Sermons on anglican: showing 166-180 of 1,326

Prepare To Repent

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 8, 2015

God will lead us through the deserts and wilderness of life. He will reveal his glory to us during the journey. His power will be felt where we are most vulnerable.

It was the day after Christmas. A church minister was looking at the nativity scene outside of his church when he noticed that the baby Jesus was missing from the figures. He turned toward the church to call the police when he saw a little boy with a red wagon, and in the wagon was the figure of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Is Angry Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009

The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the shee

We’re in John chapter 2 today, following the Lentern pattern of jumping around into different sections of the Gospels and landing upon passages that are appropriately sombre and challenging. And we’ve landed on a dousie this week - a passage that contains not one but two rather unique and entirely ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Rubbing People The Wrong Way

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 27, 2015

Jesus asks us the same question he asked Peter long ago at the shore of the Sea of Galilee; namely “Do you love me?” What he is really asking is “Do you love me more than anyone or anything else?

There was once an evangelist named Billy Sunday. He was the Billy Graham of his generation. He was conducting a crusade in a particular city, and in one sermon he said something critical of labour conditions for workers in that city. After the service, several businessmen sent him a message which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Anglican

Let Your Face Shine Series

Contributed by John Newton on Aug 14, 2022

This sermon focuses on a psalm of lament and offers it as a pattern for prayer

One of the great strengths of our Anglican worship is the continuous repetition of the psalms. If you turn to the Daily Office Lectionary in the Book of Alternative Services, you will see that there is a provision there to recite at least one psalm every morning and every evening of the year. That ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Silas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 6, 2022

Silas, or Silvanus (a leading member of the Early Christian community), accompanied Paul the Apostle on his second missionary journey.

Silas Silas and Silvanus were the same people. He was a prophet who worked with Paul. SILAS (Saint) (SILVANUS) Prophet, Disciple, Evangelist, Missionary, Bishop, and Martyr, Companion of Saint Paul An essential figure in the apostolic Church and frequent companion of St. Paul. He had two names, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:37

Denomination: Baptist

Nelson Mandela: Well Done, Good And Faithful Servant

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 14, 2015

Nelson Mandela chose to persevere in his life’s mission regardless of the cost and hardship, just like Christians everywhere are to persevere in their mission from God regardless of the cost and hardship.

Before I deliver my homily this morning, I’d like to say a few words about the passing of Nelson Mandela this past Thursday. How can I describe in a few words and a few moments what he meant to the people of South Africa and the world? How can I describe his legacy in a short amount of time? ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Anglican

Understanding Jesus' Declaration: "none Are Good, No, Not One"

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 5, 2023

The words of Jesus in the Bible are profound and often leave us pondering their meanings. One such statement, found in the New Testament, is Jesus' declaration that "none are good, no, not one."

The words of Jesus in the Bible are profound and often leave us pondering their meanings. One such statement, found in the New Testament, is Jesus' declaration that "none are good, no, not one." These words can be challenging to understand, but they offer a valuable insight into the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:18, Luke 18:19, Romans 3:22-24

Denomination: Anglican

The Spirit Of The Lord Is On Me

Contributed by Ronald Moore on May 23, 2024

Are we proclaiming the good news to those around us, especially to those who are in need? Are we working to bring freedom and healing to those who are bound and broken? Are we advocating for the oppressed and striving for justice in our communities?

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today we gather to reflect upon a powerful and profound passage from the Gospel according to Luke, chapter 4, verse 18. This scripture marks the beginning of Jesus' public ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Anglican

Praising The Three-In-One! Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 7, 2001

A very simple message to encourage us to praise God for His revelation in the Trinity as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

TERTULLIAN, ONE OF THE THEOLOGIANS OF THE EARLY CHURCH, EXPLAINED THE TRINITY IN A METAPHOR. GOD THE FATHER HE DESCRIBED AS "A DEEP ROOT, THE SON AS THE SHOOT THAT BREAKS FORTH INTO THE WORLD, AND THE SPIRIT AS THAT WHICH SPREADS BEAUTY AND FRAGRANCE." THE TRINITY; ONE OF THE HARDEST THINGS TO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Wonder Of Christmas

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 26, 2005

The Annoucment by the Angels changed the Shepherds lives

Wonder Of Christmas - The first ever vocal radio broadcast on December 24, 1906 - Consisted of a reading from Luke chapter two. - A Canadian engineer and inventor, Reginald Fessenden - 1866-1932 - The eldest son of an Anglican minister growing up near Niagra Falls On Christmas Eve, 1906, from his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"ten Lords," Ten Commandments

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2018

Anything that causes us to turn our backs on the two great commandments–love God above all things and our neighbor as ourselves–is sin, and needs the healing power, the forgiving power of Christ.

January 3, 2019 Tenth Day of Christmas According to one interpretation of the overused carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas, this tenth day is the one which adds “ten lords a leaping” to the list of gifts given us by our true love, Jesus Christ, who is the “partridge in a pear tree.” The ten lords, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Catholic

In Memory Of Christ, More Than An Ordinary Memory Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 31, 2024

The one commandment that Christians have kept, religiously, over the twenty centuries of the Church is “This is my Body. . .This is my Blood. . .do this in memory of Me.”

Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ 2024 The 20th century English priest and convert, Msgr Ronald Knox, used to say that if you go over all the commands of our Lord Jesus Christ, you find instructions for leading an exemplary Christian life, including the Ten Commandments and the rather ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:3-8, Hebrews 9:11-15, Mark 14:12-16, Mark 14:22-26

Denomination: Catholic

How Secure Are You In Christ

Contributed by Steve Pilon on Apr 19, 2001

Eternal security is for real and for everyone.

Title: How secure are you in Christ? In 1628 a child was born in Bedford England to a poor family. As time went by and he became a man the English Civil War started and he found himself fighting with the Parliamentary army against the forces of the king of England. Now for him this was really a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37, Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believers And Baptism Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 17, 2011

A clear explanation of Bible baptism: It is INSUFFICIENT (to save); ILLUSTRATIVE (of Christ’s death, burial & resurrection); IDENTIFICATION (with Christ and the core Gospel truths); INTENTIONAL (not for babies); IMITATION (of Christ); & IMPORTANT.

Believers and Baptism Chuck Sligh August 22, 2010 TEXT: Matthew 3:13-17 – “Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? 15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Almost Christian

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Mar 25, 2006

A contemporary rendering of John Wesley’s famous sermon illuminating the differences between one who is simply wears the Christian lable and one who is truly reborn.

There’s a movie out at the theaters now, and I’m wondering how many of you have seen it. Has anyone seen the movie “Elf” yet? Although I have yet to see it, I heard the basic storyline in a review of the movie and thought to myself that the storyline of the movie sounds remarkably similar to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39, 1 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist