Sermons on A Proper 17:

People With A Vision

Contributed by James May on Jun 13, 2008

We must have the Mind of Christ if we are going to have a proper vision for our churches.

People With a Vision By Pastor Jim May What does it mean to have a vision? I want to quickly give you a few definitions that I believe pertain to everyone of us tonight. We must be people with a vision, but what does that mean? Having vision is defined as: -the act or power of sensing with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Receive God's Comfort

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 27, 2010

A proper mourning over sin will drive us to repentance and confession and will ultimately bring God's comfort.

How To Receive God’s Comfort Matthew 5:4 INTRODUCTION In Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, the story is told of Pip, an orphan who lives with his sister and her husband. One day while in the marshes, he meets a convict who forces him to steal food and a file from some people. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Off With His Head

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2012

Sermon for Proper 10 (Sunday between July 10 and July 16 inclusive) Year B

Off With His Head / Mark 6: 14 - 29 Intro: Have you ever heard the expression “Oh what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive.” It was first published by Sir Walter Scott in a poem titled, “Marmion” in 1808. It is often mistakenly attributed to Wm. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiveness And Daily Bread

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Aug 20, 2012

Series B, Proper 13 Preached in the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish 8/5/2012

I have to admit, every time I read through this part of the book of Exodus, I am just amazed at the behavior of the Israelites. If there was ever a group of people who should know from first hand experience that when God promises to do something, He will do it, it should be the Israelites. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Heart Trouble

Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Jul 24, 2010

In order for God's Word to enter our heart, we must create the proper conditions for reception

Heart Trouble When you hear the phrase, “Just follow your heart,” do you believe that if you do, you will be kept out of trouble and on the right path in life? If we follow our heart sometimes we get into a real mess. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Inn Keeper Who Missed Christmas Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 3, 2019

In celebrating Christmas we need the proper balance between emphasizing the Christ of Christmas and the celebration of Christmas.

THE INNKEEPER WHO MISSED CHRISTMAS Luke 2:7 Text: “. . .and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in strips of cloth and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them The man who ran the motel in Bethlehem, on the outskirts of Jerusalem, where millions of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Be Opened

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Proper 18 B. Christ's eternal Word brings triumph over all manifestations of evil.

Mark 7:31-37 Proper 18 (b) J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “’Be Opened” In our Gospel today, we see Jesus continuing His ministry. He is in Gentile territory. He has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Unleash The Freedom Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 13, 2017

Experiencing freedom in Jesus by gaining a proper perspective, Acquiring a surrendered attitude and taking a step of faith.

October 29 Unleash the Freedom (Acts 10) You probably already know how they train elephants, right? Any professional elephant trainers amongst us? Well, let me tell you then. When the elephant is a baby, they let it out of the cage and tie a rope around its neck. And of course the elephant ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Treatment Of Church Members Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2022

1 Timothy 5:1-16 shows us the proper treatment of various church members.

Scripture Paul left Timothy in Ephesus to deal with false teaching and to instruct church members about living in God’s church. In chapter 4, Paul set down the qualities of an excellent minister and the dos and don’ts of Christian ministry. Then, in chapter 5, he went on to instruct Timothy about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joseph's Monologue - A Christmas Play Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 29, 2021

This is a powerful Christmas monologue. Christmas from the eyes of Joseph. A proper production can be very powerful.

Did you know that Joseph has no speaking parts in the Christmas story? The Bible never quotes anything that Joseph said. With that in mind, I want to take some creative liberties and put some words into Joseph's mouth. It's important to let you all know that this piece is just a creative ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Have Found Favor With God Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Continuing Christmas series. Looks at Mary as a proper response to what would ordinarily terrify us.

Mary didn’t just suddenly appear on the earth. She was born, just like any other baby girl. She wasn’t from a thriving center of commerce and wealth. She was from a little town in the region of Galilee - a town where someone asked, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” We know something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Appeal

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Oct 18, 2000

Text: Rev 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come.

Text: Rev 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. We attach great significance to the last words of men – but we should give particular heed to the closing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Baptist

Pergamos - The Compromising Church Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Sep 8, 2001

Outline on Rev. 2:12-17 about the church of Pergamos.

PERGAMOS THE COMPRIMISING CHURCH – REV. 2: 12-17 This is the third church of the seven that we will look at. Remember we said that the question is not what type of church are we looking for, but what type of church is God looking for. These 7 churches were actual churches and they are also ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 17 of Sermon on the Mount Series, a look at avoiding worry

Don’t Worry Be Happy April 20th BCC Rev. Denn Guptill isn’t a great song. I remember when that song first came out we were living in Truro at the time. Now I have a confession to make I prefer two types of music either country music or music from the seventies. "Don’t Worry Be Happy" doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Jerusalem Council Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is the study of the Jerusalem Council and the 17th study in the Bookl of Acts

The Jerusalem Council Acts 15:1-35 Acts # 17 In this chapter we will see conflict within the church. We will look at what is known as the Jerusalem Council. This is the first major conflict of the church. This was a conflict about Salvation. This conflict was asking the question of how a person ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist