Sermons on Proper Foundation:

Forgiveness And Daily Bread

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Aug 20, 2012

Series B, Proper 13 Preached in the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish 8/5/2012

I have to admit, every time I read through this part of the book of Exodus, I am just amazed at the behavior of the Israelites. If there was ever a group of people who should know from first hand experience that when God promises to do something, He will do it, it should be the Israelites. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Off With His Head

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2012

Sermon for Proper 10 (Sunday between July 10 and July 16 inclusive) Year B

Off With His Head / Mark 6: 14 - 29 Intro: Have you ever heard the expression “Oh what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive.” It was first published by Sir Walter Scott in a poem titled, “Marmion” in 1808. It is often mistakenly attributed to Wm. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

People With A Vision

Contributed by James May on Jun 13, 2008

We must have the Mind of Christ if we are going to have a proper vision for our churches.

People With a Vision By Pastor Jim May What does it mean to have a vision? I want to quickly give you a few definitions that I believe pertain to everyone of us tonight. We must be people with a vision, but what does that mean? Having vision is defined as: -the act or power of sensing with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God And Country - In That Order!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 6, 2010

Fourth of July message encouraging our group to have the proper order of allegiance as Christians and citizens.

God and Country – In that Order! Matthew 22:15-22 July 4, 2010 THE AUDIO FOR THIS MESSAGE IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.ABERDEENWESLEYAN.ORG NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK. "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I love America. I’m proud to be an American, where at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Heart Trouble

Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Jul 24, 2010

In order for God's Word to enter our heart, we must create the proper conditions for reception

Heart Trouble When you hear the phrase, “Just follow your heart,” do you believe that if you do, you will be kept out of trouble and on the right path in life? If we follow our heart sometimes we get into a real mess. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Found And Forgiven

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 10, 2007

A sermon for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 The lost sheep and lost coin

16th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 Lectionary 24 September 16th Luke 15:1-10 "Found and Forgiven" "Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them." So he told them this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Got Your Head In The Clouds? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 30, 2009

Having a proper knowledge of Heaven can change the way we live our entire lives.

A bank in Binghamton, New York, sent some flowers to a competitor who had recently moved into a new building. There was a mix up at the flower shop, and the card sent with the arrangement read, "With our deepest sympathy." The florist, very embarrassed, apologized. But it was worse, because the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's A "Why” In The Road

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

True worship is all about God, not about us. An examination of proper motives for giving and praying.

There’s a “Why” in the Road Matthew 6:1-6 "Be careful not to do your ’acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Have Found Favor With God Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Continuing Christmas series. Looks at Mary as a proper response to what would ordinarily terrify us.

Mary didn’t just suddenly appear on the earth. She was born, just like any other baby girl. She wasn’t from a thriving center of commerce and wealth. She was from a little town in the region of Galilee - a town where someone asked, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” We know something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Inn Keeper Who Missed Christmas Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 3, 2019

In celebrating Christmas we need the proper balance between emphasizing the Christ of Christmas and the celebration of Christmas.

THE INNKEEPER WHO MISSED CHRISTMAS Luke 2:7 Text: “. . .and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in strips of cloth and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them The man who ran the motel in Bethlehem, on the outskirts of Jerusalem, where millions of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Unleash The Freedom Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 13, 2017

Experiencing freedom in Jesus by gaining a proper perspective, Acquiring a surrendered attitude and taking a step of faith.

October 29 Unleash the Freedom (Acts 10) You probably already know how they train elephants, right? Any professional elephant trainers amongst us? Well, let me tell you then. When the elephant is a baby, they let it out of the cage and tie a rope around its neck. And of course the elephant ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Opened

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Proper 18 B. Christ's eternal Word brings triumph over all manifestations of evil.

Mark 7:31-37 Proper 18 (b) J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “’Be Opened” In our Gospel today, we see Jesus continuing His ministry. He is in Gentile territory. He has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Treatment Of Church Members Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2022

1 Timothy 5:1-16 shows us the proper treatment of various church members.

Scripture Paul left Timothy in Ephesus to deal with false teaching and to instruct church members about living in God’s church. In chapter 4, Paul set down the qualities of an excellent minister and the dos and don’ts of Christian ministry. Then, in chapter 5, he went on to instruct Timothy about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Reason For Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 10, 2018

Message 1 in our exposition of Colossians exploring Paul's greeting and thanksgiving.

Chico Alliance Church “A Reason for Thanksgiving” Introduction We begin a new series of messages from Paul’s letter to the church at Colossi. This was an inland town on the main commercial thoroughfare between east and west. The city’s location brought it to a position of wealth and influence. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Have You Rejected Him? Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 25, 2023

Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith. Rejecting Him is like rejecting the foundation of a building. We must repent for the times we've rejected Him and accept Him as our foundation.

Have you ever been ghosted? You know, when someone just stops responding to your texts or calls? It's a bummer, right? Well, today we're going to talk about a time when Jesus got ghosted, big time. Well, today we're going to talk about a time when Jesus got ghosted, big time. Jesus tells this wild ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Topics: Faith, Salvation, Redemption, Messiah