Sermons on Proper 23:

An Overview Of The Book Of Habakkuk

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2013

The LORD gives us 'strength for today, and bright hope for tomorrow'.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE BOOK OF HABAKKUK. Habakkuk 1-3. Habakkuk 1 – THE BURDEN. Habakkuk 1:1. When Habakkuk speaks of his message as a burden, it is to convey something of its weightiness. No prophet should take God's words upon his lips lightly; but neither are those who are truly called to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17, Habakkuk 2:1-20, Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting God To Work

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Prayer and conflict reguires proper focus.

Introductory Considerations 1. Friends - we are here this evening to do some work. Our General Synod has started meeting and we have some grave concerns. 2. Main concern is the Formula of Agreement. If passed we would recognize that a church that ordains homosexuals is rightly proclaiming the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:4-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

The Sign Of A Miracle

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 26, 2006

A sermon for Proper 12, series B

7th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 12) July 27, 2003 "Series B" Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we gather this morning to hear your word for our lives and to receive your grace in the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Means Of Grace Is Jesus The Christ

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 26, 2006

Sermon for Proper 16, Series B.

12th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr 16) August 27, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, in Jesus the Christ your Word became flesh and dwelt among us, to reveal your steadfast love ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Lutheran

A Dress Code For The Church

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 28, 2003

Clothing ourselves with the proper Christian attitudes

(Note: This sermon was delivered on November 30th, St Andrews Day, which was observed with a Kirkin’ O’ The Tartans at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church). As a true Scott, I love any opportunity to wear my kilt and to celebrate a part of my family heritage. There is something about the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Defending Your Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 2, 2010

A sermon examining the proper response to persecution.

DEFENDING YOUR FAITH Acts 4:5-19 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, August 20th, 2025) If you live for Christ there will come a time when you will be required to defend you faith in Him. Therefore, it is important that you are ready, willing, and able to defend your faith. Peter said in - 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-19

Denomination: Baptist

An Age Of Nonsense: "The Futility Of Labor" [part Three]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

Passing the baton. Establishing proper motives

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 19, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “The Futility of Labor” Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 Many competitive sports are designed for the individual athlete [e.g., snow skiing, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Immediately

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2012

Sermon for Proper 8 Year B

Mark 5: 21 – 34 / Immediately Intro: Sven was limping badly. He went to the doctor for help. When the doctor entered the examining room, Sven said, “Doc, I am a very gifted man. I have a talking leg. You just take your stethoscope and put it on my thigh. The doctor decided to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Amazed At Unbelief

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 7, 2012

Sermon for Proper 9, Year B

Mark 6: 1 – 13 / Amazed At Unbelief Intro: When I was first ordained, I lived in Indiana. Each time I returned to Fayette City, I was asked to play the organ and preach. It was interesting to me that more comments were made about my musical ability than my preaching. Several years later, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Prayer Should Look Like

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

We need to engage in proper biblical prayer

Matthew 6:9-13 Introduction: Illustration “Teach us what to say in prayer” I. Worship (v.9) A. What is worship of God? 1. Recognizing who is of the highest worth. 2. Recognizing we are not it. 3. In worship we are submitting to God in a fresh way every time we do it. 4. Recognizing the Holiness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

It's Hard To Be A Believer

Contributed by Ian Biss on Jun 29, 2007

Proper attitude can make or break you.

It’s Hard to be a Believer. 01/01/06 One of the most interesting things about being a Christian is how easy it is to become one yet how hard it is to be a believer. When you make the decision to follow Christ, you soon find out that being a believer is tough. God shows you all the sin in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Grace Brethren

Some Rules For Christian Character

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 24, 2013

Some guidelines for the Christian life AFTER citizenship of the kingdom of heaven has been granted.

SOME RULES FOR CHRISTIAN CHARACTER Psalm 15. Moses came down Mount Sinai from the presence of the LORD bearing two stone tablets on which were written God’s commandments. Finding the children of Israel already distracted by idolatry, he broke those stones, symbolic of the fact that God’s law was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Search Me: Escaping The Trap Of Hidden Sin - Psalm 139:23-24 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 30, 2025

Early detection is essential for recovering from some forms of cancer. It’s essential for all forms of sin. Evil can be hidden so deep in our hearts that it cannot be detected apart from divine exposure, which often requires trials.

Psalm 139:1 O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord. 5 You hem me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24