Sermons on C Proper 24:

The Conversion Of The Apostle Paul

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

If there is hope for the greatest of sinners, then there is hope for every one of us.

THE CONVERSION OF THE APOSTLE PAUL. Acts 9:1-22. Saul of Tarsus was a Jew from the city of Tarsus in Syria. This was a Roman garrison city, and as a tent-maker Saul had a good market for his trade. Quite possibly Saul’s father had been a tent-maker too, and Saul is known to have been born into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And The Woman Taken In Adultery: One Who Excuses Himself, Accuses Himself.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 11, 2019

Fifth Sunday of Lent – Year C Readings

A rusty old shield one day prayed, “O sun, illumine me"; and the sun answered, “First, polish yourself." Jesus told them, “Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” Apparently, each of the Pharisees was weighing in his mind the risk of pursuing his ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

As Chritians, We Are Called To Glorify God Through Love

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 1, 2010

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, series C

5th Sunday of Easter, May 2, 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, we give you thanks for the gift of your Son, Jesus the Christ, who through his life, death and resurrection, was true to your ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

How Come? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 20, 2017

a study in the book of Genesis 3: 1 – 24

Genesis 3: 1 – 24 How Come? Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?” 2And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Inside Divide PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

Explores the importance of discerning deception, distinguishing false prophets, and defending against deceit in our spiritual journey, guided by Matthew 24:24.

Good morning, dear friends. Isn't it a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, united by our shared love for Christ, and our shared desire to understand His word more deeply? Today, we are going to turn our attention to a passage that may, at first, seem a bit daunting. But fear not! For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:24

Topics: Deception

As The Twig Is Bent ...

Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 22, 2001

Proverbs 22:6 and the proper interpretation of the promise therein. Christian parenting.

“AS THE TWIG IS BENT …” I. Examples: a. Children will either turn-out to be followers of Christ or will reject Him (bear in mind that those who simply pay lip service to Jesus yet refuse to surrender their lives to Him have, in fact, rejected Him – Matt. 7:21) b. That being the case, what is it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Deadly Evil Of The Tongue

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 8, 2016

The tongue as a deadly evil, and the proper use of it as an instrument of blessing.

THE MOUTH I. INTRODUCTION Psalm 15 - read (A Psalm of David, according to the title) O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart. He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5, Psalm 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Rich Fool Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024

Stewardship is the proper management of your time, talent, and treasure for the glory of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 12:13-34 1. You should never call anyone a fool. “…whosoever shall say, ‘thou fool,’ shall be in danger of hell fire'” (Matthew 5:22). 2. Definition. Comes from aphron, “to be without mind; not the existence of a mind, but without the use of the mind.” ~Vines. “A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism And Communion In The Wilderness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

The exodus is a type of our salvation, and the wilderness wanderings serve to warn us against presumptuousness.

BAPTISM AND COMMUNION IN THE WILDERNESS. 1 Corinthians 10:1-13. 1. The continuity of Israel and the Church. The Apostle Paul, a ‘Hebrew of the Hebrews’ (Philippians 3:5), refers to the Gentile and Jewish Christians at Corinth as “brethren” (1 Corinthians 10:1) - thereby indicating the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

The need for reconciliation arises because of our estrangement from God on account of our sin. The mediator of reconciliation is God. The cost of reconciliation is the death of Christ. The result of reconciliation is a new relationship with God.

THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. This passage directly confronts us with the subject of reconciliation. It requires spiritual thinking: no longer regarding people from a worldly point of view - “according to the flesh” - and certainly not regarding Christ from a worldly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Prayer To Praise.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 27, 2025

Be merciful. My heart is fixed. Be thou exalted.

FROM PRAYER TO PRAISE. Psalm 57:1-11. This is a beautifully crafted Psalm which, according to the title, was written by David ‘when he fled from Saul in the cave.’ The Psalm has two sections: first a prayer (PSALM 57:1-6); then second, praise (PSALM 57:7-11). Each section opens with a repeated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Towards The Day

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2013

He who has begun a good work in you will continue working at it, and will be bringing it to completion until the day of Jesus Christ.

GROWING TOWARDS THE DAY. Philippians 1:3-11. Like all good projects, it all began with a vision. The Apostle Paul and his party had been “forbidden by the Holy Ghost” to preach the word in Asia, then tried to go into Bithynia “but the Spirit suffered them not.” Then a man of Macedonia appeared ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Threefold Purpose Of The Incarnation

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 30, 2020

A). COMPREHENSION B). DEMONSTRATION C). SALVATION

CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS THE THREEFOLD PURPOSE OF THE INCARNATION OUTLINE A). COMPREHENSION B). DEMONSTRATION C). SALVATION INTRODUCTION THE INCARNATION The birth of the Lord Jesus Christ was an incarnation. He was God who took the form of a human being. Even before his birth , the prophets ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery Revealed Series

Contributed by Clint Meade on Jun 24, 2007

An exposition of Colossians 1:24-29.

Colossians 1:24-29 There are two kinds of books that always sell well……mysteries and love stories. The gospel is both. It is a mystery,…. long hidden,… at last revealed. It is also a love story in the finest sense of that word. It unveils God’s love for the world and for us. The whole theme ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Old Is Valuable

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 13, 2020

A study in Psalm 71: 1 – 24

Psalm 71: 1 – 24 Old is valuable 1 In You, O LORD, I put my trust; Let me never be put to shame. 2 Deliver me in Your righteousness and cause me to escape; Incline Your ear to me, and save me. 3 Be my strong refuge, to which I may resort continually; You have given the commandment to save me, for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel