Sermons on Proper 23 Year B:

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 3b: Difference B/W Predestination (Fate) & Free Will – The Cost Of Destiny

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Many Biblical characters changed their destinies thru prayers. Destiny is never a product of laziness. Jacob sought his with tears & prayers. Hannah sought hers thru fasting. David achieved his thru flight & isolation. God never rewards lazy Christians.

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 3B: DIFFERENCE B/W PREDESTINATION (FATE) & FREE WILL – COST OF DESTINY 1. Genesis 12:1-20: 1 Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family and from your father’s house, To a land that I will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20, Galatians 3:7-9

Denomination: Charismatic

I Know That My Redeemer Liveth.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 28, 2022

Job looks forward to meeting Jesus at the resurrection of the dead.

I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVETH. Job 19:23-27. JOB 19:23-24. “Oh that my words were now written! Oh that they were printed (literally, ‘inscribed’) in a book! That they were graven (literally, ‘engraved’) with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever!” Something written on a scrap of paper is ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reflections And Resolutions

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Uses Solomon as an example of setting resolutions.

Reflections and Resolutions 1 Kings 3:5-13 REFLECTION: This is the time of year that many Americans take some time for “reflections” and “Resolutions.” > Taking some time for Reflection is important if we are to learn from the past and avoid repeating its mistakes. > ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

What? Are You Weak Or Something?

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 27, 2004

This word teaches the proper view of weakness in the life of the Christian.

What? Are You Weak or Something? 2 Corinthians 12:9 February 29, 2004 Intro: A. [When We Are Weak, We Are Strong, Citation: Joni Eareckson Tada, quoted in My Heart Sings. Christianity Today, Vol. 33, no. 1.] I relive each moment of my visit with Corrie ten Boom (paralyzed by a stroke). I recall ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Inclusiveness Of The Church Age

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2020

ALL who are in Christ Jesus are accepted by God. We have no right to refuse any whom God has received.

THE INCLUSIVENESS OF THE CHURCH AGE. Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-8. The idea here seems to be that the community of God’s people should “preserve justice and do righteousness” (Isaiah 56:1). The reason is not far to seek: “for My salvation is near to come, and My righteousness to be revealed”. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Come Out Of The Closet"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 29, 2012

The sermon is asking the redeemed of God to come out and share the Gospel and be the Gospel.

Colossians 3: 1-4 • God in history has been calling his people to come out of the closet • 2 Chronicles 7:14if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Confidence In The Shepard Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 4, 2003

Analysis on the 23rd Psalm

Title: “Complete Confidence in the Shepherd” Over the last several weeks, we have been looking at Psalms 23. We have read this Scripture & we have Heard it quoted for years. But when I began to break it down verse by verse, this passage of Scripture came Alive to me. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help -- Life Is Scaring Me! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2009

The New Year is a reminder that living life can be a fearful experience, because we are all vulnerable to the choices others make and circumstances beyond our control. Our compassionate God wants to reassure us through His Word, yet many of us want this r

Help -- Life is Scaring Me! (Genesis 28:10-20) 1. The headlines and issues going into 2009 are legion: the economy, the war, your family and personal issues, the moral condition of our nation…pessimists never had it so good! 2. It can be hard to cope with life; yet many of you have the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resolving To Know Christ

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jan 4, 2009

This New Year resolve to know Jesus Christ personally, intimately and experientially.

“Resolving to Know Christ” INTRODUCTION Good morning and Happy New Year. This is a time of year when we anticipate what the next year will bring. We have traditions of celebrating the previous year with family and friends. We also have traditions of setting expectations and hopes for the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Do's And Don'ts Of Giving Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is a lesson on the proper attitude for giving.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Giving – Acts 4:32-5:11 The only thing that will make a Church more upset at a Pastor than talking politics from the pulpit is preaching about giving. Let’s look at two examples of giving from the early Church and identify the Do’s and Don’ts of giving. First let’s look ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grabbing The Opportunuty

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 30, 2018

daily we meet opportunities -- but what can we do with it?

“How To Make The Most Out Of Your Opportunities” Colossians 4:2-6 David P Nolte We all have daily opportunities to be all we can be, to learn lessons of trust and obedience, to serve God and man faithfully. It may be some pain or suffering, or sorrow, or loss. It may be an encounter with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pulling Back The Curtain

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 1, 2017

A New Year's sermon to encourage us that God is in control of the year that is past, and the year that is to come.

Intro: In the classic film, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, Jimmy Stewart plays George Bailey, a small town banker who is driven to the brink of suicide by the prospect of financial ruin and disgrace. He is convinced that his life has been a failure, and that it would have been better if he had never ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:17, Daniel 4:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Bon Fire

Contributed by Carl Finney on Sep 18, 2006

showing how a Christian should B-On Fire

The “B – on Fire” Christian Main Passage: Matthew 7:21 – 23 Albert Barns “Notes on the Bible” Volume 12 pg. 184 “ ‘I never knew you’ that is, I never approved of your conduct; never loved you as my friends. See Psalm 1:6; 2 Timothy 2:19 and 1 Corinthians 8:3. This proves that, with all their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Basket Of Ripe Summer Fruit

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2019

Seek God, do justice - before it is too late.

A BASKET OF RIPE SUMMER FRUIT. Amos 8:1-12. This vision and its interpretation is based in a pun: the Hebrew word for “Summer fruit” sounds almost identical with the word translated “the end” (Amos 8:1-2). Read Amos 4:6-11 for a litany of the temporal judgments which the LORD laid upon ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 4b: God Can Use Detours To Get You To Your Destiny (Taking A Tour Through My Detour)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Detours come during Development, Disasters, Accidents, Protocol, Apprehension (Sifting, Dragnet), etc. God rarely takes us to our destiny in straight lines - He normally has some development that requires detours. Abraham's detour was 25 years, Jacob's was about 20 years, etc. And yours?

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 4B: GOD CAN USE DETOURS TO GET YOU TO YOUR DESTINY - (TAKING A TOUR THROUGH MY DETOUR) 1. Genesis 37: 2 …Joseph, a young man of seventeen, was tending the flocks with his brothers, the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-20, Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Charismatic