Sermons on Proper 10 Year B:

Separation Anxiety - Mark 10:17-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 20, 2024

Why did Jesus tell the rich young ruler the way to eternal life is to keep the law? And why was he the one guy who had to sell everything in order to be saved? And what does all that have to do with your daily life?

Mark 10:17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 18 "Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good-- except God alone. 19 You know the ...read more

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

"The Adventure Ahead”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 30, 2008

Four suggestions to facing the year ahead with faith rather than fear

“The Adventure Ahead” January 4, 2009 “The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

There Is A Time For...

Contributed by Dusan Tillinger on Dec 31, 2011

The biblical teacher in Ecclesiastes has one great advantage over us. In everything he says he is counting on God.

For a long time, the biblical wisdom: “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity...“, used to seem very general to me. It is a beautiful poem – that´s true – but the idea itself appeared so obvious that there was no need to pay any special attention to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Looking To 2011

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 23, 2010

As we approach the New Year, are there things that you are willing to change? You cannot do the same things, the same way, and expect things to change.

Looking to 2011 Matthew 14:22-14:32 Wow! Where did this Christmas go? Most people are done opening presents and most will get back to normal routine. Unless… you are like the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Fear God, And Nothing Else!

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 24, 2014

This was designed as a New Years sermon to teach Christians what is an appropriate fear and what is not. Biblical texts are also explored showing the blessings associated with proper fear of God.

Fear God … and nothing else! Proverbs 1:7 INTRODUCTION: Happy New Year! The beginning of a new year is a good time for new beginnings. What have you decided to start fresh on this year? A change in attitude? A new diet? A new budget? A new exercise regimen? Whatever resolutions we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Draw Near And Hold Fast

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 22, 2019

Practical application.

DRAW NEAR AND HOLD FAST. Hebrews 10:19-39. If our sins are forgiven through the sacrifice of Jesus, then there is no further need for the sacrificial system represented by the tabernacle and Temple (cf. Hebrews 10:18). “Therefore” (Hebrews 10:19) introduces the whole practical section ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thou Hast Heard Me.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 28, 2022

The turning point in Psalm 22. A prayer breakthrough for David, for Jesus - FOR US.

THOU HAST HEARD ME. Psalm 22:19-28. Whatever deep sense of desolation rocked David into penning these words, his God-inspired prophetic insight reaches far beyond the limits of his own time and experience to the Cross of Jesus – and beyond. In the midst of His sufferings, and despite ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Infinitely Superior High Priest

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 27, 2015

In an argument from the lesser to the greater, this chapter commences with a demonstration of the limitations of the access to God allowed in the annual Day of Atonement. All this anticipates the comparison: But Christ…

AN INFINITELY SUPERIOR HIGH PRIEST. Hebrews 9:11-14. This short passage is the high point of the writer’s comparison between the old covenant and the new. In an argument from the lesser to the greater, the chapter commences with a demonstration of the limitations of the access to God allowed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of Moses. Part One.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 21, 2025

The bush that burned, but was not consumed.

THE CALL OF MOSES. Part One. Exodus 3:1-6. EXODUS 3:1. Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, and led them to new pastures on the far side of the desert, towards Mount Horeb (a.k.a. Mount Sinai). This place is also known in this verse as “the mountain of God,” and elsewhere as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shem, A Son Of Noah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 2, 2022

•Shem was one of the sons of Noah in the book of Genesis, the book of Chronicles, and the Quran. Genesis 11:10 records that Shem was 100 years old at the birth of Arphaxad, two years after the Flood, and that he lived for another 500 years after this, making his age at death 600 years.

? Facts About Shem, A Son of Noah ? •Scholars are unsure whether Shem is Noah's eldest or youngest son. ? •The children of Shem were Elam, Ashur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram, and unnamed daughters. ? •Parent(s) Noah ? •Shem was one of the sons of Noah in the book of Genesis, the book of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Truth

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 29, 2001

Year C. The Holy Trinity John 16: 12-15 June 10, 2001 Title: “The Spirit of Truth”

Year C.The Holy Trinity John 16: 12-15 June 10, 2001 Title: “The Spirit of Truth” At the Last Supper during his farewell speech Jesus teaches that human beings can only absorb his revelation gradually and that the Spirit, who is identical with him as ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

New Year's Resolution To Love As Jesus Loves

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 24, 2003

Let us ask the Lord to help His love overflow from our hearts and minds as prescribed by the word of the one who said, "By this will all men know that you are my disciples when you have love for one another."

A New Year’s Resolution to Love as Jesus Loves 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Illustration:A father wanted to read the paper, but was being bothered by his little daughter, Vanessa. Finally, he tore a sheet out of his magazine, on which was printed the map of the world. Tearing it into small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thirty Ways To Have A Blessed New Year

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 2, 2012

Recognize and appropriate all the spiritual resources you have in order to enjoy the maximum of God’s blessings this year.

Thirty Ways to Appropriate the Blessings of God in the New Year 1. Rejoice in the Lord - (Phil. 4:4; Psalm 98:1,2) - Sing to the Lord a new song for He has done marvelous things. His right hand and His holy arm has gotten us the victory. We still have the power to choose to rejoice regardless of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Joy Shall Not Be Stolen At The End Of The Year Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 25, 2025

This sermon emphasizes God’s power to preserve joy in the life of believers, ensuring that trials, setbacks, or manipulations cannot steal the divine happiness meant to crown the year.

MY JOY SHALL NOT BE STOLEN AT THE END OF THE YEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 8:10 Key Verse: “Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10) Supporting Texts: Psalm 16:11; John 15:11; Romans 15:13; Philippians 4:4; Isaiah 61:3 INTRODUCTION: The end of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Nature Of True Fasting

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

True fasting will lead the liberated soul to seek relief and liberty for others.

THE NATURE OF TRUE FASTING. Isaiah 58:1-12. Surprisingly, the only place where the law of Moses commands fasting is in the “affliction of soul” associated with the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:29-31; Leviticus 23:27-32; Numbers 29:7). This is apt, as it immediately associates fasting with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational