Sermons on 18th Sunday After Trinity:

A New Direction

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 12, 2019

A sermon that I preached at the first Sunday of our new church plant.

Isaiah 43 18“Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. 19 Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert. God Loves New Things. Wineskin. Jerusalem. Creation. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Family Tree

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2024

For the first Sunday in Advent. There is no one who is not good enough for God to love.

Matthew 1:1-17 Jesus’ Family Tree When I was in college I was walking across campus when I came across a woman who was in one of my classes. She also came to our Campus Bible study. She was maybe in her 50’s, which seemed ancient to me. We got into a long and in-depth conversation that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by John Bright on Nov 2, 2025

This is a sermon for Veteran's Sunday. Teaching sheet at end of the text.

“Fighting the Good Fight” 1 Timothy 1:12-19 Veterans Sunday Pastor John Bright 1 Timothy 1 “12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. 13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-19, 1 Timothy 6:11-12, 1 Timothy 1:19-20, Ezekiel 33:1-6, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 12:27, Genesis 4:8-9, Acts 5:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Christmas Story - Fact Or Fiction? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 31, 2012

I used this abbreviated sermon on the Sunday of our special Christmas themed service.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who got tired of all the Christmas hoopla and commercialism. 1. So, he decided not to send Christmas cards, feeling that the expense and effort were non-productive. a. For the first ten days of December he felt good about his decision. b. But then, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coming Home To Reflect

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 22, 2015

Message for our first homecoming Sunday. This is a message to encourage a small church in decline.

We went with the theme this Sunday of a homecoming dinner. So I decided to take a break from our study on our spiritual armor and speak today about coming home. There is something within God’s creatures that drives them to go back to a place they call home. We see it in salmon, which spend ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Celebrate Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002

Jesus’ victory over death brings celebration to life! A message for Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday April 23, 2000 INTRODUCTION Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One minute he was peacefully perched inside his birdcage, and the next he was sucked in, washed up and blown over. His problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to vacuum out his bird cage. She ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter Through The Eyes Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This sermon is part 5 of a 5 part series. This sermon was preached on Easter Sunday.

The very purpose of Jesus being born was fulfilled on Easter weekend two thousand years ago. It is the message that we observe every week at the communion table, the death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is shown in biblical baptism it was announced at the birth of Jesus. Mat 1:21 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

The Path Of Blessing

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Homecoming Sunday message that looks at the lessons Abraham learned about the blessing of God

Charles Schultz, in a peanuts comic strip showed a conversation between Lucy and Charlie Brown. Lucy said that life is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going; some place it so they can see where they have been; and some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seeds In Your Hand Series

Contributed by Kenneth Gerada on Aug 1, 2012

This message was given to Camacop pastors for the December 11, 2011 church planting Sunday.

SEEDS IN YOUR HAND By: Dr. Kenneth Gerada Church Planting Sunday December 11, 2011 Preparation: The pastor must prepare a seed (preferably a small seed that grows into a huge tree like kapok or doldol, inyam, mustard etc.) Introduction: Good morning to all of you! Can you see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Kingdom Comes

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Mar 5, 2018

A look at the 2nd Petition of the Lord's Prayer. This is part of our Sunday Lenten Sermon Series: The Lord's Prayer & Passion. (Note: series title is from CPH, but we hardly use any of the the sermon material they offer) Readings from 3rd Sunday in Lent.

I want you to think back—back to your childhood. And there was a game that I am certain you’ve all played. And, even if you didn't play as a child, you probably played with your kids or grandkids. Hide and seek! You remember that game, right? When you’re the one who’s “IT,” you cover your ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Made Himself Of No Reputation: An Exposition Of Philippians 2:1-13

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 17, 2020

All theology, no matter how sublime, is meant to be applied.

Made Himself of No Reputation: An Exposition of Philippians 2:1-13 It is hard for me to think that Christmas is only three months away. The economists will be forecasting how Good a Christmas it will be. In the light of the possible strife over the election in the US, the Coronavirus lockdowns, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Like Jesus / Have A Jesus Attitude

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 6, 2004

PALM SUNDAY(A) - Have a Jesus attitude of earthly humility and eternal exaltation.

BE LIKE JESUS! ( or HAVE A JESUS ATTITUDE!) Philippians 2:5-11 - March 4, 2004 – PALM SUNDAY PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11 5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7but made himself nothing, taking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Marks Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 22, 2001

Four marks of a healthy church, as seen reflected in the lives of the believers soon after Pentecost.

What if somebody asked you, “Are you Pentecostal?” “Do you mean do I belong to the Pentecostal Church?” No… I mean, are you Pentecostal?” “Are you asking if I am charismatic?” No… I mean, are you Pentecostal?” “Do you want to know if I speak in tongues?” No… I mean, are you Pentecostal?” In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Fixed The Roof

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 3, 2010

After the paralyzed man was healed and the crowd returned home what happened to the hole in the roof?

He stood there staring up at the sky, he still couldn’t believe his eyes, and it was as if he was seeing the sky for the first time. In a way he was, even if it was the same old sky that he’d always looked at it, he was seeing it through a whole new perspective. Actually he was seeing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Miss The Promise Land

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 13, 2007

This is a sermon targetted an African American Congregation For Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday

Don’t Miss The Promise Land Deutoronmy 3:21-29 2 Timothy 2:1-13 1-14-2007 Is there anybody here who was promised a gift for Christmas who once they received the promise fully expected to receive the gift. Now that promise alone caused you to change your behavior. If your parent said, “if ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed