Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 16, 2008

Sermon #1 in a two sermon series on my favorite disciplines deals with celebration and how to maintain joy in everyday life

(sermon #1 in the My Favorite Disciplines) The Discipline of CELEBRATION Nehemiah 8:10; Philippians 4:4; Psalm 118:24 CHCC: December 7, 2008 INTRODUCTION: This fall some of our Pueblo groups studied a book called The Life You Always Wanted by John Ortberg. It’s a book about Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change U - 2 Series

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

The second of two sermons on change in the circumstances, but not the vision or goals, of a church body. This sermon was prompted by a pastor transitioning out of the church.

He hasn’t been gone very long -- just a week, but if you’re not missing Rick, I can tell you that he is missing you. Continue to pray for him. And for us.... To tell you where we’re at in the process... - informal conversations - collecting information (survey) - we’ll expand the rings with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Of Grace Is Clearly Different

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 17, 2004

Jesus uses two parables about banquets to teach that the truly righteous live by grace, which means humility and love.

September 12, 2004 — 15th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 14:1,7-14 The Way of Grace Is Clearly Different I. In How We Think of Ourselves II. In How We Treat Others III. In How We Are Rewarded Grace and peace be yours in abundance through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

A Strange Job Description: Salt & Light Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2004

The Christian responsibility to lost society, the world around us, is described in two figures. They are both simple in nature but deep in implication.

A Strange Job Description: Salt and Light (Matt. 5:13-16) Jesus knows that we cannot keep detailed outlines in our heads, so He provides us with a few simple pictures to summarize our calling in the trenches and routines of life. Main Idea: The Christian responsibility to lost society, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Man's Woeful Gift Of Rejection Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 10, 2004

This message looks at man’s rejection of God, and how God sought to restore man. this is part two of a Christmas series

MAN’S WOEFUL GIFT OF REJECTION: GENESIS 3:1-6; ROMANS 5:12-17; EXODUS 34:7 When we are flat on our backs there is no way to look but up. Roger W. Babson ILLUSTRATION: One year, WTOP asked "What’s the worst Christmas present you’ve ever received?" Here are some of your answers. My ex-wife ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Patience In Suffering Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2006

While we are suffering, James says that there is one thing we must do, and two things we must not do.

Introduction: A. Dr. Robert Lightner, a long-time faculty member of the theology department at Dallas Theological Seminary was involved in a terrible plane crash. 1. He was in a single-engine plane that flipped over during takeoff. 2. He was badly injured and bruised beyond recognition. His ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Believe In Believing Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 21, 2006

Two CHARACTERISTICS of faith that will keep you on solid ground even when the rest of the world has turned upside down.

When the two days were over, he went from that place to Galilee (for Jesus himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in the prophet¡¦s own country). When he came to Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him, since they had seen all that he had done in Jerusalem at the festival; for they too had ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith Clearly Defined

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

There are two kinds of dead faith and only one kind of living faith. And God is the Judge of which kind we have.

Passage: James 2:14-26 Intro: Last winter we had a nasty cold snap here. 1. lots of trees that looked dead on our campus, but that have all come back 2. daughtter Amy and her husband Brycen not so fortunate. 3. 3 Ficus trees, all lost leaves, and in spite of valiant efforts, never ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Qualities Of An Effective Servant

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Paul and Barnabas. Through this narrative these two servants of God manifest examples of seven qualities that make for effective spiritual ministry.

Qualities of an Effective Servant Acts 14:1-28 Intro Admittedly this lengthy narrative passage contains no explicit teaching on God’s requirements for effective service. It does, however, present two highly qualified and effective servants who modeled the qualifications necessary for all who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

In The Wrong Shoes

Contributed by Ken Osso on Dec 29, 2008

This is the second of a two-part series looking at the story of the lost son. This week’s message looks specifically at the older brother.

In the Wrong Shoes Luke 15:25-32 I had draped two new pair of sweatpants over the side of the red, plastic shopping cart as I approached a display of items at the end of a row in Target this week. There was a younger couple standing there already, and I can only assume they were registering for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Strange, A God Who Raises The Dead 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 20, 2009

First of a two part sermon that deals with Paul’s testimony/defense before Festus and Agrippa in Acts 25-26

Text: Acts 25:13-26:32, Title: Strange…A God That Can Raise the Dead, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/23/09, AM A. “…well my plan is to convince people that all they have to do to get to heaven is to be a religious person.” B. Background to passage: Recap briefly how we here. One of the responsibilities of a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Perspective Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

Trials teach us two lessons in life. One results in brokenness before God and the other blessedness from God.

James: A Faith that Works James 1:9-12 A Different Perspective The Trials of Brokenness (9-11) In poverty In want and in rags In prosperity In wealth and in riches The Trials of Blessedness (12) Our privilege Our problems Our pain Our promise ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unity Of The Body - 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 22, 2011

For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility...

Dakota Community Church October 23, 2011 Unity of the Body - 2 Ephesians 2:11-22 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (that done in the body by the hands of men) — 12 remember that at that time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Mennonite

A Tree And Its Fruit

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2013

In this lesson we learn that every Christian can examine his or her citizenship in the kingdom of God by applying two tests.

Scripture Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is one of the most important sermons in his early ministry. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10). That is, he came to reconcile people who were estranged from God with God. Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is about the kingdom of God. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Worth Dying For Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 15, 2014

Part two of series living for Christ of living a life worth dying for. Living for Christ and willing to die for Christ.

Life worth dying for Philippians chapter 1:13-1:30 Introduction- Last week we looked at being in Christ And Christ being in you. That the joy we seek and the joy we have is not based upon your circumstances, or what success you have at the moment. We saw that there are many fair-weather ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Nazarene