Sermons on A Proper 11:

We Exist To Exalt Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 25, 2006

Sermon 1 in a series Why does the Church Exist. The church Exists to Exalt the Savior, To Evangelize the Lost, To Equip, Encourage, and Edify The Saints.

Intro: What is the most important question you should ask in your life? Why am I here? Many struggle with the reason they are alive. Some wonder if they are some cosmic coincidence. Often people fall prey to the false teaching that we are nothing more than a freak combination of chemicals that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of Forgiveness- The Father Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 18, 2010

The father paints the most beautiful picture of forgiveness for all of us to behold!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP (After clip, then go to PowerPoint’s) • SLIDE #1 • God gives us some DIFFICULT stuff to do at times. • Of all the things we are called to do as a follower of Jesus and quite frankly as a decent human being the thought of having to extend forgiveness to someone who has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Soldier Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Terry Cheek on Jan 15, 2011

God prepares us for spiritual battle, lets see how.

A Soldier of the Cross Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction: I personally have never been in the military, oh I spent some time in ROTC during high school but I have never served this country as many have. However I stand before you today as a soldier, a soldier of the cross. If you are a child of God today, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Forever

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 19, 2006

Part one of looking at Psalm 136 and the Forever love of God.

“Forever” July 23, 2006 Today we are going to look at the eternal nature and character of God. It is so easy for us to view God and his work in the life of individuals as long ago events that hold no significance for us today. It is difficult at times to understand that not only is God the same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Arrogant/Humble Servant

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 2, 2013

If we exalt ourselves, we hinder God’s work and His ability of using us for His work and glory.

Every time a missionary came to our church when I was a young person, that was where God was calling me. We had many missionaries come to our church at that time which created a lot of confusion for me. I wanted to serve God but I did not have any confidence as to where God wanted me to serve. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I-Pray: Big Problems, Bold Prayers And Beautiful Praise Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 14, 2013

When we have a big problem in our lives, we need to know how to pray bold prayers, so that God can perform a miracle, resulting in beautiful praise.

iPRAY #2: BIG PROBLEMS, BOLD PRAYERS, AND BEAUTIFUL PRAISE HUMOUR: A little boy forgot his lines in a Sunday school presentation. His mother was in the front row to prompt him. She gestured and formed the words silently with her lips, but it did not help. Her son's memory was blank. Finally, she ...read more

Denomination: *other

Our Responsibilities To Others Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

2 Kings 4: 1 - 7 - the fifth sermon on the life of Elisha Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 15 January 2012 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey: Introduction This is a continuation of our occasional series on Elijah Before we start, we need to state God is interested in all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Best Leaders

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2011

A sermon from Proverbs 28-31 on the benchmarks for the best leaders both in the nation and in the church (Adapted from an article by Bob Russell in the Lookout Magazine called, "What should we expect from our rulers?")

Introduction: When it comes to the leaders of our nation, individual measure them by different standards. Some base their opinions on appearances. Some base their opinions on their home life. Some evaluate them by their experience. Some rate the ideal leader by their reputation. Some base ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work Out Your Salvation With Fear And Trembling

Contributed by Robert Webb on Aug 2, 2025

Fear of God involves respect, reverence. This is the fear we should talk about. This fear we should have is a fear or a reverence or awe, a respect for God.

We often preach of God’s Love, his mercy, his longsuffering because God is Love. If we want to go to Heaven, we must possess these qualities. Sometimes when we point out God’s commands for us and our failure to obey them and the punishment that awaits the disobedient we say wait! Let’s go back ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, Romans 2:5-8, Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch Your Mouth (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Did you see something new in God’s word this past week? See a familiar passage with new eyes? See the same passage more than once in last week, from different sources?

Superbowl 37 FedEx commercial spoof of Castaway. If you recall, Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert for years. The commercial portrayed a frazzled Hanks in the movie. The FedEx employee goes to door of suburban home, package in hand. Lady answers ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 11:13, James 3:1-12

No To The Spirit Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020

This sermon teaches us to get rid of the spirit of Diotrepes

No to the Spirit Of Diotrephes (3 John 9-10) I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us. 10 So when I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, spreading malicious nonsense about us. Not satisfied with that, he even refuses to welcome other believers. ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ecclesiastes Chapter Six Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 1, 2025

What if there was no God - what would life be like? It would be meaningless - Meaningless.... The book of Ecclesiastes looks at life from the view that there in no God. This is a verse by verse look into chapter six of Ecclesiastes.

Ecclesiastes Chapter Six Ecclesiastes 6:1 (NASB) There is an evil which I have seen under the sun and it is prevalent among men— Here seems a condition which is common to all men. This verse needs to be considered with verse two. The condition is that man gains riches, wealth and honor – yet he ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: A Call To Prioritise God's Work Haggai 1:5-7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 4, 2024

In Haggai 1:5-7, the prophet Haggai brings a wake-up call from God to His people, urging them to reconsider their ways and prioritise God’s work. This passage challenges us to examine our lives and priorities, to ensure we are aligned with God’s will.

Transformed by Truth: A Call to Prioritise God's Work Haggai 1:5-7 Introduction: Today, we are diving into the powerful message of Haggai 1:5-7. The prophet Haggai brings a wake-up call from God to His people, urging them to reconsider their ways and prioritise God’s work. This passage ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-7, Haggai 1:5, Lamentations 3:40, Haggai 1:6, John 15:5, Haggai 1:7, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 3:5-6, Genesis 1:27, Colossians 1:16, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Mama Said

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 17, 2023

On this Mother’s Day, we will look at a beautiful, and probably most significant, character trait and behavior mom’s (past, present, and future) share with God himself: Grace

What Mama Said Ephesians 5:3–5, Background to passage: Paul’s quick turnaround from his encouraging word to imitate God and walk in love like Christ is to move back to teaching from the negative (by that I mean that he is instructing them what not to do rather than what to do). Important ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Now That You Know…moving Forward

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 22, 2015

Once we begin to grow and mature in our faith, what is next? How do we move forward as a believer?

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: May 21, 2015 Date Preached: May 24, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Spiritual Growth Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 (ESV) Title: Now That You Know…Moving Forward Focus Question: Now that I have my foundation, what is it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist