Sermons on A Proper 17:

God Is My Helper.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 4, 2021

Prayer starts with God, not us.

GOD IS MY HELPER. Psalm 54:1-7. The superscription to this Psalm associates it with a particular act of betrayal. David was on the run from King Saul (1 Samuel 23:15); and his neighbours, members of his own tribe, reported his whereabouts to his pursuers (1 Samuel 23:19). However, in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 54:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Orders Of The Day.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 26, 2022

Instructions to the man of God.

ORDERS OF THE DAY. 1 Timothy 6:6-19. # A WORD TO POOR CHRISTIANS (1 Timothy 6:6-10.) Paul’s response to those who suppose that ‘gain = godliness’ (cf. 1 Timothy 6:5) is the exact opposite: “But godliness + contentment = great gain!” (1 Timothy 6:6-7). This contentment arises not from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The All-Seeing Eye.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 19, 2022

Blessed to be chosen by the LORD.

THE ALL-SEEING EYE. Psalm 33:12-22. This passage begins with a beatitude: PSALM 33:12. “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance.” In ancient times, it was only Israel who had such a relationship with the LORD. Not that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Do's And Don'ts Of Giving Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is a lesson on the proper attitude for giving.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Giving – Acts 4:32-5:11 The only thing that will make a Church more upset at a Pastor than talking politics from the pulpit is preaching about giving. Let’s look at two examples of giving from the early Church and identify the Do’s and Don’ts of giving. First let’s look ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Charge Here? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 27, 2004

Women have a proper place in worship.

I CORINTHIANS 11 WHO’S IN CHARGE HERE? I Corinthians 11:2-16 S: Women C: Women’s participation in worship Th: Live the Difference Pr: WOMEN HAVE A PROPER PLACE IN WORSHIP. ?: What? What is being said? KW: Subjects TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 11:2-16 three subjects that give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Dress Code For The Church

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 28, 2003

Clothing ourselves with the proper Christian attitudes

(Note: This sermon was delivered on November 30th, St Andrews Day, which was observed with a Kirkin’ O’ The Tartans at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church). As a true Scott, I love any opportunity to wear my kilt and to celebrate a part of my family heritage. There is something about the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus The Lifeguard

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 22, 2006

A Sermon for Proper 11, series B

7th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 11) July 23, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son to reveal your will and grace, and to restore us to a meaningful relationship with you. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sign Of A Miracle

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 26, 2006

A sermon for Proper 12, series B

7th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 12) July 27, 2003 "Series B" Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we gather this morning to hear your word for our lives and to receive your grace in the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Means Of Grace Is Jesus The Christ

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 26, 2006

Sermon for Proper 16, Series B.

12th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr 16) August 27, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, in Jesus the Christ your Word became flesh and dwelt among us, to reveal your steadfast love ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Lutheran

Immediately

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2012

Sermon for Proper 8 Year B

Mark 5: 21 – 34 / Immediately Intro: Sven was limping badly. He went to the doctor for help. When the doctor entered the examining room, Sven said, “Doc, I am a very gifted man. I have a talking leg. You just take your stethoscope and put it on my thigh. The doctor decided to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Amazed At Unbelief

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 7, 2012

Sermon for Proper 9, Year B

Mark 6: 1 – 13 / Amazed At Unbelief Intro: When I was first ordained, I lived in Indiana. Each time I returned to Fayette City, I was asked to play the organ and preach. It was interesting to me that more comments were made about my musical ability than my preaching. Several years later, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wrong Fear And Right Fear Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 30, 2023

FEAR NOT for God is come to prove you that His FEAR may be before your faces, THAT YE SIN NOT. Exodus 20 verse 20.

WRONG FEAR AND RIGHT FEAR OF GOD. Exodus 20:1-4, Exodus 20:7-9, Exodus 20:12-20. The first thing that we notice about the Ten Commandments is that they are the words of God (EXODUS 20:1). Secondly we notice that the LORD is the God who has redeemed us (EXODUS 20:2). It is not the keeping of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-4, Exodus 20:7-9, Exodus 20:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Overview Of The Book Of Habakkuk

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2013

The LORD gives us 'strength for today, and bright hope for tomorrow'.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE BOOK OF HABAKKUK. Habakkuk 1-3. Habakkuk 1 – THE BURDEN. Habakkuk 1:1. When Habakkuk speaks of his message as a burden, it is to convey something of its weightiness. No prophet should take God's words upon his lips lightly; but neither are those who are truly called to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17, Habakkuk 2:1-20, Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Speaks Of Marriage, And Blesses The Young Children.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 16, 2024

From One Flesh (Mark 2:8) to a Child-like Faith (Mark 2:15).

JESUS SPEAKS OF MARRIAGE, AND BLESSES THE YOUNG CHILDREN. Mark 2:2-16. (I). A NAUGHTY QUESTION. Mark 10:2-12. The Pharisees’ question about divorce was worse than mischievous in that it, like many of their questions addressed to Jesus, was asked with the intention of “tempting” Jesus into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:2-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are The Image Of God! Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 14, 2003

Getting a proper perspective on our true identity.

Genesis 1:26-28 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." So God created man in His own image; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational