Sermons on Proper 17:

This Is Eternal Life

Contributed by Tim Diack on Aug 22, 2012

We are tempted to define eternal life in light of a duration - it goes on forever. Jesus defines eternal life differently - He describes it in terms of a relationship with Himself. And that's important for us to consider because it is one thing to know

This Is Eternal Life - John 17:3 - August 19, 2012 As a young boy I had one of those plastic bow and arrow sets where the arrows have the little red rubber suction cups on the end. How many of you had something similar as a kid? I enjoyed playing with them a lot and I think I probably ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: *other

The Name Of The Lord

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 29, 2017

A theme in the bible dating back to the third generation when "people began calling on the name of the Lord." It is vitally important to recognize the importance of the Lord's name--it is "hallowed." By calling on it we are saved.

Note: I have developed a set of slides on PowerPoint 10. If anyone is interested in having the .pptx file I will send it to you by Email. Send your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject Name of the Lord Slides and I will send them directly, along with a file of sermon notes with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:26, Ephesians 1:20-21, Colossians 3:17, 1 Peter 4:14, 2 Timothy 2:19, James 5:10, James 5:14, 1 Corinthians 6:11, Exodus 3:13-15, Matthew 1:21, Deuteronomy 28:9-10, 1 Samuel 17:45, Philippians 2:9-11, Acts 4:12, John 4:13-14, Leviticus 24:16, Psalm 9:10, 1 Corinthians 1:2, Acts 21:13, Exodus 20:7, Malachi 1:6-14, Malachi 2:1-2, Matthew 6:9, Deuteronomy 12:10-11, 1 Kings 3:2, Romans 10:13, 2 Chronicles 6:10, Genesis 21:33, 2 Samuel 6:2, 1 Kings 18:23-32, 2 Kings 5:11, Job 1:21, Proverbs 18:10, 2 Chronicles 7:16, Acts 2:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Pull The Plug" Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 18, 2015

This is the fifth in a six part Easter Series. The premise comes from Phil. 2:5-7 where it states that Jesus "emptied Himself, taking on the form of a bond-servant." We too need to be emptied so we can be filled with the fullness of Christ alone.

TITLE: “Pull The Plug” #5 in the SERIES: “Empty” MAIN TEXT: Mark 11:11-18 Good Morning! I hope that you have been enjoying this series! In it, we have been learning a lot about ourselves and our need for more of God in us! Together, we have walked through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-18

Denomination: Other

Somebody’s Watching You!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 31, 2021

'Somebody is watching you.' - 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 12-25 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The command for submission (vs 13a): (2). The motive for submission (verse 13b) (3). The extent of submission (verse 13c-14) (4). The reason for submission (verse 15) (5). The Attitude of Submission (verse 16) (6). The application of submission (vs 17) (7). The example for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Brethren

Lord, Teach Us To Pray - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 17, 2021

Great prayers are nourished by great praise, and God is worthy of our praise! 1. Praise God for His kingdom. 2. Praise God for His power. 3. Praise God for His glory.

Lord, Teach Us to Pray - Part 3 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 1, 2017 (Revised March 17, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we will finish our study of the Lord’s Prayer by focusing on the last part of vs. 13. Jesus gave us this prayer as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Piper Prays Persistently Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 8, 2023

Yes, yes, yes, He wants us to pray to Him over and over and over again.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Peter Piper Prays Persistently LUKE 18:1-8 #justJesus PETER PIPER RHYME Peter Piper prayed a peck of persistent prayers, A peck of persistent prayers did Peter Piper pray; If Peter Piper prayed a peck of persistent prayers, Praytell the payoff of the peck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disaster! Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

Humanity, created in God’s image, has smeared it with sin.

The Big Picture - Disaster! Bible Reading: Romans 1: 18-32 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO You are the eyes of God. Yours are the hands of God. Your words are the words ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loving The Brotherhood Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 9, 2009

Paul gives some Biblical way to love the family of God.

Loving the Brotherhood Romans 16:1-16 * One day, as a minister sat in the office of his church to meet anyone who might have spiritual difficulties, only one person came. "What is your difficulty?" asked the minister. The man answered, "My difficulty is the ninth chapter of Romans, where it says, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Do You See What I See? Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

We need to see what Jesus has told us to see, the abundant evidence all around us of God’s care for the needs of His children. We need only trust in Him.

Anxious For Nothing Part 1 Do You See What I See? 03/18/07 AM Text and Reading: Matthew 6:25-34 [The main thoughts for this sermon and series are drawn from the writings of John MacArthur in his book: Anxious for Nothing.] Introduction A.Don’t Worry, Don’t Worry, Don’t Worry 1.Three times in these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Kid Yourselves (You Reap What You Sow)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on reaping what we sow... not only that.. but reaping 400 times what we sow.

Galatians 6:1-10 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burden, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. If anyone thinks he is something when he is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Always Thankful For All Things Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

We see from Scripture that an attitude of thanksgiving is expected of God’s children. We can attain this by keeping our pride, complacency, and critical attitudes in check and our focus on all blessings we have from God.

Always Thankful For All Things 11/23/08 PM Text: Ephesians 5:20 Introduction This Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. One day in which we set aside our busy schedules to be thankful. Now, there is nothing wrong with that but the word of God tells us that thankfulness should be our attitude all the time, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bob The Belemnite

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 13, 2018

Do you choose to be a fossil or to be fuelled with the Spirit?

Does anyone know what this is? {take answers} It’s a Belemnite - lets call him Bob. Bob the Belemnite. We are going to come back to Bob in a little while. Our Acts reading that [insert name] read for us is great reading, but for those of you who haven't read the whole book of Acts, it might not ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

An Eternal Truth In A New Light Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 1, 2015

John wants to build on a command Jesus gave concerning love.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is a joy to be a part of a church that is so loving, we are blessed to have some wonderful people at FCC! • Not all churches are so blessed. • When you open your Bible and start reading you will begin to notice a re-occurring subject appears, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did Jesus Ever Get Depressed?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 31, 2014

How did Jesus handle the lowest moment of His life?

You don't think of Jesus as having a bad day, do you? Nevertheless, I want to look in this study at what was quite probably one of the worst days of Jesus' life, and how he handled the challenge he was faced with. Matthew 26:36-39 (36) Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To Fellowship Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 19, 2017

As a fellowship of Believers, mission is tied up with vision; your vision is tied up with being, or becoming, the Church that the Lord wants. Here we touch that vision, which is one of ‘Bringing a Sick World to Christ’, with emphasis on your location.

A CALL TO FELLOWSHIP - PART 1 OF 5 As a fellowship of Believers, our Mission is tied up with our Vision; our vision is tied up with being, or becoming, the Church that the Lord wants. This series touches that vision, which is one of ‘Bringing a Sick World to Christ’, with our particular emphasis ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God