Sermons on C Proper 14:

A Sprinkling With Hyssop

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 4, 2017

A Psalm of true repentance.

A SPRINKLING WITH HYSSOP. Psalm 51:1-17. In this solemn Psalm of repentance, we dive in (headfirst, as it were) with a plea for mercy. The verbs “have mercy… blot out… wash me… cleanse me” (Psalm 51:1-2) all appear to be in the imperative: but they are in fact plaintive pleas based in the fact ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humble Yourselves Before God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 29, 2007

A sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17, 2007

14th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 17] September 2, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have given us the gift of your love, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Restoring Prayer To Its Proper Place

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2012

A sermon on prayer from the book of Acts (Much material taken from Jerry Paul's sermon called "Restore New Testament Prayer" http://www.thecra.org/avitems.htm under 2006 Symposium)

HoHum: Daniel Henderson- In our culture of rugged individualism we have come to the conclusion that it is better to pray alone than with others.  Unfortunately, most of us never learn to do either one very well.  Like most disciplines of the Christian faith, we learn best to pray alone when we have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Weeps

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 11, 2016

Our resources have run out, and there is no healing balm for the malady of sin apart from the blood of Jesus.

THE GOD WHO WEEPS. Jeremiah 8:18-22; Jeremiah 9:1. We are accustomed to referring to Jeremiah as the ‘weeping prophet’ – and rightly so. However, Jeremiah’s tears do not just speak to us about the prophet, but also about the people – and mainly about God. In that sense, we might refer to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-22, Jeremiah 9:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Act Of Love Of A Forgiven Woman, And The Inclusivity Of Jesus' Ministry.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2016

Nurturing our relationship with Jesus is an essential part of our Christian formation.

1. A FORGIVEN WOMAN’S ACT OF LOVE. Luke 7:36-50. This incident ties in with two earlier episodes, illustrating Jesus’ conquest over sickness (Luke 7:1-10), death (Luke 7:11-17) - and now sin. The unnamed woman is identified as “a sinner” (Luke 7:37; Luke 7:39; Luke 7:47). This tells us nothing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tender Mercy Of A Jealous God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 3, 2019

Let us pray for the whole state of the church of Christ.

THE TENDER MERCY OF A JEALOUS GOD. Psalm 79:1-9. Despite what our first impression may have been, this is not a general lament about all the ills of the world but rather a particular lament about something afflicting the people of God. And even then, it is not just about ‘us’ but more so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Commitment To Praise The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 23, 2017

Understanding the Person of God through His works of Creation, Providence, and Redemption.

A COMMITMENT TO PRAISE THE LORD. Psalm 111:1-10. After the initial exhortation to “Praise ye the LORD” (Psalm 111:1), this song forms an acrostic, using all twenty-two Hebrew letters in alphabetical order. As for the Psalmist, he has determined: “I will praise the LORD with my whole heart” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Theology Proper: Special Revelation - The Bible Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014

God has revealed himself specifically through the Bible. The reveals God's power, his truth, his eternality, and many other characteristics. It is through the Scripture that we can know God and be saved.

Special Revelation: The Bible What is the final form of special revelation? God’s Word, the Bible, is the final form of special revelation. It must be remembered that it is through general revelation that one is without excuse for not believing in God, but it is only through specific ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Returning To Our Proper Place In God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 26, 2002

We continue our walk with Jacob as he meets Esau. Jacob shows us a great deal of wise stewardship in this chapter. Jacob follows through and returns home in obedience to God.

Returning to Our Proper Place in God Jacob’s Reunion with Esau Jacob’s Return in obedience to God’s Promised Land I noticed in the Bristol Bay Times this week that a serviceman and his family were able to visit Dillingham. Imagine he had been gone 13 years. I know that when Gloria and I leave ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of God In The Face Of Death

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 6, 2007

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 5, Series C.

2nd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 5) June 10, 2007, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, in your boundless compassion, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, into our world that he might reveal to us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Family Table

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 16, 2007

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 6, Series C

3rd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 6] June 17, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through our baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection, you came to us, invited us, called us, and embraced us ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Call To Discipleship Is Not Easy

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 30, 2007

As sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 8, Series C

5th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 8] July 1,2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we confess that we often try to adjust Jesus’ teachings and call to follow him to our life and expectations, when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

"Lord, Increase Our Faith"

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 5, 2007

A sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Series C, Proper 22

19th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 22] October 7, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world to reveal your will and grace for our lives. But we confess that we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Are Those In Need Of God's Grace

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 14, 2007

A sermon for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost, [Proper 19] Series C

16th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 19] September 16, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that you sent your Son into our world to redeem and restore sinners to a right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Knows All The Teachings Of Jesus?

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 21, 2007

A sermon for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 20, series C

17th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 20] September 23, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, into our world to reveal your word and grace to us. But sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran