Sermons on C Proper 12:

Behold The Days Are Coming.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 23, 2022

The restoration of post-exilic Israel, and the new covenant in Christ.

BEHOLD THE DAYS ARE COMING. Jeremiah 31:27-34. “Behold, the Days are Coming.” This is a recurring motif in Jeremiah (cf. Jeremiah 23:5; Jeremiah 30:3; Jeremiah 31:27; Jeremiah 31:31; Jeremiah 33:14-15). There is a certainty about it because it is a declaration of the LORD. The time of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:27-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of Elisha.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 28, 2022

No looking back.

THE CALL OF ELISHA. (1 Kings 19:15-16; 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: 1. A foreign tyrant (1 Kings 19:15; 2 Kings 8:11-13); 2. A new dynasty (1 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-16, 1 Kings 19:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Joyful Testimony

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 15, 2016

"Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning" (Psalm 30:5).

A JOYFUL TESTIMONY. Psalm 30. The junior members of the drama group were playing the part of carol singers in the musical play Toad of Toad Hall. I can still remember hearing their sweet voices singing just one line: “Joy shall be yours in the morning” (Psalm 30:5). I did not know the Lord then, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proper Order In The Church Meeting Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 20, 2012

In today's lesson, we learn that there must be proper order in the church meeting.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn more about that in a message I am calling, “Proper Order in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Drawing Of Naaman The Outsider

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2013

It is a mark of true leadership to be able to take advice from those whom we lead.

THE DRAWING OF NAAMAN THE OUTSIDER. 2 Kings 5:1-14. ‘While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us’ (Romans 5:8). Those who were ‘far off are made nigh by the blood of Jesus’ (Ephesians 2:13). Holistic healing comes to those who are outside (Luke 4:27). Naaman, as commander of the Syrian army, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 Corinthians 12: 8-10 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 22, 2025

c/o Barbara Pursey, PhD, Debuque Seminary, from PRRMI, 1984

8 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; 9 to another faith [d]by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of [e]healing [f]by the one Spirit, 10 and to another the [g]effecting of [h]miracles, and to another ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Proper Usage Of The Church Treasury

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

This is an examination of how the early Church used the monetary funds contributed by its members. The practice of the early Church, under the directions of the Apostles, gives us a pattern to follow today.

Proper Use of the Church Treasury It is proper and perfectly Scriptural for Christians in a community to put money in a common fund. There has never been a great deal of disagreement among brethren over this matter. Christians generally agree that it is right to contribute to a general fund to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Returning To Our Proper Place Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jul 6, 2002

We will walk with Joseph at the death of Jacob, mourning with him and going with him to return Jacob-Israel to Canaan.

Returning to our Proper Place A. Return B. Reassurance C. Removal Promised DBF, 7/7/02 It is good to be in the presence of God. I feel safe and comfortable there. In the last year there were numerous happenings that stole this feeling of safety and comfort to people around the world. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Spirituality” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 25, 2009

What characterizes the life of the truly spiritual Christian?

As we have considered the beatitudes thus far, we have talked about how Jesus says that happiness is found in brokenness, happiness is found in mourning, happiness is found in meekness, and now, we will look at what Jesus had to say about how happiness is found in hungering and thirsting after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Tenth Commandment 12 Of 12

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

Now we come to the last of the ten commandments. Perhaps God saved this tenth commandment until last for a special purpose.

The Lord, in the previous nine commandments, has told us, "Thou shalt not...”. The tenth commandment deals with the thing what will CAUSE US TO VIOLATE ALMOST EVERY ONE OF THE OTHER COMMANDMENTS, THE SIN OF COVETING. Illus: Joseph Exell said, "The history of the world is stained and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pretentious Verses Proper Fasting Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 14, 2010

Fasting must be done so for the right reasons, and Jesus contrasts 1) Pretentious (Matthew 6:16) against 2) Proper Fasting (Matthew 6:17-18)

With the start of the Paralympics in Vancouver, one factor that has been stressed is the fact that the athletes competing should be considered as athletes just as much as their able bodied competitors who just finished. The Para Olympians train, and diet like their other Olympic cohorts. For many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Other

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Sanctification” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 13, 2009

If we are to know the happiness God has in mind for His children, we need to understand sanctification.

We have seen how the Beatitudes are progressive in nature, beginning with our gaining the proper perspective on salvation, which leads us to mourn over personal sin, which leads us to an attitude of humility with regards to self and a deep desire to be like Jesus. This is work of God in our life is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Mediator

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 13, 2025

For Proper 20 After Pentecost, Year C

The Only Mediator 1 Timothy 2:1–7 NKJV Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Sin” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 5, 2009

If a Christian is to experience to the full, the joy of their salvation, they must learn how to walk in the victory that have in Christ over sin.

As we have looked at the Beatitudes, we have pointed out that the word translated “blessed” here literally means “happy.” The promises and principles laid out here by our Savior present us with a blueprint for experiencing true happiness in life - not the kind the world gives and can easily be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Hiding Place For The Repentant

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 8, 2016

Before we can enter into the blessings which follow forgiveness, we must first admit our sin, and acknowledge our responsibility before God.

A HIDING PLACE FOR THE REPENTANT. Psalm 32:1-11. The beatitudes of Psalm 32:1-2 remind us of Psalm 1:1-2, which describes the righteous man and proclaims him blessed. Yet, since the fall of Adam, no mere man has been born with original righteousness. The second Psalm leads us to the place where ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational