Sermons on B C P Quinquagesima:

The Poor Among Us

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 16, 2013

Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent, Year C 2013

John 12: 1 - 8 / The Poor With Us Intro: A group of pastors were gathered for a stewardship conference. A presenter spoke about offering a gift directly to God. He pulled out a $100 bill from his wallet, set it on fire in an ashtray, and prayed, “Lord, I offer this gift to you, and you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Has This Happened To Me?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 19, 2012

sermon for the 4th Sunday in Advent, Year C, 2012

Luke 1: 39 – 45 / Why Has This Happened To Me? Intro: Have a holly, jolly Christmas; it's the best time of the year. I don't know if there'll be snow, but have a cup of cheer. Have a holly, jolly Christmas; and when you walk down the street say Hello to friends you know and everyone you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 12, 2013

Jesus' bodily Presence is not all: He is with us for ever.

THE EMPTY TOMB. John 20:1-18. While Jesus’ enemies had been busying themselves setting a watch over His tomb, the disciples had been sitting quietly at home, keeping the Sabbath. At first dawn Mary Magdalene - and some other women - came to the sepulchre, and found the stone had been rolled away ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Risen Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 12, 2013

"These things are written" so that we too "might believe, and receive life through the name of Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God."

THE RISEN LORD. John 20:19-31. The first half of this chapter concerned the empty tomb, and its impact upon three individuals. This second half concerns two appearances of the risen Lord to the gathered church, and includes John’s version of the great commission. It also contains the profession ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tempted By The Devil

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 14, 2013

Sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent, Year C, 2013

Luke 4: 1 – 13 / Tempted By The Devil Intro: A young newly wed was sitting at his desk paying bills when he happened upon the credit card bill. As he scanned through the charges he noticed one particular charge to a department store for $250. He called for his wife to join him. When she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love One Another

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 25, 2013

Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C, 2013

Love One Another – John 13: 31 - 35 Intro: In 1993 Tina Turner released a song titled, “What’s Love Got To Do With it.” “What’s love got to do, got to do with it. What’s love but a second hand emotion. What’s love got to do, got to do with it? ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Of His Signs

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 17, 2013

Sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany, Year C

The First Of His Signs / John 2: 1 - 11 Intro: Out of curiosity, I went to my record book and counted the number of weddings that I have done over the course of my ministry. I have done a total of 115. Of all those weddings, the only ones I really remember are when horrendous things happened. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where's The River If It Doesn't Rain?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 28, 2013

Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent, Year C, 2013

Luke 13: 1 – 9 / Where’s The River If It Doesn’t Rain? Intro: I recently received an email containing several interesting questions: 1) why does the executioner rub alcohol on the arm of a person about to receive a lethal injection? 2) Why do we call the time of day when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Stood Among Them

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 4, 2013

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year C, 2013

John 20: 19 – 34 / Jesus Stood Among Them Intro: Two taxidermists stopped in front of a window where an owl was on display. They immediately began to criticize the way it was mounted, its eyes were not natural, its wings were not in proportion to its head, its feathers were not neatly ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 11, 2013

Sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C, 2013

John 21: 1 – 19 / Do You Love Me? Intro: Each person has been asked at least one of these questions by someone who has some “feelings” for them: Do you love me? Why do you love me? Or How much do you love me? If we were able to ask Jesus that question, he might answer: ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tell Us Plainly

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 18, 2013

Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C, 2013

John 10: 22 – 30 / Tell Us Plainly Intro: Many people know the story of Hansel and Gretel who wandered into the woods and found a house built of bread and covered with cakes and candies. Because they were starving, they began to eat the house. Suddenly a woman came creeping out and they ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keeping The Word

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 2, 2013

Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year C, 2013

John 14: 23 – 39 Keeping The Word Intro: According to legend, a desert wanderer discovered a spring of cool, crystal-clear water. It tasted so good, he filled a leather container with the precious liquid so he could bring it to the king. After a long journey, he presented his gift to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Arrows Of Truth # 11 - What Is The 3rd Step Of The Hunters Strategy (Part B)? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 22, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 11 - What is the 3rd step of the Hunters strategy (part b)? The 3rd step of the Hunters strategy is to “pursue”; ie. to begin to develop a focused relationship of restoration with the dropout believer - but only after the Lord has affirmed to us His desire for our pursuit of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:9-10

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #8b - Methods Of Bible Study Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

A Continuation of Class #8a

C. Interpretation Phases The Bible is not merely a collection of various literary genres but that it represents God's revelation of Himself (and of His actions in history) to humanity. 1. Biography/History The primary distinction of the Biblical material is presented in the context of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Arrows Of Truth # 15 - What Are Key Strongholds Holding Dropouts Captive? (Part B) Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 22, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 15 - What are key strongholds holding dropouts captive? (Part b) The purpose of this and the three following weeks is to identify/discern false belief(s) that dropout believers have accepted and believe which result from five types of strongholds. These false beliefs dictate ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:3-5, 1 Samuel 30:11-16