Sermons on A Proper 18:

Keeping A Sweet, Sweet Spirit In Our Church

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009

God will give us a sweet, sweet spirit in our church when we let Him get our heart right and we rejoice in His love and mercy as God’s people.

KEEPING A SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT IN OUR CHURCH--Philippians 2:1-5 Proposition: God will give us a sweet, sweet spirit in our church when we let Him get our heart right and we rejoice in His love and mercy as God’s people. Objective: My objective is to challenge God’s people to keep a sweet, sweet ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5, Philippians 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 14 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 8, 2007

Romans 14

Romans 14 1 Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. 2 One man’s faith allows him to eat everything, but another man, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. 3 The man who eats everything must not look down on him who does not, and the man who does not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Bible Church

The Godly Discipline Of Disfellowship

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Feb 19, 2007

Chuch Discipline

The Godly Discipline of Disfellowship The title of this sermon comes from F. LaGard Smith’s book “Who Is My Brother?” In the book, Brother Smith has one chapter so named. When we study the purpose, the reasons, and the process of church discipline we come to understand that this is indeed a godly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray For Revival Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 8, 2008

Pray for a revival in our land and world.

Pray for Revival: 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people…will humble themselves…” 1. We need to pray that we as Christians would bow down before our Lord each day, so that we may receive His grace daily to live as we should. James wrote, “Submit therefore to God, resist the Devil and he will flee from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples: Christ's Ambassadors

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon shows how we became Christ's ambassadors.

DISCIPLES: Christ’s Ambassadors 2 Corinthians 5:11–21 (NIV) INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION For the past few months, our news was bombarded with the investigation of the death of our ambassador and personnel in Benghazi, Libya. We are aware that it has been politicized by some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Alignment, Anointing And Authority

Contributed by David Spiegel on Oct 24, 2018

Many desire the anointing of God and long to operate in His authority but neglect the alignment with His will and the leadership God has placed them under.

Alignment, Anointing and Authority: Congregational Poll: • Who wants the Anointing of God in your life? • Who wants to operate in the spiritual Authority of God? • Who wants to have your Alignment adjusted? What did you picture when I said the word alignment? • A vehicle that drifts off ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, Amos 3:3, Ephesians 4:3-4, 1 Samuel 16:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Total Commitment

Contributed by Robert Webb on Oct 30, 2023

The first two verses of Romans 12 are the general commands on how to live out our faith in the world. The rest of chapter 12, along with chapters 13-15 are the details as to how to obey the exhortation given in Romans 12:1-2.

Romans 12 transitions from teaching about what God has done for his people to what God expects from his people. How are the new people of God (the true Israel) supposed to live out their faith in the world? It appears that the first two verses of Romans 12 are the general commands on how to live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 6:12-14, 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Much Do You Think About Heaven? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 23, 2021

Thinking about heaven will influence your life on earth.

Introduction I believe that few Christians give serious thought to heaven. I am sure that we would think about heaven if we were close to death, or we might think about heaven if we are attending a funeral of someone. But, in our day to day lives, with the rush pace of life that we live under, I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:2

Denomination: Baptist

Along Came A Butterfly

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 3, 2022

The caterpillar has the potential to become a butterfly. But it must go through changes. Where are you in your walk with God?

ALONG CAME A BUTTERFLY: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17. Food is essential for life. Daily consumption of food is vital for sustaining life. Without it, we couldn’t grow. We get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Peter 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Living Hope Is Here Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 10, 2021

We should be rejoicing because the Living Hope has come to earth.

INTRODUCTION USS-S4 SUBMARINE On December 17, 1927, The USS-S4 submarine while surfacing from a submerged run off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts was accidentally rammed and sunk by the Coast Guard destroyer, Paulding, which was on patrol. Heroic efforts were made to rescue six known ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Temptation: Part Two Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

Second and concluding part of a Bible Study dealing with how Joseph overcame Temptation when dealing with Potiphar's wife.

CONQUERING TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-23 LAST WEEK WE BEGAN A STUDY ON TEMPTATION AND THE CONQUERING OF TEMPTATION, BY LOOKING AT THE ROOT ISSUES OF TEMPTATION. WE DISCOVERED THAT TEMPTATION IS NOT A SIN, BUT IT CAN LEAD TO SIN. SATAN WILL APPLY TEMPTATION TO BOTH THE CHRISTIAN AND THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Mind Like Jesus Christ

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Feb 19, 2024

Christ Like Mind Mission from Generation

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: The main theme of Philippians chapter 2 is the mind of Christ. In verses 6 to 8, the attitude of Christ's mind toward 4 different things is revealed. Let's see what it is. 1. To Position What was the position of Christ? - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Way To Lose: You Win Either Way

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009

A child of God knows that there is no way to lose in God’s kingdom as a committed Christian for living means Christ and to die is to be with Him for you win either way.

NO WAY TO LOSE: YOU WIN EITHER WAY Philippians 1:21-30 Proposition: A child of God knows that there is no way to lose in God’s kingdom as a committed Christian for living means Christ and to die is to be with Him for you win either way. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

God's Attitude Towards False Teachers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 10, 2010

In today's text, Jude describes God's attitude towards false teachers.

Scripture The brief but important letter of Jude deals with the subject of false teaching, which is the greatest danger to the Church of Jesus Christ today. As we study Jude 5-7 today, I want you to notice God’s attitude towards false teachers. Let’s read Jude 5-7: 5 Now I want to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mind Control 3 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Feb 3, 2006

The Christian, by a simple choice, can either be controlled by the human psyche or by the Mind of Christ. Ok!?!?? Then how do we know when we are controlled by human psyche or the Mind of Christ?

We are the midst of a series on mind control, and particularly the aspect of the control of false doctrine over thoughts and actions. As we progress, if some of the things I refer to are not in your "memory bank", please refer to past lessons. It is not practical or even possible to review all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:16-17