Sermons on B C P Epiphany 3:

Anticipate The Prophecy Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 11, 2020

In Zephaniah 3:14-20, the prophet wants people of all time to long for the joy of the presence of God. He calls us to experience the 1) Rejoicing in the Prophecy (Zephaniah 3:14), 2) Reasons for the Prophecy (Zephaniah 3:15–17), 3) Realizing the Prophecy (Zephaniah 3:18-20).

Zephaniah 3:14–20 [14] Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! [15] The Lord has taken away the judgments against you; he has cleared away your enemies. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; you shall never again ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Other

Advent 3 - (Joy) 2007 [the Real Joy Of Christmas]

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 16, 2007

A sermon that focuses on the true Joy of Christmas... the joy that we have recieved a messiah!

Isaiah 35:1-4 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

30 Reasons Why People Marry Wrongly 3

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Dec 14, 2011

The concluding part of reasons why many marry wrongly.

21 LIVING IN DISOBEDIENCE: 1Sam. 15:22b “behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams”. If you are living in perpetual disobedience God will not be compelled to guide you. Until you obey the last instruction from heaven, you should not expect to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healing The Nobelman's Son Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

Why did the nobleman come to Jesus?

A. BACKGROUND: JOHN 4:46-54 1. Springtime. Jesus is returning from Jerusalem and the Passover (2:13). 2. Did miracles in Jerusalem. “When He (Jesus) was in Jerusalem at the Passover . . . they saw the miracles which He did” (2:23). 3. Ministry to the woman at the well. “The woman then left her ...read more

Scripture: John 4:47

Denomination: Baptist

The Privilege Of Proclaiming The Gospel (Ephesians 3:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 28, 2022

Paul catches himself, and talks about how God has blessed him, by giving him the job of telling people what Jesus has done for them, and for the world. Jesus is God's checkmate.

Over the past two weeks, in chapter 2, we've seen Paul very briefly explain what God has done for all people-- Jews and Gentiles-- through Jesus. God made one person, tearing down the wall separating Jew from Gentile, making it so everyone has peace with God and with each other through ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:8-9, Ephesians 3:1-13, Colossians 2:13-15

The Miracles In John: Lesson 3: Healing The Nobleman's Son

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 11, 2005

Dr. Towns highlights the healing of the Nobleman¡¦s Son. He also explains why this miracle is emphasized by listing three aspects: 1. Anointed place. There are places where God likes to work. 2. Anointed method. There are methods that are more effective

A. BACKGROUND: JOHN 4:46-54 1. Spring time. Jesus is returning from Jerusalem and the Passover(2:13). 2. Did miracles in Jerusalem. ¡§When He (Jesus) was in Jerusalem at the Passover . . . they saw the miracles which He did¡¨ (2:23). 3. Ministry to the woman at the well. ¡§The woman then left her ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

10 Characteristics Of Healthy Churches

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2003

The characteristics of a healthy church compiled from nine of the most significant church health studies to date.

During the last 20 years there has been a tremendous focus on church growth. Unfortunately this has created a tendency to be more analytical than prescriptive, more quantitative than qualitative. Rick Warren writes in “The Purpose-Driven Church”; (Zondervan) "the key issue for churches in the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, 3 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 3: God Revealed Through The Pattern Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 2, 2025

Exploring the Communicable Attributes of God Through the Mystery of Christ’s Descent, Nature, and Redemption

Lesson 3: God Revealed Through the Pattern of the Incarnation Exploring the Communicable Attributes of God Through the Mystery of Christ’s Descent, Nature, and Redemption John 1:1-3,14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4, John 1:1-3, John 1:14, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lazarus And The Rich Man: Very Succinct

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 9, 2019

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time; 26th Sunday, Cycle C

A spiritual master said, “I used to be deaf. I would see people stand up and go through strange movements in a whirling motion. They called it dancing. To me it looked absurd—until one day I heard the music! The moral of the story: I fail to understand why saints behave the way they do. So ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-7, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

The Snake In The Garden: The Serpent Came To Eve Genesis 3:1

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Sep 29, 2025

A Detailed Look at Genesis 3:1 and the Beginning of the Temptation of Eve

The Snake in the Garden: The Serpent Came to Eve Genesis 3:1 1. The Devil is _Intelligent_. (V.1). “The serpent was more crafty…” What does it mean that the serpent was “crafty”? Well, the Hebrew word translated“crafty,” and is translated as “_prudence_” elsewhere (Prov. 1:4). It is a kind of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1, Genesis 3:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

This Is Love

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 9, 2025

“The defining act of love is revealed solely in the rituals of sacrifice.” by C. Kimble

1 John 4:8-11 THIS IS LOVE February 9, 2025 The Apostle John tells us about a great God with a great love for the world. Let us begin with 1 John this great letter of love. Love is mentioned 46 times in 105 verses. Pastor Crawford Kimble wrote in his book called “Adventures in Love” that, “The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Cm3 - Warning Not To Tamper With The Book, And Closing Prayers Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 10, 2019

These are the last words of the New Testament—the apostle John did not know that he was closing the canon of Scripture. If he had known, he could not have closed it more appropriately.

Tom Lowe 3/12/18 Book of Revelation Commentary Topic # C.M.: CONCLUDING MATERIAL (22:6-21) Lesson: C.M.3: Warning Not to Tamper With the Book, and Closing Prayers (22:18-21) Scripture (Rev. 22:18-21; KJV) 18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 6: 1-8 - Seal 1, 2 & 3 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 3, 2006

Examine Revelation Chapter 6 verses 1-8.

Revelation Chapter 6 Vs. 1 - 8: SEAL 1, 2 & 3 Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City www.tawasbaptist.org Key Verse; Revelation 1:19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation Chapter 1: Things you have seen, Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Bible Church

El Amor Que Todo Lo Cuesta Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 1, 2025

¿Odio? ¿Cómo odias a quienes más te quieren?

Título: El amor que todo lo cuesta Introducción: ¿Odio? ¿Cómo odias a quienes más te quieren? Escritura: Lucas 14:25-33 Reflexión Queridos amigos, Sabes, algunos de mis primeros recuerdos son de mi abuela sentada en su desgastado sillón de cuero, con ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Other

Journey

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 26, 2010

Using the acrostic R.A.C.E. - Reason, Avenue, Commitment, Expectation

Traveling from one place to another, usually taking a rather long time; a trip: a six-day journey across the desert. - Our vacation to Canada via the long route - A RACE explain it all Hebrews 12:1-2KJV 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist