Sermons on A Proper 23:

An Essential Article Of The Christian Faith

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 6, 2016

Death is not the end.

AN ESSENTIAL ARTICLE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. Luke 20:27-38. The Sadducees, the ruling class in the Jerusalem Temple, flatly denied the resurrection of the body (Luke 20:27). They failed to find this teaching in their only authoritative Scriptures, the five books of Moses (Genesis to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sower

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 15, 2002

A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 The Sower Parable

8th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23   The Parable is the familiar Parable of the Sower. How full of imagery the story is. The crowds are so large that Jesus gets into a boat so they can see him while he teaches. We can see Jesus in a boat teaching and then we can picture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

When Adam Met Eve Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 6, 2012

A review of God's foundation for marriage in Genesis chapters 2-3.

Unveiled: Foundations of Marriage Genesis 2-3 I first met my wife when she was seriously dating one of my roommates. I was dating a girl in Dallas. You can tell the story gets interesting right away. Fast forward, we both had bad break-ups and lightly dated a few other people. Then, the night ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Managing Christian Trials-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 12, 2010

3 of 3. James divulged the proper management of trials which were endemic/common to Christians. There are proper ways of managing the those difficulties. But How are we to do it? Tackling trials properly, involves managing...

MANAGING CHRISTIAN TRIALS-III—James 1:1-27 Attention: A Shipping Clerk at a factory, discovered a box that was left on the loading dock with this warning printed on it: DANGER DO NOT TOUCH! Management was called & all employees were told to stay clear of the box until it could be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-25

Denomination: Baptist

New Heavens And A New Earth.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 25, 2022

The marks of the new Jerusalem will be rejoicing, longevity, security, satisfying work, fellowship with God, and peace.

NEW HEAVENS AND A NEW EARTH. Isaiah 65:17-25. “Behold,” says the LORD, “I create new heavens and a new earth” (Isaiah 65:17). The word for “create” is the same as in Genesis 1-2. But this is something “new,” which stands in contrast to “the former” things which “shall not be remembered nor ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Truly Amazing

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 11, 2006

A Sermon for the Twenty-third Sunday afte Pentecost, proper 27, series B

23rd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 27) November 12, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you have blessed us with the gift of life and all that is needed to sustain us from day to day, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Knows All The Teachings Of Jesus?

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 21, 2007

A sermon for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 20, series C

17th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 20] September 23, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, into our world to reveal your word and grace to us. But sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Song For The Upright.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 20, 2023

A joyous response of praise to the covenant love of the LORD.

A SONG FOR THE UPRIGHT. Psalm 33:1-12. PSALM 33:1. We see first of all the exhortation: “Rejoice in the LORD” (cf. Philippians 4:4). Joy is a fruit of the Spirit (cf. Galatians 5:22-23). When we abide in Jesus the true vine, not only do we dwell in His love, but we also partake of His joy (cf. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Simple Can It Be

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 17, 2005

A sermon for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost Jesus two commandments

23rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 25 Matthew 22:34-46 ’How Simple Can It Be?" 34 ¶ But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they came together. 35 And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, to test him. 36 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Lutheran

What More Shall I Want?

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

An Adaptation of the 23rd Psalm: This message serves as a reminder that we are sheep and it is our responsibility to follow the shepherd in every aspect of our journey even when the road becomes rough in our lives.

Introduction Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd… This morning I want to break this first verse up so that we can get a better grasp as to what the Psalmist David was saying. The passage starts with The LORD – The first thing to note is the source of David’s comfort. It is ‘The LORD’ who is his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11, Hebrews 5:12-14, Romans 8:29, Psalm 37:23-25, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Firm Foundation

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 27, 2008

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 4 Lectionary 9

3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 4 Lectionary 9 Matthew 7:21-29 Firm Foundation 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 Is Written

Contributed by Hipolito Lorenzo on Dec 26, 2000

God?s word is the proper tool/weapon to win over temptation.

Matt 4:1-11 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread." 4 Jesus answered, "It is written: ?Man does not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Eyes, God's Eyes

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 14, 2003

A sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 Servant

19th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 Mark 10:35-45 "Your Eyes, God’s Eyes"   35 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." 36 And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" 37 And they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Look Before You Leap

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 31, 2004

A sermon for the 14th Sunday afer Pentecost Proper 18 Discipleship

14th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 Luke 14:25-33 "Look before You Leap!" "Now great multitudes accompanied him; and he turned and said to them, "If any one comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

As The Twig Is Bent ...

Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 22, 2001

Proverbs 22:6 and the proper interpretation of the promise therein. Christian parenting.

“AS THE TWIG IS BENT …” I. Examples: a. Children will either turn-out to be followers of Christ or will reject Him (bear in mind that those who simply pay lip service to Jesus yet refuse to surrender their lives to Him have, in fact, rejected Him – Matt. 7:21) b. That being the case, what is it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ