Sermons on A Proper 27:

Choose Life

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013

"Choose life": an exhortation that belongs not only to the outset of the Christian life, but to all our choices in this life.

CHOOSE LIFE. Deuteronomy 30:15-20. On more than one occasion I am sure, “Choose life” (Deuteronomy 30:19) has been used, not inappropriately, as the text for an evangelistic sermon. The context, however, suggests that these words were not originally addressed to people who did not know the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For This I Came

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 12, 2013

When Jesus said, To this end was I born, He was acknowledging His incarnation.

FOR THIS I CAME. John 18:33-37. The interview between Pilate and Jesus paints a pathetic picture. The King of kings stood accused before the tribunal of an earthly governor. The prisoner appeared so unlike the usual kind of revolutionary that you could almost hear the scorn in the prefect’s ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Labourers In The Vineyard

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 30, 2014

An illustration of God's new order of things.

THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD. Matthew 20:1-16. This parable is part of Jesus’ response to Peter’s question: ‘Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?’ (cf. Matthew 19:27). This challenging part of the reply is framed with a formula concerning the ‘first’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Missionary To The Gentiles

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 30, 2016

Anticipating the Gentile mission of Acts, Luke shows how it was first initiated by Jesus, through the unlikely figure of the man who came at Jesus from the tombs.

A MISSIONARY TO THE GENTILES. Luke 8:26-39. The account of the man with the Legion of devils is a dramatic demonstration of the kind of spiritual warfare which is going on for the bodies, minds and souls of mankind. We notice, first of all, that it is Jesus who initiated this particular ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Calling You By Name

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013

The call of God is what makes all the difference in our lives. We do not have to be on our death bed - or dying on a cross next to the Cross of Jesus - in order to hear His word of mercy.

HE IS CALLING YOU BY NAME. 1 Samuel 3:1-10. The days of the Saviour-Judges were drawing to a close and, as in our own days, “the word of the LORD was rare” (1 Samuel 3:1). There was a dearth in the land, but not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the word of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Women In Ministry - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 5, 2024

The question of whether it is proper for a woman to preach or exercise leadership in the church has received much attention in recent years. Church traditions aside, what does the Bible say?

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12, Galatians 3:26-29, Exodus 15:20-21, Judges 4:4-5, 2 Kings 22:14, 2 Kings 22:18-20, Esther 4:7-8, Esther 4:13-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It May Take A Storm To Find God?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 31, 2023

Let us study Acts 27. The old preacher warning goes unheeded. There is a a terrible storm that has a hidden lesson about trusting God's plan.

IT MAY TAKE A STORM TO FIND GOD’S PLAN… WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THE TARGET OF THE GOSPEL. Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. When I was teaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-11, Acts 27:44, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Covenant With Abraham Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 21, 2017

Genesis 17:1-27 shows us that God Almighty established with Abraham and his seed an everlasting covenant with the stipulation that they receive the sign of membership in God's covenant family.

Scripture Two Sundays ago, I started a new series of sermons on “The Life of Abraham.” We are examining only selected incidents from Abraham’s life. Last time we examined God’s call to Abraham when he was still known as Abram and living in Ur of the Chaldeans. In obedience to God, Abram, at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Storm Survival Guide Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 24, 2018

We all go through personal storms in our lives. How do we survive these storms? Paul shows us how in Acts 27, and Philippians 4.

Storm Survival Guide Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 24, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 27. INTRODUCTION In Acts 27:1-2, we read “And when it was determined that we should sail into ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"coming Home"

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2020

One of my heroes in Scripture is the great apostle Paul. Of the 27 books in the New Testament, we believe at least 13 were written by him. About one half.

“Coming Home” Mark 5:21-43 One of my heroes in Scripture is the great apostle Paul. Of the 27 books in the New Testament, we believe at least 13 were written by him. About one half. One of those was his letter to the church in Ephesus and in chapter 3 and verse 20 he says this... “Now to HIM who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Shipwreck And Salvation (2023) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 15, 2023

'Shipwreck and salvation' - Acts chapters 27 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Passengers (vs 1-2) The Route (vs 2) The Choice (vs 9-12) The Storm (vs 13-26) The Speech (vs 21b-26) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Many Christians use car stickers to witness to their faith i.e., Bible verse or a fish sign. • Many non-Christians also use car stickers displaying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-42

Denomination: Brethren

Does Jesus Know You?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 6, 2007

This is a provocative message based on Matt 7:13-27 to cause us to examine ourselves before the Lord. It is a message for salvation and rededication approaching this scripture from a different angle.

DOES JESUS KNOW YOU? This is a provocative message based on Matt 7:13-27 to cause us to examine ourselves before the Lord. It is a message for salvation and rededication. * * * * * Good Morning. I was given this passage this past week and believe it timely by the LORD to bring before each one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding The Distortions

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010

Just like the Sadducees, we can selectively read scripture and so make false and disastrous assumptions about Christ and his call (Luke 20:27-40)

One of the curious things about religious people is that they can develop very fixed ideas about what is right and what is wrong. Sometimes these are bolstered by appeals to their religious texts, sometimes it is based on experience, or a sort of philosophical position. Jesus interaction with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: *other

Understanding & Avoiding Apostasy Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 28, 2010

1 John 2:18-27. What really happens when someone abandons the faith; and why do they do it? Find out from the Apostle John.

1 JOHN | FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD AND MEN FELLOWSHIP WITH MEN: UNDERSTANDING & AVOIDING APOSTASY 1 JOHN 2:18-27 [INTRODUCTION] - In American history, there is a man who became famous for all the wrong reasons. You have probably heard his name, even if you don’t know the details of his life. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The "L" Word Series

Contributed by Allen James on Mar 8, 2010

The third message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's challenging message from Matthew 5:27-30 explores Jesus' thoughts on lust.

Introduction As a church one of our values is a commitment to Strong Spiritual Families… We desire to encourage & equip marriages & families to grow together spiritually. Anytime we explore a passage like the one before us we must begin with God’s Ideal… I. Subject is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist