Sermons on Proper 17:

A Harsh Indictment Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 30, 2014

Living for Christ means that we live FOR Him, in everything we do. Sitting in judgment of others, hoping to prove ourselves superior, is SINFUL, and is exactly what the Pharisees thought they could do to Jesus ... and He calls them on it.

A Harsh Indictment Mark 7:1-7, Isaiah 29:13, Joshua 24:15 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Shady Character Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2013

In our desert journey we need shade from time to time. The Broom Tree is an interesting symbol for the shade of God in the difficult journey.

1. Making the most of a difficult situation Maxwell tells a story that illustrates the importance of a positive attitude. A newly married woman insisted on going to the California desert so she could be near her military husband. The only place the couple could find to live was a rundown shack near ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Is Satisfied With Us

Contributed by David Holman on Jan 24, 2016

Total Dependence on God

When God is Satisfied with Us Acts 17:24-27 When is God most satisfied with us? Is He most satisfied with me I’m reading my Bible; is He is most satisfied with me when I’m doing good deeds; is He is most satisfied with me when I pray; is He is most satisfied with me when I’m working in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral Sermon: 94 Year Old Christian Lady

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 6, 2017

Evelyn was baptized late in life and was faithful to the end.

Song: How Great Thou Art (Recorded) Family Enters Song: Jesus Let Us Come to Know You (Congregational) Welcome John 14.1-6 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vultures And Hummingbirds

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 31, 2018

You always find what you are looking for; therefore, be careful what you look for.

Two birds fly over our nation’s deserts: One is the hummingbird and the other is the vulture. Vultures find the rotting meat of the desert, because that is what they look for. They thrive on that diet. Hummingbirds ignore the smelly flesh of dead animals. Instead, they look for the colorful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Other

You’re Invited

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

Looking at Jesus' parable of the wedding banquet, and what he’s saying about accepting his invitation to biggest wedding banquet of all time

INTRO  Tell Phil’s story about how he can’t wait until he gets to heaven’s banquet.  Talk about Keegan and Amanda’s wedding.  This morning, we’re going to look at a time when Jesus told the parable of the wedding banquet, and what he’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Response To Judgment Day May 2011

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011

A message about how to respond to the prediction of the Lord's coming in May it was preached on the day after the prediction failed, May 23rd. Great for October prediction.

Our Response to Judgment Day 2011 Theme: To show how important it is for us to still believe Text: Introduction As you can see from the Video there is a man named Harold Camping who has an organizations called family bible radio that has unsuccessfully predicted the rapture. What you may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Church Of God

The Inscription Said

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Nov 14, 2006

If our life is condensed into a few words upon a tombstone, what would it say?

• In this life we live we are often remembered for the type of work we did, how we acted or even the amount of things and money we may have or have not had. • When looking back over ones life it is important to ask questions such as “Have I accomplished all that I could have?” “Have I treated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:20

Denomination: Baptist

An Understanding Heart

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006

A message of encouragement for those finding it hard to understand scripture, and making decisions in life

Understanding Heart Foundational Text: 1 Kings 3:5-14 In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. (6) And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Prays For The Unity Of His Church

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 7, 2018

How is Christian unity different than earthly concepts of unity?

Jesus Prays for the Unity of His Church John 17:20-26 Today we come to the third part of the Lord’s great prayer. He had prayed for Himself in the upcoming arrest, trial and crucifixion. But the disciples and we too overhear the prayer as well. This reminds us of who Jesus, His relationship to the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Water, The Wilderness, & The Wedding

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021

The grand mystery of our universe could be the wonder at the complexity of the stars and planets and galaxies. It could be the cells of the human body, DNA, or the united function of the human body systems, or the brain, it could be human works of art...

The grand mystery of our universe could be the wonder at the complexity of the stars and planets and galaxies. It could be the cells of the human body, DNA, or the united function of the human body systems, or the brain, it could be human works of art, or the mystery of how an unborn baby forms in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Luke 4:1-13, John 2:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Person, Purpose, Penman, And Promise Of The Book Of Revelation (1:1-3)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 1, 2023

This message centers on the best method of interpreting Revelation, and how it presents to us the things that have been seen, the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter.

The book of Revelation has been misunderstood, misinterpreted, and misrepresented by many people. This last book of the Bible has been avoided because many seem to believe that it cannot be understood and that reading, studying, and preaching from it somehow tends to lead to confusion. As I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Matthew 18:1-8, Philippians 2:5-11, Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Super Bowl

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Feb 13, 2023

Today the Christian life is a race it is God’s Super Bowl. The writer of Hebrews said if we are going to run the Christian life with no distractions and not get off track, we must keep our eyes carefully focused on Jesus.

God’s Super Bowl Hebrews 12:1 - 3 (NKJV) Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Matthew 24:13

Denomination: Church Of God

Keep The Faith! (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 20, 2024

Given at the CO Springs, CO Vineyard church, Dec 5, 2021

The Triumphs of Faith 11 Now faith is the [a]assurance of things [b]hoped for, the [c]conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the men (AND WOMEN) of old [d]gained approval. 3 By faith we understand that the [e]worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

God’s Dwelling Place

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 15, 2025

In a world constantly seeking a place to belong, to feel safe, and to be loved, the scriptures come as a refreshing reminder that God has chosen us to be His dwelling place. His desire has been consistently clear: to dwell among His people, not in buildings made by human hands.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Story of John Wesley’s dream of first going to hell and then heaven and realizing only Christians were in heaven and not the denominations. Only when God dwells in us, we have eternity with Him. INTRODUCTION: In a world constantly seeking a place to belong, to feel safe, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational