Sermons on Proper 8 Year B:

Better Priorities In The New Year PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

The sermon encourages prioritizing God's presence, pursuing purpose through Him, and promoting prosperity by seeking His kingdom and righteousness in our daily lives.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. It is a joy and a privilege to be in fellowship once more, to share in the Word and the wonder of our Lord. As we gather in this place of worship, we are reminded of the words of the great Martin Luther, who once said, "I have so many things to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Seeking God, Putting God First

New Beginnings In The New Year PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 31, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to let go of their past, embrace God's transforming grace, and anticipate His future promises with faith and perseverance.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a blessing to be gathered here today, not by accident or mere coincidence, but by the divine orchestration of our Heavenly Father. I sense in my spirit that God has a message for each one of us today, a message that will transform our lives and renew our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: New Year

Revelation Study Series 24b - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Ch. 19b) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Oct 13, 2023

Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 24b - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 19b) 05.29.22 Last week we read of what John saw in a vision revealed to him by God. There were vast crowds of people shouting… “Praise the Lord! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God. (vs. 1) We talked about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21, Matthew 24:27-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

8 Steps To Become A Servant Leader!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 27, 2005

8 STEPS TO BECOME A SERVANT LEADER! To help us understand to be a leader we must also walk the steps of a servant.

8 STEPS TO BECOME A SERVANT LEADER! July 27, 2005 (1 Pet 5:2 KJV) Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; (1 Pet 5:3 KJV) Neither as being lords over Gods heritage, but being ensamples to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-9

When The Waves Are Winning (Matthew 8) Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 7, 2022

When Life's troubles are beating us down we need to pray until God reaches out an lifts us up.

WHEN THE WAVES ARE WINNING (Matthew 4:22) Bob Marcaurelle Peter’s walk has little to do with walking on water. It has to do with facing the storms of life, like the disciples who were delivered at the last minute. . It has to do with Simon, trying to obey Jesus, and failing. The Psalms use ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:22, Genesis 45:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Sermon 8: Beginning Of Sin

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002

The is a sermon about the creation story.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Two alternate and opposing forces in the universe are law and chaos. God created everything by law. "It was Good," The opposite is destruction. "And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.And the Lord God commanded the man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Anointed Ruler, Divine King

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 15, 2017

The Old Testament expectation was inclining towards the coming of the warrior king. Instead, He appeared as the man on the donkey.

ANOINTED RULER, DIVINE KING. Zechariah 9:9-12. In a series of visions, Zechariah reached beyond the needs of his own time to the coming of Jesus. In Zechariah 9:1, the eyes of men, and all Israel, were looking towards the return of the LORD to His city and Temple. The departure was foretold by ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Expectations For A New Beginning

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 2, 2011

"Great Expectations for a New Beginning" is an exposition of Psalm 126. It makes the point you can face life's turning points with confidence that the Lord who has intervened in the past is able to do it again. So look back and consider what God has alrea

GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR A NEW BEGINNING Psalm 126 The Mountain Valley Cathedral in a remote Swiss village was one of the most beautiful churches in the region. One of the features that attracted so many people to the cathedral was its beautiful pipe organ. People would come from miles away to hear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

We Do Not Lose Heart

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 15, 2018

While God is preparing us for this house, Jesus is preparing this house for us.

WE DO NOT LOSE HEART. 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1. The first thing that strikes us about this passage is the continuity between the Old Testament and the New. Paul finds his warrant to preach embedded in the book of Psalms: ‘I believed, therefore I spoke. I am greatly afflicted’ (Psalm 116:10). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Successful New Year Is Yours For The Taking Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 13, 2024

God wants you and me to have a happy, prosperous, glorious new year and life. It begins and ends with a relationship with Him through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Sermon: “A Successful New Year Is Yours for the Taking” Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “Therefore, be careful to obey every command I am giving you today, so you may have strength to go in and take over the land you are about to enter. If you obey, you will enjoy a long life in the land the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17, Deuteronomy 11:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Where In Lies The Value Of A New Year?

Contributed by Richard Overman on Jan 4, 2014

2014 This morning as we examine the Word of God I hope to share with you that, it is not what man produces for himself but rather what God gives that will determine the value of this year 2014.

Where In lies the Value of a New Year? This morning as we examine the Word of God I hope to share with you that, it is not what man produces for himself but rather what God gives that will determine the value of this year 2014. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

8 Success Secrets From The Bible

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 28, 2025

It is the will of God for us to live a successful life. In this message Dr. Vorce outlines eight success secrets from the Bible.

3 John 1:2 – “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” Romans 1:10 – “Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.” 1 Corinthians 16:2 – “Upon the first day of ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, Romans 1:10, 1 Corinthians 16:2, Joshua 1:8, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 10:35, Proverbs 12:24, Proverbs 22:29, Proverbs 22:1, Luke 6:38, Psalm 126:3, 2 Corinthians 9:6, Galatians 6:9, Psalm 23:4, John 16:13, Acts 1:8, Proverbs 27:17, Matthew 18:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

D.o.a. Or D.b.j.

Contributed by James Kirkland on Feb 27, 2011

You are D.O.A. or Dead Before Jesus and we need to be A.W.J. "Alive With Jesus". Take away the earthly things that are between the living and the dead. Remove the obstacles that separate you from God.

D. O. A. or D. B. J. John 11:11-14 (NLT) Then he said, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but now I will go and wake him up.”12 The disciples said, “Lord, if he is sleeping, he will soon get better!”13 They thought Jesus meant Lazarus was simply sleeping, but Jesus meant ...read more

Scripture: John 11:11-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus' Crucifixion (Matthew 27b)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 14, 2024

Let's examine the events of Jesus' crucifixion in Matthew 27.

What did they do as they crucified Jesus? Let’s look at Matthew 27:34-66. The soldiers gave Jesus wine mixed with bitter gall, but when he had tasted it, he refused to drink it. After they had nailed him to the cross, the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice. Then they sat around and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:34-66

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Christian B's: Belief, Behavior, Belonging PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024

This sermon emphasizes our unique creation by God, our role as His masterpiece, and our belonging to the Body of Christ, shaping our identity and mission.

Good morning, family of faith. It is a joy to be with you today, united in spirit and in truth, as we gather to reflect upon the beauty of God's Word. As we begin, we are reminded of the words of Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "I have a great need for Christ; I have a great Christ for my need." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-14

Topics: Identity, God