Sermons on A Proper 18:

16th Sunday After Pentecost. September 28th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 21, 2022

Year C, Proper 21.

Jeremiah 32:1-3, Jeremiah 32:6-15, Psalm 91:1-6, Psalm 91:14-16, Amos 6:1, Amos 6:4-7, Psalm 146, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Luke 16:19-31 A). A PLEDGE FOR A SURE FUTURE. Jeremiah 32:1-3a, Jeremiah 32:6-15. The wonderful words of hope which are found in Jeremiah 30-33 were spoken whilst Jeremiah was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:1-3, Jeremiah 32:6-15, Psalm 91:1-6, Psalm 91:14-16, Amos 6:1, Amos 6:4-7, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Luke 16:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Warrior Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 18, 2015

The 1) Frequency (Ephesians 6:18a) , 2), Power(Ephesians 6:18b) 3) Variety (Ephesians 6:18c) , 4) Manner (Ephesians 6:18d), and the 5) Objects of prayer (Ephesians 6:18e).

This week, a Seattle football coach is planning a bold move that could end up costing his job. The controversy boils down to prayer in schools, but coach Joe Kennedy is determined to keep praying with any players who want to join him. Kennedy and his lawyer believe that the prayers don't break the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Other

For All Peoples (Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 18, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 14, 2022

…. Paul was still fighting the good fight … and running his race …. imparting his wisdom to Timothy his spiritual son. …. In this second chapter of this epistle Paul shares with Timothy why petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving must be made for all people (1 Timothy 2:1).

FOR ALL PEOPLES Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 1 Timothy 2:1-7 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— (2) for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (3) This is good, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Prayer Warrior Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 19, 2020

The 1) Frequency (Ephesians 6:18a) , 2), Power (Ephesians 6:18b) 3) Variety (Ephesians 6:18c) , 4) Manner (Ephesians 6:18d), and the 5) Objects of prayer (Ephesians 6:18e).

Ephesians 6:18 [18] praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, (ESV) A report out of North Korea this week tells of a 17 year old girl, Sookyung Kang, who took a 3,000 mile journey from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Other

Have A Vision

Contributed by Arnold N. J. Gajramsingh Jr on Apr 1, 2011

Proverbs 29:18

Proverbs 29:18, ’Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]--blessed (happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he.’ -AMP If we never have a vision, a goal, an ambition, something that we would like to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mentality For Supernatural Outreach

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 25, 2008

Developing the proper mindset for Supernatural outreach

THE MENTALITY FOR SUPERNATURAL OUTREACH (POWER EVANGELISM)  Soul winning is the greatest ultimate call of every believer – Mk. 16:15-20; Matt. 28:18-20. Hence the rewards are great – Jn. 15:7-16; Dan. 12:1ff; Job 5; Prov. 24:14.  It guarantees breakthroughs in my life. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honey Out Of The Rock

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2020

Even now, God is waiting to forgive.

HONEY OUT OF THE ROCK. Psalm 81:8-16. If we allow that the summons to praise (Psalm 81:1) is a call to celebrate the kingship of the LORD, it is because He, and He alone, is God (Psalm 81:9-10; cf. Deuteronomy 6:4-5). Psalm 81:8. “Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto you: O Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1, Psalm 81:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Song For The Sabbath Day.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 12, 2022

It is good to give thanks to the LORD.

A SONG FOR THE SABBATH DAY. Psalm 92:1-4, Psalm 92:12-15. We open with the declaration, “It is good to give thanks to the LORD” (Psalm 92:1a). Perhaps our prayers are too often loaded down with petitions: but we should be thanking God for past benefits, even as we make our requests known to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-4, Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Habits Of Pruning, Part 2: Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 13, 2021

Fasting is probably the least understood of the spiritual disciplines. But it has the potential to be one of the most rewarding.

[I am very grateful to SermonCentral contributor Jim Luthy for his sermon "To Fast or Not to Fast." His opening illustration and structure formed the backbone of this sermon.] Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6. How many of you are tea drinkers? I know we are in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Jeremiah 14:10-11, Isaiah 58:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Heariing The Heartbeat Of God

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006

Developing a Proper Concept of Christ.

“Worship is anything but a spectator sport. Out of the chaos of our lives we come to listen, to actually feel the beat of God, his heartbeat, His challenge to us to get up, stand up for Him and serve. Today, my prayer is that we come here to offer ourseves to Him, give our lives to serve Him in ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Day At The Lord's Table

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Aug 1, 2009

proper order of Holy Communion

1st Corinthians 11:17-34 ILL Notebook: Communion (The Church of the Holy Radiator) There was a small-town Episcopal church in upstate New York that had rector for over thirty-five years. He was loved by the church and the community, but the time came for him to retire. This was the first church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Baptize? Series

Contributed by David Holwick on Mar 20, 2014

The proper attitude toward baptism.

Rev. David Holwick First Baptist Church Ledgewood, New Jersey November 10, 2002 WHY BAPTIZE? 1 Corinthians 1:11-17 ________________________________________ My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed for me that there are quarrels among you. What I mean is this. One of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

An Age Of Nonsense: "The Futility Of Labor" [part Three]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

Passing the baton. Establishing proper motives

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 19, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “The Futility of Labor” Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 Many competitive sports are designed for the individual athlete [e.g., snow skiing, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come To The Table

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

A communion sermon on proper table attitudes

1 Cor. 10:14-22 “Come to the Table” Introduction A. The other day Connie, Rick, Will, and Beth were in the parking lot hooking up a trailer to pull Will’s truck with Beth’s truck so that they could would only have to drive one vehicle rather then 2 B. As always the wires for a trailer were being a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Anger And Controversy: "What’s It Good For?”

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

Those who are maturing will see controversy in the proper light, they will respond in a proper manner, and they will use it to God’s glory.

I. We must be servants of the church and of the gospel first. A. We must be servants of God’s people. B. We must be servants to the lost. II. It is inevitable that controversy will come. A. Pride says we deserve to be without controversy. B. Pride will cause us to respond with anger and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist