Sermons on Proper 24 Year B:

Listening To God, Not The Gatekeepers Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 9, 2024

Our God is a God who speaks and acts - so how come we are not taking his call? Lessons from St Benedict, Mother Theresa and Jackie Pullinger.

This Sermon was first preached 6th October 2024 at St Barnabas Northolt (Proper 22 Year A Trinity 19) and also at Church of God Pentecostal Church 10th November 2024 ................................................................................................... [mime - like in charades - two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50, Numbers 11:4-29

Denomination: Anglican

Will You Serve The Lord?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 7, 2019

Israel had seen the 10 plagues, the Red Sea open, the miracles in the wilderness, and God conquer the promised land. But 24 years later their devotion cooled off. Joshua brought them to a decision to recommit their lives. We need to make a new dedication too!

WILL YOU SERVE THE LORD? Josh. 23:3; 24:14-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Most of us make resolutions at New Year’s. One young boy asked his father what his new year’s resolution was, and his father said he was going to do everything possible in the new year to make his mother very happy. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:3, Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Year Without Fear

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 3, 2008

A sermon based on the four "fear not"’s of the nativity story.

A Year Without Fear INTRO.: As a new year begins, there is much uncertainty in each of our lives. We don’t know what the new year will bring. As I read the Christmas story, I was impressed with the number of times the phrase “do not be afraid” or KJV’s “fear not.” appears in the story. As we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Fly High" - Acts Part 24 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2007

Paul knew that life was not fair and that men were corrupt but he also knew that God was good and He was always faithful. So Paul stayed committed to the faith even through unjust trials and unfair situations. It’s a lesson that the American Christian nee

Fly High Acts part 24 – Book of Acts Video Illustration: From Sermon Spice – Conspiracy Thesis: Paul knew that life was not fair and that men were corrupt but he also knew that God was good and He was always faithful. So Paul stayed committed to the faith even through unjust trials and unfair ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Potter And The Clay: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 24, 2025

For Proper 18, After Pentecost, Year C September 7,2025

The Potter and the Clay Jeremiah 18:1-11 Jeremiah 18:1–11 NKJV The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying: “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear My words.” Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something at the wheel. And ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is The Chief Of Sinners?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 3, 2025

For proper 19, After Pentecost, Year C September 14, 2025

Who is the chief of Sinners? 1 Timothy 1:12–17 NKJV And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Not About The Money

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 24, 2025

For Proper 21 After Pentecost Year C September 28, 2025

It's not About the Money 1 Timothy 6:6–19 NKJV Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Family Tradition

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 27, 2025

For Proper 22, After Pentecost, Year C October 5, 2025

A Family Tradition 2 Timothy 1:1–14 NKJV Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, a beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve with a pure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Planning For The New Year

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 2, 2003

As we consider the resolutions and plans we are making for the New Year ahead we need to realize that planning is important and that there is a right and wrong way to plan.

PLANNING FOR THE NEW YEAR JAMES 4:13-17 Introduction: Most of us make resolutions and plans for the coming new year ¡V things we resolve to do and plans we intend to carry out. At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers¡¦ new year¡¦s resolutions on the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 24 - The King Comes Home Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 12, 2019

This psalm speaks of the coming of the Chief Shepherd. Tradition says it was composed by David and sung when he brought the ark from the house of Obed-edom to mount Zion.

May 21, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 24 (KJV) Title: The King Comes Home A psalm of David. Psalm 24 (KJV) 1 The earth is the LORD'S, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. 2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. 3 Who shall ascend ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 21, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 24

September 11, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 15:1-10 Lost and Found Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Several years ago, the owner of a winning Powerball ticket worth $100,000 went to claim his winnings. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness: A New Tomorrow

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 20, 2023

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 24

September 17, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness: A New Tomorrow Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. To err is human, to forgive, divine. This old saying rings with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Year's Resolution

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Regular church attendance is a foundation for spiritual growth.

Thesis: Regular church attendance is a foundation for spiritual growth. Intro.: 1. If you resolve not to make a New Year's resolution this year you are not alone. a. Gallup survey for 1992 revealed over half--54% refused. b. One possible reason--22% say past ones lasted less than 1 week! c. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Revelation 4: The Coronation Of The Elders

Contributed by Jim Craig on Jul 8, 2016

A message that highlights how God will replace the rulers of the nations with the Church.

The elections are now behind us and we do have a new president. The slogan right now appears to be “Change is Coming.” Many of us are hoping that the change will be for the positive. Yet I’m sure others are hoping that not too much change will come! Take for instance the former ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

One Year Later

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 20, 2002

In this passage of Scripture we see that Paul had returned to Antiock with Barnabas , and for a whole year they labored there evangelizing, teaching, and preaching the Word. I want you to note that in this early church the only change is souls being saved

ONE YEAR LATER Acts 11:19-30 Hebrews 13:8 INTRODUCTION Note: Verse 26 In this passage of Scripture we see that Paul had returned to Antiock with Barnabas , and for a whole year they labored there evangelizing, teaching, and preaching the Word. I want you to note ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist