Sermons on 18th Sunday After Trinity:

It's A Small World...after All! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

Our job as parents and grandparents is to create a desire in our kids for the things of God.

INTRODUCTION One of the things I love about the Bible is that it is so full of variety. Last week’s passage we were talking about God’s definition of marriage, a pretty deep subject. And in the very next passage before us today, we see Jesus loving on little children. If you’ve ever been to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

0812 Trinity Xii: Devil's Martyrs And Damnable Definitions Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jul 27, 2005

Explanation of "ministry of condemnation" and the "ministry of the Spirit". Why is anyone a marytr for the Devil?

Sermon: Devil’s Martyrs and Damnable Definitions Text: II Cor 3:4-9 Mark 7:31-37 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, August 29, 2004 Occasion: Trinity XII Who: Mark Woolsey I. Intro Do you know why the early Christian busnessmen had such a hard time? Because the lions kept eating up their prophets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Man After God’s Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 2, 2025

To be a man or woman after God’s heart, you must cultivate a heart that worships, repents, trusts, obeys, and loves God’s Word.

A MAN AFTER GOD’S HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: Acts 13:22 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 51:10, 2 Chronicles 16:9 INTRODUCTION: God called David “a man after My own heart” (Acts 13:22). This wasn’t because David was perfect, but because his heart was devoted to God. To be a man or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

After You Hit Rock Bottom Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Rebellion against God’s will can have serious consequences but God can rescue and restore us when we turn back to him.

INTRODUCTION Friday night Jody and I went with some friends out for dinner. There is nothing unusual about that but these friends have a boat and they wanted to take their boat and ride in it from Concord Marina down the Tennessee River to Lenoir City at a marina at the Ft Loudon Dam. It sounded ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Week After Easter - Jesus As Healer

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon focuses on Jesus as Healer... Jesus as one who knows what it is like to suffer.

“After Easter – The Healer” Welcome Back, I had an amazing week off. Got rested… my favorite saying is “I did absolutely nothing, and it was everything I thought it could be.” No… but really it was a good week of family and rest and I’m ready to get back to it how about you? But before we do, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 19, 2002

David’s reign takes on much more signifiance when we see the arena in which it was carve out.

David: a man after God’s own heart; Reigning in life series The setting: Once again let me emphasize the setting. The story of David” reign takes on much more significance when we understand the arena in which it was carve out; 1. When Saul was chosen; 2. People doing what was right in their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Yards After Contact Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Oct 24, 2002

Failure to understand elementary insights about how to engage the enemy will leave gaping holes in our defenses.

After a worship service at First Baptist in New Castle, Kentucky, the mother of a fidgety 7-year-old boy told Pastor Dave Charlton how she finally got her son to sit still and be quiet. About halfway through the sermon, she leaned over and whispered, “If you don’t be quiet, Pastor Charlton is going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

After The But. . . The Here Near And Far Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 6, 2019

In Acts 1:8 the Apostles were tempted to stay with what was comfortable and easy, but Jesus challenged them to change the world

t’s a small word, only 3 letters, however when I looked up its definition in Collins English Dictionary, I found not one, but eight different ways the word could be used. It can be a conjunction, a preposition, an adverb, a pronoun and a noun. The word of course is “But” and if you have been at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Stay Humble After Victory Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jun 13, 2002

A sermon about victory and how to stay humble, also seeing the dangers after victories.

When God uses underdogs! Part II How to stay humble after Victory Gen 14:15-24 15.He divided his forces against them by night, and he and his servants attacked them and pursued them as far as Hobah, which is north of Damascus. 16. So he brought back all the goods, and also brought back his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

'twas The Day After Christmas... Tsunami

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 18, 2004

Christmas has come and gone, but Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, and today, and forever. And everyday can be Christmas for the Christian! Powerpoint at website.

Hebrews 13:8 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html INTRODUCTION: What a difference a day makes. Last Christmas we were on vacation in NC w/ my in-laws, and had a wonderful time…the next day…Bam! Literally…a massive earthquake hit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

0807 Trinity Vii: Bread, Spit, An Ass, And Aha Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jul 29, 2006

How to bread, spit, an ass, and aha relate to the feeding of the 4000?

Sermon: Bread, Spit, an Ass, and Aha Text: Mark 8:1-9 (Feeding of the 4000), Ro 6:19-23 (slaves of sin/God) Occasion: Trinity VII Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, July 30, 2006 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

To Know God, You Must Be A Member Of His Church

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 7, 2006

We can not know the Triune God from objective observation. Knowledge of God Comes through our relationship with him. Trinity Sunday, Series B

Trinity Sunday, June 11, 2006, “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Oh God, reveal yourself to us and give us the grace to love and to follow the revelation that we receive. Keep us open minded, always ready to be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is Jesus Really? The Mediator Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

God the Father executes the plan, has the plan, the vision. Jesus Christ comes down and executes the contract with His blood on the cross. And then He leaves and He sends the Holy Spirit to do work in out heart.

Let’s see your ah, word. Let’s see your pens, and your lesson plan. Let’s turn to um Matthew 28 please, Matthew 28. Lord we thank you so much for your word. We thank you so much for your faithfulness. We thank you so much for being a good God. We pray you teach us this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Letter Of Concern- Be Separate From The World Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 20, 2022

This is the 87th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 18th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#87] A LETTER OF CONCERN- BE SEPARATE FROM THE WORLD 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 Introduction: I look at Christians and Churches from all over the World and I see such a difference. I look at Pastor Welnar in the Philippines; and he is so dedicated and focused on spreading the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Twas The Night After Christmas - Done!

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010

Usually, the day after Christmas, we find ourselves worn down, spent... and DONE. How can we carry the joy of Christmas throughout the year?

Twas the Night After Christmas Before I start out, I need to find my mother-in-law. This first part is fictional… OK… as in not true… but it’s going to set up my sermon so roll with it ok? ’Twas the night after Christmas I remember it well, With presents all over, My house looked like… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed