Sermons on Two:

What Are We Going To Do

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 23, 2015

We need to be more like the disciple Andrew, who, while he didn't write any of the books in the Bible, led people to Jesus - people like Simon Peter and the boy in the parable of the loaves and fish. Following Jesus is the source of our power to change.

An honest man was being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the traffic light turned yellow just in front of him. The man did the right thing stopping at the crosswalk even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Anglican

Don't Be Surprised!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 18, 2015

I believe that there are people who will be surprised at many things. People will someday stand before the judgment of God & express surprise that they are lost.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. The A P Wire Service reported this story out of Nashville, TN a few years ago. A TN Highway Patrolman stopped a car that was a total wreck. It had 3 flat tires. Every window had been broken out, & the roof was caved in, indicating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Matthew 7:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Dilemma

Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 1, 2018

Does our faith permit us to disobey the government or to evade taxes? Are Romans 13 and Acts 5 incompatible? How can we sincerely and creatively live as citizens of two kingdoms? What is the underlying principle that governs our choices?

[Sermon preached on 4 November 2018, 24th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Some years ago, we needed to get a little home renovation done. I asked someone for a quotation. When he had given me the price, he added: “That’s without a receipt. If you want a receipt, I will have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 17:24-27, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church And The Government: Whose Side Am I On? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

You are citizens of two orders, two systems. This world with its necessary institutions, and the order of the kingdom of God with its necessary values. This is not because the two orders have equal authority, but because God is the ruler and owner of both.

We’re traveling through the book of 1 Peter. Peter’s two letters are a mere 166 verses. Nonetheless, they are packed with keen wisdom from a seasoned pastor about how to live amidst life’s trials. In this short little letter, Peter encourages the churches in now modern day Turkey to stand fast ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Rev. #35 ~11: ~the Two Witnesses ~pt. 2 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 23, 2009

These two witnesses, that we believe to be Moses and Elijah are indistructable as long as God has His Hand on them, during the 1st half of the tribulation.

Rev. #35 ~11:1-7 ~THE TWO WITNESSES ~pt. 2 12-26-09 Today we’ll continue our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, last time we left off in Chapter 11: and verse 7, so we’ll try and get hooked back up from there. Lets keep in mind that chapter 11:1-13 does not advance the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Jesus Sermon I: The Master Of My New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 2, 2020

Choices in life define us in the present and determine our future. Two ways, two masters, and two destinies are presented to us in God's Word. Choosing God's Way is the surest and Victorious way.

VICTORY IN JESUS: THE MASTER OF MY NEW LIFE IN CHRIST The choices we make in life define us and determine our future. At some point in our lives we who gather here to worship the Lord made the same choice Joshua made long ago, “As for me and my house, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-14

The Prodigal's Father Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Fathers need some encouragement. There are two things I see in the parable of the Prodigal that can be an encouragement to fathers, for these two things make it clear that fatherhood is hard, but that there is hope. The two things I see here are the intricacy and the intimacy of fatherhood

We live in the age of the marvelous machine. In Washington D. C. the traffic for a half mile around the White House is controlled by a computer system. The system is constantly telling the lights when to change to move the traffic according to the need. 450 buses have a transmitter which is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Two Visitations - Gabriel's Announcements Of Impossible Births

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Dec 24, 2025

This Christmas. God specializes in turning your impossible situations into testimonies of His power. Today, we explore two divine visitations that changed everything forever.

TWO VISITATIONS GABRIEL'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF IMPOSSIBLE BIRTHS LUKE 1:11-38 INTRODUCTION: WHEN GOD SHOWS UP IN YOUR WILDERNESS Church, let me take you back to Genesis 21:16. Hagar, a slave woman, ran into the wilderness (Genesis 16:6-8). She carried nothing but despair and a dying child. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Genesis 15:5, Genesis 16:6-8, Genesis 16:13, Genesis 21:15-16, Genesis 21:19, Exodus 14:21, Joshua 6:20, 2 Samuel 7:12-16, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 55:11, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 36:26, Daniel 3:25, Daniel 6:22, Daniel 7:14, Matthew 1:18-19, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 3:11, Matthew 27:52-53, Matthew 28:2, Luke 1:5, Luke 1:7, Luke 1:11, Luke 1:13-17, Luke 1:18, Luke 1:19-20, Luke 1:24, Luke 1:26, Luke 1:27, Luke 1:28, Luke 1:29, Luke 1:30-33, Luke 1:34, Luke 1:35, Luke 1:36, Luke 1:37, Luke 1:38, Luke 1:46-55, Luke 1:67-79, John 14:6, Romans 4:19, 1 Corinthians 1:27-28, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 2:9, Hebrews 4:16, Hebrews 11:11, Deuteronomy 22:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Really Matters Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2004

This sermon discusses two core values that God wants us to have... substance and faith.These two are important in understanding His heart.

What God Values Matthew 23:23,25 Are you familiar with the term: Values Clarification? It is a process in which individuals, groups and corporations engage, in order to discover what are the basic, fundamental, bedrock beliefs and values on which they are built. It is a process that helps you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Puah & Shiphrah

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Mar 6, 2002

A strong lesson from two relatively unknown Old Testament characters. What can we learn from these two women? Much!

If you are a student of the Old Testament, you are well aware of the strong women characters featured in the book of Genesis. The stories of many of these women, such as Sarah, Rebekah, and Rachel are given to us in much detail. Through the Genesis text we gain a rich insight into their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Feast Giver

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 30, 2002

Two kings, two feasts – one who thought he had everything had nothing, another made everything from nothing.

Don’t you love a big barbeque? I remember as a kid going to Hooker Oak Park for barbeques and seeing all the people playing and having a good time and smelling the steaks and stuff. Well, today, we are going to attend two feasts, two large get-togethers. And we’re going to see two kings preside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Obedient Observer Observes Orthodoxy Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Dec 27, 2007

The Holy Family goes to the Temple for the presentation of Jesus and finds two saints who preach two powerful messages concerning the Baby and the family.

LUKE 2:21-40 OBEDIENT OBSERVER OBSERVES ORTHODOXY I. HIS OBEDIENCE: A. Obligatory. B. Offering. C. Optimism. II. HIS OBSERVATIONS: A. Obsequious B. Occupant. C. Orations. III. HIS ONUSES: A. Obfuscating. B. Ominous. C. Optimistic. I come now to my third sermon in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Methodist

Blessings Of Following Christ #1 - We Get To Worship Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

First of a 7-message series (5 "blessings," but two needed two weeks each!) regarding some of the benefits of following and living for Christ.

Blessings of Following Christ #1 – We Get to Worship (Part 1) John 4:19-26 October 14, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I grew up going to church pretty regularly, most of the time. I grew up ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Sends Out The Twelve Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 6:The Great Commission - He sent them out, two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits...

The Great Commission Part 6 – Jesus send out the Twelve Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org WELCOME † The Sermon on the Mount. † He and his Disciples and Apostles begin to travel from Galilee to Capernaum. † Jesus heals the Centurion’s servant. † He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Bible Church

Act One: The Younger Son Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009

A man had two sons... Luke 15 tells us the powerful salvation story of two sons. This is Act One - The younger son!

The Prodigal God Act One: The Younger Son Parts and concept Inspired by Tim Kellers book “The Prodigal God” The choice of the younger son… • Tell the story Luke 15: 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal