Sermons on 3 16:

Should We Celebrate Same-Sex Marriages?

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 23, 2008

A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Series A, Proper 16, based on the second lesson.

15th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 16] August 24, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, from the beginning you created us male and female, and through the gift of marriage, founded the basis for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ Will Return As Judge Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 17, 2009

If you want to know how to be ready for Christ’s second coming turn to Jude 14-16.

Christ Will Return As Judge Jude 14-16 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is coming as Judge, you must be ready! I. Take heed – Believe Christ is coming again. v. 14 A. Ungodly teachers were prophesied. (14a) 1. God warned man through His messengers. 2. God continues to warn through His ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

David And Michal Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 5, 2020

Second Samuel 6:16-23 shows us different responses to the Lord's will.

Scripture Second Samuel 6 is about David bringing the ark of the Lord (also known as the ark of the covenant) to Jerusalem. The ark was the visible symbol of God’s presence in the midst of his covenant people. Seventy years earlier the Philistines had captured the ark from the people of God. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:16-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seeing God In The Storm PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Find solace in God's presence, comfort, and purpose during life's storms, as guided by the teachings in John 16.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. As we gather here today, we find ourselves navigating the storms of life, buffeted by winds of uncertainty, soaked by rains of sorrow, and illuminated by flashes of fear. Yet, as Charles Spurgeon once wrote, "I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against ...read more

Topics: Seeing

A Handful Of Cash And Great Relationships: Finding God's Sweet Spot For Life - Ecclesiastes 4:4-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 18, 2025

The more your affections reflect the relative value of things, the more you will make the right call on hard decisions. This message will help you find the relative importance of money, relationships, and comfort.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Ecclesiastes 4:4 I saw that all labor and all skillful work is due to a man’s jealousy of his friend. This too is futile and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-16

Saved, Sanctified, And Sent Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 18, 2002

A sermon on Matthew 3:13-17- Great for Baptism (Adapted from ideas on eSermons.com)

Sermon for 3/17/2002 Matthew 3:16 The 3:16’s of the Bible Introduction: A. I have no been smooth with all of my baptisms. Water too cold, too hot, bugs, can get you down until you bubble, etc. B. One lady wanted to know what she would feel when she was baptized. Minister didn’t know how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Twelve Apostles

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 8, 2013

The analysis of Jesus choosing the twelve apostles as set forth in Luke 6:12-16 will show us that Jesus uses ordinary people to accomplish his purposes.

Scripture Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. He was about thirty years of age when he began his public ministry (Luke 3:23) in 28 AD. His ministry of seeking and saving the lost was primarily a ministry of teaching and healing. As Jesus carried out his itinerant ministry in Israel his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Exaltation Through A Miracle Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 4, 2007

Exposition of Acts 3:1-10 about how Christ was exalted through a miracle, 1 of 3 parts to Acts 3

Text: Acts 3:1-10, Title: Exaltation through a Miracle, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/8/07, AM A. Opening illustration: In deep prayer on a California beach, a man asked for one desire… I can do it, but it is hard for me to justify your desire for worldly things. Take a little more time to think of another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Be Sure That Jesus Will Build His Church! - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 30, 2022

Because: 1. He is the Christ (vs. 13-16). 2. This truth comes from God the Father (vs. 17). 3. Jesus is confident about His work (vs. 18). 4. Jesus has given us the keys to Heaven (vs. 19). 5. Jesus died on the cross for us (vs. 20-21). 6. The good news about Jesus is clear (vs. 21-23).

We Can Be Sure that Jesus Will Build His Church! - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:13-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 30, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. Today we will begin to focus on the sure truth that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Shaken Faith Or Sure Faith? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Elijah Stepp on Apr 5, 2008

If we feel like the Author in Psalm 73:1-16 we should ask ourselves the question, do I have a shaken faith or sure faith?

Greetings – Thankful to be here Our text this evening is Psalm 73:1-16 Illustration: Proverbs from Fourth Graders A 4th grade teacher collected well-known proverbs. She gave each child in the class the first half of the proverb, and asked them to come up with the rest. Here is what they came up ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praise And Thank God For 58 Blessings

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 27, 2013

The source of ingratitude, joylessness, frustration, insecurity and discontentedness is failure to “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing and in everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus.” (I Thes 5:16-18)

Praise and Thank God for 58 Blessings (Ephesians 1:3, Col 3:11, Matt. 5:3-14, I Chron 4:9,10, Psa. 103) “For He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son… delivered from the wrath of God.” (Eph. 2:1) “If anyone is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life With Each Other Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on May 6, 2009

2nd sermon in a 3 part series on John 15.

Life with Each Other Living in the Vineyard Series John 15:12-17 Introduction What is this? (show plant from window and wait for answers) I’m not so sure where the actual name is, you may…I call it an anomaly…a plant that I haven’t killed. Remember, I have the black thumb of death. What I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

An Elaboration Of The Social Test Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 7, 2021

First John 3:11-18 teaches us that love is a characteristic mark of the children of God.

Scripture As a result of poor planning, Dennis, from Katy, Texas, needed some same-day dry cleaning before he left on a trip. He remembered a store on the other side of town with a huge sign: “One-Hour Dry Cleaners.” So he drove out of his way to drop off a suit. After filling out the tag, he told ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Teaching Our Children Respect For Themselves Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 19, 2004

Part 3 of 3...on helping the home teach the children respect

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- April 21, 2002 -------------------------- So far in this series we have addressed the matters of teaching and requiring our children to respect God, and other people. We adopted a working ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: United Methodist

An Old Story For A New World Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001

The message remains the same in spite of the changes in our society. (3 of 3)

AN OLD STORY FOR A NEW WORLD © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:24-33  In the early days of the Tennessee Valley project a dilapidated homestead was going to be torn down. They were damming the river and the valley would be flooded out. A new split-level ranch was built for the Appalachian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-33

Denomination: Pentecostal