Sermons on C Proper 13:

Lost And Found

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 24, 2013

Three parables carrying one message: the lost sheep; the lost coin; and the Prodigal son.

LOST AND FOUND. Luke 15. ‘Horror of horrors!’ proclaimed the scribes and Pharisees. The tax-collectors and ‘sinners’ were drawing near to hear the words of Jesus! The three parables which follow in Luke 15 show the calm response of the Master. In fact, whilst there are three parables, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuing The Mark

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2013

Paul the persecutor was turned into Paul the pursuer. The Christian life is not static, but vigorously active.

PURSUING THE MARK. Philippians 3:4-14. The starter’s line for this passage is the Apostle Paul’s polemic against false teachers, whose confidence lies in the flesh (Philippians 3:2-4). “The flesh” here represents self-help religion, which stands contrary to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Amid Hopelessness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 17, 2019

God is good, and all things work together for good.

HOPE AMID HOPELESSNESS. Lamentations 3:19-26. It is all too easy to forget that these words of hope and encouragement have been drawn out of the midst of the Book of Lamentations. Jeremiah penned these among the ashes of Jerusalem, a city once known as ‘the joy of the whole earth’ (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Model Church Acts 13: 1-4 Series

Contributed by Thomas Pramod Rao on Jun 5, 2021

MODEL CHURCH ACTS 11 : 19-30 God is looking at the Church in these times to stand up and be the Church

Introduction The early Church was struggling due to a lot of persecutions arising out of the stoning of stephen ,, the entire pharisee world was against Christianity and Judaism raised its ugly head.. In such kind of hostile circumstances Christians were thrown out of their homes and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Paul's Commitment To Them - Part 4 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 3, 2003

Paul’s exhorts to the Thessalonians of his loving commitment to them in order to share the gospel of Christ with them rendered as dutiful service to the LORD in 1 Thessalonians 2:5-6.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 4 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Commitment To Them” 1 Thessalonians 2:5-6 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) John 2:23-25; Proverbs 14:5; 1 Corinthians 4:2; 1 Timothy 1:12 A. He did not use CUNNING ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Care For Them - Part 5 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

Paul now shows forth his care for the Thessalonians even as he was faithful in imparting the gospel of Christ for the redemption of their souls.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 5 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Care For Them” 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) Isaiah 40:11; 2 Timothy 2:24-25; Genesis ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Crown In Them - Part 11 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

Paul bewails his absence among the Thessalonians even as he desires to be with them in 1 Thessalonians 2:17.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 11 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Crown In Them – Part a” 1 Thessalonians 2:17 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among them. (vv. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Compassion For Them - Part 10 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

Paul now reveals the state of those who were oppressing the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 2:16.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 10 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Compassion For Them – Part c” 1 Thessalonians 2:16 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Compassion For Them - Part 8 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

Paul now commends the Thessalonians for receiving the Word of God as the Word of God in 1 Thessalonians 2:13.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 8 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Compassion For Them – Part a” 1 Thessalonians 2:13 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Make A Joyful Noise

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 24, 2020

A call to exuberant praise, and reasons for this praise.

MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE. Psalm 100. PSALM 100:1a. This “Psalm of praise” is known in some liturgical circles as ‘Jubilate’, after the first word of the Latin version. The English translation of the original Hebrew is “Make a joyful noise.” (Similarly, Psalm 95:1-2 twice calls upon us to “make ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Personal Communion With God - James 5:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2022

How to draw near to God in times of trouble - and in times of joy.

James 5:13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Introduction Charles Vaughan once said: “If I wished to humble anyone I should question him about his prayers. I know nothing to compare with this topic for its sorrowful self confessions.” ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13

Attacks From Within And Without Lesson 13 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

Face criticism with the presence of God.

A. THE INNER SIN OF ISRAEL RETURNS – EXODUS 17:1-7 1. Some problems come from circumstances. “There was not water for the people to drink” (17:1). a. Time of year. b. Hadn’t God led them? c. Weren’t they in a desert? 2. What was their past sin? Complaining/criticism (14:11-12; 15:24; 16:2). If ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7, Exodus 18:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Pride And Prejudice- James 2:1-13 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2002

The church team needs to ruthlessly root out the disease of pride and prejudice in its body because it is infecting others and they are dieing. We therefore need to create a vaccine that will stop the spread of these deadly plagues. The vaccine was create

Pride and Prejudice - James 2:1- 13 Thesis: The church team needs to ruthlessly root out the disease of pride and prejudice in its body because it is infecting others and they are dieing. We therefore need to create a vaccine that will stop the spread of these deadly plagues. The vaccine was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Galatians 5:13-15, Freedom To Love Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 5:13-15, Freedom to love

Freedom To Love Galatians 5:13-15 * Paul begins to speak to us about the danger of abusing our Christian liberty. * To some people to be free from the law meant that there was nothing standing in the way of self-indulgence and a free rein in sin. -- They understood the law to be the ONLY ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Attacks From Within And Without Lesson 13 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

What to do after a great answer to prayer.

A. THE INNER SIN OF ISRAEL RETURNS – EXODUS 17:1-7 1. Some problems come from circumstances. “There was not water for the people to drink” (17:1). a. Time of year. b. Hadn’t God led them? c. Weren’t they in a desert? 2. What was their past sin? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist