Sermons on C Proper 18:

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 God Who Weeps

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 12, 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 Church Needs Marthas

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 17, 2010

A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 11, series C.

8th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 11] July 18, 2010 “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 Jesus, your incarnate Son, you came among us and opened your door to us; help ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Knowledge We Have

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

Paul's answer to Gnostic tendencies in the Church.

THE KNOWLEDGE WE HAVE. Colossians 1:1-14. The Apostle Paul was in prison (Colossians 4:10; Colossians 4:18), probably in Rome. We can imagine that any bearer of news of the churches, and of the progress of the gospel, was a welcome visitor. Such was Epaphras a “fellow-servant, who is for you a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Years That The Locust Has Eaten

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 31, 2019

A promise of restoration to the repentant. A prophecy of the outpouring of the Spirit. A warning of the judgment to come.

THE YEARS THAT THE LOCUST HAS EATEN. Joel 2:23-32. A very old elder once said to me that his only regret was “the years that the locust has eaten” (Joel 2:25). However, there is no point in bemoaning what may have been, but rather our eyes should be on the here and now, and in the prospects ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Table Etiquette In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 6, 2016

This is God's work, and the order of priority in God's kingdom.

TABLE ETIQUETTE IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Luke 14:1; Luke 14:7-14. One Sabbath, one of the chief Pharisees gave Jesus the courtesy of a dinner invitation. Jesus courteously accepted. Somewhat discourteously, the Pharisees were keeping their eye on Jesus (Luke 14:1). It was on this occasion, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Vision Of Salvation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2013

Mercy and truth meet together, & righteousness and peace embrace - in the Cross of Jesus Christ.

A VISION OF SALVATION. Psalm 85. First, the Psalmist remembers the favour and forgiveness of the LORD (Psalm 85:1-3). This is a good place to begin in our petitions to God, rather than diving into our shopping list of requests. We base our belief that God will give us a favourable answer in His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

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

Honey Out Of The Rock

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2020

Even now, God is waiting to forgive.

HONEY OUT OF THE ROCK. Psalm 81:8-16. If we allow that the summons to praise (Psalm 81:1) is a call to celebrate the kingship of the LORD, it is because He, and He alone, is God (Psalm 81:9-10; cf. Deuteronomy 6:4-5). Psalm 81:8. “Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto you: O Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1, Psalm 81:8-16

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

The A-B-C Steps To Get Your Prayers Answered By God

Contributed by David Gualin on Apr 4, 2001

Presents an easy to remember Biblical guidelines in praying through the exegesis of the Parable of the Persistent Widow in Luke 18:1-8

THE A-B-C STEPS TO GET YOUR PRAYERS ANSWERED BY GOD What are the top three things you have been asking God to do for you? Think about that for a moment. What are the contents of your prayers? What are the things you wish God would just answer as soon as possible? Ponder for a minute. Ask ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John Chapter 18 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001

Jesus crossed over the valley Kedron, between Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives, now called the Valley of Jehoshaphat. Jesus crossed this valley after Judas had made his agreement to betray Him. Jesus is the Lamb of God, led to slaughter.

John chapter 18 Read verses 1-11 In this section we find a blending of the majesty and the meekness of Christ. Jesus crossed over the brook Kedron after Judas had made his agreement to betray Him. Perhaps you remember another person who crossed over the brook Kedron. When King David’s son, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

18 Inches To Salvation

Contributed by Thomas Baird on May 31, 2004

There are thousands of people today that are only 18 inches away from salvation.... there are thousands of people going to hell, because of that 18 inches of space

18 Inches to salvation! 7/16/02 Do you realize that most accidents that occur could be prevented by just a few inches? There are automobile accidents every day and many times you can see that the person was trying to avoid whatever had happened, and if there had just been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist