Sermons on B C P Trinity 12:

From Alienation To Reconciliation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 15, 2023

"For through Him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father" (Ephesians 2:18).

FROM ALIENATION TO RECONCILIATION. Ephesians 2:11-22. EPHESIANS 2:11. Paul addresses the Ephesian church as being “in times past Gentiles in the flesh.” and he points to the historic antagonism between Jews and non-Jews. On the one hand, Gentiles were scorned as “the Uncircumcision;” on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Whole Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 23, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 21

August 22, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 6:10-21 The Whole Armor of God Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Paul concludes his letter to the Christians in Ephesus with his parting wishes for them. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Who We Are In Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 19, 2013

1. We are selected people (vs. 2a) 2. We are sanctified people (vs. 2b) 3. We are sprinkled people (vs. 2c) 4. Sometimes we are suffering people (vs. 6-7) 5. We are saved people (vs. 3-5 & 8-9)

Who We Are in Jesus Christ 1 Peter 1:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 21, 2012 *Most of us are old enough to remember famous actor, Kirk Douglas. He is Michael Douglas’ father. And in his day, Kirk was perhaps more famous than Michael. Kirk Douglas starred in many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 11, 2021

Our refuge is in the LORD.

TRUSTING GOD. Psalm 91:9-16. Christians under persecution have testified to the literal truth of Psalm 91:9-10 – but this does not alter the fact that Christians still do suffer. There are times when God does not deliver us FROM things, but rather delivers us IN things (Romans 8:37). The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Your Light Reflect Christ Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 16, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 19

August 15, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Let Your Life Reflect Christ Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Nestled in the mountains a little to the west of Oslo, Norway lies the city of Rjukan. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Salt Anyone?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 29, 2012

Sermon for the Proper 21, Year B 2012

Mark 9: 38 – 50 / Salt Anyone? Intro: Mage has been a part of a juicy, slanderous gossip group. But, lately, she has been having 2nd thoughts. She approached her pastor asking if there was anything she could do to make amends. The Pastor took a basket of goose feathers and Mage to the top ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seek The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2024

Responding to the call of God.

SEEK THE LORD. Isaiah 55:1-9. The Bible is full of wonderful gracious invitations. ISAIAH 55:1 begins with a call to the thirsty to come to the waters. This is in order to quench, not a physical thirst, but a spiritual thirst. Those who seek to be made righteous through the Lord Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Incomparable Christ

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013

Jesus completely fulfilled his role as the Incomparable Christ because of his identity with God, and his role with man.

THE INCOMPARABLE CHRIST John 1:1-5;10-14 Dorn Ridge September 19, 2010 I. JESUS IS THE INCOMPARABLE CHRIST BECAUSE OF HIS IDENTITY WITH GOD. 1.) In the beginning was the Word. (John 1:1a.) A.) To see Jesus as there when this world began puts him in an entire different light..j 2.) He was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Going Through It?

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 5, 2013

James 1:12

I. Are you going through something? a. Do you feel like you are being tested? b. Are you looking for someone to turn too? c. Are you thinking why Am I going through this? II. a. God will only test the ones that he loves with all of his heart. b. When God test you, do not think of it as a bad ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: *other

The Prime Cause

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 31, 2017

A message about the Creator God of the universe.

"The Prime Cause" Genesis 1:1 Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Promises To The Sincere.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 1, 2022

A changed heart and a new life.

PROMISES TO THE SINCERE. Isaiah 58:9-14. We who have heard His call and answered, “Here am I LORD, send me” (Isaiah 6:8) will now call on Him, and He will answer “Here am I” (Isaiah 58:9). When our ‘religion’ consists in more than outward rituals, and our deeds follow our souls in pity ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Jesus, The Exclusive Savior”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 24, 2021

The consensus- that some things were right others wrong is now replaced by a new "trinity": worship tolerance, celebrate diversity, praise pluralism, equity not equality. Woe to the man who dares speak against the New Trinity. A story: confession, a fable. John Stott, quote.

In Jesus Holy Name Lent II February 28, 2021 Text: Mark 8:27,29 Redeemer “Jesus, The Exclusive Savior” We live in a “postmodern” age. If that term is new to you, it simply means that we live in an age in which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-29, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Israel Exalted.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 17, 2024

Re-establishing the Davidic dynasty through Jesus.

ISRAEL EXALTED. Ezekiel 17:22-24. The word of the LORD came ‘expressly’ to the priest Ezekiel in ‘the fifth year of king Jehoiachin’s captivity’ (cf. Ezekiel 1:2-3). Our present chapter is a ‘riddle,’ or an allegory: ‘a parable unto the house of Israel’ (EZEKIEL 17:2). It speaks of two eagles: ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24

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