Sermons on A Epiphany 4:

The Sanctity Of The Sabbath.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 8, 2023

Nobody should be required to work more than six days a week.

THE SANCTITY OF THE SABBATH. Deuteronomy 5:12-15. The Sabbath is to be “kept” and “sanctified” (i.e. set apart for God) - as the LORD our God has commanded (DEUTERONOMY 5:12). It is to be ‘remembered’ (cf. Exodus 20:8) - which implies that it was already known about prior to the giving of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4th Sunday Of Easter, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2021

APRIL 21st, 2024.

Acts 4:5-12, Psalm 23:1-6, 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18. (A) HEALING, RESURRECTION, AND SALVATION. Acts 4:5-12. There is a parallel between the persecution of Jesus upon the healing of a man ‘blind from birth’ (John 9:1), and the persecution of Peter and John upon the healing of a man ‘lame ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12, Psalm 23:1-6, 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Self-Sacrifice Of The Shepherd.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2021

He is the Good Shepherd who seeks out the lost sheep, and dies for His flock.

THE SELF- SACRIFICE OF THE SHEPHERD. John 10:11-18. In the fourth “I am” saying of John’s Gospel, Jesus appears as the Good Shepherd who gives His life for the sheep (John 10:11). Thus He is made known to His sheep (John 10:14). In John 10 Jesus effectively castigated the Pharisees for their ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Door Of The Sheep.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2021

Jesus is the only way in to the presence of God.

THE DOOR OF THE SHEEP. John 10:1-10. Back in the second "I am" saying of Jesus, He declared Himself to be the light of the world (John 8:12), and ratified this claim by healing a man born blind (John 9:5-7). The Pharisees excommunicated the (now healed) man born blind (John 9:34), and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4th Sunday Of Advent, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 11, 2021

December 22nd, 2024.

Micah 5:2-5, Psalm 80:1-7, Hebrews 10:5-10, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-55. A). THE DELIVERER. Micah 5:2-5. In Micah 3 a threat was made against the judges and rulers of Israel. In Micah 5:1 we are reminded that the judge, or leader, would be smitten upon the cheek. This also has Messianic ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5, Psalm 80:1-7, Hebrews 10:5-10, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-55  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Good Shepherd.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2022

It is perfectly clear that Jesus lay down His life voluntarily.

I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD. John 10:11-21. In John 10 Jesus effectively castigated the Pharisees for their failures as the spiritual shepherds of Israel. The image was familiar in a pastoral society, and echoed the Old Testament (e.g. Jeremiah 23:1-4). JOHN 10:11. In the fourth “I am” saying of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Serpent And The Cross.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2023

Without the Cross there is no salvation for any one of us, bitten as we are by the sting of death which is sin.

THE SERPENT AND THE CROSS. John 3:14-21. JOHN 3:14. “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up.” This refers back to an incident during the wilderness wanderings of the children of Israel (cf. Numbers 21:4-9), and forward to the crucifixion. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Our Refuge.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 11, 2022

Our total confidence in the LORD.

GOD IS OUR REFUGE. Psalm 46. PSALM 46:1. A “refuge” is a place of safety for those who are in distress, a shelter from danger, a place of support for those in difficulty. “God” is all these to us. He is our “strength” when we are weak, more secure than a castle or a fortress, “a very present ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel Dreams A Dream

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 19, 2022

This is an expository sermon in a series on Daniel.

Title: “Daniel’s Dream” Scripture: Daniel 7 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 11-20-22 Intro: One of my favorite scenes in “Les Miserables” (the musical) is when Fantine sings: “I Dreamed a Dream.” The song is a lament, and is sung in the musical by the desperate character Fantine, who has ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sight For The Blind.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 22, 2022

I went and washed, and I received sight.

SIGHT FOR THE BLIND. John 9:1-12. JOHN 9:1. The man born blind represents every man, for just as he was born without physical sight, so are we all born spiritually blind (cf. Romans 1:21). JOHN 9:2. Some of that spiritual darkness is even manifested in the disciples’ desire to pin the man’s ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Opened My Eyes.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2022

If this man were not of God He could do nothing.

HE OPENED MY EYES. John 9:26-41. JOHN 9:26-28. The Pharisees again asked the man born blind HOW Jesus had opened his eyes. The man expressed surprise that they wanted to hear his testimony all over again. Did they perhaps also want to be Jesus’ disciples? Apparently the man himself did. The ...read more

Scripture: John 9:26-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From A Helpless, Little Baby To The Savior Of The World

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 18, 2019

On this third Sunday of Advent we consider who will come into the world

Luke 2:10-11 Today is the last Sunday of Advent, the season when we’re supposed to prepare for Christmas and the birth of Jesus. In a few short days, we will celebrate another Christmas. We sing of joy to the world. We give presents to people we love. We smile and wish each other a ‘Merry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Matthew 7:12, Matthew 22:36, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 5:44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

"The Authority Of Jesus Gives Freedom”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 26, 2024

We celebrate the values of Freedom by our Founding Fathers. And we celebrate the "freedom" from the fear of death because Jesus conquered death and proves His authority is from God, freeing people from demon possession, disease & death.

In Jesus Holy Name June 30, 2024 Text: Mark 5:28, 41 Pentecost VI Redeemer “The Authority of Jesus Gives Freedom” (read the text) “56 men in wool suits and high collars met for weeks in cramped quarters in the hot, muggy, Philadelphia, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:41-56

Denomination: Lutheran

"Why I Love America” (John Wayne)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 3, 2024

On a gloomy day in 1857, a man in New York City by the name of Jeremiah Lanthier scanned the morning newspaper as he rode to his office: He was distressed to read...

• That the depression gripping the nation was causing fear and panic among the people. • Factories were stopping production, and thousands were unemployed. Although Jeremiah Lanthier was not a big industrialist, only a clerk, he had one important distinction. He was a man who had great faith in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

The True Servant Is Revealed

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 10, 2026

For the Baptism of the LORD Sunday, year A, Epiphany

The True Servant is Revealed Isaiah 42:1–9 NKJV “Behold! My Servant whom I uphold, My Elect One in whom My soul delights! I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles. He will not cry out, nor raise His voice, Nor cause His voice to be heard in the street. A ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible