Sermons on C Proper 15:

A Prayerful Advocate For Those Who Groan

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 9, 2015

The Holy Spirit as first-fruits, and efficacious intercessor.

A PRAYERFUL ADVOCATE FOR THOSE WHO GROAN. Romans 8:22-27. There are several references to the Holy Spirit in Romans 8. He is named at least nineteen times in the first twenty-seven verses. This serves to contrast the weakness of ‘the law of sin and death’ (discussed at length in Romans 7), with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of Abraham

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 10, 2013

Staking a claim in the land of Canaan.

THE CALL OF ABRAHAM. Genesis 12:1-9. Our history begins in Ur of the Chaldees, in what is now Southern Iraq, a predominantly pagan city of about 250,000 people, with a central temple to the moon god Sin. Here Abram’s father Terah was thought to have been a craftsman within the moon cult. At a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Message From God: Get In The Car With God. Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 25, 2019

When we get in a car with someone we enjoy all the benefits their car affords, even though we didn't buy it. If it has A/C we have A/C, if it has leather wrap around seats we get to enjoy them...

Get In The Car With God PPT 1 Series Title: Words We have been for the most part speaking about our words this week we are going to look at a few of the words Jesus spoke. PPT 2 Message Title: A Message From God, Get in the car with God. As we begin let me just talk about the words of Jesus for a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Colossians 3:16, John 14:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Essenes Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 2, 2022

The Essenes were a devoutly religious group (similar to an order of monks) who emphasized spiritual purification and frequent praying. They were a mystic Jewish sect during the Second Temple period that flourished from the 2nd century B.C.E. to the 1st century C.E.

The Essenes were a devoutly religious group (similar to an order of monks) who emphasized spiritual purification and frequent praying. They were a mystic Jewish sect during the Second Temple period that flourished from the 2nd century B.C.E. to the 1st century C.E. The Jewish historian Josephus ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Sturdy Faith?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 12, 2018

We put too much faith in our ability to ‘get up enough faith’ (whatever that may mean), rather than placing our trust in the Lord. Do you see the difference? One focuses on US, the other on HIM.

A STURDY FAITH? Psalm 125. Sometimes we speak of a person’s great faith, or their unwavering trust in the Lord, as if this was not attainable by any and each and all of us. ‘Oh,’ we say, ‘he has such faith’. Or, ‘she trusts so entirely upon the LORD’. But Jesus, whilst He gently rebukes His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Death Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Feb 21, 2009

Revelation 20:11-15. A look at the eternal punishment of Hell that awaits those without Christ as Savior.

ONE MINUTE AFTER YOU DIE HEAVEN, HELL, & WHO WILL GO WHERE SELECTED SCRIPTURES THE SECOND DEATH REVELATION 20:11-15 INTRODUCTION - As we begin our second look into the subject of the afterlife, let’s review briefly what we covered last time. We introduced our topic by assuming that someday we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Micah The Minor Prophet Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 26, 2009

We have looked at the works of Jonah, Amos, and Hosea b. We now come to the works of Micah, the last prophet of the eighth century B.C.

SERMON Minor Prophets Micah "STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Micah - Judgment Now, Blessings Later (1:1-2:13) INTRODUCTION 1. The eighth century (800-700 B.C.) was filled with prophetic activity... a. Starting with Jonah, who prophesied to the city of Nineveh (790 B.C.) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Risen Christ Is Our Living Hope

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 15, 2006

Epiphany 6(C) - The risen Christ is our living hope for a meaningful life now and an exalted life forever after.

THE RISEN CHRIST IS OUR LIVING HOPE February 12, 2006 - Epiphany 6 - 1 Corinthians 15:12-22 * * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: The resurrection of Christ and the resurrection of believers are the foundation and the very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Lutheran

O Magnify The Lord With Me

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

We taste and see the goodness of the LORD when the words of the LORD have their rightful place in our lives.

O MAGNIFY THE LORD WITH ME. Psalm 34:1-8. David was ‘on the run’ from king Saul. Mistakenly thinking that he might find refuge with the Philistines, he only escaped from their clutches by feigning madness (1 Samuel 21:10-15). Then he hid in a cave. Knowing that David was in this place, his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Plan Of Eternal Salvation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 15, 2022

Salvation is a simple as A-B-C and D. Acknowledge in the head; Believe in the heart; Confess with the mouth; and Demonstrate in the lifestyle. Romans 10 Reveals God's plan to all!

God’s Plan of Salvation by Faith Romans 10:1-17 “Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of Israel to be saved. 2 I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirected zeal. 3 For they don’t understand God’s way of making people right with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-17, Hebrews 1:1-2, John 14:6, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Methodist

The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 6 – Chapter 31 (Part C) – The New Covenant With The House Of Israel And With The House Of Judah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 15, 2025

In this message we are looking at the most critical importance for the human race. It is the COVENANT God enacts. We look at several of these but the new covenant with Israel is where our focus will be. All covenants have their relevance in Calvary.

THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 6 – Chapter 31 (Part C) – THE NEW COVENANT WITH THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL AND WITH THE HOUSE OF JUDAH Jeremiah continues and we cover the prophecies of Chapter 31. This is the last Part of Chapter 31. These promises and great blessings for Israel is because ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-32, Genesis 9:9-17, Genesis 15:18, Genesis 17:19, Psalm 105:8-10, Exodus 2:24, Exodus 6:4-5, Ezekiel 16:60, Isaiah 55:3, Isaiah 59:21, Luke 22:20, Hosea 2:7, Jeremiah 31:33-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop, To Smell The Flowers

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 17, 2001

Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 Joshua 5: 9-12

Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 Title: Joshua 5: 9-12 Title: “Stop, to smell the flowers” The first Passover in Canaan was a “memorial” of the night forty years earlier when God began to deliver the slaves, and so a memorial ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope In A World Of Despair

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2004

1- A - all have sinned 2- B - Behold the Lamb of God 3- C - Come unto me

INTRO.- We live in a stressful or stress-filled society. ILL.- A Tahoma, Washington newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound some time ago. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive – with Tattoo ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our God Will Make All Things New Series

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 4, 2003

EASTER 5(C) - Our God will make everything new by providing believers with a heavenly home for eternal living.

OUR GOD WILL MAKE ALL THINGS NEW REVELATION 21:1—6 MAY 18, 2003 REVELATION 21:1-6 1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is Our King On The Cross

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 29, 2003

PENTECOST LAST(C)/CHRIST THE KING - Jesus is our King on the cross who is mocked by unbelievers but confessed by believers.

JESUS IS OUR KING ON THE CROSS Luke 23:35-43 - November 24, 2003 LUKE 23:35-43 35The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One." 36The soldiers also came up and mocked him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran