Sermons on A Proper 27:

Spiritual Training: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on spiritual training... "I do not box as though beating the air," says St. Paul, and all the boxers in the congregation say ... Amen!

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Your Own Face: James 1:19-27

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 6, 2011

James tells us about being doer’s of the word, how do we respond?

James 1:19-27, Your own face. An elderly gent who got on a plane from Christchurch to Melbourne, this gent was off to visit his grandkids and was very excited as this was his first overseas trip he had not slept much the night before and he sat down he sat next to an immaculately dressed young man ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Disciplined Christian ( I Corithians 9:19-27) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 23, 2007

I Corithians 9:19-27

THE DISCIPLINED CHRISTIAN 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Introduction A. Verses 19 through 23 might sound like the words of a hypocrite to those who do not know Paul’s teaching. B. He is really giving illustrations of how he adapts his ministry to win people to Christ. C. He now uses athletic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Choose Jesus? (John 12:27-50) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 9, 2022

God set it up so that Jesus would be rejected by most. His master plan, was that Jesus die on the cross. But at the same time, any single individual could still come to Jesus.

Let's start today by reading part of last week's passage, John 12:20-26: (20) Now, there were some Greeks from among the ones going up [to Jerusalem], in order that they would worship at the festival. (21) Then, these ones approached Philip-- the one from Bethsaida of Galilee-- and they ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-50, Isaiah 53:1-12

What If The Fields Are White? (John 4:27-42) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 20, 2022

If they are, we need to be far more bold, in intentional, about pointing people to Jesus. Bonus discussion of how Greek imperfect verbs work.

Today's message was a little short, so I'm going to try to cheat a little at the start, and explain something that may open up the Bible to you in really unexpected ways. And then, I'll try to show you a little how it works, and how cool this is, as I go through today's passage. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42, John 4:1-26

Core 52 Week 27 - Really Good News Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 7, 2020

We could all use some good news in these difficult times. What's the best news you could hear right now? Let's find out.

If you'd like to hear the audio of the sermon, please visit my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4459412 Intro: • SGN - John Krasinski (The Office, Jack Ryan) o Why no news show dedicated to good news? o Invited Twitter followers to share good news stories with him. Started YT ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 2:2, 1 Corinthians 9:16, Romans 6:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of The Living (Contd) - Mark 12:18-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 20, 2024

Jesus destroys the logic of those who deny the resurrection.

Mark 12:18 Then the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him with a question. 19 "Teacher," they said, "Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man must marry the widow and have children for his brother. 20 Now there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27, Matthew 22:23-33, Luke 20:27-38

Stress-Free Suffering - Matthew 6:27-34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 6, 2024

Anxiety is not caused by trouble. It is caused by an untrusting heart’s response to trouble. There are six spiritual causes of anxiety, and Jesus shows us the solutions.

Matthew 6:25 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:27-34

Sermon # 27 - Heed God's Warnings Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 20, 2024

God’s message through the Prophet Jonah was one of warning to the people of Nineveh to repent of their sinful ways. The call of God all through the bible is for people to repent and turn back to Him. Genuine repentance alone can bring genuine change that will please God and bless others.

We read in Jonah 3:3-4, “So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city, of three days' journey. And Jonah began to enter into the city a day's journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9, Acts 17:30, Exodus 9:27, Numbers 22:34, Matthew 3:7-8, Luke 3:10-11, Luke 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Christ In You: The Hope Of Glory Colossians 1:27 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 9, 2024

Colossians 1:27 encapsulates the mystery and the wonder of the Christian life—Christ dwelling within us, the hope of glory. Let us delve into this truth and understand its implications for our lives.

Christ in You: The Hope of Glory Colossians 1:27 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through Scripture to explore the profound truth revealed in Colossians 1:27. This verse encapsulates the mystery and the wonder of the Christian life—Christ dwelling within us, the hope of glory. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 3:4-6, Romans 8:17, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Remedy For Weak Flesh - Mark 14:27-42 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 9, 2024

Jesus said the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Does that mean we’re doomed to failure because of weak flesh? No. Jesus gave us a remedy.

Mark 14:27 "You will all fall away," Jesus told them, "for it is written: " 'I will strike the shep-herd, and the sheep will be scattered.' 28 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee." 29 Peter declared, "Even if all fall away, I will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-42, Matthew 26:31-46, Luke 22:31-46, John 13:36-38

God's Purpose Stands (Genesis 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 6, 2024

Can God use very faulty people to fulfill His purposes? Let's look at Genesis 27.

Sometimes we are blessed, not because we deserve it, but because God has a greater purpose than our sins. A native American once said that European settlers did not deserve the land they stole, but they brought an even more valuable gift, the Gospel. Can God use people who must repent of lies and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace For Backsliding Believers

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2021

The LORD also hath put away thy sin - 2 Samuel 12:13.

AMAZING GRACE FOR BACKSLIDING BELIEVERS. 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-15. It is not my purpose at this time to go into all the sordid details of David’s sin with Bathsheba, and his subsequent conspiracy to murder her husband. All this is explicit in chapters 11 and 12 of second Samuel. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eternal God And The Brevity Of Life

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2013

A prayer of Moses the man of God.

THE ETERNAL GOD AND THE BREVITY OF LIFE. Psalm 90. Psalm 90:1. It is remarkable that the children of Israel survived 400 years in Egypt, and for some of that time under unspeakable oppression. Yet despite their hard labour and sorrow, the LORD had been their dwelling place “from generation to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 27. The Display Of The Correct Attitude (James 4:15) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

“Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."

COMMENTARY Lesson 27. THE DISPLAY OF THE CORRECT ATTITUDE (James 4:15) “Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” A Christian man in making his plans ought to acknowledge his dependence upon God and say in his heart, “If it is the Lord’s will” – I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:15

Denomination: Baptist