Sermons on B Proper 20:

Missing Qualities In Family Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 18, 2025

King David failed to keep his family intact due to missing qualities such as, family interactions, family integrations and family intercessions.

Text: 2 Samuel 3:1-5 Theme: David’s Family Greetings: The Lord is good; and his love endures forever! Introduction: The holy family should take care to be a model family with seven qualities of life based on Hebrews 13:1-8. Now, we will talk about the missing qualities in many families which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Role Of Pastoral Ministry In Global Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 18, 2023

Global evangelism is the heartbeat of God. The church at large get back to this real concern of filling the world with God’s word, agape love and compassion. Local witness leads to global witness.

Role of Pastoral Ministry in Global Evangelisation (Matthew 24:14). Text: “And this good news of the kingdom (the Gospel) will be preached throughout the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then will come the end.”(AMP) According to Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Methodist

Second Missionary Journey And Teams Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 6, 2021

From now onwards we will be studying the second missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas with two teams. Read further to know the expansion of the Kingdom of God.

Acts 15:36-16:05 Second Missionary Journey and the teams 15:36 Follow Up Ministry 15:37-41 Paul and Barnabas Separated 16:01-05 Paul, Silas, and Timothy as Team Acts 15:36 Follow Up Ministry Paul and Barnabas had the burden to reach the unreached with soul-winning and result-oriented ministry. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Unworthy Servant

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 10, 2022

It is a sobering thought that we cannot earn our way to heaven but it is a glorious thought that God's grace can.

“The Unworthy Servant” By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Text – Read Luke 17:7-10 1. This is a very hard text for a lot of people. 2. Christianity is a foreign concept to many. B. Entitlement has become a part of the American character. 1. At first glance some might say the master was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persecution Never Stop Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 12, 2020

Down through the Christian History, it has been a system to work against the Christians and missionaries. They had been ill-treated, threatened, and persecuted, many at times with severe hatred, enmity, and jealous for the simple reason, they believe in true God.

Acts 5:27-42 Persecution Never Stopped 5:27-28 Threat from Sanhedrin 5:29-33 Apostles Response 5:33-39 Gamaliel Speaks 5:40-42 Apostles Carry out the Ministry Acts 5:27-28 Threat from Sanhedrin Down ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-42

Denomination: Methodist

Redeemed Church Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 30, 2018

St.Paul wrote this epistle to the believers at Ephesus. He mentioned the importance of the believers and their role in the Church. God has called all of us, he has bestowed with special blessings and talents to us. Every one is unique in the Church.

Ephesians 4:11-16. Church Endeavor. Introduction: St. Paul wrote this epistle to the believers at Ephesus. He mentioned the importance of the believers and their role in the Church. God has called all of us, he has bestowed with special blessings and talents to us. Everyone is unique in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-17

Denomination: Methodist

Floodgates Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 23, 2020

God is almighty and Omnipotent. God would change everything in a fraction of seconds and within a twinkle of an eye. He is so powerful and God of miracles. Everything is possible for him. How amazing to see how God does miracles on every occasion of his children.

Theme: Floodgates of Heaven Text: 2 Kings 7:1-20 I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We praise God the grace given to all of us to cope up with Locking and unlocking of our live streams for more than 96 days. By the grace of God, we participated 14 online Sunday ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Problem Of Immodesty: Some Biblical Principles - Part 1

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 17, 2002

Christians young and old find the subject of modest apparel a difficult subject to discuss objectively.

Part 1 Introduction A. Text: Col. 3:17. B. Christians young and old find the subject of modest apparel a difficult subject to discuss objectively. C. Yet it is a Bible subject, so we must give our reverent and obedient attention to it. I. DEFINING THE RELEVANT WORDS A. “Immodest” has many ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Fellowship With Christ And Others

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

If we have no fellowship with others we cannot have fellowship with Christ

A pastor went to visit some prospective members—a husband, wife and their son. At the beginning of the visit, it was a typical visit. They were getting to know each other, what they had done in their lives. Finally, the woman said, "I can’t stand it anymore. I’ve got to say something! My husband ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Fundamentals Of Fasting Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 2, 2022

Fasting is something that creates uncertainty and anxiety in the minds of many. I think if we will take the time to consider what our Lord has to say and seek to understand fasting, we will become more comfortable with it.

The Fundamentals of Fasting Matthew 6: 16-18 We have come to a portion of Scripture that is little discussed in our day. I don’t think I have ever heard this passage preached or dealt with at length. The focus of this portion of the Sermon on the Mount is fasting. That may be something the average ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Cycle Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2022

The Christian life is not believing in the cycle of birth but there is a cycle of redemption, a cycle of reformation, a cycle of resurgence and revival. I would like to leave with you three spiritual insights as Corrupted people, Compassionate God, and charismatic leaders in the cycle of redemption.

Theme: Cycle of Redemption Text: Judges 2:10-23 Greetings: ‘The Lord is good. His love endures forever.’ Introduction to the book of judges: This book is part of former prophets (Joshua, Judges, 1, 2 Samuel, and 1, 2 Kings). Judges are called Sophetim. It describes the exploits of the number of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-23

Denomination: Methodist

First Gospel Preaching Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 4, 2020

New Testament is not an independent book. The gospel is nothing but the good news about birth, miracles, teachings, preaching of Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, it includes death and resurrection of Christ. It is the FULL GOSPEL.

Acts 2:14-36 First Gospel Preaching of the Church 2: 14-15, 22-24, 29-33 Presentation of Gospel by Peter 2: 16-21 Prophecy of Joel concerning Holy Spirit 2: 25-28, 34-35 Prophecy of David concerning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Methodist

Compassionate Father Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 18, 2020

Why Father was silent when he heard his younger SON demanded dividends? Why Father parted his property with his younger son knowing that he is going to leave him and live according to his plan? These questions are related to the foreknowledge of God.

Theme: Compassionate Father Text: Luke 15:11-32 The Lord is good! His love endures forever!! I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. It is an immense joy for us to meditate the Word of God Sundays after Sundays. The topic for this Sunday meditation is “A Compassionate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

We Have The Keys

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013

To show our power and authority coming from the LORD and how to use them.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the keys? Do you use them? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show our power and authority coming from the LORD and how to use them. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 22:22 (Amplified Bible) And the key of the house of David I will lay upon his shoulder; he shall ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Example Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 6 in a series on Philippians focusing on the example of faithful Christians

The Joy of Example I. Introduction A. No one to Help 1. In San Bernardino, California a reporter arranged for a man to lie in a gutter on a busy street. a) Hundred of people passed by over a period of several hours. b) Not one person stopped to render aide. 2. Several years ago in Detroit teens ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ