Sermons on Proper 10:

Wish You Were Here

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

This is a sermon on perhaps the saddest passage recorded in the Bible

December 13, 2002 Introduction: A. Tonight’s topic: Wish You Were Here 1) We are going to focus our study on perhaps the saddest passage in the whole Bible. 2) Matthew 7:21-23, “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Adventist

The Turning Sword

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 16, 2001

As a sword was placed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden, a sword stands in the entrance of what the book of Hebrews called THE REST.

"The Turning Sword" Hebr 3:8 Gene 3:24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. As a sword was placed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden, a sword stands in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary A Model Of Motherhood

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 4, 2001

Mary the mother of Jesus serves as an example to all mothers today.

"MARY, A MODEL OF MOTHERHOOD" LUKE 1:26-38 We’ve come together this morning for 2 primary reasons. One, is to honor the Lord Jesus Christ with our worship. The other, is to honor our mothers. Both are lifetime tasks, neither of which can be confined to a one hour worship service. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Products Of A Living Faith Series

Contributed by George Bannister on May 19, 2003

This message deals with the products of a living and vital faith. It is a part of my message series on the book of Hebrews.

TEXT: Hebrews 11:13-16 TOPIC: “Products of a Living Faith” INTRODUCTION: I. A PROPER OUTLOOK ON THIS EARTHLY LIFE (V.13). A. It is an outlook that refuses to give up (v.13a). 1. God’s timetable is not ours. a. Delay does not mean that He has failed in His promise. b. Abraham and Sarah ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Difining The Kingndom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

Many of the parables start with “The kingdom of heaven is like....

DIFINING THE KINGNDOM OF HEAVEN Welcome in Jesus name. This is an introduction to the teaching: DIFINING THE KINGNDOM OF HEAVEN, from the series “the parables of Jesus.” INTRODUCTION 1. In our previous lesson, which was an introductory lesson, we observed that the general “theme” of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11

No Way To Lose: You Win Either Way

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009

A child of God knows that there is no way to lose in God’s kingdom as a committed Christian for living means Christ and to die is to be with Him for you win either way.

NO WAY TO LOSE: YOU WIN EITHER WAY Philippians 1:21-30 Proposition: A child of God knows that there is no way to lose in God’s kingdom as a committed Christian for living means Christ and to die is to be with Him for you win either way. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Hold The Ball Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 7, 2008

There are many "self-help" books about how we can have a successful church, but Titus is one of the few divinely inspired books telling us how to do this. What are three of the basic principles a church needs to observe to be successful in God’s eyes?

OPEN: Several years back, John Brodie, a former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, was used by his team to hold the ball for field goals and extra points after the touchdown. A reporter once asked why a million-dollar player like him would have to do such a menial task. "Well," said ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of The Sound

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 22, 2024

The sound heard today by a lot of the church says things like God wants you to be rich, God wants you to have 3 mansions, or God wants you to drive a Bentley, God never said he wanted you to drive a Bentley.

The Message of the Sound By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Let me clarify for all my Cleveland Brown fans, emphatically yes, I am a Cleveland Browns Fan, but I do live in Michigan, so I have some partiality towards the Detroit Lions and that is where it stops O-H-I-O. Last Sunday the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8, 1 Corinthians 14:7-8, Exodus 28:31-35, Exodus 32:17-19, Romans 7:15-20, 1 Peter 2:11, Hebrews 12:24, 2 Chronicles 23:10-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

The Holy Spirit Is My Ally Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 28, 2021

He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you. He didn’t place a saint inside of you. You don’t have the spirit of your godly grandmother in you. You have the Spirit of God in you!

One of the tremendous things the Spirit of God does for the believer is that He makes you morally and spiritually pure. Of all three members of the Trinity, the Spirit is only One that His own adjective in His name. The Spirit is the Holy Spirit, and this is a reminder that He makes you holy. Did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Constraints Of Restoration-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 30, 2019

3 of 7. God blessed Noah’s family with a restoration based on relationship. Man’s restoration is to be constrained/determined thru relationships. How do relationships constrain or determine our restoration? Restoration is constrained thru relationship with...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY(Man’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Speak Plainly Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 25, 2022

Speak and teach the clear truth in an easy language that our hearers can understand. Then our words shall be of the uprightness of our hearts, and our lips shall utter knowledge clearly.

SPEAK PLAINLY "And straightway, his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spoke plainly" (Mark 7: 35). All the words that come out of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. They are all plain to him that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:35, 2 Timothy 2:4, Acts 12:23, John 1:1, 1 Corinthians 14:40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spirit Powers - 1 Peter 3:18-22 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 24, 2025

What happened when Jesus confronted the most powerful evil spirits after his resurrection?

1 Peter 3:13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Stewardship 1 - A Firm Foundation Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 4, 2005

This is the first in a series of stewardship messages focusing on building a life of stewardship. This message investigates themes of ownership, responsibility, and accountability.

Stewardship Pt 1 ¡V A Firm Foundation Genesis 1 This morning I want to begin a series of messages for stewardship month focusing on building a life of Christian stewardship. What is stewardship and what does it have to do with us? First let me dispel some myths about stewardship: Stewardship is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-28

Denomination: *other

Profile Of A Pastor

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Introd.: (Show an assortment of Christmas toys -- What do these toys all have in common? They operate on batteries -- they need power to perform as designed.

Introd.: (Show an assortment of Christmas toys -- What do these toys all have in common? They operate on batteries -- they need power to perform as designed.) We need power to perform as God has designed us. We have learned a lot in the last several months in 1 Peter about how God wants us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Troubled Trust

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009

There are a variety of issues that impact our level of trust in Christ

Troubled Trust John 14:1, September 28, 2008 Morning Service Introduction Tony Snow, former Press Secretary for President George W. Bush, battled cancer for several years before it took his life earlier this year. Snow was asked if he had learned any lessons through his ob going battle. Listen ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God