Sermons on Proper 24 Year B:

A Year Of Rebuilding

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 2, 2007

This sermon was preached when I was asked to take over the youth ministry of the church which was in shambles.

Title: A Year of Rebuilding Text: Nehemiah Chapter 1 When I was asked to take up the role of youth pastor, that was sometime in October period, I began to pray and asked the Lord what was that which he wants to do in YIA. That time He told me two things. 1. Gather my people 2. A year of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Yielding Years

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Aug 19, 2007

How long should it take for us to bear fruit and mature in Christ? Here is a little insight from the book of Leviticus.

THE YIELDING YEARS Leviticus 19:23-25 Today, I would like to jump back into the Book of Leviticus to check out a passage of Scripture that paints an incredible picture of the life of a believer. Typically, most people kind of shy away from the book of Leviticus (as its name states) it is one of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Will Perfect Me

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 12, 2019

This is a Psalm of thanksgiving, and of hope.

THE LORD WILL PERFECT ME. Psalm138:1-8. In Psalm 138:1, David praises the LORD. 1st, his praise is wholehearted (cf. Psalm 9:1; Psalm 86:12-13; Psalm 103:1-2; Psalm 111:1). 2nd, it is ‘in the face of’ (to use a contemporary term) all other would-be or otherwise imaginary ‘gods’ (cf. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proper Etiquette For Using The Utensils Of Truth Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT

BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT (IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ERROR – AS OPPOSED TO FALSE TEACHERS) INTRODUCTION: I. (:14-19) STAND FOR THE SHARP KNIFE OF THE WORD OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ten Commandments– The Practice Of Proper Worship Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS– The Practice of Proper Worship

• Exodus 20:3-17 (NIV) [3] You shall have no other gods before me. [4] You shall not make for yourself an idol. . . [7] You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. . . [8] Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. . . [12] Honor your father and your mother. . . [13] You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take Heart. It Is I

Contributed by Nathan Webb on Aug 16, 2023

A sermon for the Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 14.) A look at the gravity of Jesus' appearance on the water in the midst of the storm.

“Take heart, it is I.” Jesus has just fed more than five thousand people with just five loaves of bread and two fish. The disciples are picking up twelve baskets of leftovers. Each one of them packs a basket with their travelling gear. It’s getting late and Jesus has told them, “It’s time to head ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

The Old Year

Contributed by David Salisbury on Sep 12, 2002

A sermon for closing out the old year by realizing that "the end of a thing is better than it’s beginning." (Ecc. 7:8)

As I reflected on the end of the year and what to say to you in this last Sunday morning sermon of 2001, I thought of Solomon’s words in Ecclesiastes 7:8 “The end of a thing is better than its beginning;” Now I know some brethren would like to say that a proper translation of that verse is that the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8, Ecclesiastes 7:10, Lamentations 3:27, Isaiah 40:31, Revelation 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compassion: The Healing Touch

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

It is never a fruitless exercise when we bring others to Christ.

COMPASSION: THE HEALING TOUCH. Mark 6:30-34; Mark 6:53-56. It was with some measure of excitement that the twelve apostles returned from their first outreach. They had fulfilled their commission, and were keen to report to Jesus on all that they had said and done (Mark 6:30). If ever there was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56, Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Like Our God?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 24, 2022

From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same the LORD's name is to be praised.

WHO IS LIKE OUR GOD? Psalm 113:1-9. PSALM 113:1. “Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.” “Praise ye the LORD” is a translation of “Hallelujah.” It is an imperative, addressed to a plurality of people. These people are identified as “the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grace Of The Lord In The Midst Of Famine.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 11, 2021

A miraculous and timely provision.

THE GRACE OF THE LORD IN THE MIDST OF FAMINE. 1 Kings 17:8-16. “Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months” (James 5:17). This may seem an audacious thing to pray ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Perpetual Promise And The Broken Bread.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 12, 2021

The bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. John 6 verse 51.

A PERPETUAL PROMISE AND THE BROKEN BREAD. John 6:35, John 6:41-51. Jesus said, ‘I am the bread of life: he that comes to me shall never hunger; and he that believes on me shall never thirst’ (John 6:35). “I AM” is, of course, the name of God (Exodus 3:14). Jesus identifies Himself with God, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, John 6:41-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proper Attitude And Order In The House Of God Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is designed to encourage us to live and worship in a holy manner and to submit ourselves to God's created order of all things.

Proper Attitude and Order In the House Of God 1 Timothy 2:8-15 INTRODUCTION: A. As we begin this morning let me take a couple of minutes and do a recap of where we have been 1. Paul wrote this letter to a “son in the faith” to encourage and exhort him in the ministry he had left ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Years

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2004

Is it right or wrong for one to plan and save for the future? What should our attitude be toward our golden years? What does God expect? The account of the prosperous farmer in Luke provides us some valuable lessons.

THE GOLDEN YEARS LUKE 12:15-21 Introduction: Is it right or wrong for one to plan and save for the future? What should our attitude be toward our golden years? What does God expect? The account of the prosperous farmer in Luke provides us some valuable lessons. Let us examine the rich man’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Year For Increase

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2010

God desires increase within and without, allow this text to help.

A Year of Increase! Matthew 6:31-34 31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

24.19 Thanks For Something Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 21, 2007

Jesus healed a leper but the leper’s response isn’t recorded, do we exhibit the same type of thanksgiving?

He was without friends, family or future. He lived a life of tragedy without a home and without a hope. Have you ever heard someone say “They treated me like a leper” or “they acted like I had leprosy?” Back in the eighties when AIDS was just surfacing and society and science still didn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan