Sermons on the second fleece: showing 1,051-1,065 of 83,610

How High Is Your Si: Spiritual Intelligence?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 8, 2005

Our spiritual intelligence is seen in the ways in which we are ready at all times for the coming of Jesus, whether that be tomorrow or a hundred years from now.

How High is Your SI: Spiritual Intelligence? November 6, 2005 Matthew 25:1-13 I probably don’t have to tell you this, but sometimes people are not all that bright. There is a company out in Arizona called “Guns for Hire” which works with movie studios to produce western gunfights. One day a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

While You're Waiting

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 10, 2005

Beyond salvation, we must be serving. Christians don’t know when He will return, but we know WHAT He expects! We know what to BE, and what to DO.....

A newspaper (Houston Chronicle, 11/3/92, p.11a), printed an article some years ago about the church known as Mission for the Coming Days. That “church” disbanded on Nov 2, 1992. The pastor had been put in jail...(for a very good reason)! It seems that his central message was the return of Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Awake And Sober

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 12, 2005

According to Paul, Christians are to live constantly aware of the return of Christ Jesus.

Awake and Sober – I Thessalonians 5:1-11 Intro: First the tsunami, then hurricanes, now unrest in France and bombings in the Middle East. In Luke 21:25 it says, “there will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. . . Nations will be in anguish and perplexity . . “ before Jesus comes. That must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tune Up For Judgment Day

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2005

Stay ready for Judgment Day by feeding your faith through God’s Word.

Are you ready for winter? Have you tried on your snow boots to make sure they still fit? Have you taken your car in for a tune-up to make sure your battery and antifreeze are still good and that you have the right kind of oil for cold weather? Although it takes time to do all these things, it pays ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

El Fin Está Cerca Series

Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 16, 2005

Las maneras prácticas en que nos debe afectar la segunda venida de Cristo.

EL FIN ESTÁ CERCA 1 Tesalonicenses 4:13-5:11 o Una de las verdades más simples que ha sido fuente de inspiración para muchos cristianos de todas las épocas est´ña resumido en dos palabras: Cristo viene. o La segunda venida en gloria es uno de los temas más fascinantes, más estudiados, y en cuanto ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul: On The Parousia Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Nov 13, 2004

PENT 23C: Part 1 of a two-part series on learning to live as end-times Christians ought to live.

Theories on when and how the world might end have surfaced for centuries. Consider these: 1. In 960 Bernard of Thuringia, a German theologian, calculated 992 as the most likely year for the world’s end. As the time approached, panic was widespread. 2. German astrologer Johann ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Other

Taking Care Of Business

Contributed by Frank Lay on Nov 15, 2004

Jesus told this story to establish the fact that there would be a period of time before the kingdom would be restored. The king would go away, and then one day he would return and set up the kingdom.

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Luke 19:11-27 As we soon begin to focus on the Christmas season and the coming of Jesus Christ into the world over 2000 years ago, I want us to focus on the fact that our Lord Jesus will some day come again. He came the first time according to the promises of the Old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Promises Judgment

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 16, 2004

Saints Triumphant / 3rd Sunday of End Time(A) - The Lord promises judgment as those who reject are lost but those who repent are saved.

THE LORD PROMISES JUDGMENT Jeremiah 26:1-6 - November 14, 2004 - 3rd Sunday of End Time / Saints Triumphant 1Early in the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came from the LORD: 2"This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the LORD’s house and speak to all the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

New Self

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 22, 2004

A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent

First Sunday in Advent Matthew 24:36-44 "New Self" ""But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Endurance

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 25, 2004

“But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stalls” Mal. 4:2.

Theme: Endurance Text: Mal. 4:1-2; 2 Thess. 3:7-12; Luke 21:5-19 What would happen to you if the centre of your world were suddenly destroyed? This is an experience that no one can escape and some people have actually lost their lives as a result of this. In His prophetic discourse on the Mount of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"God Will Teach Us"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 26, 2004

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent.

ISAIAH 2:1-5 “God Will Teach Us” In our Old Testament passage for this morning, we are told about “the mountain of the Lord” where God will teach us God’s ways so that we will be able to walk in God’s paths. God will judge and settle the disputes for the nations. There will be no more need ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

The Past Is Nailed To Calvary. The Future Is Tied To The Risen Christ.

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Nov 28, 2004

Our hope in the future lies in the greatest advocate in eternity who will not only speak for us but will also claim us as His own

The past is nailed to Calvary. The future is tied to the risen Christ. Isaiah 2:3 “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD.” Introduction Last time, we visited Isaiah’s first recorded vision, when he uttered God’s condemnation of a rebellious nation. A people who had rejected their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Watch For Jesus' Return

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 29, 2004

ADVENT 1(ILCW-B) - Watch for Jesus’ return -- the hour and time is unknown but we are to be prepared.

WATCH FOR JESUS’ RETURN (Outline) MARK 13:32-37 – November 28, 2004 – Advent 1 32"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34It’s like a man going away: He leaves his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Stay Awake

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 3, 2004

“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come…so you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him” Matt. 24:42, 44.

Theme: Stay Awake Text: Is. 2:1-5; Rom. 13:11-14; Matt. 24:37-44 Today is ‘Senior Citizens Day’ and here at Covenant everyone above seventy is a senior citizen. We congratulate you all on reaching this important milestone and join you to thank the Lord for His many blessings. Today is also the 1st ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Destiny—what's My Future? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 9, 2004

STRENGTH FOR DAILY LIVING #5 Explore the seven wonders of heaven and find strenght for daily living.

INTRODUCTION: A Sunday School teacher asked his class, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would that get me into Heaven?” “NO!” the children all answered. “If I cleaned the church every day, mowed the yard, and kept everything neat and tidy, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God