Sermons on C Proper 17:

What Does God Think About Our Plans? (James 4:13-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 1, 2022

We can make plans, but God expects us to be flexible, and willing to set them aside, for Him. We delight in God, living in faithfulness to Him. We don't delight in stuff.

Today, our focus will be on James 4:13-17. One of the interesting things about this passage is that there two pretty different ways of reading it. Both approaches take the verses seriously. Both issue a call, and a challenge, that the church needs to hear. But they differ in what exactly that ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Jude Addresses Christians With Practical Advice For Living In The World – Jude 1:17-23 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 24, 2022

We must know the true, so we can expose the false. We must know the false, so we can uphold the good. Jude encourages his readers to build themselves up in their faith followed by several commands for Christian living so they keep themselves unpolluted by the world.

JUDE ADDRESSES CHRISTIANS WITH PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR LIVING IN THE WORLD – Jude 1:17-23 Jude 1 v 17 “but you, beloved, ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, Jude 1:18 that they were saying to you, “In the last time there shall be mockers, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23, Matthew 20:19, Matthew 27:29, 2 Peter 3:2-4, Titus 3:10-11, 1 John 2:15-17, Romans 8:8-9, Romans 8:26-27, Revelation 2:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rich Young Ruler Pt.3 Beware Of Money - Mark 10:17-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 15, 2024

You can’t overstate how dire the warnings about money are in Scripture—especially Jesus’ warnings. He always connected it to your eternal destiny. It’s a really, really big deal.

Introduction: Greed When Zacchaeus voluntarily offers to give up half of his possessions and to restore fourfold whatever he may have gained by fraud, Jesus said, “Today salvation has come to this house” (Luke 19:8–9). You can tell someone has caught a glimpse of the treasure in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

Rich Young Ruler Part 4 Evangelism And Notes - Mark 10:17-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 15, 2024

Learn from Jesus' approach to evangelism.

Evangelism Verse 23: Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is to get people into the kingdom. If only I had taken a different approach! I just blew it with that guy. He was interested, and now, after talking to me, he walking away.” No, that’s not Jesus’ reaction. Did ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

How To Love People Who Drive You Crazy - 2 Peter 1:7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 18, 2025

The greatest command in the Bible is also the one that brings you the most joy in life: love. But that command is also the most difficult. How do you change what and whom you love? And how do you start loving someone you don’t currently love?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7

Revelation Study Series 17 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 12) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 7, 2023

Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 17 God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 12) 03.06.22 Message… Revelation 12:1 1 Then I witnessed in heaven an event of great significance. I saw a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 2 She was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation Study Series 22 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 17) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 7, 2023

Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 22 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 17) 05.01.22 Message… I told you last week we were going to talk about prostitutes this week…so, let’s go! This is no “Pretty Woman” movie tale! This is prophetic truth, revealed to us…to understand what is to come! And, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson #9 [2c1]: Both Were Faithful (Hebrews 3:1-2) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 26, 2019

Next to Abraham, Moses was undoubtedly the man most revered by the Jewish people. To go back to the Law meant to go back to Moses, and the recipients of this letter to the Hebrews were sorely tempted to do just that.

6/30/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #9 [2C1]: BOTH WERE FAITHFUL (HEBREWS 3:1-2) Introduction: At least some of the first readers of the Book of Hebrews were believers who came to Christ out of a background of Judaism. They were steeped in Old Testament understanding. When they heard the Gospel, they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Appeal

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Oct 18, 2000

Text: Rev 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come.

Text: Rev 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. We attach great significance to the last words of men – but we should give particular heed to the closing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Baptist

4 Blessings

Contributed by Todd Riley on Apr 3, 2001

an exposition of Genesis 8:20-9:17

Islington Baptist Church April 1, 2001 Text: Genesis 8:20-9:17 Scriptures: Numbers 35:6-34, Exodus 21, Matthew 5:38-40, Romans 3, 13:1-8 In the last month we have been exploring Genesis 6-9 which details the account of Noah. At times we have focused on the climactic event of Noah’s time: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Friend Or Foe

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 2, 2001

an exposition of Philippians 3:17-4:1

Islington Baptist Church September 30, 2001 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Scripture reading: Hebrews 10:19-33 Please turn with me to Philippians 3:17-4:1 (read). A few weeks ago we talked about how important it is to have godly Christian examples to look up to and model ourselves after. Remember ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Two Responsibilities We Have For Other Christians. Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Luke 17:1-6

Luke Series #74 August 04, 2002 Title: Two Responsibilities We Have for Other Christians. Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of God For Dummies Part 1 Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching Message on Luke 17:20-37.

Luke Series #76 August 18, 2002 Title: The Kingdom of God for Dummies Part 1 Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are in Chapter 17 of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of God For Dummies Part 2 Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Luke 17:20-37.

Luke Series #77 August 25, 2002 Title: The Kingdom of God for Dummies Part 2 Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are in Chapter 17 of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Essentials Of Security

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 30, 2002

Essentials of Security - 2 Tim. 1:7

Essentials for Security - 2 Tim. 1:7 Illustrations: God our Father has made all things depend on faith so that whoever has faith will have everything, and whoever does not have faith will have nothing. Martin Luther. Definition of God’s sufficiency:arkeo To have enough, to be content with, to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational