Sermons on A Proper 10:

Working And Eating

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 29, 2019

If anyone does not wish to work, neither let him eat.

WORKING AND EATING. 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13. Having expressed his trust in the Lord that they will already be doing the things with which he charges them (2 Thessalonians 3:4), the Apostle Paul now charges the brethren in Thessalonica - “in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ” - to withdraw ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Critique Of Pharisaic Hypocrisy

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2014

To say and to do not, versus the grace of humility.

A CRITIQUE OF PHARISAIC HYPOCRISY. Matthew 23:1-12. Turning away from the Pharisees, Jesus addressed both the crowds and His own disciples (Matthew 23:1). From the outset, Jesus acknowledged the legitimacy of the Pharisees as a party within Judaism: they “sit in Moses’ seat” (Matthew 23:2). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Walking On Water

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2013

We at times seem like a boat tossing about on the waves of uncertainty and doubt...

THE LORD WALKING ON WATER. John 6:16-21. The sea can be such a frightening, unpredictable element that even hardened sailors find themselves overwhelmed at times. If we enter the darkness without our Lord Jesus, this magnifies our terror. Yet when He draws near this also, inexplicably, gives ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Problems With Priorities

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 25, 2016

A message that speaks to the issue of our priorities and how to get them right.

Problems with Priorities Matthew 6:24-34 Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. ILL - Introduction: This morning the Lord has led me to this message concerning the issues that we all have with establishing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Works

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

The practical faith of Rahab stands in contrast to the platitudes of the person who sent the hungry empty away, and failed to clothe the naked.

FAITH AND WORKS. James 2:14-26. A person is making what seems to be a credible claim to “faith” - but (as yet) there is no evidence in their lives of their allegiance to Jesus Christ. They seem to have all the right words, but (so far) “works” are lacking. James 2:14. What is the profit in the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Universal Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2013

We are called to universal prayer because God desires that "all men" be saved. This is the purpose behind the doctrine of election. There is only one God, one Mediator, one sacrifice. The church's mission is to make a universal declaration of this truth.

UNIVERSAL PRAYER. 1 Timothy 2:1-7. CONTEXT. The faithful saying that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners is worthy of all acceptation - or ‘worthy to be accepted by ALL’ - (1 Timothy 1:15). “Therefore” - as a priority - Paul exhorts Timothy that “supplications, prayers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Spirit

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 30, 2019

Sowing to the flesh versus sowing to the Spirit.

WALKING IN THE SPIRIT. Galatians 6:1-16. ‘If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit,’ said Paul towards the end of the previous chapter (Galatians 5:25). The Greek word translated here as ‘walk’ speaks of our deliberately ‘getting in line with’ the Holy Spirit’s leading in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anointed For An Everlasting Throne.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 17, 2021

David as a type of our Lord. Jesus as the seed of David.

ANOINTED FOR AN EVERLASTING THRONE. Psalm 89:20-37. (I) The LORD's Anointed. Psalm 89:20-26. Psalm 89:20. “David my servant” becomes the LORD’s anointed. David is a type of our Lord. Jesus is also “anointed” (as the title ‘Christ’ indicates), and Jesus is the Servant of the LORD par ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:20-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great High Priest

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 10, 2018

The superiority of Jesus' priesthood gives us boldness to approach the throne of grace.

GREAT HIGH PRIEST. Hebrews 4:14-16. The priesthood of Jesus is superior to that of Aaron. As a man like ourselves, Jesus is a merciful and faithful high priest: yet, unlike Aaron, He is capable of facing and overcoming temptation on our behalf (Hebrews 2:17-18; Hebrews 4:15). For though He is a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Calms The Storm

Contributed by Russell Pettus on Jun 26, 2018

Jesus calming the storm is moving the disciples to a decision of who they think Jesus is. They know him as a rabbi and the Messiah but the only one who can calm the sea is God.

Jesus Calms the Storm Mark 4:35-41 Lectionary B Proper 7. Introduction One of my favorite commercials of late has been the “Mayhem” commercials by Allstate. Mayhem is everywhere. It is the teenager texting, the storm blowing a tree on your house, the person in a hurry that doesn’t put out a grill ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living On The Outskirts

Contributed by Nathan Fritz on Oct 24, 2002

Textual lesson from Matthew 10:1-18

Living On the Outskirts Your Place Within the Sheepfold Nathan Fritz – Milwaukee Avenue – Lubbock, TX Scripture: John 10:1-18 http://www.LubbockChrisitans.com INTRO: Normally, when we think of parables, we start turning to Mt.; Mk, or Lk. Because these contain the biggest part of the parables. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Sam Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 3, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 10: 25 – 37

Luke 10: 25 – 37 Good Sam 25 And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” 27 So he answered and said, “ ‘You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We Will Reign With Christ (A Really Long Time) [revelation 20:1-10] Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 2, 2023

A practical, no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

Today, we have the privilege of studying a passage, Revelation 20, that's been sharply debated by Christians for at least 1700 years. It's been understood, and applied, in shockingly different ways. I'm guessing that those of you who lean nerd, and are really into end times stuff, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10

Resurrection, Baptism And Union With Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 7, 2020

An Easter Meditation.

RESURRECTION, BAPTISM AND UNION WITH CHRIST. Romans 6:1-11. Towards the end of the previous chapter, the Apostle Paul declared, ‘where sin abounded, grace did super-abound’ (cf. Romans 5:20). Paul opens chapter 6 with an emphatic negation of a conclusion that people were presumptuously ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Deposit

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2013

1. "Keep the Committed Deposit" of the gospel; 2. In a verse which has become so familiar in translation that we almost forget to check the Greek language which lies behind it, we discover that only "He is able to Keep my Committed Deposit."

THE GOOD DEPOSIT. 2 Timothy 1:6-14. At the end of his previous letter, Paul encouraged Timothy to ‘KEEP’ - or guard - the ‘COMMITTED DEPOSIT’ (1 Timothy 6:20). In the second letter, Paul reiterates this instruction in much the same words: “the good DEPOSIT COMMITTED … KEEP” (2 Timothy 1:14). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational