Sermons on A Proper 20:

2020 Vision For The New Year

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 6, 2020

New Year is a good time to refocus ourselves. In this new year's sermon, I suggest seven priorities for the new year that will give us 20/20 vision.

Introduction: A. Happy New Year! This is 2020!! And today is the first Sunday of 2020! 1. It is hard to believe we are beginning the third decade of the 21st Century! 2. For many people the first week in January is the most depressing week of the year. 3. The holidays are over, the family and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Words PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the depth of God's character—His Sovereignty, Holiness, and Love—through the study of Exodus 20:1-20, emphasizing that understanding God is a lifelong journey of discovery.

Good morning, church family! I'm delighted to see you all here, eager and ready to dive into God's Word. Today, we're going to explore an important passage in Exodus that will speak to us about God's Sovereignty, His Holiness, and His incredible Love for all of us. Before we move forward, let's ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Topics: Divine Order, Relationships

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

Is Tithing A Mandate Or Human Tradition?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 10, 2025

This message takes an honest and impartial look at what the Bible says about Tithing, what it was, its biblical history, and how and why it was implemented.

“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.” (Colossians 2:8 NIV) Many Christians feel guilty and Tithe out of obligation rather than love. Some have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8, Matthew 6:19-24, Malachi 3:6-12, Mark 12:41-44, John 10:12-13, Luke 20:46, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 6:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Animal Cunning And Selfish Ambition

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 10, 2014

The results of the Sin of others can seriously affect us in ways that we struggle to control; however there is victory exposing the weapons of Satan, if you know where to look.

Summary: The results of the Sin of others can seriously affect us in ways that we struggle to control; however there is victory exposing the weapons of Satan, if you know where to look. This sermon was delivered to the congregations in St Oswald’s, in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Episcopal

Making Much Of Little

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 22, 2003

A sermon about feeding the 5000 A sermon for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 12

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Proper 12 John 6: 1-21 Making Much of Little 6:1 ¶ After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 And a multitude followed him, because they saw the signs which he did on those who were diseased. 3 Jesus went up on ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Aiming Your Kids

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 20, 2005

A parent’s responsibility is to aim their kids in the direction they should go and then willingly release them when the proper time comes. However, parents must first have a proper relationship with God because they cannot share with their kids what they

AIMING YOUR KIDS Psalm 127:1-5 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever considered shooting your kids? Maybe I should rephrase that! Have you ever considered that you as a parent have the responsibility to shoot your kids in the direction they should go–similar to a hunter shooting an arrow in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Hush Child, God Ain't Dead!"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 26, 2006

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 Jesus healing 2 people

4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 Mark 5: 21-43 "Hush child, God ain’t dead!" 21 ¶ And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him; and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and seeing him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Rev. # 74~20:11-15=21:1- The White Throne-New Heaven And Earth Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2010

There will be at least 3 books at this Judgment.the Bible will probably be the 1st book to be opened. It tells us of God’s Holiness, it also reveals the moral law, it tells mankind that he is a sinner and without hope unless man receives Gods righteousnes

Rev. # 74~20:11-15=21:1- THE WHITE THRONE-NEW HEAVEN AND EARTH 10-9-10 Today we’ll continue with our thoughts to do with the White Throne Judgment of the lost, and then go into Chapter 21: Lord willing. Ø Listen as I read our text. 11And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 13:20-21 – Part 5 – Swimming At The Shallow End Of The Pool? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 28, 2011

No matter how hardhitting and inspiring and deep the message is on Sunday, many stay at the shallow end and won’t continue with the faith that they profess.

Matthew 13:20-21 – Part 5 – SWIMMING AT THE SHALLOW END OF THE POOL? He stays at the shallow end of the pool for a long time, refusing invitations to come out into the deeper water, even with his dad. But after a long time considering it, my grandson Zion Brave Bennett thrusts himself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live Carefully (Cities Of Refuge; Numbers 35:1-34; Joshua 20:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

In God's eyes, it's really hard to accidentally kill someone. He places a high value on human life-- do we?

Sometimes in life, one will person will kill another. Sometimes, this is deliberate-- it's murder. Other times, it's an accident. Two people are out cutting down trees, and one person accidentally drops a tree onto the other. You kill him. You're out driving, and someone steps out ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9, Numbers 35:1-34

Abundantly More: Embracing God's Limitless Power Ephesians 3:20-21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 9, 2024

In Ephesians 3:20-21 is a profound doxology that highlights God's boundless power and glory.

Abundantly More: Embracing God's Limitless Power Ephesians 3:20-21 Introduction: Today, we delve into a powerful and transformative passage from Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Ephesians 3:20-21 is a profound doxology that highlights God's boundless power and glory. Let's read ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, Philippians 4:13, Jeremiah 33:3, Psalm 145:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Got Your Head In The Clouds? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 30, 2009

Having a proper knowledge of Heaven can change the way we live our entire lives.

A bank in Binghamton, New York, sent some flowers to a competitor who had recently moved into a new building. There was a mix up at the flower shop, and the card sent with the arrangement read, "With our deepest sympathy." The florist, very embarrassed, apologized. But it was worse, because the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Love

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 8, 2005

A sermon for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 15 The Canaanite woman and healing her daughter

13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 15 Matthew 15:21-28 "Faith and Love"   "And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Skill Of Living Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 10, 2014

In the Old Testament one of the meanings for wisdom was skill. This sermon begins a trec on learning the skills for proper living.

In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", the author Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th Century agnostic Thomas Huxley. Huxley was in Dublin and was rushing to catch a train. He climbed aboard one of Dublin’s famous horse drawn taxis and said to the driver -“Hurry, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-4

Denomination: Foursquare