Sermons on B Proper 12:

Divisions, Sins, And Signs (Matthew 12:22-37)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 26, 2025

The clash between Jesus and the Pharisees intensified during the time of His public ministry. He rebuked and condemned them for their hypocrisy and unbelief, warning them of the eternal consequences.

After healing the man with the withered hand (12:9-14), the Lord Jesus continued His work of healing the sick and teaching the Word. Now the people brought before Him a man who was not only demon-possessed but also suffered from blindness and the inability to speak. Jesus immediately cast out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-42, Mark 3:22-27, Luke 11:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Right Now Counts Forever - Ecclesiastes 12:14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 2, 2025

Is there going to be a Judgment Day for believers? Yes! And knowing what will happen on that day is crucial in the way you live this life. This message is a summary of Scripture’s teaching on the subject.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is: fear God and keep His commands, because this is for all humanity. 14 For God will bring every act to judgment, including every hidden thing, whether good or evil. Introduction Summary of Ecclesiastes After 16 weeks ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:14

Whom Do We Serve (1 Samuel 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 8, 2025

Whom do we serve, politics, a king, or God? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 12.

Israel rejected God as king, by choosing a human king. God still worked with them but warned them that something important was still required. Are following and obeying the Lord important to us? Let’s look in 1 Samuel 12. Did Samuel challenge Israel that he was an honest man who did not defraud or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: A Call To Humility Romans 12:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

Romans 12:3 challenges us to adopt a mindset of humility, recognising our true worth in God’s eyes and understanding our place in His grand design.

Transformed by Truth: A Call to Humility Romans 12:3 Introduction Today, we will delve into a powerful and transformative message from the Apostle Paul in Romans 12:3. This verse challenges us to adopt a mindset of humility, recognising our true worth in God’s eyes and understanding our place in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Philippians 2:3-4, Ephesians 4:7, 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Luckiest People Alive - Matthew 5:1-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 1, 2024

There is controversy surrounding how the Sermon on the Mount should be interpreted. Is it law? Grace? Is it binding on us today? How can we possibly live that way?

The sermon on the mount makes some very hard demands on us. The introduction to the sermon (the beatitudes) is designed to provide motivation for the hard demands of righteous living throughout the sermon. The first half of the message focuses on how the sermon on the mount should be interpreted (a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

The Power Of Repentance And Restoration 2 Samuel 12:13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 3, 2024

Let's explore a journey of repentance, forgiveness, and restoration through the lens of 2 Samuel 12 which reveals God’s mercy and the transformative power of repentance.

Transformed by Truth: The Power of Repentance and Restoration 2 Samuel 12:13 2 Samuel 12:13 (NLT): "Then David confessed to Nathan, ‘I have sinned against the Lord.’ Nathan replied, ‘Yes, but the Lord has forgiven you, and you won’t die for this sin.'" Introduction Today, we explore ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13, Amos 9:14, Psalm 5:1, Ruth 2:13, Psalm 147:3, Job 8:21, Psalm 19:1-4, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 2 Samuel 12:1-7, Psalm 51:3-4, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 32:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgive Us Our Debts - Matthew 6:12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 15, 2024

Most people think asking forgiveness means asking not to be punished. But there is far more to forgiveness than that. Asking forgiveness means requesting that God reverse the damage of sin in 4 areas.

Matthew 6:5-15 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Eternal Wisdom: Transformed By Truth Psalm 90:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 2, 2024

Let us embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of truth, seeking God's wisdom in understanding the eternal perspective of our lives.

Eternal Wisdom: Transformed by Truth Introduction: In Psalm 90:12 (NLT), the psalmist implores, "Teach us to realise the brevity of life so that we may grow in wisdom." Let us embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of truth, seeking God's wisdom in understanding the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, James 4:14, Proverbs 2:6, Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: The Golden Rule Matthew 7:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 19, 2024

Matthew 7:12 is often referred to as the Golden Rule. This simple yet profound principle provides a blueprint for living a life transformed by the truth of God's Word.

Transformed by Truth: The Golden Rule Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative words of Jesus found in Matthew 7:12, often referred to as the Golden Rule. This simple yet profound principle provides a blueprint for living a life transformed by the truth of God's Word. Join me as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12, Leviticus 19:18, Philippians 2:4, Romans 15:2, Luke 6:35-36, Matthew 5:46-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Do Greater Things - John 14:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 3, 2025

"Anyone who believes in me... will do even greater works." These are not the empty words of a dreamer. These are the words of the risen Christ.

Go! And Do Greater Things - John 14:12 John 14:12 (NLT): "I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father." Introduction: A Promise That Stretches the Soul Today we continue our ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, John 14:1, Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:19-20, John 16:7, Luke 19:10, Romans 10:14, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look At Them Now: Acts 4:1-12

Contributed by Christopher Metze on Jun 11, 2025

A sermon on the Spirit's transforming power.

It’s twilight in Jerusalem. Peter and John are being held in custody by the Jewish officials. They’ve been detained ever since they were “caught” healing and teaching in the name of Jesus the previous evening in the Temple. Yet, Peter and John are not overwhelmed, upset, or worried—they are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Triumphant Entry - The Easter Story - Days 1-2 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 1, 2023

Jesus raising Lazarus began the events that led to the crucifixion, so let’s start there. Today in Days 1-2, the Pharisees and chief priests respond to Lazarus being raised, Jesus’ triumphant entry, and prophecies fulfilled.

************ Day One - Response to Lazarus Raised Some of the people who saw Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead went to the Pharisees and told them about the miracle. The Pharisees and chief priests gathered a council at the palace of the high priest Caiaphus to decide what to do about Jesus. They ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:19, Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 6:10, Isaiah 53:1, John 11:47-57, John 12:12-50  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of The Story - 1 Peter 1:10-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 29, 2024

Why did the prophets search their own writings? Did they not understand what they wrote? If that's the case, what were they trying to communicate when they wrote it?

The prophets searched Scripture to find out what kind of era it would be when the Messiah would suffer and then be glorified. But they were told that it was not for them to know. We get to participate in this glorious kingdom in the Church (why would a Christian prefer the world to the Church?). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

And Still, She Gives: Mark 12:41-44

Contributed by Christopher Metze on Jul 29, 2025

Jesus praises the widow not to excuse injustice—but to highlight sacrificial giving and inspire resilient faithfulness in a world that desperately needs it.

A poor widow stands in the temple, clutching two small coins in her hand. The coins amount to only a quarter of a day’s wage, and though they are all she has, she still intends to give them as her offering. She may feel exposed—perhaps even small—surrounded by others with far greater wealth to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, Exodus 22:22, Deuteronomy 10:18, Mark 12:40, Isaiah 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Go! And Be Born Of God - John 1:12–13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 31, 2025

There is a powerful truth at the very heart of our Christian faith—a truth that transforms identities, restores the broken, and gives eternal hope: we can become children of God.

Go! And Be Born of God - John 1:12–13 Introduction: The Power to Become Imagine for a moment standing before the gates of a glorious palace—not as a tourist, not as a servant, but as a child of the King. That’s not fantasy. That’s the promise of the Gospel. There is a powerful truth at the very ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13, John 1:11, Galatians 3:26, Romans 8:15, John 3:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 10:9, Numbers 6:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal