Sermons on C Proper 18:

The Message Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 1:18-25 regarding the foolishness of the gospel in the eyes of the world

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Title: The Message of the Cross, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/11/10, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul begins to deal with the greatest solution to the problem of division in this text – the gospel of Christ. Recount context: division in the church over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Your Attitude Is Everything

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jul 31, 2004

Comparison of the prayers and attitudes of the publican and the Pharisee in Luke 18:9-14.

Luke 18:9-14 Your Attitude Is Everything 1/8/04 Two men went to church. One went to tell God how good he was; the other went to agree with God that he was hopeless without God. Do you know people like these men? Can you picture them in your mind? Into which group do you fall? For ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Tented With Us

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 30, 2002

A Sermon for the Second Sunday after Christmas John 1:1-18

2nd Sunday after Christmas John 1:1-18 "Jesus Tented with Us."   1 ¶ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God; 3 all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. 4 In him was life, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Fix Your Foundation Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Jun 6, 2003

Lesson 18 on the Sermon on the Mount. Will you be the wise man or the foolish man?

Fix Your Foundation Matthew 7:24-29 Intro. Gregory Elder tells about growing up on the Atlantic Coast. As a child, he loved to make elaborate sand castles. He made entire sand cities some times. But one year, for several days in a row, a group of bullies would come through and smash ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Careful Now Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 25, 2001

This is the 18th in the Sermon on the Mount Series, and deals with the issue of Judging others.

HE WAS A GODLY MAN. EVEN HIS CRITICS ACKNOWLEDGE THAT, THEY MAY HAVE DISAGREED WITH HIS TECHNIQUES AND THOUGHT HE WAS A LITTLE FLASHY BUT HE WAS DEFINITELY A MAN OF GOD. HIS MESSAGE FROM GOD WAS ONE OF NO COMPROMISE, AND HIS MORAL STANDARDS WERE THE HIGHEST AROUND. AND NOT ONLY DID HE UPHOLD THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Taking Your Prayer Life Seriously Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Mar 3, 2002

In this sermon we take a close look at James 5:13-18.

Taking Your Prayer Life Seriously Intro: Statistics on # of people who pray in America. An overwhelming majority of Americans believe in prayer and believe that God answers prayer. 54% said they pray every day 29% said they pray several times a day. Newsweek March 31, 1997, pp. 57-65 ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rebirth: Hard Hat

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

also 2cor 3:17-18 building a spiritual house

Hard Hat, Hammer, Boots, Sunglasses, An Old Pair Of Jeans – I’m ready to build. Last week we saw that w are building a Spiritual House. But before we can even build we need to have the Holy Spirit. Without the Holy Spirit, you cannot build a spiritual house. Jesus tells us we need to be spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Power To Heal

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 6, 2005

Examing four healings that take place in Matthew 9:18-34

You think you have problems Rick Cato tells the story of Mathieu Boya: “Boya was practicing his golf swing in a pasture adjacent to Africa’s Benin Air Base. With one swing of the golf club, Boya set off an unbelievable series of events. The shot, described as ‘a glorious slice,’ hit a bird, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-34

Denomination: Methodist

Life In Hd: Lure Of The Blur Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008

A message on dealing with trouble and temptation from James 1:9-18.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ LURE OF THE BLUR James 1:9-18 TROUBLE & ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is My Land Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 12, 2013

A study of the book of Ruth chapter 3 verses 1 through 18

Ruth 3: 1 – 18 This Is My Land 1 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you? 2 Now Boaz, whose young women you were with, is he not our relative? In fact, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Don’t You Understand? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 28, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 18 verses 31 through 34

Luke 18: 31 – 34 Why Don’t You Understand? “31 Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be accomplished. 32 For He will be delivered to the Gentiles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Great Optician Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 29, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 18 verses 35 through 43

Luke 18: 35 – 43 The Great Optician 35 Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging. 36 And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. 37 So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. 38 And he cried out, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

No Thanks - I'm Fasting Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 17, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 2 verses 18 through 22

Mark 2: 18 – 22 No Thanks – I’m Fasting 18 The disciples of John and of the Pharisees were fasting. Then they came and said to Him, “Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?” 19 And Jesus said to them, “Can the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Messiah’s Crown Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 6, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews chapter 2 verses 1 through 18

Hebrews 2: 1 – 18 Messiah’s crown 1 Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, 3 how shall we escape if we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Copy Cat Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 27, 2014

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 13 verses 1 through 18

Revelation 13: 1 – 18 Copy Cat 1 Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. 2 Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel