Sermons on B C P Trinity 19:

The Dumb Donkey Spoke.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 19, 2025

The King who feared a people who were no threat to him; the blind Seer and dumbfounded Soothsayer who could neither see nor curse; and the dumb donkey who saw and spoke for God.

THE DUMB DONKEY SPOKE. Numbers 22:21-31. After Israel’s defeat of the Amorites, who had once conquered lands belonging to Moab (cf. Numbers 21:26), the Moabites were terrified at the presence of the children of Israel (cf. Numbers 22:2-3). [They need not have been, because the LORD had expressly ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Blindness And True Blessedness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 18, 2024

A house divided against itself, a strong man overcome; and the nature of true blessedness.

SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS AND TRUE BLESSEDNESS. Luke 11:14-28. The spiritual blindness of the people opposed to Jesus is demonstrated in their reaction to His good works. Their refusal to hear His message is echoed in their speaking out against Him. LUKE 11:14. A demon-possessed man, who was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sprinkling With Hyssop

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 4, 2017

A Psalm of true repentance.

A SPRINKLING WITH HYSSOP. Psalm 51:1-17. In this solemn Psalm of repentance, we dive in (headfirst, as it were) with a plea for mercy. The verbs “have mercy… blot out… wash me… cleanse me” (Psalm 51:1-2) all appear to be in the imperative: but they are in fact plaintive pleas based in the fact ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

P-A-W-B-A Genesis 48 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 17, 2009

P-A-W-B-A: Proclaim God Almighty, Acknowledge God’s Gifts, Worship Jesus, Bless OTHERS, Affirm God’s Word!

There will be times in our lives when we have to separate from our loved ones for a while. Is there a godly way of doing that? Jacob, who God called Israel, knew that his time on earth would be ending soon. Jacob knew that he would soon be separated from his loved ones. Were there any ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Love.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

We may not see God in His own Person, but where there is love, there is the evidence that someone has been born of the Spirit of God.

GOD IS LOVE. 1 John 4:7-21. Every Sunday as I was growing up in Scotland, I would hear the minister of our church repeat these words from the beginning of 1 John 4:7 - “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God.” This is one of the tests of true Christianity. We cannot claim to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trinity Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the complex and significant doctrine of the Trinity, focusing on its revelation in Matthew 28:16-20, and how it informs our understanding of God's authority, mission, and presence in salvation.

Welcome church, it’s great to see you all today! It’s going to be an amazing day because we’re going to tackle one of the most important, wonderful, and complex doctrines of the Christian faith; The Trinity - or as some know it; The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit…and if this is the first time you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Topics: The Trinity, God's Authority, Spiritual Unity

The Unveiling Of The Mystery.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2013

A hitherto hidden reality is now revealed.

THE UNVEILING OF THE MYSTERY. Ephesians 3:1-12. The “For this cause” of Ephesians 3:1 follows Paul’s contemplation of the reconciliation accomplished by our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:11-22). Jesus, by His own blood, had resolved the estrangement between God and man, and had broken down the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Saved Us!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 14, 2013

The kindness and love of God our Saviour was manifested in the INCARNATION of our Lord Jesus Christ.

HE SAVED US. Titus 3:4-7. Paul instructs Titus to remind his congregation to behave as good citizens (Titus 3:1-2). Next, the Apostle describes what we are saved from: “for (because - a word not to be omitted) we once also were…” (Titus 3:3). Then Paul shows us what God has done. Titus 3:4. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7, Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trinity Sunday. June 15th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 6, 2022

1st Sunday after Pentecost, Year C.

Proverbs 8:1-4, Proverbs 8:22-31, Psalm 8:1-9, Romans 5:1-5, John 16:12-15. A). A TRINITARIAN DELIGHT IN CREATION. Proverbs 8:1-4; Proverbs 8:22-31. Proverbs 8:1-4 alerts us to the call of Wisdom: a call which is heard in the highways and byways of life, in the marketplaces and from the tops ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-4, Romans 5:1-5, John 16:12-15, Proverbs 8:22-31, Psalm 8:1-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trinity

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Jul 14, 2017

The Bible does not spell out “Trinity.” The idea of the Trinity is so ingrained in Christianity that it is nowhere described, but assumed in Scripture. Our text, for example, presents the Trinity as a fact, without explanation.

In our text Matthew 28:19, the 3 persons are presented, not argued. Mark 1:9-11 does the same thing. This is a core doctrine which no one can deny and still be called “Christian.” It’s not something that must be understood to be saved; rather, it is something that cannot be denied in full ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

12 Pentecost, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Aug 24, 2003

A sermon on James 1:19-20.

Sermon for 12 Pent Yr B, 24/08/2003 Based on James 1: 19-20 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Some of you may remember the group exercise of whispering a piece of information in one person’s ear and then having that person whisper the same information ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Isaac And Ishmael

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

When faith fails, then flesh takes over.

ISAAC AND ISHMAEL. Galatians 4:21-31. 1. The History. The history of Ishmael and Isaac is the history of the struggle between flesh and spirit, between the carnal seed and the spiritual seed, between the world's way and God's way. In the first place, Abraham had faith. The LORD ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Crumb From The Table.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 3, 2023

Faith demonstrated in the margins of life.

A CRUMB FROM THE TABLE. Matthew 15:21-28. In the earlier part of the chapter, Jesus had disputed with some Scribes and Pharisees about ritual and tradition; and had taught those who would hear that defilement does not come from without, but from within. It is also true to say that FAITH flows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Nevertheless.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 10, 2025

The testimony of the returning backslider.

THE GREAT NEVERTHELESS. Psalm 73:23-28. The Psalmist Asaph’s opening proposition is ‘Truly God is good to Israel’ (cf. Psalm 73:1). But then he goes on to admit that he had lost sight of this by allowing himself to become envious at the prosperity of the wicked, contrasting their apparent ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Sing Praises Unto The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 1, 2024

"He doth send out His voice, and that a mighty voice" (PSALM 68:33).

O SING PRAISES UNTO THE LORD. Psalm 68:32-35. PSALM 68:32. The closing exhortation of this Psalm calls upon all the kingdoms of the earth to sing praises unto God. PSALM 68:33. He is again referred to under the figure of “Him that rideth upon the heavens” (cf. Psalm 68:4). But now we are told ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:32-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational