Sermons on B Proper 17:

Rich Ruler Pt.2 The Role Of The Law - Mark 10:17-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 14, 2024

In the message on the rich young ruler, there were some points I didn’t have time for that I’d like to cover. First, I want to explain a little further about the role of the law.

Introduction Why Perfection is Required If you want to be justified by the law, you have to keep it perfectly. Galatian 3:10-12 All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

What Christ’s Fulfillment Means For You - Matthew 5:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 27, 2024

How do you know what parts of the Old Testament law apply to you today? Why do we still obey the law prohibiting adultery but not the laws concerning stoning certain people to death?

Matthew 5:17 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

Go! And Let God Teach You What Is Best - Isaiah 48:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2025

In an age of YouTube tutorials, online influencers, and self-help gurus, it seems everyone has an opinion on how you should live your life—how to find success, happiness, or peace. Yet, so many people follow the advice of the world and still feel empty, anxious, or lost.

Go! And Let God Teach You What Is Best - Isaiah 48:17 Introduction: The Teacher Who Knows Best “This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: ‘I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the paths you should follow.’” – Isaiah 48:17 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:17, Micah 6:8, Psalm 32:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 34:14-17 - Part 6 - The Pursuit Of Peace; The Righteous And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 6, 2025

The pursuit of peace, doing good and pursuing it relates to departing from evil. The Lord hears ALL the cries of His righteous ones. Wickedness will never stand before God, but the righteous, he delivers from troubles.

PSALM 34:14-17 - PART 6 - THE PURSUIT OF PEACE; THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED In our previous study of this psalm we began verse 14 but we only did the first half of the verse that spoke about departing from evil and going good. Today we continue with verse 14. Let us look at it again. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:14, Matthew 5:9, Galatians 5:19-21, James 3:15-18, Romans 12:18, Ephesians 2:13-15, Psalm 34:15, Isaiah 59:8, Isaiah 59:11, Isaiah 59:9-10, Isaiah 59:12-14, Psalm 34:16, Isaiah 59:17-18, Acts 17:30-31, Psalm 34:17, Psalm 34:6-7, Job 13:15, Psalm 22:1, Romans 4:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Comes By Hearing: Following Jesus Through The Word - Romans 10:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 20, 2025

God's Word breaks into the darkness of sin and unbelief. It is through hearing that the lost are found, the dead are raised to life, and disciples are strengthened for obedience.

Faith Comes By Hearing: Following Jesus Through the Word - Romans 10:17 INTRODUCTION — THE SOUND THAT SAVES Imagine standing in total darkness—unable to see, unable to orient yourself. Suddenly, in the distance, you hear a voice calling your name. That sound brings direction, comfort, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17, Romans 10:14, John 20:31, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, James 1:22, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Be Ready: The End Times And The Rapture - 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 1, 2025

We live in days of urgency. The headlines scream with wars and rumours of wars. Morality collapses, society drifts further from God, and people are searching for answers in all the wrong places. But the Word of God is not silent about what is to come.

Go! And Be Ready: The End Times and the Rapture - 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 Introduction: A Call to Readiness We live in days of urgency. The headlines scream with wars and rumours of wars. Morality collapses, society drifts further from God, and people are searching for answers in all the wrong ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, John 14:3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Matthew 24:42, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Romans 8:1, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

John The Baptist And The King's Arrival (Matthew 3:1-17)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 5, 2024

John the Baptist was God's chosen instrument to announce the arrival of the Promised Messiah.

Matthew 3:1-6: Thirty years have passed between the events described in Chapter 2. Matthew continues the story of Jesus with the arrival of John the Baptist in the wilderness of Judea. His message centered upon the need for all people to repent and prepare their hearts for the arrival of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17, Mark 1:2-8, Luke 3:1-20, John 1:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 7, 2013

Believers are called to be ready for the: 1) Desired Coming (Luke 17:22-24),the 2) Delayed Coming (Luke 17:25-33), and the 3) Divisive Coming (Luke 17:34–37).

In the 1966 classic cartoon, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, Every who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! So the cuddly as a cactus Grinch (with termites in his smile and garlic in his soul) tried to wipe out Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:22-37

Denomination: Other

The Years That The Locust Has Eaten

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 31, 2019

A promise of restoration to the repentant. A prophecy of the outpouring of the Spirit. A warning of the judgment to come.

THE YEARS THAT THE LOCUST HAS EATEN. Joel 2:23-32. A very old elder once said to me that his only regret was “the years that the locust has eaten” (Joel 2:25). However, there is no point in bemoaning what may have been, but rather our eyes should be on the here and now, and in the prospects ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rough Road

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 16, 2002

A Sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8

6th Sun after Pentecost A Proper 8 "The Rough Road" Matthew 10:40-42 38* and he who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. 39* He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for my sake will find it. 40* "He who receives you receives me, and he who receives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Role Of Christian Women

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2012

Paul explained to Timothy the proper role of Christian women as essential to the function of the church. The Christian community must embrace the proper role of godly women. But how is it discovered? Responsibility for Christian women is found in her..

THE ROLE Of CHRISTIAN WOMEN—1Timothy 2:9-15 This sermon was very well received. One woman commented that I was ‘ballsy’ for preaching this. She also stated that her mother(were she a church-goer) would not have stood for it. Attention: Movie/Broadway presentation—requires that each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Rich Fool Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024

Stewardship is the proper management of your time, talent, and treasure for the glory of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 12:13-34 1. You should never call anyone a fool. “…whosoever shall say, ‘thou fool,’ shall be in danger of hell fire'” (Matthew 5:22). 2. Definition. Comes from aphron, “to be without mind; not the existence of a mind, but without the use of the mind.” ~Vines. “A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Not Without Blood

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 15, 2019

The ratification of the old covenant did not take place without blood. But it took the blood of Christ to bear away our sins, once and forever!

NOT WITHOUT BLOOD. Hebrews 9:15-28. In continuing to compare and contrast the old covenant and the new, we have seen how the high priest would enter the ‘Holiest of All’ (Hebrews 9:3), alone, once a year (on the Day of Atonement) ‘not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's All In Your Mind

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 4, 2011

To claim the promises of God we must have the proper mindset.

“It’s All in the Mind” Joshua 1:1-9; Romans 12:1-2 When expectations are high it’s tough to wait. An Olympic athlete trains and prepares for years – then the Olympics are canceled due to political unrest. An elderly retired couple has saved for a lifetime in order to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

So Somone Is Throwing Stones

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 9, 2006

Accept the provoking reality Acknowledge the preserved resource Activate a proper response

SO SOMEONE IS THROWING ROCKS AT YOU Acts 7:54-60 Acts 7 is the longest address in the book of Acts, and one of the most important. In it Stephen reviewed the history of Israel and the contributions made by their revered leaders: Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, David, and Solomon. Stephen’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist