Sermons on B Proper 20:

A Psalm Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 8, 2008

This psalm that David sings is a combination of parts of Psalms 105, 96, 106 and contains the four elements that should be present in true thanksgiving

A PSALM OF THANKSGIVING Text: 1 Chronicles 16:7 – 36 Introduction: • Ark represented presence and glory of God • Philistines had captured Ark at Shiloh and displayed it for several months in Philistia • Dagon bows and is broken, men of the city develop tumors and some die • Sent the Ark to Beth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfillment Of A Promise

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 22, 2007

There’s no feeling like the feeling one gets from witnessing the fulfillment of the promise God has spoken on and over their life. It’s one thing to have favor on your life, it’s another to walk in the favor.

FULFILLMENT OF A PROMISE LUKE 2:1-7 AS WONDERFUL FORETELLING OF A PROMISE FAVORED (HIGHLY FAVORED) FILLED NO FEELING – FULFILLMENT OF THE PROMISE MOTHER . . . DON’T HAVE TO BE A MOTHER . . . THAT’S WHERE I AM – SHOUTED OVER THE FORETELLING . . . FAVORED . . . FILLED READY TO WALK IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning How To Give Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

The Corinthians were materially rich but miserly in their giving. All of us need to learn that “God love a cheerful giver!”

LEARNING HOW TO GIVE II CORINTHIANS 9:1-15 INTRODUCTION: Call on a Methodist to pray and he’ll say, “Here’s $50.” Call on a Baptist for $50 and he’ll say “Let’s pray!” Our action toward giving is good but we, also, need a right attitude when we give. The Corinthians were materially rich but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Considering Consequences Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 27, 2012

Every action has an "afterwards" to it & Proverbs is studded with reminders of this fact. Proverbs calls us to the premise that nothing should be completely judged by its initial enticing stages. The moral law of sin & its consequences are written on

PROVERBS 14: 12 CONSIDERING CONSEQUENCES Consequences are things we rarely consider. But even the smaller issues of life like having an extra piece of chocolate cake has its consequences as well as its appeal (caloric-waistline consequences). It is difficult for most of us to consider the long ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:25, Proverbs 14:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Family

Contributed by Leon Drake on Dec 16, 2012

The Church is a family - good, bad, or ugly, we are to love one another.

Rules for Living with Others 5 Do not speak angrily to an older man, but plead with him as if he were your father. Treat younger men like brothers, 2 older women like mothers, and younger women like sisters. Always treat them in a pure way. 3 Take care of widows who are truly widows. 4 But if a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Tripartite Man

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 20, 2021

Deals with the three components of a human being soul, spirit, and body.

THE TRIPARTITE MAN Spirit, Soul, and Body According to Watchman Nee I Thessalonians 5:23 "May the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." The whole person comprises these three ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Genesis 2:7, James 2:26, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get To Work Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 29, 2006

The work of the church is found in confidence in it’s leadership, and setting an example for others to follow.

Introduction I. As a church, we believe in what is called the “imminent return of Christ.” A. The imminent return of Christ, means that we believe that Jesus Christ could return at any time, even before this church service is completed, to take His bride, the church back to heaven. B. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:3-18

Denomination: Methodist

Christian Myopia Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 23, 2003

The fourth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

CHRISTIAN MYOPIA CHRISTIAN SHORTSIGHTEDNESS ACTS 4:36-37 1 PETER 4:7-11 Acts 4:36-37 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet. INTRODUCTION: Perhaps one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37, 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Defining The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

A parable "leaves the mind in sufficient doubt about its precise application to tease it into active thought

DEFINING THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Series: The Parables Of Jesus Mathew 13:11. And He replied to them, To you it has been given to know the secrets and mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. A. INTRODUCTION The parables of Jesus make up a crucial part of the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11

The Staying Pilgrims

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2020

Thanksgiving reminds us of the Pilgrims and their journey to America. Their faith proved them to be steppingstones for generations.

1. Hebrews 11:13 (GNV) All these died in faith, and received not the promises, but saw them afar off, and believed them, and received them thankfully, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 2. My misconceptions and new interest with the Pilgrims and 400th Anniversary of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Snowball Effects Of Sin Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004

Sins are not single isolated wrong, but are clustered into families.

The Snowball Effects of Sin (Matt. 5:27-37) Here is my bulletin insert first: Divorce and Remarriage The subjects of divorce and remarriage are complicated and have always been matters of controversy among Bible-oriented Christians. When addressing this matter, I recognize that many top-notch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation 3:14-22 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jul 2, 2025

Revelation 3:14-22

Revelation 3:14-22 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God's creation. The introduction in each of these letters from Jesus to these churches are a testament to who Jesus is so lets look at this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, John 14:6, Colossians 1:16

Denomination: Bible Church

Faith That Defies Fear Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Jan 30, 2026

This sermon explores the courageous faith of Moses' parents, who defied a tyrannical government and the fear of death to save their son, demonstrating that true faith sees potential where the world sees waste and obeys God rather than men.

Introduction: The Conflict Between Culture and Conscience It is easy to have faith when the government supports your beliefs, when society applauds your values, and when obeying God is safe. But the true test of faith comes when the laws of the land and the laws of God collide. The parents of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Down Walls

Contributed by Robert Robinson on Aug 13, 2003

For people so greatly advancing in technology as we are, we seem to be declining at the same rapid pace morally.

This morning we are going to take a look at Breaking Down Walls, I will be reading from Ephesians 2:11-22; Therefore remember that you, once Gentiles in the flesh--who are called Uncircumcision by what is called the Circumcision made in the flesh by hands-- that at that time you were without ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ending Your Power Shortage

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 5, 2005

There seems to be a critical shortage of power in the lives of people regarding Christ’s great commission. When we read about terrorists threats around the world, many seem to grow hesitant to be involved with missions. However, the Lord Jesus said, "You

Ending Your Power Shortage (Acts 1:8) Right before Jesus acended into heaven He gave us a promise: "But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, enablement and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational