Sermons on A Proper 3:

The Dawning Of The Light.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2022

The true light had arisen in the midst of great darkness.

THE DAWNING OF THE LIGHT. Isaiah 9:1-4. The prospect at the end of Isaiah 8 was one of ‘trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish’ (cf. Isaiah 8:22). But now there is a “Nevertheless” (Isaiah 9:1). The darkest night is followed by the dawn. The dimness is vanquished, and affliction replaced by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God’s ‘text’ For Graduates"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

"God’s ‘Text’ for Graduates"

Proverbs 3:1-6 "God’s ‘Text’ for Graduates" 1. The Consideration Of Wisdom - 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: Notice the Fatherly tone of the book of Proverbs –Wisdom Pilots Our Paths - 2. The Consolation Of Wisdom - (a) The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Trust In The Lord

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Trust in the LORD

Proverbs 3:1-6 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 1. AN EXCLUSIVE TRUST - 5 Trust in the LORD - A Life of Total Devotion to the Lord. - AN ENTIRE TRUST 5 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Baptized Into The Family Series

Contributed by Larry Lewis on Aug 20, 2016

Understanding the 3 different baptisms mentioned in scripture

Read I Corinthians 12:12-14 Read John 1:29-33 Read Acts 1:4-5 • I have shared three different scriptures with you this morning, all concerning baptism, for a purpose • Next Sunday afternoon right after our service, we will be leaving here, and going about 7-10 minutes down the road ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3rd Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2022

JANUARY 22nd, 2023.

Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 27:4-9, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23. A). THE DAWNING OF THE LIGHT. Isaiah 9:1-4. The prospect at the end of Isaiah 8 was one of ‘trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish’ (cf. Isaiah 8:22). But now there is a “Nevertheless” (Isaiah 9:1). The darkest ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 27:4-9, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Three PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

This sermon aims to explore Exodus 20:15-17, emphasizing that the last three commandments are not just rules, but guides on how to live a life that honors God and loves others as Jesus loves us.

Good morning, family. Today we'll be looking into Exodus 20:15-17 and exploring how these verses call us to honor God with our lives, to love others as Jesus loves us, and to understand the significance of the last three commandments. As Oswald Chambers once said, "The remarkable thing about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15-17

Topics: Last 3, Ten Commandments

We Will Not Bow PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Encourage believers to stand firm in their faith, regardless of worldly pressures, drawing strength from the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

Good morning, family! Today we’re diving into an incredible story from the Book of Daniel, Chapter 3. It's a tale that has it all: pressure, power, and strength, but not quite in the ways you’d expect. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego is one many of us learned in Sunday school. But as ...read more

Topics: Worldly Pressures, Daniel 3

"Proper Worship' 1 Cor. 11 Pt. 11 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 9, 2008

Proper procedures in worship do make a difference so we need to evaluate where our hearts and heads are as we worship the Lord.

“Proper Worship” 1 Corinthians 11 - pt 11 Opening Illustration: This last week I have been watching the Olympics and I have noticed how important proper techniques and proper form is for the Olympic athletes. I saw it the diving, in gymnastics, in swimming and even in track and field. The experts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proper 27 B Be Thou A Blessing Motive For Ministry

Contributed by Charles Scott on Nov 20, 2006

Christians sometimes fail to realize the great eternal value of the gifts God has given them if used in his service; the widow’s mite and the poor widow in Elijah’s day are examples of how God values our gifts.

Proper 27 B BE THOU A BLESSING MOTIVE FOR MINISTRY I Kings 17:8-16 The word of the Lord came to Elijah the prophet, saying, “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Anglican

Proper Priorities: The Secret To Staying On Mission During A Pandemic

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 5, 2022

Our lives are all full of things we need to accomplish, spiritual, social, and vocational demands that fight for our attention. All needs are not created equal, and we shouldn’t give them the same weight in our lives. That’s where a practice of healthy priorities comes in.

Sermon – Proper Priorities: The Secret to Staying Focused on The Mission Scripture: Acts 6:1-7 “But as the believers[a] rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist

Lesson 5.0: The Problem Of The Proper Use Of The Body Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 28, 2018

Now, Paul will address some of the questions and problems the Corinthian Christians had in regard to understanding and doing what God wanted them to do in regard to sex.

November 27, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 5.0: The Problem of the Proper Use of the Body Scripture: 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are We Offended? - Sermon For Proper 15 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 13, 2020

Looking at why the Pharisees were offended, and how the woman who was likened to a dog wasn't. Then thinking about why we are offended by the things of the world.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks we have spoken about the positive aspects of being sown and planting seed within life, and as I read this week’s Gospel, I wanted to just think about one other aspect, one which perhaps we don’t often like to consider, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Anglican

Forgiveness Vs. Judgement - Sermon Of Proper 19 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 9, 2020

An exploration of Judgement and Forgiveness and how we should forgive others even when we may not want to, and why it is right for us to do so.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Around 25 years ago I was studying for my banking qualifications, and one of the subjects I had to study was Banking Law, it was a fascinating subject, but it was also filled with great amounts of technical legalistic jargon which had to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Properly Attired? - Sermon For Proper 23 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Oct 6, 2020

This sermon seeks to explore what it means to wear the wedding garments, and how choosing to wear them requires commitment regardless of what is happening in our lives.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks, we have been working through a number of challenging parables in Matthews Gospel, and we are again faced with another this morning. There are definitely two parts to this parable, the first mirrors the concepts of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Being A Servant To All - Proper 20 - Year B

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 16, 2021

A look at what being a servant to all means to us as Christians, and looking at how we turn teaching into action. A call to action, post COVID

In the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at a number of scriptures from Marks Gospel and the letter of James. These scriptures have set a number of challenges for us to consider, and all of these challenges have centred on two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, James 4:7-8

Denomination: Anglican