Sermons on Proper Preparation:

A Proper Response To Leadership Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 4, 2006

#27 in series on Hebrews. How a church member should respond to godly leadership.

A Study of Hebrews “Jesus Is Better” Sermon # 27 “A Proper Response To Leadership” Hebrews 13.7-18 Today’s text is one of those that a pastor comes to with some reluctance. The reason for this reluctance is the fear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Proper Conduct: Word Series

Contributed by Joshua Moran on Jan 25, 2005

Paul is asking us to not give a reason for someone to think against your youthfulness.

Teenagers And Their God THE PROPER CONDUCT: WORD 1 Timothy 4:12 June 8, 2004 Joshua Moran Introduction We talked last week about a teenager being im-portant, and that God holds us all accountable the same way as he holds adults. This time I will speak on the conduct of a teenager, and how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proper For Sound Doctrine

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 16, 2003

These three great truths which are clearly taught in the Word of God are the foundation stones of our Christian faith.

PROPER FOR SOUND DOCTRINE "But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine." Titus 2:1 There are three great foundational truths that constitute the basis of our Christian faith. I. WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT MAN 1. Man is a sinner by nature "Therefore, just as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, Titus 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Proper Reaction To Christmas

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Presents, Parties, This shcool event, that event over there, pretty songs. Christmas is not because of those things, lets take a look at what Christmas really is

Luke 2:8-20 The proper reaction to Christmas! Introduction Opening: I now you have all been busy with doing Christmas. Buying this buying that, this party that party, decorating the house, cooking. But why are we doing all this What is the purpose? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Power Of Proper Priorities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 10, 2003

Paul teaches us in this passage about making wise choices based on God’s priorities. He writes, "Do you know that if you continually surrender yourselves to anyone to do his will, you are the slaves of him whom you obey, whether that be to sin, which lea

What Are Your Priorities? (Rom. 6:16) Illustration:Haddon Robinson points out that one old recipe for rabbit started out with this injunction: "First catch the rabbit." Says Robinson: "The writer knew how to put first things first. That’s what we do when we establish priorities -- we put the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing Proper Judgment Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2008

Spiritual understanding is not produced solely by learning facts or procedures, but rather it depends on love for God & obedience to known truth. Obedience to God’s known will develops discernment between falsehood & truth.

JOHN 7: 19-24 DEVELOPING PROPER JUDGMENT [John 5:1-15 / 39 – 47] Jesus has just explained that if their lives are in harmony with God, they will recognize the character and source of His teaching. [Similarly, in John 5:42-47, Jesus said that if they had the love of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Proper Attitudes Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

Prayer is our communication line to God. Let us keep it always open, operative, and if possible, busy. God is very eager to respond to our prayers more than we are eager to receive the answer of our prayers.

Attitudes of Prayer Luke 11: 5-13 Note: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com This morning we will examine the parable which is commonly called: “The Friend at Midnight.” Jesus gave this parable to His disciples after giving them the model prayer in response to their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Proper Response To Affliction

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008

The advice that James gives to his readers in the first century also applies to us as we deal with rising gasoline prices.

A PROPER RESPONSE TO AFFLICTION Text: James 5:7 – 12 Introduction: • Affliction: a state of pain, trouble, or distress; misery (World Book Dictionary) • James’ readers were being afflicted by wealthy landowners o Becoming wealthy at poor’s expense (v. 3) o Withheld wages from workers ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Proper Perspective On Pain

Contributed by James Crenshaw, Jr on Sep 8, 2006

This sermon helps to provide a Biblical Perspective on Personal Pain and Hardship.

Sermon: A Proper Perspective on Pain Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION. On Saturday, July 17th, 1999 the world woke up to yet another apparent tragedy for the family of John F. Kennedy. Young John F. Kennedy, Jr.‘s plane never made it to its destination of Martha’s Vineyard....... The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of Proper Priorities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

Haddon Robinson points out that one old recipe for rabbit started out with this injunction: "First catch the rabbit." Says Robinson: "The writer knew how to put first things first. That’s what we do when we establish priorities -- we put the things that s

The Power of Proper Priorities Romans 6:16-6:23 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) What Are Your Priorities? (Rom. 6:16) Illustration:Haddon Robinson points out that one old recipe for rabbit started out with this injunction: "First catch the rabbit." Says Robinson: "The writer knew how to put ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Proper Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

Many have been told to dread the Lord, but the fear of the Lord is a wonderful thing with many benifets.

I want to take a little time and talk about the “FEAR OF THE LORD” Psalm 25:14 (NKJV) The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him, And He will show them His covenant. Psalm 25:14 (AMP) The secret [of the sweet, satisfying companionship] of the Lord have they who fear (revere and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proper Attire Required

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 20, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 39: 1 – 43

Exodus 39: 1 – 43 Proper Attire Required 39 Of the blue, purple, and scarlet thread they made garments of ministry, for ministering in the holy place, and made the holy garments for Aaron, as the LORD had commanded Moses. 2 He made the ephod of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and of fine ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Proper Garment For The Party

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

Every Christian is expected to wear the righteousness of Christ as a garment if one would enter into the kingdom of heaven.

I would like to bring to your attention that the parable of the wedding feast as read in Matthew 22:1-14 implies that there is a wedding feast / party awaiting all those who accept Jesus Christ as their lord and savior and there is a strict dress code for the feast, otherwise the master does not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Proper Attitude In Prayer Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 5, 2022

Prayer is something we are all familiar with, but I wonder if we are familiar enough with prayer? Is it possible that we have become too familiar with prayer? I believe there are instances in our lives where both are true.

The Proper Attitude in Prayer Matthew 6: 5-8 We have come to the portion of the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus begins to address prayer. The act of praying is literally imploring God to move on our behalf. It is described as words of worship or entreaty that are offered to the Lord. Prayer is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Proper Altar Call Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 27, 2019

We argue over the best methods to win people, including whether we should have altar calls. Perhaps we should stick to the message.

A Proper Altar Call Acts 2:37-41 The “Altar Call” plays a very important part of many Evangelical worship services. We want people to accept Christ as Savior. This is right because the Scripture states that God Himself is not willing that any perish. Considering the dread alternative of eternal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible