Sermons on Proper 5:

Why Behave In Church? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 29, 2022

The last three verses of 1 Timothy 3 are power-packed with incentive to conduct ourselves in a proper manner. Why should we behave? We should behave because of what the church is and who Christ is.

Introduction: A. One Sunday a young child was “acting up” during the morning worship service and the child’s parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew, but they were losing the battle. 1. Finally, the mother took the little fellow by the hand and walked sternly up the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 40 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 31, 2020

The psalm divides into 5 sections: Part 1 David’s Conviction (verses 1-5) Part 2 David’s Consecration (verses 6-8) Part 3 David’s Confession (verses 9-10) Part 4 David’s Contrition (verses 11-13) Part 5 David’s Consolation (verses 14-17)

February 10, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 40: PAST TRIUMPHS AND PRESENT TROUBLES (Part 1) A psalm of David. ALL FIVE PARTS ARE ON THIS PAGE Part 1 David’s Conviction (verses 1-5) Part 2 David’s Consecration (verses 6-8) Part 3 David’s Confession (verses 9-10) Part 4 David’s Contrition ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Principles Of Fellowship With God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 14, 2021

First John 1:5-2:2 shows us what is involved in having fellowship with God.

Scripture I recently started a sermon series on the Letters of John. False teaching was infiltrating the churches in the region of Ephesus for which the Apostle John was responsible. The false teachers were teaching that they had a knowledge of God that was available only to the spiritual elite. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Vision For Reaching Out

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 24, 2004

This is a series of five (5) sermons concerning why Christians should reach out to a lost and dying world. This study can be divided into five (5) separate parts or kept together as a complete study unit.

A VISION FOR REACHING OUT ACTS 1:8 [Y]ou will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth. INTRODUCTION 1. What do you think of Pleasant Ridge [Your Church]? Is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Give?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 10, 2013

As Christians we should give: 1. faithfully (vs. 5). 2. generously (vs. 6). 3. cheerfully (vs. 7). 4. hopefully (vs. 8-14). 5. thankfully (vs. 15).

How Should We Give? 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 22, 2013 *This morning we are going to talk about giving money to the Lord's church, and that can make some people uncomfortable. But church, we have to talk about money, because the Bible talks about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Testing Your Investment Strategy Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Nov 23, 2011

The Command: Invest in Heaven 5 Tests to Guide Our Investments in a Heavenly Direction: 1. Durability Test 2. Bank Test 3. Heart Test 4. Eye Test 5. Master Test

Series: Stewardship, Message: Testing Your Investment Strategy Topics: Money, Investments, Masters, Heart Text: Matthew 6:19-24 Date: Nov. 27, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath (A portion of this sermon is based on an outline by Brian Bill of Pontiac Bible Church) INTRODUCTION A recent survey suggests ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Will Get The Credit?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 16, 2017

In this series we are looking at the 5 Solas of the Protestant Reformation. This message is based on the 5th Sola. Everything we do is for the glory of God and God alone. This is where we find our purpose in life.

“Who will get the Credit?” Romans 11:33-36 It has been said that history repeats itself. Now I believe that to a point but I think that it is more accurate to say that people repeat the same mistakes in the same choices and the same decisions others have made before them and that’s why history ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Glorious Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 25, 2020

1) The Manner of Christ's Love (Ephesians 5:25–31) and 2) The Motive of Christ's Love (Ephesians 5:32-33) for His "Glorious Church".

Ephesians 5:25-33 [25] Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, [26] that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, [27] so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Other

What The Thief Comes To Steal From Your Life. Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 19, 2012

Paul is concerned that the Corinthians will stray and not be the proper kind of bride by the time they come face to face with the Bridegroom. Satan has been constantly at work in Paul’s absence to deceive the church in Corinth and lead them in the direct

The picture presented in these verses is that of a father giving away his bride. Paul has already called himself their father (1Cor.4:15), he has arranged the marriage with the groom. Paul is concerned that the Corinthians will stray and not be the proper kind of bride by the time they come face ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-4

What To Wear To Church Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 2, 2022

If you’re involved in public ministry within the church, dress to honor your head; dress to honor yourself; dress to honor your gender; dress to honor each other; and dress to honor proper custom.

Dr. Laura Schlessinger, in her book The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands, talks about the difference between men and women. She says they are different physically, psychologically, motivationally, and temperamentally. Anyone who has had exposure to babies and children can tell you that boys and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, Philippians 2:6-8, Ephesians 5:22-25, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:18, Proverbs 12:4, Ephesians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Choosing Excellence Over Loss-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2018

4 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss-IV—Php. 3:7-16 Attention: David & Paula Eddins were career foreign missionaries to Sri Lanka. They were commissioned on June 29, 1993. They were certain of their calling to the foreign mission field years prior to actually being accepted by the FMB. David had to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Wall Street-Christian Style

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 12, 2006

This sermon looks at how we need to keep money in its proper perspective. It looks at what challenges us in this area and how we can best view our finances. Preached during a stewardship campaign.

In the movie “Indecent Proposal”, a young couple who is newly married is approached by a Billionaire with an offer, an Indecent proposal. The offer is this, in exchange for one night alone with the new bride, this billionaire would offer the couple a check for a million dollars. One night of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

The First False Believer Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008

Exposition of Acts 8:5-25 about the false profession of Simon Magus, and some indicators of true faith

Text: Acts 8:5-25, Title: The First False Believer, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/30/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Dr Bennett and tell of his estimation of the greatest heresy plaguing Southern Baptists today. Talk about the list of names that need to be removed from off of our church roll, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Relationship With The Environment

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007

There is alot of discussion, today, about Man’s proper relationship to the environment. This is a study of some truths found in God’s Word that might help us formulate a godly viewpoint on Man’s relationship to Nature.

Man and Nature Since the 1960s, there has been a lot of controversy as to Man’s relationship to the environment and nature. There has grown a movement that seeks to place the value of the environment above the needs of Man. This is a reaction on the part of some to those who exploit the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choosing Excellence Over Loss-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 9, 2018

1 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss—Php. 3:7-16 Wal-Mart Photo shop worker is approached by a teenaged girl who wanted her boyfriend’s picture duplicated. She wanted the back of the picture inscribed with—‘My dearest Tommy, I love you with all my heart. My love for you grows stronger with each passing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Baptist