Sermons on Proper 22:

When They Believed, They Were Baptised

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 30, 2011

In the New Testament account, those who believed, and only those who believed, were baptised.

“There was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great. They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, ‘This man is the power of God that is called Great.’ And they paid ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Things Not Yet Seen

Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on Jun 26, 2009

When it seems that you Yet can’t see those things ahead. Yet is the key..

THINGS NOT YET SEEN We can only see with eyes of faith… Text. Heb 11: 7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. WHAT ARE THOSE THINGS? Bible speaks to us about some of those things Here in this particular passage_____ flood that was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Christian Church

Worship According To God's Will Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2010

We must worship God as he wishes, not as we wish.

Monday of 25th week in Course 20 Sept 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Try as we might, we cannot ever find Jesus “cutting a deal,” or negotiating the Truth. He seemed always to be spoiling for a confrontation with Sadducees–the crooks who ran worship–or Pharisees, or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:27-28

Denomination: Catholic

The Church Names Of Christ Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Church Names of Christ

A. INTRODUCTION There are five names/metaphors that link Jesus to His church. Each metaphor emphasizes life and growth. Christ the Head Christ the Shepherd Christ the Bridegroom Christ the Cornerstone Christ the True Vine B. THE HEAD OF THE BODY 1 Cor. 12:12-31; Col. 1:18, 2:19; Eph. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Homosexuality?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 3, 2014

Just because someone is a homosexual does not mean that we cannot love him (or her) or pray for him (her). Homosexuality is a sin and like any other sin, it needs to be dealt with in the only way possible. It needs to be laid at the cross and repented of.

The Bible, as God's word, reveals God's moral character and it shapes the morality of the Christian. The Bible has much to say about homosexuality: 1. Lev. 18:22 , "You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination." 2. Lev. 20:13, "If there is a man who lies with a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-28, Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Delegating: Can You Let Go? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 16, 2015

When leaders try to do it all, they will fail and they will burn out. Jethro offers a solution for Mr. and Mrs. Do It All!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are in the 3rd message in our series of messages entitled, LEARNING TO LEAD. • We are all or at some point we will all be leaders of some sort. • When we are faced with being in situations that call us to lead, it would behoove us to know what we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership Tips From The Wisest Human Who Ever Lived

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 9, 2005

Before making any decision we need to do three things: 1). Get all the facts you can 2). Be open to new ideas 3). Hear all sides of the story before you make your leadership decisions. Ten points

Leadership Tips From the Wisest Human of All Time Most things tend to rise or fall on the basis of leadership. If we have great leaders we are able to enjoy blessings but if we follow incompetent leaders we suffer in numerous ways. Is it little wonder that people have their strongest opinions ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

¡§righteousness And Justification¡¨ Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005

A scholar once said: "Matthew through John gives us the ¡§Gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ¡¨ The Acts of the Apostles give us the ¡§Gospel of the Holy Spirit¡¨ But it is in Romans that we are given the ¡§Gospel of God¡¨

Sermon Series ¡§The Gospel of God ¡V A Study of Romans¡¨ Week #3 ¡§Righteousness and Justification¡¨ Study of Text: Romans 3:21-5:21 Opening Reading: Romans 3:21-26 OPENING JOKE: INTRODUCTION: We enter now our third week of our study of Romans „X Week #1 we discussed Paul¡¦s letter to the Roman ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord’s Supper Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 13th Sermon discussing our confessional statement (i.e. The Baptist Faith and Message)

The Lord’s Supper (BFM #13) Text: 1st Corinthians 11:23-34 By: Ken McKinley We are continuing on with our study of the BFM and we are still on article 6 – the Church, but like I said last time, article 7 also includes the two ordinances of the Church so we are covering them as well in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Importance Of Spiritual Order Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025

God is not the author of confusion but of peace and order. From the beginning of creation to the establishment of priestly duties in Israel, divine order has always been God’s method.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL ORDER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 24:1-19 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 14:40, Exodus 40:16-33, Numbers 2:1-34, Titus 1:5, Colossians 2:5 INTRODUCTION: God is not the author of confusion but of peace and order. From the beginning of creation to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 24:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Eye Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2022

Jesus has just noted that the eye is the body's lamp. A healthy eye perceives light and transmits that information to the body. In a poetic sense, a functioning eye floods the body with light. Light allows a person to see and operate in the world according to what is true.

The Eye (22) "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, (23) But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! Jesus has just commanded His listeners to stop stockpiling treasure on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Good Steward

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 24, 2005

Annual stewardship sermon. Tithing and giving

SBC Philippi 10/23/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Being a Good Steward Malachi 3:8-12 Primary Purpose: Encouraging people to give their tithe and offerings as an act of obedience Background: This is one of those passages where a basic understanding of the situation the reader was in is helpful in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Habitual Or Addictive Mood Patterns

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 15, 2016

Do we acknowledge we can fall in habitual and dangerous mood patterns. We can change if we so desire. Or we can stay the same. Daniel warned the King, you better change.

HABITUAL OR ADDICTIVE MOOD PATTERNS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ACCEPT THE WARNING: CHANGE YOUR MOOD... KING YOU BETTER CHANGE... Daniel 4:25 That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is The Antichrist ?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 1, 2004

A Study and Reference Guide.For ages 19 thru adult. What we all should know.

Who is the Antichrist; A Study and Reference Guide. No matter who you may ask, you will recieve many different answers, this is my interpretation . Judas, not likely nor any resurrected human. 1.Calling Him and Jesus “the Morning Star” not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:25

Denomination: Pentecostal