Sermons on Proper 27:

God's Children & Christ's Bride

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 14, 2023

What guides our actions? Are we God's children and Christ's bride? Let's find out in Ephesians 5.

What guides our actions? Are we God’s children and Christ’s bride? Do as God does. After all, you are his dear children. Let love be your guide. Christ loved us and offered his life for us as a sacrifice that pleases God. (Ephesians 5:1-2 CEV) What behaviors ought not to be found? But sexual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

And In Hell

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 27, 2023

The account of the rich man and Lazarus.

In this passage that we just read, the Lord Jesus is telling a story about a rich man and a poor man. Jesus did not name the rich man, but he did tell us that the poor man's name was Lazarus. Jesus tells us that the rich man clothed himself with purple and fine linen. Fine linen and The Color ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: The Three Cannots Of Discipleship

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 6, 2025

Jesus must have our highest allegiance as the center of our life.

“Great crowds were traveling with Jesus (Luke 14:25),” we hear. He’d rather they be students, or learners which is what disciple means from the Latin word discipulus. So, he teaches them three “cannots,” which is a great way to weed out the casual observers from the more serious followers because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Catholic

Learning God’s Attributes Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

Claim God’s goodness and righteousness.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. An attribute of God is that which: a. Uniquely identifies only Him. b. Uniquely possessed only by Him, and reflects Him. c. Uniquely expresses His nature, and defines His abilities. 2. Humans do not have these unlimited abilities, but possess only an understanding of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This is an overview study of the Death Narrative as recorded in the book of Luke

Luke Death Narrative I. Divide and Title A. Segmental Divisions 22.1-46 Jesus’ final moments with the disciples 22.47-65 Jesus is arrested 22.66-23.43 Jesus is tried and crucified 23.44-56 Death and Burial B. Paragraph Divisions 22:1-6 The plot to kill Jesus 22:7-38 The Last Supper 22:39-46 ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Prevent Being Out Of Order

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

With the motivation of love man can turn problems into blessings and bring order out of chaos, and harmony out of discord. By cooperation men can make plans where everyone comes out a winner.

After World War II there were five army dumps in France full of machinery. It was too good to throw away, and yet not good enough to hall back to the United States. It was a major problem. The Quakers saw an opportunity for service, and so they offered the United States Army 200,000 francs for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

"Are You Acting Like A Fool? Ecc. Pt 11 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 29, 2008

Solomon tells us in chapter 10 of his journal that we need to be wise and not a fool like many he has observed throughout his life.

“Are you acting like a fool?” Ecc. - Pt. 11 Opening Illustration: Some people say and do foolish things for example: Here are some twisted facts from various media sources (not true but reported as true): The following information is from the website legendsofamerica.com. On average, 100 people ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Evidence Of Truth Series

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003

It is a well-documented truth in the Old Testament that a truth is established when two or three different witnesses present evidence. As John wraps up his treatise on the vital signs of the believer, he touches upon a foundational truth of the Gosp

God’s Evidence of The Truth 1 John 5:6-9 6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. 7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Until Debt We Do Part Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001

Learn to manage your money rather than allowing your money to manage you.

Home Improvement Series UNTIL DEBT DO US PART LUKE 19:12-27 Disclaimer --- I do Not make any claims of being a monetary or economic Expert: Besides, X is an Unknown Quality or a Has-been --- and Spurt is a Drip Under Pressure. WHEN WE SAY OUR MARRIAGE VOWS, WE FINISH THEM BY SAYING, UNTIL DEATH ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ministerial Gifts Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 17, 2007

Continuing to look at the Ministerial Gifts within the local church and their true purpose and whether or not these gifts are still vital today.

Eph. 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Everything God does, he does well. Not only in the creation, but also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Communion: What's It About?

Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 18, 2007

This message is to look at a basic understanding of Communion/Lord’s Supper,to understand why it was instituted, and what it means to us today.

The Lord’s Supper / Communion / Eucharist > it’s called by many names but they all refer to this time where we join together as a group of believers to remember what Christ has done for us. In most Protestant churches it is one of two Sacraments (sacred rites); In Catholic and Orthodox churches it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pathway To The Passion Pt-5 Scourging & Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 3, 2007

To better understand what Jesus endured for us....

Pathway To The Passion Part 5- Scourging & Crucifixion So far in this series we have looked at Jesus at the Last Supper, in the Garden at Gethsemane, Peters denial, and how his arrest and trials were illegal. Though the Gospels give us a good picture of the events of the last day of Christ, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adam - Not Created In The Image Of God

Contributed by Karl Walker on Jun 17, 2009

Was Adam created in the Image of God

For long we have heard that Adam was created in the image of God and that gives place for almost every religion in the world to claim that they too are created in the image of God. But looking into the awesome WORD of GOD - through GRACE things are not what we were told they were, like for example ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace And The Final Evaluation Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 27, 2011

All individuals are destined to undergo a final evaluation by God.

Romans 16:1-27 Introduction: A. History has recorded many ideas about the final evaluation and final state of humans beyond death. B. I had a recent discussion with a cousin concerning ghosts. 1. We were discussing various events that would appear to conclude that ghosts exist. 2. I have my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

There's Always A Need

Contributed by Darin Gary on Feb 22, 2016

There is ALWAYS someone who needs the Lord. Before Jesus heals the paralytic, He forgives the man of his sins. Jesus has authority to forgive sinful mankind of sin.

There’s Always a Need (Matthew 9:1-8) BACKGROUND – Jesus just returned from an area near Capernaum; a city where it is commonly believed that Jesus resided. Archeology suggests that Peter resided in Capernaum as well. We learn in the final verses of Matthew 8 that Jesus performed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Other