Sermons on B C P Trinity 22:

A Pharisee And The Sinner

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 24, 2016

Jesus contrasts two men, and two attitudes in prayer.

A PHARISEE AND “THE” SINNER. Luke 18:9-14. Jesus had just told His disciples a parable to encourage them to importunity in prayer (Luke 18:1). Now He turned back to the Pharisees (cf. Luke 17:20-21) to warn them, and those like them, against despising others and approaching God in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Question Of Priorities.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 24, 2024

"Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33).

A QUESTION OF PRIORITIES. Matthew 6:24-34. MATTHEW 6:24. We must choose between “God” and “Mammon.” It is all a question of priorities. If we are a slave to the things of this world, then we cannot be an effective servant of the kingdom of God. MATTHEW 6:25. “Take no thought” is an unfortunate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unity Of The Spirit.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 25, 2024

"Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (EPHESIANS 4:3).

THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT. Ephesians 4:1-6. Our unity is based in the unity of all three Persons of the Godhead (EPHESIANS 4:4-5). EPHESIANS 4:1. We are asked to “walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called” How do we do that? EPHESIANS 4:2. “With all lowliness” = humility. Like the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving And Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 26, 2024

We do not lack knowledge, but need rather to tap into that which we already have.

THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER. Colossians 1:3-12. After introducing themselves, and acknowledging that those to whom they are writing are true Christians [i.e. 'saints and faithful brethren in Christ' (Colossians 1:1-2)], Paul and Timothy next “give thanks… praying always for you” (COLOSSIANS ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Numbering Our Days.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 8, 2023

Reverencing God, and making a right application of the truth about the brevity of our lives.

NUMBERING OUR DAYS. Psalm 90:1-12. Psalm 90:1. It is remarkable that the children of Israel survived 400 years in Egypt, and for some of that time under unspeakable oppression. Yet despite their hard labour and sorrow, the LORD had been their dwelling place “from generation to generation”. This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Healing Of The Son Of A Nobleman.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2022

The second significant sign in the Gospel of John.

THE HEALING OF THE SON OF A NOBLEMAN. John 4:46-54. Returning to Cana, where Jesus had turned the water into wine, He was met by a royal official from Capernaum whose son was sick, even to the point of death. The man entreated Jesus to come down and heal his boy (JOHN 4:46-47). “Except ye see ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abram Steps Out In Faith.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2022

Leaving all to follow Jesus.

ABRAM STEPS OUT IN FAITH. Genesis 12:1-4. Our story begins in Ur of the Chaldees, in what is now Southern Iraq, a predominantly pagan city of about 250,000 people, with a central temple to the moon god Sin. Here Abram’s father Terah was thought to have been a craftsman within the moon cult. At a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love The Lord Thy God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 18, 2024

The LORD is God alone, and will tolerate no rivals.

LOVE THE LORD THY GOD. Deuteronomy 6:4-9. One of the core texts in the whole Bible is the Shema (DEUTERONOMY 6:4-5). “Hear O Israel…” is something of a refrain in Deuteronomy, much as Jesus would later often say, ‘he who has ears to hear, let him hear.’ Here we are told who the LORD is, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Bold Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 18, 2024

Shaping our prayers in accordance with what we know about the character of God.

A BOLD PRAYER. Genesis 18:23-32. The conversation between the LORD and Abraham suggests a relationship. God shares His Word with His covenant children, and prompts us to respond. If we are made privy to the purposes of the LORD then we may, without presumptuousness, speak our mind about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Triumphant Entry And The Cleansing Of The Temple.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2024

"Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest" (MATTHEW 21:9).

THE TRIUMPHANT ENTRY AND THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE. Matthew 21:1-13. Jesus approached Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover with His disciples - and to present Himself as the ultimate Passover lamb (cf. 1 Corinthians 5:7). Yet it has to be clear from the beginning that Jesus was coming as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

B.m.o.c.

Contributed by Robert Jones on Jan 1, 2001

The Bacis of Salvation

BMOC HEBREWS 10:11-14 & EPHESIANS 2:8 &9 Have you ever thought about how the believers in the Old Testament times were saved?-----if Jesus Christ hadn’t yet come to die for the sins of the world, could they trust in Him as Savior? -------If we had asked them if they had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-14, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Context Of The Incarnation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 30, 2023

From bondage-to-the-law to an heir-of-God through Christ.

THE CONTEXT OF THE INCARNATION. Galatians 4:1-7. ‘The law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith’ (cf. Galatians 3:24). The picture is as of an heir to a great estate, who in his infancy is under the control and tutelage of guardians and stewards. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Us Go To The House Of The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 24, 2013

The peace of Jerusalem is tied up with the house of the Lord.

LET US GO TO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD. Psalm 122:1-9. The “house of the LORD” encompasses this Psalm (Psalm 122:1; Psalm 122:9). Jerusalem, in turn, encompassed the house of the LORD (Psalm 122:2; Psalm 122:3; Psalm 122:7). Jerusalem thus became the place of pilgrimage and thanksgiving (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Plan B - Genesis 22 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Abraham goes up with Isaac to the top of Mount Moriah to sacrifice his son.

It was 11:30 in the morning on May 29, 1953 when the BBC announced that two people had reached the top of Mount Everest for the very first time. Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa guide made it all the way to the top on this expedition they were on. It took a lot of people to be involved in this ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

O Ye His Saints.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2023

Saints are humble folks who revere the Lord.

O YE HIS SAINTS. Psalm 34:1-10, Psalm 34:22. David was ‘on the run’ from king Saul. Mistakenly thinking that he might find refuge with the Philistines, he only escaped from their clutches by feigning madness (cf. 1 Samuel 21:10-15). Then he hid in a cave. Knowing that David was in this place, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10, Psalm 34:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational