Sermons on Proper 10:

Miracle Bread

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 16, 2015

Proper 15 (b) Jeus is the Bread of Life which has come down from heaven. He comes down as the manna did, sustaining us and living us life.

John 6:51-69 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Miracle Bread” Today we reach the conclusion of Jesus discourse that He is the Bread of Life. We have seen how the Jews asked ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-59

Denomination: Lutheran

Plant The Seeds

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 17, 2006

The church is growing by leaps and bounds in Africa. At the same time, it is dying here. How can we change the trend? Sermon for Pentecost 2, Proper 6, Series B.

2nd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 6) June 18,2006 “Series B” 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 redeeming grace we have received through your Son’s death and resurrection. By the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The North American Martyrs And Cultural Relativism Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 17, 2009

Proper cultural exchange among nations is even more important than economic; we must have profound respect for the whole human person when cultures interact.

October 19, 2009 The North American Martyrs Caritas in Veritate The coincidence of the Feast of the North American Martyrs with article 26 of Pope Benedict’s encyclical brings to mind an historical reality connected with the European settlement of America. During the sixteenth and seventeenth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Catholic

Reclaiming Your Inheritance

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 20, 2015

Abraham left Isaac an inheritance, the Philistines robbed him of that inheritance. Isaac took the proper steps to reclaim what was rightfully his. There is a great lesson for us in this text as well.

Reclaiming Your Inheritance Genesis 26:15-25 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ In 1940, after Paris fell under Nazi control, German troops began looting thousands of artworks from museums, galleries and personal collections ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Women In Ministry - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 5, 2024

The question of whether it is proper for a woman to preach or exercise leadership in the church has received much attention in recent years. Church traditions aside, what does the Bible say?

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12, Galatians 3:26-29, Exodus 15:20-21, Judges 4:4-5, 2 Kings 22:14, 2 Kings 22:18-20, Esther 4:7-8, Esther 4:13-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coming To The Feast Series

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Nov 5, 2022

This message is intended to explain the great offense shown in ignoring both the invitation to the Feast and the refusal to wear the proper wedding Garment, which is a reflection of Christ's Righteousness.

The parable which began Matthew 22, our Gospel lesson this morning, is a parable that can really bug people. It’s shocking and disturbing and I have found over the years that people complain about it because of how harsh it is. It also serves as a good way for us to better understand how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Why Bother?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Ecclesiastes 1:2; 12-14; 2:18-23 Title: “Why bother?”

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Ecclesiastes 1:2; 12-14; 2:18-23 Title: “Why bother?” Written probably about three centuries before Christ, the Book of Ecclesiastes marks an advance over the doctrine of divine retribution. Simplistically put, that doctrine stated that ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Sacred Vows Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 25, 2008

Sermon #5 in the Nehemiah Series from chapter 10 deals with the four vows made by the people of Israel after listening to the reading of the Law.

#5 in the Nehemiah series: Nehemiah chapters 10-12 Sacred Vows CHCC: June 1, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Nehemiah 10 is a chapter about Sacred Vows. If you’ve been keeping up with this series on the book of Nehemiah, you know that for over 100 years Jewish Exiles had been returning from Babylon to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 7: Prayer When Life Is Unfair Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 29, 2024

What should we do when life is unfair? 1. Beware of the bitterness trap (vs. 1-10). 2. Take our troubles to the Lord (vs. 10-18). 3. Give our best to God (vs. 11). 4. Rely on God to remember us (vs. 17-20).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 7: Prayer when Life Is Unfair 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 29, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to 1 Samuel 1 to see a great prayer when life was unfair. Chuck Swindoll tells us that the events "in 1 Samuel took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Upside-Down, Backwards, And Inside-Out

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 26, 2006

Utilizing 2 Samuel 5:1-10; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; and Mark 6:1-13, this sermon highlights how the Gospel often seems Upside-down and backwards--but really it is our perspective which needs adjusting.

When I was a camp counselor during the summers of my High School and College years, I looked forward to the many theme days that we would have throughout the summer. We’d have international food days—complete with French Toast, Tacos, and Hungarian Goulash (that you’d eat with your fingers), or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

When God Changes A Bigot’s Heart Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 9, 2015

God's plan was always to reach the world. Yet by Acts 10, the Gospel had gone no further than Jews & a few Samaritans. Why? racism & bigotry. In Acts 10, God changed all that in the story of Cornelius, leading to a dramatic salvation that changed history.

When God Changes a Bigot’s Heart Acts Series Chuck Sligh August 9, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Speaking of the saints and angels around the throne of God in heaven, Revelation 5:9-10 says, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

That Which Is Perfect

Contributed by David Walker on Nov 27, 2019

1 Corinthians 13:10, but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away. A new insight. Imagine the discussion between Baptist and Pentecostal seminary students about the meaning of 1 Corinthians 13:10, but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away.

THE PERFECT HAS COME 1 Corinthians 13:10, but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away. A new insight. Imagine the discussion between Baptist and Pentecostal seminary students about the meaning of 1 Corinthians 13:10, but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:10

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 28, 2014

"The God of Hope" provides 1) The Power of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:8–10a); 2) The Perpetuity of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:10b) and calls us to 3) The Participation of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:11)

Today, there is a Celebration of Life in Alliston for Beryl's brother Geoff, who died after a long battle with brain cancer. Along with Beryl, other family members: Mary, Chris, and Chel, begin the difficult transition to life without him here. They expressed comfort knowing that his struggle is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Other

Keys To A Wonderful Church Life - Part 3: Building On The Foundation Of God's Love Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 30, 2021

God wants us to be... 1. Authentic and affectionate (vs. 9-10). 2. Humble and hard-working (vs. 10-11, 16). 3. Hopeful and helpful (vs. 12-13). 4. Sympathetic and same-minded (vs. 14-16).

Keys to a Wonderful Church Life Part 3: Building on the Foundation of God's Love The Book of Romans Romans 12:9-16 (Reading vs. 1-16) Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 30, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Most of us know that Romans 12 marks a big shift in the Book of Romans. In chapters 1-11, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Acknowledging What We Are

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

In our corrupt and chaotic world, we as Christians must be careful not to lose our proper perspective, both on our world, and ourselves. We must remember who and what we are.

Acknowledging What We Are Text: I Cor.15: 9, 10 Intro: We live at a point in time that could be labeled as both exciting and exasperating. It is exciting because we are literally witnessing the coming together of events that point to the soon return of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9-10

Denomination: Baptist