Sermons on Proper 17:

Climbing Higher

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 9, 2010

Satan wants to keep us from making progress in our spiritual life. With the Lord’s help, though, we can keep on climbing. To avoid sin’s tragedy, learn Satan’s strategy.

Opening illustration: Pastor Dale Kurtz laughed so hard that his sides ached. He was watching a frustrated squirrel trying to climb the metal pole supporting a bird feeder. The squirrel repeatedly got part way up, then slowly slid down the pole in a heap. In describing this incident, Kurtz wrote, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Study In Revelation 26 Pouring Out Of The Bowls Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 13, 2009

A study in Revelation, using "The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide.

STUDY IN REVELATION 26 The Pouring Out of the Seven Bowl Judgments Revelation 16: 1-21 There is an absolute horrifying judgment on the way. Never before has man’s imagination dreamed up anything that can compare to what we are about to witness, in chapter 16 of the book of Revelation. The most ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Grand Invitation & A Glorious Promise (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 2, 2010

A sermon examining the good news of Jesus Christ

A GRAND INVITATION & A GLORIOUS PROMISE (PART 1) Acts 3:19-26 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, July 9th, 2025) Audio - https://youtu.be/oLvzBVtZBUU?feature=shared In recent years a common topic of conversation amongst pastors/preachers is whether or not what we refer to as “the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Walk Of Excellence

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2009

Paul, Sylvanus & Timothy expected the church at Thessalonica to excel in their Christian walk. What disciplines direct the life of an abounding Christian/church? 4 disciplines of an abounding Christian / Church.

A WALK OF EXCELLENCE—1Thessalonians 4:1-12 In previous chapters/verses we have seen: ‘A Faith that Soothes the Soul’—1:1-10 ‘A Ministry that Shepherds the Soul’—2:1-12 ‘The Work of the Word’—2:13-16 ‘The Undershepherd’s Chief Concern’—2:17-3:13 Now we will look at... ‘A Walk of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Born In Sin, Fact Or Fiction

Contributed by J. Edward Brown Iii on Dec 17, 2013

Blinded To Truth Study Series The above text would teach that men are born sinners if it were meant to be taken literally. But the language of this text is not literal, it is figurative. Both context and reality demand a figurative interpretation of this text.

Born In Sin? FACT OR FICTION? Teaching Series By Rev. J. Edward Brown III 2013 We Were Born In Sin, And Shaped In Iniquity What does this really mean? Introduction This doctrine is accepted as fact almost universally in our churches, the doctrine that all of humanity sinned in Adam ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Family Ties Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 24, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 3 verses 20 through 27

Mark 3: 20 – 27 Family Ties 20 Then the multitude came together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. 21 But when His own people heard about this, they went out to lay hold of Him, for they said, “He is out of His mind.” 22 And the scribes who came down from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Real Hope Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 30, 2009

We have REAL hope in Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Death is a time we do not like to face. • We have many people here today that have lost loved ones to death. When death comes, it seems like our hopes and dreams for the future are crushed. Some have lost loved ones at an early age, some after many, many years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of A Positive Attitude

Contributed by Andre King on Sep 15, 2015

Gaining and maintaining a Positive attitude is essential to our growth in Christ.

THE EXPERTS SAY THAT IN ORDER TO SUCCEED IN LIFE, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE KEEP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. THESE WORDS ARE FOUND ON A PLAQUE IN THE OFFICE OF GOLFING GREAT ARNOLD PALMER. “IF YOU THINK YOU ARE BEATEN, YOU ARE. IF YOU THINK YOU DARE NOT, YOU DON'T. IF YOU'D LIKE TO WIN BUT THINK YOU ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning - A Basic Presupposition Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 18, 2021

Our worldview is based on presuppositions, some true, some not so true. For a Biblical worldview, what is our basic presupposition? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

As we have been considering different worldviews over the past few weeks, we must remember that a world view is how a person view and reacts to the environment, the culture, the happenings in the world around them. According to Dr James Sire (was a widely-respected Christian apologist, author, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Like God? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 19, 2021

What can be substituted for God? To what can we compare God? All Scripture quotes are from the NASB

We are beginning a new sermon series entitled “The Attributes of God,” or stated another way, What is God Like? What are His characteristics. How do we define God? Look at the picture I’m using to illustrate. It is Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam, that adorns the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 22 in a journey through John's gospel exploring the wonder of our Good Shepherd supplementing John 10 with the visual of Psalm 23.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Lord is My Shepherd” INTRODUCTION One of the most devastating accusations against God that the devil continually tries to promote is that God is not all that good. Satan invites us to look around at the appalling evil in the world and our own personal ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I'm Sure

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Oct 16, 2017

My assurance is based on God's grace.

Title: I’m Sure Place: BLCC Date: 10/15/17 Text: Hebrews 11.1-12, 39 CT: My assurance is based in God’s grace. [Screen 1] FAS: With tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, and financial concerns dominating headline news, National Geographic initiated a survey about what Americans' think about a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Fruit Or Fake? (John 15:1-8)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

FRUIT OR FAKE? (JOHN 15:1-8)

FRUIT OR FAKE? (JOHN 15:1-8) A church moving into the neighborhood made the following announcement: “Has the heaviness of you old fashioned church got you weighted down? Try us! We are the New and Improved Lite Church of the Valley. Studies have shown we have 24% fewer commitments than other ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Come And Worship”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 17, 2020

Exploring what is truth worship.

“Come and Worship” January 19, 2020 Luke 4:1-8 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Baptism Is Where It All Begins

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 14, 2023

Jesus walks into the waters of baptism, and salvation begins.

1.15.23 Matthew 3:13–17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran