Sermons on B Proper 17:

"Where Is It Written”

Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007

Basic introduction to Hermeneutics. “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” 2 Tim. 3:16-17

“Where is it Written” It is great to be here in Woodstock. Many have prayed, planned, and worked to help us in the process of coming here. This article may seem a bit heavy but I believe that we must lay a proper foundation and begin with the basics in order to be based upon the same ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mission Of The Messiah Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 31, 2023

In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that Matthew summarized the entire history of God's people because he believed it all climaxed in the mission of Jesus.

Introduction We are concluding our sermon series today that I am calling, “Bloodlines: The Genealogy of Jesus.” I hope you have come to see that the genealogy of Jesus is far more than merely a list of names. It contains some very significant truths that help us to understand better the meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Preacher's Authority Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 4, 2021

1) The Authority of the Word (Titus 2:15a), 2) The Authority to Exhort (Titus 2:15b) and 3) The Authority to Rebuke (Titus 2:15c). Using the word of God, it is the command to hear, believe and obey God.

Titus 2:15. 15 Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you. (ESV) When I grew up in Toronto, I attended the Catholic Church, went to Catholic schools and participated in Catholic service originations. I sought to be faithful to what I thought God desired. I ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:15

Denomination: Other

Our Identity: Christ Alone! Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

Where does your joy come from? What are the kinds of things that rob you of your joy? Paul encourages the Philippians to keep the source of joy in proper perspective so that it's not stolen away or diminished.

I. Intro A. ?Two Australian sailors staggered out of a London pub into a dense fog and looked around for help. As they steadied themselves, they saw a man coming into the pub but evidently missed the military medals flashing on his dress uniform. One sailor blurted out, “Say, bloke, do you know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Armored: Geared Up For Life Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 21, 2021

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B August 22, 2021, this is the Armor, the gear we have been “gearing up for life” throughout the series. So, what are these tools and how do we employ them in our daily lives?

INTRODUCTION As Hitler’s appetite for power and territory grew, his army began to march across Europe. In some cases, the fight could hardly be called a battle. The Evil German Nazi army advanced, with its tanks and with technologically advanced weapons. In some of the underdeveloped nations, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Life Changing Questions From The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 23, 2014

1. Are you willing? (vs. 1-7). 2. Are you believing? (vs. 8-9). 3. Are you obeying? (vs. 8-14). 4. Are you telling? (vs. 15).

Life Changing Questions from the Lord John 5:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 5, 2014 *The Lord Jesus Christ likes to ask questions, questions that make you think, penetrating, personal questions. A great example was after the Lord rose from the dead and met His Apostles ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Respond To God's Long-Suffering

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Have you ever thought about what our proper response should be to the long-suffering of God? There are grave consequences for failing to properly understand and respond to God’s great patience.

1. Have you ever thought about what our proper response should be to the long-suffering of God? There are grave consequences for failing to properly understand and respond to God’s great patience. There is a limit to God’s patience. Many consciously or unconsciously abuse, neglect or fail to try to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4-6, Romans 8:17-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Is Known By God

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 12, 2010

Many Christian’s struggle with a proper understanding of God’s grace. God is fully pleased with what Jesus did on the cross and if we receive Him as Lord He is pleased with us as well.

Lk 9:23 There are a number of times- Jesus says believe in me, but there are more times where He says follow me. True believing always results in following. Are you a fan of Jesus or a follower of Jesus? Fan- an enthusiastic admirer. Jesus-looking for more than bumper sticker Christians. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Amazing Grace, Burdensome Law Or Foolish Mixture

Contributed by Alex Galsim on Mar 2, 2012

There are 3 basis of how Man relates to God by grace, by law and by mixture of law and grace. Proper understanding of walking by God's grace will liberate and help us enjoy life to the fullest.

GOD'S AMAZING GRACE I. .DEFINITION OF GRACE 1. God's undeserved, unmerited, unearned favor to man (Eph 2:8-9) II. THE BASIS OF GOD'S ACCEPTANCE TO MAN 1. By law God to Israel (Deut 28) 2. By grace By receiving what we don't deserve (Ephesians 2:8) 3. By mixture of law and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:17

Denomination: Christian Church

Rejected And Selected

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 10, 2015

Proper 15 (A) We rejected God, in the Garden of Eden and at the Cross. But He has selected us. Therefore we live confidently knowing that salvation is based in His election, not our selection.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Rejected and Selected” It seemed unreal this week, when the news broke that actor Robin Williams had died, a shock which reverberated again ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Romans 11:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Tongue Taming Challenges

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 12, 2009

Ordinary Proper 19: We face an uphill battle as we consider the challenge of getting our tongue - our speech - under control. But that is precisely what St. James exhorts us to do!

Words matter - they matter a lot. In order to uncover the processes that destroy unions, marital researchers studied couples over the course of years, and even decades, and retraced the star-crossed steps of those who had split up back to their wedding day. What they discovered is unsettling. None ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

It's About Your Heart

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 22, 2009

Ordinary Proper 16: Christ came to set us free from blind traditionalism. His liberating Spirit frees our hearts to serve Him and the neighbor out of a spirit of love and forgiveness.

There’s a story about how in 1903 the Russian Czar noticed a sentry posted on the Kremlin grounds for no apparent reason. When he inquired, he discovered that in 1776 Catherine the Great found on that very spot the first flower of spring. She ordered that a sentry be posted there so that no one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Early Bird Gets The Worm

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 10, 2015

Proper 20 (A). We toil and struggle against sin, to live righteously, But it does not give us life. Christ gives to us freely and aboundantly, all we need for this life and the next.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “The early bird gets the worm” In our text today, Jesus tells His disciples another parable about the Kingdom of Heaven. You will recall that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Wait Until It's Too Late

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 13, 2017

Even the most tragic effect of catastrophe can be avoided or minimized by proper preparation. But the sad thing in life is that many people can only realize the importance of preparation when it is already too late.

DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE Even the most tragic effect of catastrophe can be avoided or minimized by proper preparation. But the sad thing in life is that many people can only realize the importance of preparation when it is already too late. Delaying is a problem of almost everybody. Here is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Gets The Last Word: An Exposition Of Matthew 22:34-46

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 17, 2020

Jesus has the last word with the Pharisees just as He did with the Sadducees. And He will have the last word on everything just as He had the first. Sermon for Proper 25 After Pentecost Year A

Jesus Gets the Last Word: An Exposition of Matthew 22:34-46 The passage we are studying this morning occurred at the Temple just a few days before His arrest, trial, and crucifixion. The Pharisees and Sadducees had taken turns trying to trap Jesus in His words. The Sadducees had just tried to trap ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible