Sermons on B Proper 20:

The Awesomeness And Nearness Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2013

The holy God reveals Himself first to Zion, and to the ends of the earth.

THE AWESOMENESS AND NEARNESS OF GOD. Psalm 99:1-9. The kingship of the LORD is awesome: it makes the people (or peoples) to “tremble” at His presence (Psalm 99:1). He is totally ‘other’ - dwelling between the cherubim, enthroned in heaven. He created all things, and even the earth “shakes” at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King Upon The Cross

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 16, 2013

As with us, so first with Him: no cross, no crown.

THE KING UPON THE CROSS. Luke 23:33-43. 1. Amongst the Jewish people, the prevalent understanding of the coming of Messiah was coloured by their relatively recent historical experience under the Maccabbees. Surely the expected deliverer would come to break the yoke of Rome, just as Judas of old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Submitting To God's Will Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 31, 2015

Paul’s shows us how to submit to God's will by understanding the 1) Purpose (Romans 15:30a) , 2) Prayer (Romans 15:30b-32), and 3) Peace (Romans 15:33) in the will of God.

To one who asked him the secret of his service, George Mueller said: “There was a day when I died, utterly died;”—“died to George Muller, his opinions, preferences, tastes, and will—died to the world, its approval or censure—died to the approval or blame even of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Other

The Cross: Foolishness, Fantasy Or Freedom? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 10, 2014

The message of the Gospel and how God chose to bring about redemption is one that many question, doubt and mock b/c they believe it to be senseless, but those of us in Christ understand it fully and we are called to live it out and proclaim that message!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 7, 2014 Date Preached: February 9, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Foolishness, Fantasy or Freedom? Sermon Text: 1 Cor 1:18-25 [ESV] – Read v22-25 here 22For Jews demand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

What’s A Family For? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 21, 2012

God specifies the purpose of a family in the Genesis account through: 1)The Problem (Genesis 2:18-20), 2) The Provision (Genesis 2:21-23), and 3) The Portrait (Genesis 2:24) of what a family is for.

What constitutes a family? Who has a legitimate role in defining this? With marriage considered a legal affair, the Canadian courts have created one of the broadest definitions in the world. Whether its considering the situation of polygamy in Bountiful BC, to homosexual unions and the recent ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Other

Samson And His Mid-Life Crisis Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

The amazing thing about the story of Samson and Delilah is that it comes at the height of his career. The key to the story is found in the last verse of Judges 15. “Now Samson led Israel for twenty years in the days of the Philistines.” (15:20)

“Samson and His Mid-Life Crisis” The story of Samson and Delilah, found in Judges 16, is the story of a man who having reached the pinnacle of his career and having accomplished everything a man would want to accomplish, in one sudden, violent turn went from the top right down to the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

First Christmas Risk-Takers

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 21, 2011

Risk taking at times needs to be bold and calculated. Other times require spontaneity. Risk taking is taking on something that causes fear and has the possibility of failure. Risk taking is an essential ingredient in ministry in the Kingdom of God. Most B

Opening illustration: Three pastors have been called Monday to report to prison in Shiraz, a city in southwestern Iran, within the next 30 days in what is estimated to be an act of religious persecution. The pastors were essentially being sentenced for having meetings at home, making the government ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:40-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jealousy And Covenant – Navigating Success And Relationships Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

1 Samuel 18–20 paints a powerful picture of the battlefield of relationships that surround success. Favour attracts both foes and friends. Saul’s jealousy tried to kill David, while Jonathan’s loyalty helped preserve him.

JEALOUSY AND COVENANT – NAVIGATING SUCCESS AND RELATIONSHIPS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 18-20 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 27:4, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Philippians 2:3, Psalm 133:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Success is a blessing, but it often comes with its own ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mirror Mirror On The Wall

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 17, 2012

Mistakes we make while looking into a mirror. 1. v.23-24a - A Passing Glance 2. v.24b - Forgetting What We See 3. v.25 – Ignoring Its Reflection

Jay Rathman while hunting deer in the Tehema Wildlife Area near Red Bluff in northern California, climbed to a ledge on the slope of a rocky gorge. As he raised his head to look over the ledge above, he sensed movement to the right of his face. A coiled rattler struck with lightning speed, just ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Blameless Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 6, 2014

1) Our Past is already taken care of (1 Corinthians 1:3-4, 6), 2) Our Present is provided for (1 Corinthians 1:5, 7a), and 3) Our Future is assured (1 Corinthians 1:7b-9).

There's a certain degree of optimism at the start of a new school year. There are no late homework assignments or projects. There are no low results from tests, no absences and no detentions from bad behavior. In essence, there is a flawless report and a blameless record. The challenge naturally is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: Other

Red Sticks - Blue Sticks

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 7, 2009

Ordinary Proper 14 - St. Paul draws a contrast between the follower of God and the person who doesn’t know of his love in Christ. He encourages us to guard our identity in Christ by illustrating what life in Christ "looks like".

Recently I was remembering the very first sermon that I preached. It was in the mid 70s at a Baptist Church. I was a young sailor recently married. My new bride had been raised in a Baptist church and I was a freshly catechized Lutheran. We tried the local Lutheran Church – but it was not an ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Characteristics Of Christian Leadership

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 17, 2009

God can use people with or without natural ability and proper background. God often chooses to work with raw material. He prepares and empowers those He chooses to do His work. He does not need to use people who took the part or who are already popular.

Introduction: ‘We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’ (Ephesians 2: 10) God can use people with or without the natural ability and proper background. God can, and often chooses to, work with raw material. God prepares and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jewish Festivals- A Shadow Of Christ - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 8, 2012

To understand the significance of Jewish festivals at a time the Jews world over would have celebrated three important festivals-Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkoth- in a span of about 20 days beginning with18th Sept 2012.

THE JEWISH FESTIVALS-A SHADOW OF CHRIST These (Jewish festivals) are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.-Colossians 2:17 Action: a) Display of picture of the shadow of Christ b) Display of picture of a Jewish calender ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:17

Denomination: *other

Friendship To Be Shown!!!

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

Jesus, in John 15:13 makes a statement that let's us know that friendship is to be proven by friends making sacrificing and then Proverbs 27:5&6 teach that friendship is shown as we give constructive criticism and Gal. 5:14&15 enforce that we are not to b

INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bible to Proverbs 17:17. 2. I’ve got a question for you! Who is your best friend? Be thinking about you answer and we will explain why we ask the question during the study of this lesson. 2. Let’s read Proverbs 17:17and then over the next few days ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation Story Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 16, 2017

In understanding the Salvation Story we can see: The People of Salvation (Romans 8:28), 2) The Purpose of Salvation (Romans 8:29c-d), and 3) The Process of Salvation (Romans 8:29a-b, 30)

There has been a common thread in listening to the survivors of the recent hurricanes and tropical storms. Although many are still without power, having their workplaces and homes destroyed with all their earthly possessions, many are still thankful for what remained. Through shelter and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Other