Sermons on Proper 27:

Friends For Christ's Sake

Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009

A sermon on the value of soul friendship in the church.

"FRIENDS FOR CHRIST’S SAKE" I SAMUEL 18:1-5 (Focal Text: Verse 1) On March 11, 1991, eight-year-old Anthony Henderson upset the distinguished leader of our nation, President George Bush. President Bush was visiting Anthony’s school and had sat down beside Anthony to read him a book. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Grace We Struggle To Accept: The Embrace Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 27, 2005

Grace is not only hard to understand, it is difficult to accept. While every human being has a deep need for acceptance, security, and significance, we tend to seek the meeting of those needs in other human beings, who can never really meet those needs.

Grace We Struggle to Accept: The Embrace of Grace Grace, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers 3/20/05 I want to start today’s message on an uncharacteristically heavy note. I have a few questions for you, and they’re the kind of questions that may not be easy for you to answer. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Grace We Struggle To Accept: The Embrace Of Grace

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 21, 2010

In this re-working of a message originally preached in 2005, Dave elaborates on last week's message about receiving love.

Grace We Struggle to Accept: The Embrace of Grace Grace, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers 3/20/05 Revised and repreached 7/18/2010 I want to start today’s message on an uncharacteristically heavy note. I have a few questions for you, and they’re the kind of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Possessing The Promise

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2006

Move forward in God’s strength.

POSSESSING THE PROMISE Joshua 1.1-18 S: Vision, Leadership and Change C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: MOVE FORWARD IN GOD’S STRENGTH. Type: Inductive I. POSSESSION (1-4) II. PRESENCE (5-9) III. PREPARATION (10-18) PA: How is the change to be observed? • Be a people ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Fit Man - A Study Of The Garments Of Aaron - The Linen Breeches Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

A look at the linen breeches worn by the Aaronic priesthood and its relation to the NT saint.

Exodus 28:1-8 KJV And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. [2] And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

By Participating In The Ministry Of My Church Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015

Jesus’ design for His church is that…every member is a minister.

I know that many of you here this morning are really excited that football season is just around the corner. I know I’m looking forward to seeing how my favorite teams fare this season. As the season approaches, I’m reminded of how someone once described a football game: 22 men down on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Name Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 20, 2011

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 2 verses 1 through 52

Luke 2: 1 – 52 No Other Name 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.4 Joseph also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Church Is His Place

Contributed by John White on Jul 6, 2019

This statement is made to a young pastor of a New Testament Church.

The Church Is His Place ITim.3:15-16 "But if I tarry l ong, that you mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible, Jesus, His Teaching, Kingdom, Parables Pt. 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 3, 2022

Jesus most taught about one subject the most which was the Kingdom of Heaven or God and He primarily used Parables to teach about the Kingdom of Heaven – to describe it, to get in it, to live for it, to be rewarded by it, to be ready for it when it comes into its literal reign.

Video Transition: Labor Day – Skit Guys Series: The Bible and Jesus pt. 6 Sermon: Jesus’ Teaching on The Kingdom – Parables Thesis: Jesus most taught about one subject the most which was the Kingdom of Heaven or God and He primarily used Parables to teach about the Kingdom of Heaven – to describe ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-17, Matthew 25:14-30, Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ecclesiastes Part 2 (Chapters 7-12)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 5, 2022

NASB

Marilyn Hickey: Chapter 8 is about seeking advice. Chapters 9-10 are contrasting wisdom and folly. Chapters 11-12 are repenting from man’s wisdom. The book is located in Jerusalem, written late in Solomon’s life, about 945BC Wisdom and Folly Contrasted 7:1 A good name is better than a good ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Patriotic Christians #3 - For The Love Of Country Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020

God has blessed us with a great country. There are assets to celebrate. There are shortcomings to mourn. Jesus looked over Jerusalem and expressed the same emotions that we should display for the United States. In the end, we need to pray for our country, stand strong and defend the USA.

Patriotic Christians #3 For the Love of Country Theme: I believe that God has blessed us with a great country in which to live. There are many assets we should celebrate. There are also shortcomings we should mourn. Jesus looked over Jerusalem and expressed the same emotions that we should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34-35, Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teaching The Word Of Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 12, 2004

In an age where entertainment, encouragement and enthusiasm are most popular approaches to preaching, let us remember our scriptural obligation to teach the word. Good teachers need to adhere to certain guidelines that should characterize their teaching o

Rightly Handle and Teach the Word of Truth - 2 Tim. 2:15 In an age where entertainment, encouragement and enthusiasm are most popular approaches to preaching, let us remember our scriptural obligation to teach the word. Good teachers need to adhere to certain guidelines that should characterize ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Construction Of Kingdom 6

Contributed by J. Ritter Jr on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction We continue our series, The Construction of a Kingdom.

Introduction We continue our series, The Construction of a Kingdom. We have looked into the life of David, a shepherd boy, a king's servant, a giant slayer, a cave dweller, a leader - but ultimately, God's man chosen to occupy the throne. We have observed his character, his faith, his obedience, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Being Forces For God And Good

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 29, 2007

In the season of Advent we are awakened to be forces for God and good.

Title: Being a Forces for Good and God Text: Romans 13:11-14 Thesis: In the Season of Advent, we are wakened to be forces for God and good. Context: Romans 13 is a chapter in which the Apostle Paul instructs us on how to live as Christians in light of the imminent return of Jesus Christ. In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Standard For Success Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Dec 8, 2006

Many churches based the success or failure of their ministries on how many people come. God’s standard is somwhat different.

Introduction I. What is the determining factor between success and failure? A. Pappa John’s pizza has a mission statement of “To produce the best possible pizza at the most affordable price.” B. Now you may not like Pappa John’s pizza, and you may not think it is the most affordable, but is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Methodist