Sermons on C Proper 22:

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2004

Purity of heart is desirable, attainable, essential.

Blessed Are the Pure In Heart Matt. 5:8 INTRO.: God told Samuel He looks on the heart while men see only the outward appearance. I Sam. 16:7. God is supremely concerned about the condition of one’s heart. The Biblical heart includes the emotions, the intellect, and the will of a person. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's Is This?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 16, 2008

Because we are created in the image of God, we must give to God all that we are and have.

Matthew 22: 15 – 22 / Who’s Is This? Intro: A little boy wanted $100 to buy a new toy. He decided to pray to God for a whole week. When nothing happened, he wrote and mailed a letter addressed to God requesting the money. The letter was forwarded to the White House by the Post Office. The ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All To The Glory Of God

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 15, 2014

The biggest problem in churches today is not personnel, property, potential or financial. It is that we are too self consumed that we are not consumed and concerned with the Glory of God.

Intro: Dr. S.M. Lockridge was the Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, San Diego CA from 1953 - 1993. He entered heaven in 2000. He is well-known for a passage out of his sermon titled “He’s My King”: “He’s enduringly strong, He’s entirely sincere, He’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

For What Do You Work?

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

Work we must in this world but let us not work for this world! Work in this world not only as if for the Lord but always for the Lord and for things eternal.

For What Do You Work? 08/23/09 AM Text: Matthew 6:19-21 Introduction I had a conversation recently with Sister Meredith, it was really just an idle chat after class one Wednesday evening. I had made the observation that for her every night was Friday night as she was now on her summer break from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mick Jagger Syndrome Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011

Life "under the sun" has no satisfaction!

THE MICK JAGGER SYNDROME ECCLESIATES 6:1-12 Introduction: The title was borrowed from a line in Ed Young’s book Been There, Done That and Now What? Mick Jagger is a rock star. He’s the lead man for the group called “The Rolling Stones.” In the 60’s one song shot ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Birthmark Of Poverty Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 22, 2022

To be used fully by God, we must come to Him as nothing. We are not our own, we are bought with a price.

I’m going to begin a series of messages that are guaranteed to make you wise. The best way I know to describe our generation is: fallen houses, fallen lives, fallen churches, fallen Christians and a fallen nation. If I had warning that a storm was coming and that it was going to be of such force ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 2012 #10 - Heaven Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 15, 2012

Every believer has the promised hope of living forever in Heaven. “Since we have been raised to new life with Christ, we should set our sights on the realities of heaven and let heaven fill our thoughts.”

REVELATION 2012: #10 – THE HOPE OF HEAVEN INTRO TO TOPIC: Before we talk about what Heaven is like, let’s talk about what Heaven is NOT like: It’s not a place in the clouds populated by little naked fat babies with wings, people in white dresses playing harps and eating Philly ...read more

Denomination: *other

Seed And Ground

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 8, 2025

Every believer is a seed, but not every seed grows into a fruitful tree. The key to spiritual growth is being planted in the right ground—grounded in God’s Word, nurtured by a strong spiritual community, and guided by the Holy Spirit.

SEED AND GROUND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 2:2 "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby." Supporting Texts: Matthew 13:3-9, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9, John 12:24, Isaiah 61:3 INTRODUCTION: Every believer is a seed with great potential, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2, Matthew 13:3-9, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9, John 12:24, Isaiah 61:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ending The Year Without Regret Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 20, 2025

This message reveals how believers can conclude the year with peace, gratitude, and confidence by walking in wisdom, obedience, and divine alignment.

ENDING THE YEAR WITHOUT REGRET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 90:12 Key Verse: “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12) Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14; Ecclesiastes 7:8; Lamentations 3:22-23; Proverbs 4:18; Romans ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven Is For Real: The Reality Of Heaven

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 17, 2014

Every believer has the promised hope of living forever in Heaven. “Since we have been raised to new life with Christ, we should set our sights on the realities of heaven and let heaven fill our thoughts.”

HEAVEN IS FOR REAL: THE REALITY OF HEAVEN INTRO QUOTE: “Here is a small fact: You are going to die. I am in truthfulness attempting to be cheerful about this whole topic, though most people find themselves hindered in believing in me, no matter my protestations… Of course, an ...read more

Denomination: *other

Tarrying By The Stuff

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 9, 2005

Our responsibilities in the battle, our time of spirtiual warfare, and the times when we must "tarry by the stuff"

Tarrying By The Stuff TEXT: I Samuel 30:7-24 7 And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech’s son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David. 8 And David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical View Of Being A Father

Contributed by Harry Wood on Jan 8, 2002

To address the Father’s role Biblically on the observance of Father’s Day.

Biblical View of being a Father Introduction: The first recorded observance know was in 1910 by the Spokane Ministerial Association. In 1946 officially the third Sunday of June was designated as Father’s Day. 1. What would be God’s estimate of us as a Father? a. Genesis 18:19 “For I know ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jan 3, 2013

A look at the Parable and it's application to us as Christians today.

I. Introduction A. Previous Chapter 1. The Triumphant Entry (Read Mt. 21: 6-11) a. There was a gross misunderstanding concerning Jesus. b. He was not going to be Savior the Jews thought he would be. c. His kingdom was of a heavenly nature. d. Many of these same people cried, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Demands Of Christianity - Part One Series

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005

Expectations of Christians.

Demands of Christianity – Part One Introduction: A. Hebrew Letter sets forth the “better” things of Christianity in contrast to the Law of Moses. Thirteen times. B. Many demands under Old Law; If the New is better, not to expect the demands to be less in either quantity or quality. C. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Must Do It God’s Way

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 1, 2017

David was trying to bring revival when his godly priest Uzzah was struck down for touching the Ark. David was afraid to bring the Ark to Jerusalem, but learned that God's blessings outweigh His dangers.

YOU MUST DO IT GOD’S WAY (THE LESSONS OF UZZAH) 1 Chron. 13:1-14, 15:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes, good intentions don’t quite get the job done! 2. A businessman was scheduled for a very important meeting that required him to take a late-night train to his destination. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God