Sermons on A Proper 15:

Turning The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008

Exposition of Acts 17:1-15 regarding the second missionary journey in Thessalonica and Berea

Text: Acts 17:1-15, Title: Turning the World Upside Down, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/12/08, AM A. Opening illustration: our baseball team turns the world upside down every time we play B. Background to passage: Having been freed with some dignity after being so spitefully treated (1 Thess 2:2) our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Scared To Death Of Death Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2011

A sermon on the fears surrounding death. Main verses from Hebrews 2:14-15

HoHum: When I die, I want to die peacefully and die in my sleep like my Grandfather did. Not screaming like the passengers in his car. WBTU: Mankind naturally has a fear of death. “I don’t fear death at all.” That person is either not being honest or has lost his mind. That fear will remain ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Is For Sinners

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 14, 2009

A textual sermon on 1 Timothy 1:15 (Idea came from Boyce Mouton)

Christmas is for Sinners 1 Timothy 1:15 Introduction: From Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol we read about Ebenezer Scrooge. “Oh! But he was a tight-fisted hand at the grind-stone, Scrooge! A squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Going To Do With Your Life, Boy?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 6, 2018

When you report to the Commander-in-Chief will you receive a medal or an Article 15?

I and my fellow Airmen heard this a lot from our Drill Sgt at Lackland AFB way back in 1970. I don’t think many of us had much of a clue or a plan other than to get out of boot camp as soon as we could. I am afraid many Christians still do not know what they are going to do with their life. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph’s Final Words Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 7, 2017

The Life of Joseph Joseph’s Final Words Genesis 50:15-26

The Life of Joseph Joseph’s Final Words Genesis 50:15-26 David Taylor November 27, 2016 There is a proverb that says the same sun that melts wax hardens clay. It's a way of saying that the same circumstances can cause different responses in people to make them bitter or better, wounded or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival Part Three -- The Cost Of Commitment Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 15 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message continues exploring the elements of Nehemiah's revival.

Chico Alliance Church September 2, 1990 Revival Part Three "The Cost of Commitment" I. REBUILD THE WALLS II. RESTORE THE WORSHIP A. Rally together. B. Read the Word and Worship C. Rejoice together. D. Reflect together E. Resolve together to change 1. The signers ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27, Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus: Forever Inspiring Love Or Controversy

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 21, 2015

A study in John 15 concerning His relevant word to us before for His departure.

Jesus: Forever Inspiring Love or Controversy by Kelly Durant 3-22-15 A study in John 15 concerning His relevant word to us before for His departure. 2. Did you know the Bolivians are descendants of the extraterrestrials? When one Indian meets another they do not greet each other as we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Healing And Hypocrisy

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 30, 2020

Matthew 15:9. But in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.

HEALING AND HYPOCRISY. Matthew 14:34-36; Matthew 15:1-9. It was noised abroad that, of all that ever came to Jesus, He turned none away, ‘and He healed them all’ (cf. Matthew 12:15). It is no wonder that, arriving on the other side of the Lake, Jesus found that His fame had travelled before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:34-36, Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral - God's View Of Death

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Dec 10, 2024

Psalm 116:15, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."

Let me read: Psalm 116:15, “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” “Precious” that an unusual word to use at a funeral service. And in fact, I don’t think I EVER heard it used at a funeral service. Maybe in the hospital, over in the birthing unit, “precious” is a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Urgency Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 15, 2024

Based on Luke 14:15-24 - Challenges hearers to realize the urgency of sharing the Gospel

“THE URGENCY OF EVANGELISM” Luke 14:15-24 FBCF – 1/14/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – "Wrong Way Reigels" – 1929 Rose Bowl – California vs Ga Tech - Roy Reigels played on Cal football team. Scooped up a fumble & ran the wrong way for 60 yards before a teammate stopped him on the 3 yard line. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Revelation 19:9, 2 Peter 3:9, Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Baptist

"keep Sowing" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 5, 2024

Based on Luke 8:4-15 - Challenges hearers to consider the condition of the soil of their hearts.

“KEEP SOWING” Luke 8:4-15 FBCF – 2/4-24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Monticello Bapt Church – built FLC in 2005. Great facility! Used it in so many ways to impact our community w/ the Gospel. - New SS rooms – New Youth room w/ a café & game room - Commercial kitchen - Gym w/ walking track around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Compromise Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 9, 2025

This is the 15th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#15] THE DANGERS OF COMPROMISE Judges 16:1-31 Introduction: Our text serves as a strong reminder of the dangers of compromise in our spiritual lives. At its core, we see how Samson, a man chosen by God and blessed with incredible strength, succumbed to temptation and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 29, 2024

Based on Colossians 2:6-15 - Shows hearers the evidence of being alive in Christ.

“ALIVE IN CHRIST” Colossians 2:6-15 FBCF – 7/28/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – What does it mean to be a Christian? Being a Christian is more than just praying a prayer at some point in your life. It’s more than a one-time decision. It’s more than filling out a card at the end of a church service. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Wisdom.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 25, 2024

"See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise" (EPHESIANS 5:15).

WALKING IN WISDOM. Ephesians 5:15-21. Despite popular opinion, the Christian “life” or Christian “walk” is not a style of living or a level of morality that we must first attain before we can ever be recognised as true Christians. On the contrary, the Christian “walk” or the Christian “life” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"getting Too Friendly With Sinners"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 31, 2022

Jesus' two parables in Luke 15:1-10 are about the character of God.

“Getting too Friendly with Sinners” Luke 15:1-10 Imagine living in Jesus’ world and imagine being labeled a “sinner” in that world. Now, I think we stumble over that term in this context because according to Christian doctrine we are all sinners, right? But this wasn’t necessarily the way ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist