Sermons on A Proper 15:

A Painful Account.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 11, 2021

The substitutionary character of the sacrifice of Jesus.

A PAINFUL ACCOUNT. Isaiah 53:4-12. The repulsion evoked by the Cross of Jesus is countered by the recognition of the substitutionary character of His sacrifice (Isaiah 53:4). We may have seen Jesus as One “stricken” by God – but the toll which He was paying was not His own. No, indeed, it was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ The King, Our Advent Hope.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 25, 2021

An everlasting kingdom.

CHRIST THE KING, OUR ADVENT HOPE. Daniel 7:9-10; Daniel 7:13-14. Our reading in Daniel needs to be looked at within its own context: that of a dream portraying the chaos of Empire and Empire building, and the cruelty and ultimate futility of it all. In DANIEL 7:9, “thrones have been thrown ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-10, Daniel 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Heart. It Is I

Contributed by Nathan Webb on Aug 16, 2023

A sermon for the Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 14.) A look at the gravity of Jesus' appearance on the water in the midst of the storm.

“Take heart, it is I.” Jesus has just fed more than five thousand people with just five loaves of bread and two fish. The disciples are picking up twelve baskets of leftovers. Each one of them packs a basket with their travelling gear. It’s getting late and Jesus has told them, “It’s time to head ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

As The Twig Is Bent ...

Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 22, 2001

Proverbs 22:6 and the proper interpretation of the promise therein. Christian parenting.

“AS THE TWIG IS BENT …” I. Examples: a. Children will either turn-out to be followers of Christ or will reject Him (bear in mind that those who simply pay lip service to Jesus yet refuse to surrender their lives to Him have, in fact, rejected Him – Matt. 7:21) b. That being the case, what is it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In God's Will Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 24, 2015

The Apostle Paul knew the 1) Priority of (Romans 15:25–28) & 2) Prosperity of (Romans 15:29 ) Living in God's Will.

Open Doors International released its World Watch List earlier this month, ranking the top 50 most dangerous and difficult countries for Christians to live in. “We have seen the sharpest jump in violent attacks against Christians in the modern era,” says Curry, estimating that upwards ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:25-29

Denomination: Other

One Day At A Time Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 22, 2014

It is important to keep a proper perspective on life, and to remember that time is not in our hands.

“A Faith That Works: One Day at a Time” James 4:13-17 Charles Schultz has Linus say, “I guess it’s wrong always to be worrying about tomorrow. Maybe we should think only about today.” Charlie Brown responds, “No, that’s giving up. I’m still hoping ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

So Somone Is Throwing Stones

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 9, 2006

Accept the provoking reality Acknowledge the preserved resource Activate a proper response

SO SOMEONE IS THROWING ROCKS AT YOU Acts 7:54-60 Acts 7 is the longest address in the book of Acts, and one of the most important. In it Stephen reviewed the history of Israel and the contributions made by their revered leaders: Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, David, and Solomon. Stephen’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Tradition Verses Truth Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 15

TRADITION VERSES TRUTH Matthew 15 v. 1 - 20 in this portion we have :- 1. The confrontation with Jesus v. 1 & 2 "then came the scribes and Pharisees." (a) The grounds of this confrontation v. 2 The Tradition of the elders, the oral law or Mishna (b) The guile of this confrontation v. 1 - of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

Faith Tested And Triumphant Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 15

FAITH TESTED AND TRIUMPHANT Here we have the :- Matthew 15 v. 21 - 28 - Syro-phoenican woman, v. 29 - 39 -and the feeding of the multitudes. see the woman’s problem here:- Note 1. Her dilemna v. 22 "my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil" (a) Here was a problem (fairly common) her daughter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-39

Denomination: Holiness

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 1 of 15

THE LORD LOOKS AT THE HEART (1 SAMUEL 16) During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where I’m to promise to ‘love, honor and obey’ and ‘forsaking all others, be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Champions Are Made, Not Born Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 2 of 15

CHAMPIONS ARE MADE, NOT BORN (1 SAMUEL 17:21-49) Hockey’s Great One, Wayne Gretzky, was asked, “What is it that separates great champions from the near-great?” He replied, “My goodness, I don’t know. If I did, I’d bottle it up and sell it.” (“What do Jeff Gordon, Martina Navratilova, Bob Knight and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:21-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Evil Eye Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 3 of 15

THE EVIL EYE (1 SAMUEL 18) The master-disciple or teacher-student relationship in the Chinese society is a hierarchical one. The teacher is the superior and the student is the subordinate. A prominent senior pastor twenty years older than me still calls me teacher after he has audited just one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dark Side Of Power Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 4 of 15

THE DARK SIDE OF POWER (1 SAMUEL 19:1-24) One of the most educated, talented and charismatic seminary graduates I know taught me all I care to know about power and ambition. He is gifted in languages – English, Mandarin and Cantonese, preaching and teaching. His alma mater is one of the finest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For Better And Not Worse Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 5 of 15

FOR BETTER AND NOT WORSE (1 SAMUEL 24:1-22) One day Francis was speaking with a member of Assisi’s nobility. The count was bewailing the chaos and scandals that were spreading throughout the region. “Your lordship need not grieve for these things,” replied the saint, “for there is a remedy for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Rude Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 6 of 15

HOW RUDE (1 SAMUEL 25) Public Agenda, a non-profit group, interviewed more than 2,000 people in its study on civility and manners called “Aggravating Circumstances: A Status Report on Rudeness in America.” The group revealed that eight in 10 Americans said a lack of respect and courtesy is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible