Sermons on Proper 20:

This Is The Commandment.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2021

Hear O Israel: the LORD our God, the LORD is one. Thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. Deuteronomy 6:4-5.

THIS IS THE COMMANDMENT. Deuteronomy 6:1-9. “This is the commandment” (Deuteronomy 6:1) is emphatic. The whole law is boiled down to the one commandment to “love the LORD thy God” (Deuteronomy 6:5). The outworking of this commandment is seen in our ‘loving our neighbours as ourselves’ ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Everlasting Throne

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 14, 2020

Nevertheless: The faithfulness of God.

AN EVERLASTING THRONE Psalm 89:27-37. There is a tension in this Psalm, between the LORD’s promise of an everlasting dynasty for the line of David (Psalm 89:3-4; Psalm 89:28), and the complaint of the Psalmist (Psalm 89:38). However, the LORD’s “Nevertheless” (Psalm 89:33) trumps the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:27-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That All People May Know Thy Name.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 12, 2021

The transcendence and immanence of God.

THAT ALL PEOPLE MAY KNOW THY NAME. 1 Kings 8:1; 1 Kings 8:6; 1 Kings 8:10-11; 1 Kings 8:22-30; 1 Kings 8:41-43. The bringing of the Ark of the Covenant into the Temple in Jerusalem was a monumental moment in the history of God’s people (1 Kings 8:1; 1 Kings 8:6). Yet all the skill and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:1, 1 Kings 8:6, 1 Kings 8:10-11, 1 Kings 8:22-30, 1 Kings 8:41-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words And Meditation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 29, 2025

A prayer for guidance.

WORDS AND MEDITATION. Psalm 5:1-8. PSALM 5:1. David longs for a hearing from the LORD: “Give ear to my words, O LORD” (cf. Psalm 54:2; Psalm 55:1). Then he adds, “consider my meditation.” We see the same combination of words and meditation in the well-known quotation from Psalm 19:14. If we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beat Them Up For Me Lord Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 24, 2014

A study of Psalm 10 verses 1 through 18

Psalm 10: 1 – 18 Beat Them Up For Me Lord 1 Why do You stand afar off, O LORD? Why do You hide in times of trouble? 2 The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor; Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised. 3 For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire; He blesses the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Most Important Invitation

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 21, 2023

Jesus, in the Parable of the Wedding Feast, gives us what is for us the most important invitation we will ever receive, to come to the feast. The invitation is for Eternal Joy, yet many make excuses not to attend. Join us this week as we look at the most important invitation.

There are parables, like the Shrewd Manager, which are confusing without cultural background, and the Prodigal Son, which has many different applications. Today we have what I think is Jesus most complete and clear parable, and I hope to walk thru it and actually not surprise you at all. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

8 Words To Change Your Family: Honor Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 19, 2011

It's always proper to honor your parents.

8 Words to Change Your Family: Honor Ephesians 6:2 Rev. Brian Bill 6/19/11 That video reminds me of a quote attributed to Mark Twain: “When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

So Close, Yet So Far Away Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 17, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 20: 1- 18

John 20: 1- 18 So close, yet so far away 1 Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We Are The Image Of God! Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 14, 2003

Getting a proper perspective on our true identity.

Genesis 1:26-28 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." So God created man in His own image; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your View Of God

Contributed by Thomas Showalter on Jul 7, 2001

Do you have a proper view of God?

Your View of God 4-30-00 A.W. Tozer in his book The Knowledge of the Holy states: “What comes to mind when we think of God is the most important thing about us.” “Left to ourselves we tend immediately to reduce God to manageable terms. We want to get Him where we can use Him, or at least know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-31, Isaiah 6:1-5

Denomination: Friends

How To Make It Through The Battle

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

Psalm 20 and 21 go together. Both are Battle songs. The 20th psalm precedes the battle and the 21st follows the battle. Psalm 20 is a Psalm of Prayer for the Battle, while Psalm 21 is praise for the victory of the battle. Psalm 20 Anticipates victory,

HOW TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE BATTLE?--PSALM 20 Introduction: Psalm 20 and 21 go together. Both are Battle songs. The 20th psalm precedes the battle and the 21st follows the battle. Psalm 20 is a Psalm of Prayer for the Battle, while Psalm 21 is praise for the victory of the battle. Psalm 20 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The One And Hating The Other

Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004

Making the proper choice between Chrsit and the world

LOVE THE ONE AND HATING THE OTHER Luke 16:13 Introduction: We find a stern warning from God’s word that was uttered from the lips of the Lord Jesus. He shows the principle that you must choose whether you are going to serve God or the demon of materialism or money. The word "mammon" is only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

You Didn't Learn The First Time Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 15, 2011

A study of chapters 19 & 20

Isaiah 19 & 20 You Didn’t Learn the First Time 1 The burden against Egypt. Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud, and will come into Egypt; The idols of Egypt will totter at His presence, and the heart of Egypt will melt in its midst. 2 “ I will set Egyptians against Egyptians; ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

No One Before God

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Feb 21, 2013

Exodus 20:3-5

Introduction Today we will talk about putting other things before God and how it is not suppose to happen. Part one In the world today it is easy to put things before God, and not even notice that you are doing it. You can be going about your day and believe that everything is going just fine, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-5

Denomination: *other

The Lake Of Fire Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Jun 30, 2014

The lake of fire in REV 20

Fire – Part 4, The Lake of Fire by Pastor Rob Ketterling All right. We are continuing our series on fire, and I really enjoyed preaching about Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and the fiery furnace. And today we are continuing the series, and I'm preaching on the lake of fire. I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God