Sermons on B Proper 7:

True Love Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 12, 2021

1) The Foretelling of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 1:10-11a), 2) The Founding of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 1:11b-12a) 3) The Forthtelling of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 12b), and 4) The Fathoming of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 12c).

1 Peter 1:10-12 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories.12 It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Other

Psalm 90 - Redeeming The Time Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 15, 2022

This sermon focuses on how Moses puts time in its proper context and three strategies for redeeming it before our time comes to an end.

How many of you have been following the Olympics? How many of you watched the opening ceremonies last week? What I liked about the opening ceremonies is how the British were able to creatively incorporate some of their royalty, their celebrities into the opening ceremony. If you watched the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Reflection B.3 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Pestilence Is One Of God’s ‘standard’ Ways Of Judging

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

We are asking if God might be behind coronavirus. Is sending a plague the kind of thing God might do? Yes, it is.

Before him went pestilence, and plague followed at his heels – Habakkuk 3:5, speaking of God We’re looking at three questions. Is coronavirus a judgement from God? Are we living in end times? And, what does the Bible say about COVID-19? These are hard questions! Today I will think about ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

Real Compassion Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 5, 2021

Real compassion is not pity or empathy, but suffering with the sufferer. This often takes experience. [Watch video: https://youtu.be/McY-TyeB93s]

Scripture Reading: Mark 6:30-34 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” So ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strength For The Journey Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 8, 2014

This sermon is an overview of the qualities that helped Ezra succeed in his return to Israel along with 3000 other exiles to reestablish proper worship among the Jews.

Strength for the Journey - Ezra INTRODUCTION: Summer is almost here! How many of you have some sort of travel plans for this summer? Is anyone planning to join about 3,000 people for a 900 mile hike? That’s what we read about in the Book of Ezra. That would be like walking from San ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When He Came Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 20, 2010

Short Exposition of Heb 10:1-7 regarding the incarnation of Christ

Text: Hebrews 10:1-7, Title: When He Came Into The World, Date/Place: NRBC 12/19/10, AM A. Opening illustration: In England there is a place called The Pilgrim Way. It is one of the many footpaths throughout the country, but it is unique in that it was the path that Christians, for hundreds of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophet From Tekoa Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 9, 2022

Amos 1:1-2; 7:10-17 shows us a call to speak for God.

Scripture Today I am beginning a study in the book of Amos in a sermon series I am calling, “A Prophet for Today.” I hope that we shall see how relevant this prophet of God is for us today in a sermon titled, “The Prophet from Tekoa.” Let us read about the prophet from Tekoa in Amos 1:1-2; ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-2, Amos 7:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Adios To The Cave

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 14, 2012

There are times when life drives us to the cave. It is not a matter of if, but when. More important, is the dilema of you getting out of the cave in proper time.

CAVES Ps. 57:1-3,7 1 ¶ <<To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.>> Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. (KJV) 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, Psalm 57:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Los Colores De Cristiano

Contributed by Jose Diaz on Nov 25, 2003

A. Todo lo que proviene de Dios es definido. 1. La naturaleza es definida a) La rosa es definida b) El arcoiris y sus 7 colores c) Las plantas de barriga – Pequeñas flores con apariencia a rosas que nacen en los desiertos y solo pueden ser observadas

I. Introducción A. Todo lo que proviene de Dios es definido. 1. La naturaleza es definida a) La rosa es definida b) El arcoiris y sus 7 colores c) Las plantas de barriga – Pequeñas flores con apariencia a rosas que nacen en los desiertos y solo pueden ser observadas con un lente amplificador o ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Leaving A Legacy

Contributed by Robbie Shivar on Jun 25, 2004

How does a father leave a legacy? 1. Cherish your family greatly v7 2. Love your family deeply v8a 3. Invest into your family personally v8b 4. Labor diligently for your family v9 5. Live godly before your family v10 6. Influence your fam

Introduction: Dads, have you ever wondered what your family will say about you in ten years? Have you ever wondered how the faith of your family will look in a hundred years? Have ever desired to leave a little for the grand children or great-grands so that they will have something for you in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Husband's Responsibility Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 8, 2007

Husbands obey that duty by adhering to three basic responsibilities in caring for their wives’ needs: A) consideration, B) chivalry, and C) companionship.

Visitors to the forthcoming Calgary Stampede who are feeling extra frisky can now leave their wedding rings at the door. A local Calgary hotel is offering to let guests check in their wedding rings as they might their cars or their coats. Hotel Arts’ staff will even airbrush ring tan lines, so all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Other

Confessing To One Another Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

An incomprehensive study of the 'one another' verses. Part 7

When I chose this topic as the final installment of our study on the ‘one another’ verses, it was chosen as last only by virtue of where it fell in the New Testament. The first one, “Building Up One Another” was from Romans 14, and each sermon after that has come in order of the epistles ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Orthodox

When Satan Goes Fishing Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004

This is the 7th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

Series: ¡§From The Cradle To The Cross¡¨[#7] WHEN SATAN GOES FISHING Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: 1. Jesus Christ calls us to be fishers of men, but Satan is also a fisher of men. All of us, including Jesus Christ have been tempted. 2. As a fisherman, I have learned several things concerning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

292 - Godly Woman

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005

Mother’s Day - 7 Lessons for a Godly Woman

Illustrate Fact: In 1907 Ana Jarvis, from Philadelphia, began a campaign to establish a national Mother’s Day. Ms. Jarvis persuaded her mother’s church in Grafton, West Virginia to celebrate Mother’s Day on the second anniversary of her mother’s death, the 2nd Sunday of May. By the next year ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Daddy Where You At

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Apr 3, 2007

4th word of the 7 last words of Christ

Daddy Where You At? Matthew 27:46 The 4th Word of the 7 last words Jesus, the one who had the perfect fellowship with God the Father for all eternity-- "I and my Father are one" (John 10:30) " they had perfect fellowship: perfect communication: acted and thought in unison. Sometimes it is easy to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Methodist