Sermons on Proper Place:

What A Bff We Have In Jesus!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 24, 2018

Jesus makes us all feel like the disciple whome he loves. We must be careful to handle that privilege in a proper manner.

1. Do you know someone who has a special ability to make you feel like you are their BFF when you are with them? a. Their goal in dealing with people is to be an encourager to them – a Barnabas or" BAT-nabas" (Daughter of Encoragement) b. As a result they have a network of friends who feel close to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Of Abraham, Part 9: The Visit Of The Three Angels Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 11, 2014

Be careful to show hospitality, for some have entertained angels unawares--Hebrews 13:2. Proper 11 After Pentecost Year C

The Life of Abraham, Part 9: The Visit of the Three Angels Genesis 18:1-15 Introduction In the last chapter the LORD promised Abraham what humans even today would consider impossible. Sarah was going to be a mother of a son named Isaac in twelve months. Abraham laughed at the idea, but the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 18:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If I Could Put Time In A Bottle

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 5, 2026

Time is not random or meaningless; it unfolds under God’s sovereign care. Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us that life is lived in seasons, eternity is placed in the human heart, and meaning is found not in controlling time but in reverently offering it to God. What is given to Him is never wasted.

There are moments in life when time feels generous. Days seem long. Weeks stretch out ahead of us. The future feels wide and open, almost indulgent. And then there are other moments when time suddenly feels thin — compressed, hurried, and slippery. One season we are wondering how to fill the hours, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, Psalm 139:16, Matthew 6:34, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Survivor 6: How To Survive Your Finances Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 21, 2002

This is the sixth message of my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon a proper perspective for personal finances and the ongoing battle against materialism. (10-20-02)

Opening Activity Begin this message with a fun activity. The following items are needed: 1. An empty, old bottle 2. A large key made of cardboard and spray painted gold. The key will have the verses of Matthew 6:19-21 printed and attached to one side. 3. A treasure map with the following ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Strength For The Journey Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 8, 2014

This sermon is an overview of the qualities that helped Ezra succeed in his return to Israel along with 3000 other exiles to reestablish proper worship among the Jews.

Strength for the Journey - Ezra INTRODUCTION: Summer is almost here! How many of you have some sort of travel plans for this summer? Is anyone planning to join about 3,000 people for a 900 mile hike? That’s what we read about in the Book of Ezra. That would be like walking from San ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 18, 2009

Jacob wrestles with God and names the place "Peniel," meaning "face of God". Each of us needs our own "Peniel," a place to meet God. God gives us such a place, the Holy Bible.

OPENING Talk about the courage to suffer: A first-grade teacher seated her students in a circle. She asked them what they wanted to be when they grew up. One by one, each child got up and announced, "I’d like to be a nurse like my mother," or "I want to be a banker like my father," or "I want to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Methodist

Open Ears And Unleashed Tongues Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 15, 2016

Jesus goes to an out of the way place in order to reach someone who felt out of place because He has a special place in His heart for those who have special needs!

Open Ears and Unleashed Tongues Mark 7:31-37 Rev. Brian Bill August 13-14, 2016 Sermon Part 1 Thanks for gathering with us this weekend as we worship through music and dive into the Word through the message. There are sure a lot of activities and events going on right now like the Rio Olympics. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Resting In God's Faithfulness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 4, 2025

Resting in God's faithfulness means trusting in His unchanging character and His promises, regardless of our circumstances.

RESTING IN GOD'S FAITHFULNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Lamentations 3:22-23 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 89:1-2 Hebrews 10:23 Numbers 23:19 Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 89:1-2, Hebrews 10:23, Numbers 23:19, Deuteronomy 7:9, Psalm 36:5, 2 Timothy 2:13, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Success-Message For Kids

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 4, 2016

This message is written for children to help them begin to get a proper view of what success is. It has to do with following God;s direction.

One of the first things we need when we set out to be successful is a plan. God asked Noah to prepare for the coming flood and gave him a plan of how to build an ark. It was very specific. Have you ever put together a model car or anything like that you had to build? Ever use an erector set? I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

You're Confirmed, So Now What?

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 4, 2008

A sermon preached on Confirmation Sunday/3rd Sunday after Pentecost (proper 4) at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa.

Well, today is the big day! Confirmation Sunday! In a few moments, these 12 young people will stand in front of this altar, and make some pretty big promises. This last Wednesday evening, you read your essays entitled “What It Means to Me to Be a Christian” and made some pretty bold statements of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Too Far In Either Direction

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 17, 2010

Learning from Mary and Martha’s responses, we can see why it is important to maintain a proper balance between discipleship and spiritual work.

OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES CAN SOMETIMES BE LIKENED TO A PENDULUM OF A CLOCK. ONE DAY OUR FAITH SWINGS FORWARD IN ZEAL AND DESIRE AND BEFORE YOU KNOW IT OUR FAITH SWINGS BACKWARD BY THE FORCES OF BUSYNESS AND DISTRACTIONS. IT IS TRULY A FINE BALANCE BETWEEN DOING TOO MUCH FOR GOD AND STEPPING BACK AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Fear Not”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 17, 2002

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Matthew 10:24-39 Color: Green Title: “Fear Not”

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Matthew 10:24-39 Color: Green Title: “Fear Not” 24 "A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a slave above the master; 25it is enough for the disciple to be like the teacher, and the slave like the master. If they have called the master of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Can I Really Be Joyful In All Circumstances? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

How to put joy in places it is not often found in.

Great Mysteries of the Faith Am I Really To Be Joyful In All Circumstances? Philippians 4:4 Recently, I came across this little snippet about having a bad day. Let me share it with you this morning. You know it’s going to be a bad day when: 1. You call the phone company and they tell you to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come None. Come All

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 16, 2015

Proper 14 (b). We do not have to find our way to Christ, because we are given to Him by the Father, and in Christ we are secure.

John 6:35-51 : 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. “Come None. Come All.” You will recall that in our Gospel reading two weeks ago that we saw Jesus perform a miracle, and feed ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: Lutheran

The Little Cantata

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2013

Victory in Jesus!

THE LITTLE CANTATA. Psalm 98:1-9. The Psalmist is calling us to sing of the mighty acts of the LORD whereby He has gotten Himself the victory (Psalm 98:1), secured our salvation, and demonstrated His righteousness (Psalm 98:2). This reaches back to the Exodus, when Moses and Miriam celebrated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational