Sermons on A Proper 16:

Rolling Up His Sleeves Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 17, 2008

16% of Americans think of God as being critical and uncaring. Another 25% believe Him to be distant and unwilling to intercede in human affairs. But how does this contrast with the message of Isaiah?

In November of 1988 a 19 yr old woman fell asleep behind the wheel of her car at about 2:15 in the morning. Her car plunged thru a guardrail and was dangling by its left rear tire. A half dozen passing motorists stopped, grabbed some ropes from one of their vehicles tied the ropes to the back ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unjust Steward

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2013

Some thoughts on a challenging text.

THE UNJUST STEWARD. Luke 16:1-9. For centuries interpreters have been more than a little puzzled, perplexed and disturbed by the parable of the unjust steward, at the beginning of Luke 16. The Emperor Julian, otherwise known as Julian the Apostate, even tried to use this parable to show that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Untying The Knot Of Lust (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 2, 2013

What Christians and the church is doing to solve the problem of lust is not enough. This sermon (Pt. 1) deals with the problem holistically through individual responsibility and a proper view of sex in marriage. Next week: the church's role.

Untying the Knot of Lust (Part 1) Problems: Untying What’s Tying You Up Chuck Sligh June 2, 2013 TEXT: 1 John 2:16 – “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” NOTE: A ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Properly Approaching (American)privilege-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 5, 2017

1 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

PROPERLY APPROACHING (American)PRIVILEGE-I—Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To AMERICAN PRIVILEGE Attention: A reading of ‘The Declaration of Independence’ Need: We are A Privileged & Proud Nation/People...But many Americans, including yourselves, may find your ‘privilege & pride’ are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Prosperity, Patience And Prayer

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 21, 2012

James 5 has a lot to say about the rich and the proper response to abuse by those who are powerful. His wise words are clear and firm, making the path of faith obvious. He pulls no punches.

Prosperity, Patience and Prayer: this is the outline for James 5. 1. Prosperity: 5:1-6 This is a prophetic oracle against the rich oppressors. Wow! Does that page in your Bible smell a bit like smoke? Here James steps into prophetic mode and writes with an imprecatory imagination of doom and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Leaders Succumb To Careerism.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 24, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, Psalm 16 Title: "When the leaders succumb to careerism."

Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, Psalm 16 Title: ¡§When the leaders succumb to careerism.¡¨ This is a psalm of confidence. Its author shows a deep familiarity with prophetical, sapiential, and liturgical traditions, making it impossible to fix a date of composition. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"All Christians Have A Mission.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 8, 2001

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 1Timothy 1: 12-17 Title: “All Christians have a mission.”

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16,2001 1Timothy 1: 12-17 Title: “All Christians have a mission.” Most scholars believe that, after Paul’s death, one or more of his disciples wrote the Pastoral Epistles 1Timothy, 2Timothy and Titus. They reflect a situation described ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Does God Really Love Me?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 1, 2003

After all weve done to this world and ourselves, why does God still love us? A look beyond John 3:16.

Why Does God Really Love me? After all weve done to ourselves and this Earth, why does God Love us? Luke 8:21+8:39 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:21-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Have A Dream

Contributed by Terry Costaris on Oct 18, 2000

Please Review the Texts of James 1:2-13 and 1 Samuel 16: 1,4-7 before reading the Pastorís Sermon.

Please Review the Texts of James 1:2-13 and 1 Samuel 16: 1,4-7 before reading the Pastorís Sermon. James 2:1-13 1 My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, donít show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-13

Designing For A Successful Launch Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 30, 2006

2 of 4 messages on Parenthood. This message focuses on Jesus treatment of children in Mark 10:13-16. This was also a Baby Dedication Day

Parenthood – Designing Kids for a Successful Launch The Unchanging Principles of Parenting What does it take to really launch a kid into life successfully? This is an important question! Parents spend thousands of dollars on educational toys, computers with internet access, special schools, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Believe, And Why?

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005

This was the 4th message in series, "What do you believe, and why?" The first message was based on 2 Timothy 3:16-17

This is the 4th message in series, "What do you believe, and why?" - 1st Message - 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Believe And Why? # 5

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005

This was another message in a series, entitled “What do you believe, and why?" The first message was based on 2 Tim. 3.16-17.

This is the 5th message in series, "What do you believe, and why?" - 1st Message - 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Impacting The Body Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 8, 2009

Exposition of Acts 21:16-26 about how Paul’s arrival in Jerusalem was used to build up the church in three ways

Text: Acts 21:16-26, Title: Impacting the Body, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/8/09, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about when Bailey Smith created such a stir at SEBTS, B. Background to passage: the third missionary journey of Paul’s ends here in Jerusalem. And when he arrives, as usual, his presence ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Poor Choices And Difficult Days Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 9, 2009

For 16 long months David lives distant from the Lord, but finally our hero turned to the Lord, and God was ready to help him.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who went to the police station with her friend to report that her husband was missing. 1. The police officer asked for a description of her husband. 2. The wife said, “He’s 45 years old, six foot three, has blue eyes, blond hair, an athletic build, is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Claims Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

#16 in series. Jesus defends himself against charges of violating the Sabbath by making three extraordinary claims about who He is.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 16 “The Claims of Jesus” John 5:16-30 In his book, “Loving God,” Charles Colson tells about a Russian Jewish doctor by the name of Boris Nicholayevich ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30, Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist