Sermons on Proper 23 Year B:

The Burial Of Sarah Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 18, 2017

The burial of Sarah in Genesis 23:1-20 shows that the Lord began to fulfill his promise of a homeland for his people.

Scripture We are continuing in our study of “The Life of Abraham” by examining selected incidents in his life. When Abraham was seventy-five years old, God called him out of Ur of the Chaldeans and promised that he would make him into a great nation. That promise began to be fulfilled twenty-five ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Church Is Scattered

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2021

Studying the response of the first church when persecuted can encourage a proper response to disruption of services in the modern church in the West.

“And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.” [1] Fairmeadows Church met at seven o’clock each Wednesday evening for a prayer meeting. One evening, rather than going ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Being Successful In 2009

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 2, 2009

How to be successful in the coming year.

A. INTRODUCTION “This book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success” (Joshua 1:8). 1. Think ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Hypocrisy, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 23rd Sermon--The Problem in the Church, The Purging of the Sin, The Punishment of the offenders.

The Dangers of Hypocrisy, pt. 2 Acts 5:1-11 1. The problem in the church If satan cannot conquer the church he’ll try to corrupt it, if not from w/out, then from w/in. Reminds us of story in Joshua where children of Israel suffered defeat in the little village of Ai…36 men lost their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Near To God With Reverence And Awe Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 15, 2011

At Mt. Sinai, Moses and the Israelites learned that God must be approached with proper respect and appropriate preparation. The same is the case with our relationship with God.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the male school teacher who had back surgery over the summer and began the school year wearing a solid plastic cast around the upper part of his body. 1. It fit under his shirt and was not noticeable at all. 2. On the first day of school, he found himself ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David's Growing Confidence In The Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2019

First Samuel 22:1-23 shows us how to trust in the Lord in difficult circumstances.

Scripture David was now a fugitive on the run from King Saul. Initially, David’s faith in the Lord was superseded by his fear of Saul. As a result of his fear, he made a number of mistakes. He went to Ahimelech, the priest at Nob, and lied to him. Then he left Ahimelech and fled to Achish, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Oct 28, 2006

What it means to have the Lord as your Shepherd. Message 1 in Series of 4 on the 23rd Psalm

The Lord is My Shepherd March 26th, 2006 Psalm 23:1 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some deciphering ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossing Over Jordan

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

New Year’s sermon focusing on facing and having victory over the trials of life.

CROSSING OVER JORDAN JOSHUA 3:1-5, 14-17 "Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go . . . " Are you familiar with that little song? I remember singing it fervently on our trips from California to Texas, when I was but a wee little lad (by the way, if you do remember the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Leave Your Past In The Past

Contributed by Charl Swart on Jan 17, 2016

It is during this time of year that we tend to look back at the previous year or years. We reflect on our accomplishments and sometimes we linger on our failures. The problem is that many people stay in the past in stead of reaching for the future.

INTRODUCTION It is usually during this time of year that we tend to look back at the previous year or years. We reflect on our accomplishments and sometimes we linger on our failures. There might have been personal trials that you faced or maybe your plans did not come to fulfilment. Maybe you did ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parenting Children With Special Needs

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 14, 2012

“All things are possible for one who believes” Mark 9:23.

Mark 9:14-27 Theme: Parenting children with special needs Text: 1 Sam. 2:12-17; 1 Cor. 10:9-13; Mk. 9:14-27 Normal parents always want the best for their children and desire to see them grow up to be successful and responsible adults. They see the opportunity in formal education and make the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Absalom Murders Amnon Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 25, 2020

The account of Absalom murdering Amnon in 2 Samuel 13:23-39 shows us how vengeance was carried out for sin.

Scripture Herman Melville’s Moby Dick tells a story of obsession and vengeance. Captain Ahab, a whaler, loses a leg to a white whale. A smoldering anger begins to grow in the now one-legged captain. Melville writes: I know that he was never very jolly; and I know that on the passage home, he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:23-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Selfcontrol Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 28, 2004

This is the final sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit" from Galatians 5:22-23."

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS SELFCONTROL—GALATIANS 5:22-26; LUKE 9:23-27 The date as I can best recall was Saturday, June 4, 1977. It was about mid afternoon, and Liz and I were returning from Annual Conference at McKendree College in Lebanon, Illinois, to Marissa, to begin our fifth year in my ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 2 – Chapters 16 And 23 And 29 – I Will Gather And Raise Up Shepherds Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 9, 2025

This Restoration study continues with some of the glorious revelations for Israel in the future. God gathers His people and settles them from the Nile to the Euphrates. We are introduced to THE BRANCH and will look into that later on in detail. Messiah reigns as King in Jerusalem.

THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 2 – Chapters 16 and 23 and 29 – I WILL GATHER AND RAISE UP SHEPHERDS We continue these studies in Jeremiah looking at the future glory of Israel in its restoration. {{Jeremiah 16:21 “Therefore, behold, I am going to make them know - This time I will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:21, Jeremiah 16:20, Jeremiah 17:22, Jeremiah 23:1-4, Jeremiah 23:5-8, Zechariah 14:9, Zechariah 14:17, Zechariah 9:9, Jeremiah 30:9, Isaiah 4:2, Zechariah 3:8, Zechariah 6:12, Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 29:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Warning From Heaven Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014

Hebrews 12 is a series of B-12 shots of encouragement for the Believer to be faithful, hold the course, not turn back.

Hebrews Sermon Series “The Warning From Heaven” Hebrews 12.18-29 10/15/14 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Hebrews 12 is a series of B-12 shots of encouragement for the Believer to be faithful, hold the course, not turn back. 1 The B-12 shots come in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Steps In Order To See God At Work

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009

God works in mysterious and miraculous ways when we take the proper steps to allow Him to do His work.

STEPS IN ORDER TO SEE GOD AT WORK Luke 1:5-25 Proposition: Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to look to where God is at work in our lives, our church and our community. INTRODUCTION: Illus: A missionary went to a remote Indian village in Peru. If you were to visit the main ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist