Sermons on A Proper 23:

Believers Baptism

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jun 7, 2001

Baptism does not save! So why bother?

1. Arguments for or against "Baptismal Regeneration" "eis" Their argument is that no Lexicon translates it "because of" John Pickering = into, on, to, towards, against, upon, because of, with respect to, among, through, for. Liddell and Scott’s Greek-English Lexicon = in regard to, in relation to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

It's My Responsibility Series

Contributed by Keith Ogden on Mar 18, 2005

Evangelism "It’s my Responsibility" 1. Our Commission Make Us Responsible 2. Our Blessing Make Us Responsible 3. Our Commission Male Us Responsible

Serious: Personal Evangelism Subject: It’s My Responsibility – Part One Dr. Charles Matthews’s made a challenge years ago -- that is still relevant today. He said, and I quote, that it is important -- that pastors and church leaders help their congregations to understand that witnessing to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Sue Your Own Mother! Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009

Our relationship with God can require a strained relationship with others when we take sin seriously and need to avoid it.

I was watching an old movie on television and I heard a line that I’d missed before. The villain of this comedy was talking on the phone and said something like: “Sure, I know what kind of low-down person would sue his own mother, but we’re not talking about me!” It caught me off-guard and I had ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-23

Denomination: *other

Pride Vs. Humility

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

Pride is a plan-killer, but humility is essential to God’s plan.

Pride vs. Humilty a) Introduction... A wise man once said that, "To know a man, observe how he wins his object, rather than how he loses it; for when we fail our pride supports us; when we succeed, it betrays us." How many in here tonight have ever been betrayed by pride? My guess is every ...read more

Fact And Fiction About Jesus' Return

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

Message discussing Jesus’ words on three facts about His impending return.

Fact and Fiction about Jesus’ Return Matthew 24:4-5, 23-51 April 26, 2009 Introduction One of the topics that fascinates Christianity more than probably any other is the topic of the second coming of Christ. Books are written about it, sermons are preached about it, and when taken to extremes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-51

Denomination: Wesleyan

Construction

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 23, 2005

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Building your house upon the Rock

2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 4 Matthew 7: 21-29 Romans 3:22-28 "Construction" 21 ¶ "Not every one who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ’Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

It's His Party And He Want You Go

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 1, 2002

Jesus Christ paid the price for us to Go to heaven

IT’S HIS PARTY AND HE WANTS YOU TO BE THERE Psalm 23:3 "He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name sake.” There is a story of a church member who was invited to a Christmas cookie swap party. It was a simple plan for in order for you to come you, you only had to bring a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Five Anti-Growth Attributes To Avoid

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 17, 2011

Peter urges us as believers (especially new ones) to be nourished and grow closer to Jesus, and he highlights five anti-growth attributes that will keep us from doing so! Avoid the evil, cling to what is good!

Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Opening Prayer Paul wrote about the 'fruit' of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Believe Hell Is A Real Place?

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 19, 2012

We often hear about Heaven, a lot of folks seems to have the idea that every one is going to Heaven some day, people will gladly listen to messages about Heaven but many folks are turned off if they are told that if they die in their sin they’ll go to Hel

LUKE 16:19-31 DO YOU BELIEVE HELL IS A REAL PLACE? 5-19-12 Today we’re going to talk for a few minutes about "HELL"; we don’t hear many messages about Hell today, I suppose it’s because it’s not a pleasant subject to listen to, when was the last time you heard a message to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Put Your Pencils Down!

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014

Life itself is a series of tests. The moment we die or we are raptured, our days of sharing Jesus with others is over, and the testing is over as well. Are you ready to put your life's pencil down?

Put Your Pencils Down When we were in school we all had to take exams. Call them what you want, quizzes, tests, finals, exams. But the really big, stressful tests were the timed tests. You had a certain amount of time in which you were to take your test, and then you were told "Put your pencils ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Bible Church

Pt. 2 Rediscovering Biblical Womanhood Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 10, 2013

Who can find a virtuous woman?The most valuable stone in the Mid East is an oriental Ruby & Solomon estimated the worth / value of a special woman to be of much greater worth than rubies!

Rebuilding Broken Families pt. 2 Rediscovering Biblical Womanhood Feb. 10, 2013 A Who can find a virtuous woman? 1 The most valuable stone in the Mid East is an oriental Ruby & Solomon estimated the worth / value of a special woman to be of much greater worth than rubies! a How easy to find ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-30

Denomination: Baptist

From The Book “the Power Of The Spirit" By William Law

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

All truth about God must be revealed by God – and can only be known by a person’s heart

"The things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God" (1Cor. 2:11). Without the present illumination of the Holy Spirit, the Word of God must remain a dead letter to every man, no matter how intelligent or well-educated he may be. The things of God "are spiritually discerned" (2:14), and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Envy Destroy Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2016

Don't let envy ruin your life. Celebrate the success of others. Be grateful for what God has given you.

We are going to see the destructive power of ENVY in the life of King Saul. • What the difference between jealousy and envy? To envy is to want something which belongs to another person, like wanting someone’s fame and success. • Jealousy is the fear that something which we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fear Factor

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Apr 27, 2016

Overcoming Fears

FEAR FACTOR Scriptures: II Timothy 1:1-12, Psalm 27 INTRODUCTION Fobia= from Greek phobos =fear Definition: a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that leads to a compelling desire to avoid it. Many types of fobias/ fears: a. Normal/ healthy fears: For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unity: Vital For The Gospel - Part 1 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 13, 2014

Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. For the Church, though, it is an issue we must solve or else the Gospel message falls into disrepute.

Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. For the Church, though, it is an issue we must solve or else the Gospel message falls into disrepute. 1. Definition If you start studying any subject, it’s always a good idea to look at the meaning of the word. The dictionary ...read more

Scripture: John 17:23

Denomination: Church Of God