Sermons on B Proper 20:

The Just Shall Live By Their Faith

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 2, 2022

God gives an answer to struggle, sufferings, problems, and unfairness.

“The Just Live by Faith” Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 1. The Prophet has some trouble understanding the reasoning Israel is suffering • Habakkuk says,2How long, O LORD, must I call for help? Why do you tolerate the wrong? Its so bad it seems Justice never prevails. • The situation for Israel is ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Elections...elections...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 19, 2012

At a time Election fever is in the air, Yours truly has woven a message around the acronym "E.L.E.C.T" focusing on simple yet profound aspects’ of Christ’s ministry and Christian life.

ELECTIONS...ELECTIONS... Hey, the Election Fever is in the air. The International media in recent times has been abuzz with US Presidential Election News. The campaign speeches and moves of the Presidential candidates are analyzed by every News channel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: *other

Moses In The School Of Hard Knocks Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 31, 2011

In this lesson we look at the incidents of Moses killing the Egyptian and running to Midian. What did Moses learn from this period in his life and the mistakes he made? We can learn a lot from the school of hard knocks.

Introduction: A. Has anyone here ever made a mistake? 1. Probably a better question for us is there anyone where who has never made a mistake. 2. Have you ever made a really foolish mistake? Like this boy sawing off the branch he was sitting on! That’s really dumb and painful! 3. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Borrowing And Saving - Should Christians Do Either? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 30, 2015

In this lesson, we study what the Bible has to say about borrowing and saving.

Introduction: A. Before going to Europe on business, a man drove his Rolls-Royce to a downtown NY City bank and went in to ask for an immediate loan of $5 thousand. 1. The loan officer was quite taken aback, and asked what collateral he could offer. 2. “Well, here are the keys to my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth And Consequences Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 26, 2023

John the Baptizer experienced severe consequences for standing for God's truth. In this interlude in Mark's Gospel we learn the lesson that discipleship is costly and we learn about people's different reactions to the truth.

A. How many of you remember the show “Truth or Consequences”? 1. Anyone who remembers the show is either old or is a radio and TV history buff. 2. “Truth or Consequences” was a long-running wild and wacky game show. 3. It was on the radio from 1940 to 1957 and was on TV from 1950 to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29, John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Things First (Ezra #3) Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 10, 2005

Continuing Study on the Book of Ezra. First Things First. Build the altar (worship) Praise God Don’t be distracted by whiners.

Title: First Things First (Ezra #3) Text: Ezra 3:1-6; 10-13 Introduction 1. First things first… This is a common saying… To remind us to make sure we get things in the proper order… We enjoyed a wonderful vacation in Weston, FL… But, we knew that we couldn’t just jump in the van and drive 6 ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Obedience To God

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 5, 2003

God has ordained civil government so we are to be in total compliance with civil authorities. Or are we?

July 6, 2003 Morning Service Text: Romans 13:1-7 Subject: Obedience to the Law Title: Whom Shall We Obey? As the Fourth of July weekend comes to a close we want to remember our country with a salute to the freedoms and liberties that we have. Let’s just stop for a moment and ponder these things. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus And Elijah Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Are you Elijah? (Matthew 16:14) (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Are you...Elihah (Matthew 16:14) Reading: 1 Kings chapter 17 verse 1. Quote: “Socrates was aid to be wise, not because he knew all the answers, but because he asked the right questions.” Jesus knew how to ask a good question: • And when he asked the disciples; “Who do the crowds say that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Brethren

What Does It Really Take?

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010

To stimulate each one of us to take the claims of discipleship seriously and grow.

What Does It Really Take? Scripture: Acts 14: 19–28 Date: 17 January 2010 Purpose: To stimulate each one of us to take the claims of discipleship seriously and grow. Illustration: I love animals. In fact, growing up I had many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-28

Denomination: Other

What Are You Celebrating - Easter Vs Resurrection Sunday

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 1, 2010

Many people celebrate Easter thinking they are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but truly they are being destroyed celebrating a false god. Not your traditional Easter sermon.

“What are you Celebrating” Resurrection Sunday vs. Easter By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Mark 16:1-6 “And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the [mother] of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. And very early in the morning ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Where Does Christmas Come From? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

This is not a mere seasonal question. It is a supreme question for all time-where does Christmas come from? The answer can guide us through confusion and uncertainty back to home base, in the very heart of God.

An aviator trainer told of how he would take students up in plane, and deliberately fly in all directions to confuse them. Then he would turn the controls over to the student and say, "Now take us home." It was the job of the student to learn how to find the radar beam, and stay one it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Meeting The Demands For God’s Plan(2023)-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 6, 2023

1 of 2. Luke informs his audience of the primary/indispensable/essential elements of God’s plan for man’s salvation. God’s plan for man demands some specifically essential elements. What elements does God’s plan for man, demand? God’s plan for man demands...

MEETING The DEMANDS For GOD’s PLAN-I—Luke 1:26-38 Attention: All the elements for success are present. On South Carolina highway-34, as you enter Dillon from the west, you’ll cross over I-95 & pass the ‘Harbor Freight’ warehouse on your right. Soon afterward, continuing into Dillon, you may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

What Beautiful Feet You Have!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 12, 2005

This sermon discusses the difference between what God thinks about evangelism and what modern day Christians think about it.

Do you remember the excitement you felt when it was time for you to get your driver’s license? You could barely wait to get behind the wheel and take off, right? But, before you could do that, there was something you needed to do. Do you remember what that was? You had to learn to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: *other

Fisher's Of Men

Contributed by Susan Nordin on Sep 15, 2002

We are called to be "fisher’s of men."

FISHER’S OF MEN Believing for BIG things from God! Psalm 107:23, 24 “Some go down to the sea and travel over it in ships to do business in great waters; 24) these see the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep. The mindset that I want us to have today as I talk about this scripture is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving Your Brother Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 6, 2011

Series on the power of love to restore relationships

Redemptive Relationships “Loving Your Brother” 1 John 3:11-24 1 John 3:11 For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. I. Love is the preeminent commandment A. The background for the directive – ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist