Sermons on 13th In Ordinary Time Year C:

God-Appointed Down Times

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 18, 2022

Perhaps you have a calling; and yet, you haven’t heard from the Lord in a while and feel directionless. This message explores how the apostle Paul had to undergo both a three-year and a fourteen-year down-time consecutively.

When you are down to nothing, God is up to something! - Barbara Franklin(1) Have you ever been assigned a task from the Lord, or been asked by Him to do something specific? Perhaps you’ve been called to pastor a church, become a missionary, attend seminary, or even start a new outreach in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:15-24, Galatians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When End Time Events Arise Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 29, 2020

When catastrophe, such as a worldwide pandemic, occurs we are heightened in our end-time awareness. Our sovereign Jesus uses catastrophe to shake us from the rocking rhythm of the ordinary life.

Jesus Is Still Sovereign Matthew 24:6-8 When End Times Events Appear On the day of Pentecost, when the disciples were proclaiming the Gospel in all sorts of languages they had never learnt, Peter directed everyone back to Scripture and said, “this is what was spoken”. The Scripture helps us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mary - Ordinary Yet Extraordinary Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 14, 2010

Despite being the Mother of Jesus we get the feeling that Mary was quite an ordinary person. Yet, when the angel appeared to her, she has an extraordinary response of faith. Our call is to know that Jesus brings ordinary people into His family.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-questionable-genealogy/ Message Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:16 Mary – Ordinary Yet Extraordinary. Here is a question we don’t ask very often … “How would you react if an angel spoke to you?” Angels are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Ordinary People, Extraordinary God

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 3, 2015

Proper 11 (b) Christ feeds His people through and by His people, through and by His Holy Church, He brings His word to His disciples and to the world. In our ordinary and daily lives, we are the hands and feet and mouth of Jesus.

Mark 6:30-44 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. “Ordinary People, Extraordinary God” We are continuing our reading through the Gospel of Mark. You will recall that Jesus had sent ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Year Of The Bible

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013

True transformation in 2013, or any year, will come from us studying and being obedient to God’s word-learning and being obedient to Jesus

According to Chinese tradition 2012 was the year of the water dragon and 2013 the water snake Malaysian Taxi Driver I was invited to speak at a Church Convention in Malaysia, and a friend from college heard I was only a few hours from Kuala Lumpur and asked me to come do some training for his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: *other

Be Grateful For This Year

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 8, 2025

The children of Israel complained in the wilderness, yet God had rescued them from Egypt. Their lack of gratitude kept them stuck where gratitude could have accelerated them.Do not enter the next year with the spirit of complaint. Enter with thanksgiving. Gratitude is the seed of expectation.

BE GRATEFUL FOR THIS YEAR Gratitude is one of the most powerful spiritual disciplines in the life of a believer. It is not just a polite response to good things; it is a posture of the heart, a way of seeing, a way of thinking, and a way of walking with God. As this year moves toward its end, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Year

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 3, 2026

How we should be as Christians in the New Year?

1. This new year we could LIVE AWAKE — NOT ASLEEP • Remember Romans 13:11–12 “The hour has come for you to wake from sleep… the night is far gone; the day is at hand.” • Paul probably isn’t talking about physical sleep. He’s talking about spiritual drowsiness. • Sometimes I drift instead of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Year Of Success PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to step into God's promises with strength and courage, guided by His Word, assured of His constant presence and faithfulness.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ, it is once again a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of the Lord. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a new dawn, a new chapter, a new promise. With expectant hearts, we turn our gaze towards the book of Joshua, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Topics: Confidence, Future

Andrew- Power Of An Ordinary Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 4th sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.

Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#4] ANDREW- POWER OF AN ORDINARY LIFE John 1:35-42 Introduction: We do not know Andrew very well- His brother, Peter, gets most of the attention; but we ought to know him. We see people like Peter only occasionally in a lifetime; but we see ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Journey From The Ordinary To The Extraordinary Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 9, 2002

1st of four in a Christmas Series. It began in the fields with the sheep. Their quiet and earthy world was interrupted by a chorus of angels who led them to the place where the Christ child was born. Once this journey is made nothing is the same again

Luke 2:8-20 That night, some shepherds were in the fields nearby watching their sheep. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them. The glory of the Lord was shining around them, and they became very frightened. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I am bringing you good news that will be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extra Ordinary Jesus - Purpose Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 27, 2011

Part 5 of our study looking at the extra ordinary man, Jesus. Today we will look at the purpose for His coming.

Why? That's the question I want us to ask today- Why? Why did Jesus, this Great and Mighty King, who was and is and always will be highly exalted above everybody and everything, get up off His throne in heaven and enter into human history? Why did Jesus, who has appeared many times in human history ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Making All Things New Again

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 31, 2005

New Years is a time of revival and resolutions. Now is the time to make a difference

ALL THINGS NEW AGAIN Rev. 21:1-5 How was 2005 for you? Are you glad they are over? We said goodbye to some very dear people last year. Saints whom we will miss. Yet we also saw new babes in Christ born again. We saw people brought back from sickness and injuries, we saw saints renew their life ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Nov 30, 2004

This is the introductory sermon in a sereis on the life of Moses. Part 1 of 9.

MOSES FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS Scripture: Exodus Chapter One Intro. A. A few weeks ago I talked to you about genealogies and Family Trees. I thought I would share with you today a few comments that came from a genealogy support group. 1. My family coat of arms ties in the back…is that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

Time

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 27, 2019

Today’s sermon is my today’s birthday message, not only to others but also to myself. I am today that age of 80 when Moses was called by God.

‘TIME’ Today’s sermon is my today’s birthday message not only to others but also to myself. James 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. 15: For that ye ought to say, If the Lord ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14, Colossians 4:5, Psalm 90:10, Malachi 3:6, John 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Jesus: Just An Ordinary Man

Contributed by Vernon Hairston on Jan 9, 2006

How God uses the ordinary, to do the extraordinary.

HERE IN THIS VERY FAMILIAR STORY, A VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION HAS BEEN RAISED. VERSE 41 SAYS 41And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? TODAY, I WOULD LIKE TO FOCUS IN ON THIS QUESTION, What manner of man is this, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist