Sermons on B Proper 12:

Who Brought Israel Out Of Egypt

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2020

Thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand. Exodus 32 verse 11.

WHO BROUGHT ISRAEL OUT OF EGYPT. Exodus 32:1-14. The people began by saying, “Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt” (Exodus 32:1). Then they changed their mind, saying of the molten calf, “These be thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Sunday Of Lent, Year B- The Three Mountains: Transfiguration

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 22, 2024

“You aren’t going to sacrifice me, are you, Dad?”

Because of our three readings, today could be called the Sunday of the Three Mountains. "Take your son Isaac, your only one, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah.” Moriah, as a girl's name, is of Hebrew origin, meaning "the hill country." The land of Moriah was a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18, Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Catholic

La Actitud Bíblica Frente A La Prueba

Contributed by John Dario Sanchez on Sep 10, 2025

Este estudio bíblico habla sobre tres actitudes que debe tener todo cristiano, no pagar mal por mal, estad siempre gozosos y orad sin cesar.

LA ACTITUD BÍBLICA FRENTE A LA PRUEBA 7 Septiembre De 2025, Por El Pastor John Darío Sánchez, Iglesia Emanuel Popular TEXTO: 1 Tesalonicenses 5:15-17 Mirad que ninguno pague a otro mal por mal; antes seguid siempre lo bueno unos para con otros, y para con todos. 16 Estad siempre ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-17

Denomination: Other

Lent 5 Series B "Can You See Jesus"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 30, 2006

People wanted to see Jesus & Lazarus. They wanted hope and assurance beyond the grave and Jesus was the answer...so he was lifted up on the cross. He is still the answer today.

In Jesus Holy Name April 2, 2006 Lent IV John 12:20-21 Redeemer Note: I’m indebted to Max Lucado for the phraseology and some ideas …from his book “He Chose The Nails” “Can You See Jesus?” “Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at ...read more

Scripture: John 12:17-37

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be B-L-E-S-S-E-D

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 6, 2003

God wants you to be blessed. But you need to know what to do if you want God to bless you.

Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Psalms 37:3-5 Ephesians 1:3 Topic- The seven simple ways to be blessed by God Subtopic: How to be B-L-E-S-S-E-D It is God’s will that everybody be blessed. It does not matter who you are, God wants you to be blessed. It does not matter how young or how old you are, God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5, Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Sending Of Moses And Aaron.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 24, 2023

Moses and Aaron were commissioned and sent by God.

THE SENDING OF MOSES AND AARON. Psalm 105:23-26. PSALM 105:23. “Israel also came into Egypt,” along with all his progeny. There they became “sojourners.” This is what Christians are: ‘strangers and pilgrims in the earth’ (cf. Hebrews 11:13). This world is not our home, we are just passing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A. B. C. New Year's Day. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 11, 2024

January 1st, All Years.

A. B. C. NEW YEAR’S DAY. January 1st, All Years. Ecclesiastes 3:1-13, Psalm 8:1-9, Revelation 21:1-6, Matthew 25:31-46 A). THE RELENTLESS RHYTHMS OF TIME. Ecclesiastes 3:1-13. ‘Turn, turn, turn’ is the refrain of the old pop song based upon these verses. However, time is not circular, but ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13, Psalm 8:1-9, Revelation 21:1-6, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Step Five - Go Tell It On The Mountain Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

Confession is good for the soul we are told bu if you have never done a fifth or haven’t done one in a while, How free do you want a be? How strong do you want to become? How is it with your soul?

In the scriptures we heard earlier, James was trying in his own way to provide advice to a set of new Christian Churches after his step brother, Jesus’ resurrection. The Way, as the early Christian movement was called to try and enlighten new Christians but also to manage and lead a whole new set ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Step Six - Separating The Men From The Boys Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

The fifth step is a building block to the sixth step. It is not a separate event. The fifth step focuses on cleaning house but it is also about bringing our character defects to the surface so we can see the thousands of ways we have attempted to manipulate the world around us.

The fifth step is a building block to the sixth step. It is not a separate event. The fifth step focuses on cleaning house but it is also about bringing our character defects – selfishness, self centeredness, low self esteem and big egos – to the surface so we can see the thousands of ways we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 21, 2022

The Hebrew Bible identifies Joshua as one of the twelve spies of Israel sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. In Numbers 13:1, and after the death of Moses, he led the Israelite tribes in the conquest of Canaan and allocated lands to the tribes.

Joshua, Prophet, Righteous, Forefather Born Goshen (Lower Egypt), Ancient Egypt Died Canaan Venerated in Judaism, Christianity, Islam Major shrine Tomb of Joshua or Joshua's Hill Feast • July 26: Armenian Apostolic • September 1: Roman Catholicism • September 1: Eastern Orthodox ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Twelve Spies [part 2] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 4, 2022

Joshua and Caleb saw scary things and trusted God, encouraging the Israelites to believe God's promises: "Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome" (v. 30). The other ten spies saw scary things and doubted God

[part 2] A Message from Joshua and Caleb Joshua and Caleb saw scary things and trusted God, encouraging the Israelites to believe God's promises: "Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome" (v. 30). The other ten spies saw scary things and doubted God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:30

Denomination: Baptist

A Remnant Saved

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 5, 2014

A remnant saved - out of the midst of a scheming people and their leaders.

1. DREAMING UP SCHEMES. Micah 2:1-11. The specific sins which will bring judgment upon Jerusalem are now outlined. It resonates even today with those who are familiar with the ways of commercial cities. There is the coveting of fields, and their seizure, separating a man from God's ...read more

Scripture: Micah 3:1-12, Micah 2:1-11, Micah 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Context For The Hymn

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2017

The obedience of Christ elicits, draws out, the obedience of Christians.

A CONTEXT FOR THE HYMN. Philippians 2:1-13. The word “If” that opens this passage might better be translated as “Since” (Philippians 2:1). The sense is, “If there is any encouragement in Christ (and there is), if any consolation in love (and there is), if any fellowship (sharing) in the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Create In Me A Clean Heart.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 5, 2022

A faithful confession of sin.

CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART. Psalm 51:1-10. In this solemn Psalm of repentance, we dive in (headfirst, as it were) with a plea for mercy. The verbs “have mercy… blot out… wash me… cleanse me” (Psalm 51:1-2) all appear to be in the imperative: but they are in fact plaintive pleas based in the fact ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eleventh Sunday In Ordinary Time- B Mustard Seed Cooperation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 13, 2021

The Atlantic began to come in; its mighty shoulders underneath the boats lifted—lifted until the derelict had to come. The youth had harnessed infinite energy to his task.

Working in harmony with the processes of life in co-operation with God is how the Kingdom of God works, Jesus says. Its methods may be illustrated by the case of an old derelict ship that was to be lifted-up from the bottom of the sea. In one of the tidal rivers near New York, the building of a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34, Ezekiel 17:22-24

Denomination: Catholic