Sermons on B Proper 8:

An Appeal For Deliverance.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 3, 2025

The prayer of a soul in distress.

AN APPEAL FOR DELIVERANCE. Psalm 143:1-12. Who are we going to turn to in a time of distress? For the believer, it can only be the LORD. We know that the LORD has helped us hitherto (cf. 1 Samuel 7:12), and that He is ‘a very present help in time of trouble’ (cf. Psalm 46:1). PSALM 143:1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dawn Of Zion's Glory.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 19, 2024

"And the Gentiles shall come to thy light" (Isaiah 60:3).

THE DAWN OF ZION’S GLORY. Isaiah 60:1-9. The motif of darkness is at last vanquished by the coming of the light (ISAIAH 60:1). Just as in Creation, God spoke, and there was light (cf. Genesis 1:2-3). The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overwhelm it (cf. John 1:5). Like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 19, 2022

The eyewitness account of the Apostle John.

THE CROSS OF JESUS. John 19:17-37. JOHN 19:17. “Went forth.” The ultimate sin-offering, outside the gate (cf. Hebrews 13:12-13). JOHN 19:18. “Where they crucified Him.” Typology of the brass serpent (cf. John 3:14). A hanged man is cursed by God (cf. Deuteronomy 21:23), and Jesus became a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cain And Abel.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 10, 2024

"Am I my brother's keeper?" (Genesis 4:9).

CAIN AND ABEL. Genesis 4:2-15. The acceptance of Abel’s offering as opposed to Cain’s is often explained in terms of THE NATURE OF THE SACRIFICE. We are reminded that ‘almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood, there is no remission’ (cf. Hebrews 9:22). ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angels And Shepherds. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 17, 2022

Good tidings of great joy!

ANGELS AND SHEPHERDS. Abridged. Luke 2:8-20. Whatever reputation they may have had amongst men, it was to humble shepherds watching their flocks by night that the angel of the Lord appeared (Luke 2:8-9). There is nobody so low that the Lord cannot reach down into their situation, and raise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of Elisha. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 5, 2024

No looking back!

THE CALL OF ELISHA. Abridged. 1 Kings 19:19-21. The LORD’s practical response to His despondent servant Elijah was to call him back to duty, and to give him the responsibility for the anointing of (amongst others) a young apprentice for Elijah to mentor (cf. 1 Kings 19:16). This was delegation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fingers Of Prayer Psalms 16:8 (Kjv) I Have Set The Lord Series

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 14, 2017

If we have received Christ as our personal Savior then we know that He will never leave us nor forsake us. The Psalmist tells us if we have Make Jesus Lord of our life that He is at our right hand. Being there He hears every prayer.

MINUTE SERMON! Five Fingers of Prayer Psalms 16:8 (KJV) I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV) Pray without ceasing. If we have received Christ as our personal Savior then we know that He will never leave us nor ...read more

The Ethiopian Ambassador

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

Philip preaches on Isaiah 53.

THE ETHIOPIAN AMBASSADOR. Acts 8:26-40. Many centuries ago, long before the birth of Jesus, the prophet Isaiah foresaw the suffering of “the Servant of the LORD” in dramatic language which hid nothing of the horror and the power of the vision which was disclosed to him. This same prophecy has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Feast Of Weeks.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 4, 2025

When I was a small boy growing up in England, Whit (or 'White') Sunday was a time when the girls put on new Summer frocks, and the boy wore a new suit. I knew little about Pentecost, but nothing at all about the Feast of Weeks.

THE FEAST OF WEEKS. Deuteronomy 16:9-12. At first glance the Feast of Weeks appears to be a purely agricultural festival (DEUTERONOMY 16:9-10), an offering of firstfruits to the LORD (cf. Exodus 23:16a; Exodus 34:22a). The timing of the Feast of Weeks is seven weeks and a day (in other words ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

8 Ways To Follow Jesus -But Only One Is The Right Way

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 29, 2019

Various people followed Jesus when He walked the Earth. I have found 8 different ways that people followed Him. But only one way leads to life.

In Mark 1:16-20 – Jesus calls to some men to come and follow him. Here is he story 16 And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 17 Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, Matthew 19:16-23, Mark 5:24-34, Galatians 1:6, Acts 26:28, Acts 20:29-32, 2 Kings 15:1-4, 2 Kings 22:1-2, Psalm 63:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #8d - Methods Of Bible Study Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

A Continuation of Class 8c

6. Teachings of Jesus These are direct statements of truth from Jesus concerning the nature and character of God the kingdom of God/Heaven, what God expects of us, principles of righteous living, and the ways in which Jesus fulfils the Old Testament prophecies. They are not exhaustive ‘DOs and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abiding In His Love.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2021

When we abide in Jesus the true vine, not only do we dwell in His love, but we also partake of His joy.

ABIDING IN HIS LOVE. John 15:9-17. When a Christian is going through trials it may not be some temporal judgment for some particular sin, but rather that the Lord is testing them for their own improvement (Romans 5:3-5). Will we keep His commandments in the face of trials, and go on abiding in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Place Prepared.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2024

Joseph comforts his brothers.

A PLACE PREPARED. Genesis 45:3-10. Joseph went from his father’s favour, to the pit, and into slavery. In Potiphar’s house, he went from his master’s favour to false accusation to prison. In prison, Joseph went from the warder’s favour, to the forgetfulness of his surviving former cell-mate: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After The Fall.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2024

Read also Psalm 90:7-10.

AFTER THE FALL. Genesis 3:17-19. As a result of the Fall of Adam, man's days as a gentleman gardener were at an end. The ordinance of work would give way to the tedium of toil. Since man had chosen to eat of the forbidden fruit, it would only be with a huge struggle that he would hereafter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-19, Psalm 90:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Has Done All Things Well.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2024

The deaf hear, and the dumb speak. Mark 7:37.

HE HAS DONE ALL THINGS WELL. Mark 7:31-37. Jesus was heading towards the Sea of Galilee (Mark 7:31). The next people He met were the friends of a deaf man who had such an impediment in his speech that it sounded like his tongue was tied up in knots. They brought him to Jesus, begging that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational