Sermons on B Proper 26:

Do Not Judge.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 31, 2024

First, we must operate on ourselves, seeking out the sin that hinders us and leaving it with the Lord; and then, and only then, are we in a fit state to help the other.

DO NOT JUDGE. Luke 6:36-42. “‘Ye all’ therefore be merciful, as your Father is merciful” (LUKE 6:36; cf. Romans 9:15). We are being called to be compassionate, to exercise grace towards those who are hostile to us. It was ‘when we were enemies’ that ‘we were reconciled to God by the death of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Key To Christian Living.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 5, 2024

We are dead to sin, but alive to God through our Lord Jesus Christ (ROMANS 6:11).

THE KEY TO CHRISTIAN LIVING. Romans 6:3-11. 1. Our Union with Christ is symbolised in our Baptism. The key to Christian living is found in our union with Christ, both in His death and in His resurrection. This is what is symbolised in baptism (ROMANS 6:3-4). The spiritual reality which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To See Or Not To See.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 13, 2025

'Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world' (1 John:4:4).

TO SEE OR NOT TO SEE. 2 Kings 6:14-23. The king of Syria suspected that he might have a spy in his camp, because the king of Israel somehow kept evading his ambushes. But no, informed one his servants, it was not one of us, but Elisha the prophet who kept telling the king of Israel ‘the words ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Glorious Future.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 13, 2025

It is remarkable that the LORD Himself should commit Himself to wash away our sins.

A GLORIOUS FUTURE. Isaiah 4:2-6. ISAIAH 4:2. “In that day” is the same expression as is used in the preceding chapters (cf. Isaiah 2:11-12; Isaiah 2:17; Isaiah 2:20). There it speaks of the desperation of both men (cf. Isaiah 3:6-7), and women (cf. Isaiah 3:18; Isaiah 4:1) under the judgment of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Transfiguration Is Revealing

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2005

TRANSFIGURATION(B) - Jesus’ transfiguration is revealing as Jesus reveals divine glory and as Jesus prepares for sacrifice.

JESUS’ TRANSFIGURATION IS REVEALING (Outline) MARK 9:2-9 - February 6, 2005 - TRANSFIGURATION INTRO: People often take note of the seasons that change. The signs can be very obvious. This past week provided days that seemed like spring. But a sudden snowstorm reminds us that we are still ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Got Your Head In The Clouds? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 30, 2009

Having a proper knowledge of Heaven can change the way we live our entire lives.

A bank in Binghamton, New York, sent some flowers to a competitor who had recently moved into a new building. There was a mix up at the flower shop, and the card sent with the arrangement read, "With our deepest sympathy." The florist, very embarrassed, apologized. But it was worse, because the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Freedom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 24, 2019

In Galatians 5:13b-15, Paul gives four purposes of God’s call to the freedom of loving Him: 1) To oppose the flesh (GALATIANS 5:13B), 2) To serve others (GALATIANS 5:13B), 3) To fulfill His moral law (GALATIANS 5:14), and 4) To avoid harming others (GALATIANS 5:15).

Recently, a labour arbitrator has ruled that the municipality of Waterloo will have to rehire a drug-addicted nurse who stole narcotics and falsified medical records. The crux of this ruling was that the municipality, as an employer, has a duty to accommodate the wayward nurse’s disease of drug ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Other

Theology, Part 1: The Existence Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 7, 2017

“Part 1 of a two-part interactive teaching-focused Bible study on Theology proper: the doctrine of God.”

Theology, Part 1: The Existence of God Series: Theology Chuck Sligh November 2016 – February 2017 STARTING TEXT: Psalm 14:1 NOTES: • PowerPoint or ProPresenter 6 slide presentations of this sudy are available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. In fact, I recommend using the slide ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Recipe For Happiness"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 29, 2002

A sermon on happiness based on J.B. Phillips’ translation of The New Testament.

MATTHEW 5:1-12 “God’s Recipe for Happiness” BY: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA When I was a real young kid I used to like to bake cookies...cause I really liked to eat cookies and my mom would very rarely buy the store-bought kind. So, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Rejoice In The Lord's Promises

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 19, 2007

Advent 3(B) - Rejoice in the Lord’s promises of freedom and gladness.

REJOICE IN THE LORD’S PROMISES (Outline) December 16, 2007 - ADVENT 3 - Isaiah 61:1-3 INTRO: At different times and in different places the Lord finds it necessary to give believers certain directives for their lives. This is necessary because as believers we do not always do what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Not To Be Served

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 19, 2012

Sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Year B, 2012

Mark 10: 335 – 45 / Not To Be Served Intro: When my children were in high school I wanted them to be the very best. I wanted them to be on the honor roll. What I really wanted as a bumper sticker the school gave to students on the honor roll that said, “My child is an honor student ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On Board With God

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 14, 2011

A sermon preached at the memorial service for the Honorable Graham B. Purcell, Jr.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 14, 2011 Witness to the Resurrection Graham B. Purcell, Jr. (May 5, 1919 - June 11, 2011) ON BOARD WITH GOD Isaac Butterworth Matthew 5:1-12 (ESV) 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What The Bible Says About Hell

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 20, 2014

1) The Scene (Revelation 20:11-12a), 2) The Summons (Revelation 20:13a) , 3) The Standard (Revelation 20:12b, 13b), and 4) The Sentence (Revelation 20:14-15).

This week, Skylar Murphy admitted in court that he put together a pipe bomb with a friend last year and planned to blow up a shed in rural Alberta for fun, but forgot the explosive in his bag until he was in line at the Edmonton airport. Screening staff found the device but — in an admitted ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Other

Life As God Intended It To Be Series

Contributed by Peter Chan on Feb 11, 2005

Genesis 1:26-2:25 presents to us how God wants us to live as He intended it to be.

Introduction Who needs the Instruction Manual? Completing Creation • Completing the Work of Creating (2:1–2) • Concluding that Creation is “very good” (1:31) • Consecrating (“set apart” or “made different”) the Sabbath, the Seventh Day Rest  Creation: The 7-Day Cycle of Work and Rest ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Help In The Hard Times Of Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 26, 2019

How can we get the help we need in the hard times of life? 1. Go to God (vs. 17-20). 2. Listen to the Lord (vs. 21-26). 3. Rely on the Lord's resurrection (vs. 26-27).

God's Help in the Hard Times of Life The Gospel of John John 11:16-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 12, 2017 (Revised November 26, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11 as we continue to look at the wonderful story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:16-27

Denomination: Baptist