Sermons on A Proper 29:

Come To The Other Side

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 10, 2024

Two disciples were challenged to cross the sea of Galilee. It takes faith to cross over, and we must make the crossing if we ever hope to be in God's will. Crossing over is about moving from where we are to where Jesus is.

“Many years ago, it was decided to put a suspension bridge across a wide gorge. How could they build a bridge across such a wide space? If fact, how could they even start? They shot an arrow from one side to the other. The arrow carried across the gulf a tiny thread, and thus the connection was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Chapter 20: Gideon’s Present Consumed By Fire Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 3, 2018

Here in the passage before us, we see how the flesh is the enemy of God’s calling.

Chapter 20: Gideon’s Present Consumed by Fire Judges 6:17-32 17 And he said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, then shew me a sign that thou talkest with me. 18 Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present (or, meat offering), and set it before ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

1 Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 27, 2013

Believers in Christ have “1 Hope” for we await: 1) A New Home (Philippians 3:20) and 2) A New Body (Philippians 3:21)

Philippians 3:14-21. 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. 16 Only let us hold true to what we have attained. 17 Brothers, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Other

Prevent Being Out Of Order

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

With the motivation of love man can turn problems into blessings and bring order out of chaos, and harmony out of discord. By cooperation men can make plans where everyone comes out a winner.

After World War II there were five army dumps in France full of machinery. It was too good to throw away, and yet not good enough to hall back to the United States. It was a major problem. The Quakers saw an opportunity for service, and so they offered the United States Army 200,000 francs for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 13

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001

Lesson 13

To this point in the Lord’s sermon He has taken us through the Beatitudes where we learned that genuine salvation begins when we realize our poorness of spirit and spiritual bankruptcy before God. At that point we begin to mourn over our sinfulness. This mourning leads to a meek humbling of one’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Like To Fly

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jun 8, 2002

A look at Iasiah 40:31 from the perspective of flying in an aeroplane and climbing above the storms in life.

WHY I LIKE TO FLY! Text: Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. For most of my life I have had a passion to fly and had my first flight when I was 3 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Matthew 7:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With The Enemy! Part 2

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003

I wound up preaching this in parts. The new believers in Christ often struggle with attacks from the enemy. I have found this message to be a reminder to me that no one is exempt from them but we do have authority over him.

Dealing with the enemy! Part 2 By: Pastor Ron Crandall Introduction: Two weeks ago on Sunday Night I started this message. We shared on how the enemy comes against the believers in Christ, how the enemy first strikes at the home and marriage. Then when he has destroyed the family unit he then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:3-11, Ephesians 4:14-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Physical Provision—part 1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2001

Part 1 of 3 in the 2nd of a 5-sermon series describing God’s provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. This sermon deals with God’s provision for His people’s autonomy or self-governance.

YOUR PHYSICAL PROVISION—Part I —Joshua 15:1--19:51 The Smith’s were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included Senators, Pastors, & Wall Street wizards. Now they decided to compile a family history, a legacy for the children. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Balances Crosses And Comforts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

To lead the people to understand that God proportionally gives out a balance of crosses and comforts so that we do not become too elevated and proud or too depressed by difficulties

Unit 9 – Family Lesson 25 – A Family for Jacob – Gen. 29:1-30 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that God proportionally gives out a balance of crosses and comforts so that we do not become too elevated and proud or too depressed by difficulties. 2. Explanation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What You Should Expect From Your Pastor

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 25, 2004

As God have expectations for pastor that church should also.

What you should expect from your Pastor? 1 Peter 5:1-4 1.Peter the Apostle (v.1) Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, A. He was an Elder (v.1a) „Ã Writing to the elders, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Does Character Count?

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 7, 2004

Character is the window to the soul of a country and how true it is that character will determine the success or failure of a country.

Maybe you’ve heard in the news lately with all the social issues that are facing America, “that America is facing a Constitutional crisis.” But its not a constitutional crisis that we’re facing it’s a character crisis storming towards the gates of God’s blessing. I really do believe that character ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sabbath To Sunday

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 8, 2004

This is a study which shows that Sunday is the Divinely-instituted day of worship for the Lord’s Church under the New Covenant as opposed to the Sabbath.

For those who sincerely wish to please the Lord by doing His will, determining which day is the proper day on which God’s people should come together to offer worship is quite crucial. Scriptural and historical evidences provide a firm foundation for concluding that the Lord’s Church should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Communion: What's It About?

Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 18, 2007

This message is to look at a basic understanding of Communion/Lord’s Supper,to understand why it was instituted, and what it means to us today.

The Lord’s Supper / Communion / Eucharist > it’s called by many names but they all refer to this time where we join together as a group of believers to remember what Christ has done for us. In most Protestant churches it is one of two Sacraments (sacred rites); In Catholic and Orthodox churches it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Part 2: The Symbolism Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007

The cross is a powerful symbol of God’s power.

The Symbolism of the Cross I. Introduction Show a set of symbols and have people tell me what they represent. II. Transition III. Text—1 Corinthians 1:17-18 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parable Of The Laborers In The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 15, 2007

Is God really fair? Our Lord’s Justice, Faithfulness, Sovereignty, and Judgment all come together as He answers Peter’s questions. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

The Laborers in the Vineyard Matthew 20:1-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LaborersInVineyard.html I. THE SETTING A. THE CONVERSATION WITH THE RICH YOUNG RULER - Mt 19:16-22 1. Jesus had been approached by this man with a question concerning eternal life 2. In the course of their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist