Sermons on B C P Trinity 23:

The Use Of Gifts.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2024

According to the proportion of faith.

THE USE OF GIFTS. Romans 12:6-16. ROMANS 12:6. Within the church, and for the church, we each have “gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us” (cf. 1 Corinthians 7:7). These are to be used for the benefit of the whole body (1 Corinthians 12:7; 1 Peter 4:10-11). “Whether ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Judgment We Can Bear.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 3, 2024

The God who comes, and is coming, and shall not keep silence (Psalm 50:3).

A JUDGMENT WE CAN BEAR. Psalm 50:1-6. This Psalm speaks of the mighty God, the God who speaks, the God of all Creation (Psalm 50:1). The God whose word shines forth from the heavenly Zion, and from the earthly Jerusalem (Psalm 50:2), to the ends of the earth (Isaiah 2:3). The God who comes, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love And Obedience.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 1, 2023

Loving your neighbour in these end times.

LOVE AND OBEDIENCE. Romans 13:8-14. I). LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR. Romans 13:8-10. The imperative, “To no one nothing owe you (all), but to love one another” (Romans 13:8a) follows on from the discussion of being subject to ‘the powers that be’ who - whether we voted for them or not - are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Again By The Word Of Truth.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 2, 2024

The unchangeable Father of lights brought us forth by the Word of truth.

BORN AGAIN BY THE WORD OF TRUTH. James 1:17-21. James has already indicated that our God is a generous Giver (James 1:5). Here he cites God as the inexhaustible source of “every good act of giving, and every perfect gift” (James 1:17a). There is not so much as a shadow cast as a result of any ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Unlimited Forgiveness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 27, 2014

The full extent of the law, versus the full extent of grace.

A CALL TO UNLIMITED FORGIVENESS. Matthew 18:21-35. Peter’s question, “How many times shall I forgive my brother?” (MATTHEW 18:21) arises out of the context of church discipline (cf. Matthew 18:15-20). Perhaps the original grievance was resolved, between one brother and another. The brother was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

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 Trinity

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jun 16, 2003

Understanding the Trinity,the Purpose & the Benifits

THE TRINITY I/ THE INDWELLING Col 2:8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. Col 2:9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. This may seem to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me Thy Ways, O Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2023

Way points to Torah, but Torah points to Christ.

SHOW ME THY WAYS, O LORD. Psalm 25:1-9. This is a prayer for all seasons. A prayer of trust amid enemies (Psalm 25:2-3). A prayer for guidance in the perplexities of life (Psalm 25:4-5). It is a prayer in celebration of God’s mercy and loving-kindness (Psalm 25:6). A prayer made in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-9

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

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

Trinity

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 29, 2025

CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY – ALISTER MCGRATH, OXFORD Tertullian (160 – 225 AD) invented the word Trinity

Gen 1: 1, 2, 26 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters . . . 26 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Trinity

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 18, 2019

Praising our God who reveals Himself to us in three ways: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

OTHER THAN JOHN 3:16 AND THE 23RD PSALM, WE HAVE PAUL CONCLUDING HIS SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS WITH SOME OF THE MOST QUOTED WORDS IN ALL OF SCRIPTURE. IT IS ALSO THE ONLY PLACE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT WHERE GOD THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT ARE CLEARLY MENTIONED TOGETHER IN SUCH A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Psalm 96:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Romans 5:8, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Trinity

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 18, 2019

Praising our God who reveals Himself to us in three ways: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

OTHER THAN JOHN 3:16 AND THE 23RD PSALM, WE HAVE PAUL CONCLUDING HIS SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS WITH SOME OF THE MOST QUOTED WORDS IN ALL OF SCRIPTURE. IT IS ALSO THE ONLY PLACE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT WHERE GOD THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT ARE CLEARLY MENTIONED TOGETHER IN SUCH A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Psalm 96:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Romans 5:8, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Trinity

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 18, 2019

Praising our God who reveals Himself to us in three ways: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

OTHER THAN JOHN 3:16 AND THE 23RD PSALM, WE HAVE PAUL CONCLUDING HIS SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS WITH SOME OF THE MOST QUOTED WORDS IN ALL OF SCRIPTURE. IT IS ALSO THE ONLY PLACE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT WHERE GOD THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT ARE CLEARLY MENTIONED TOGETHER IN SUCH A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Psalm 96:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Romans 5:8, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Trinity

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 18, 2019

Let us Praise our God who reveals Himself to us in three ways: Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

OTHER THAN JOHN 3:16 AND THE 23RD PSALM, WE HAVE PAUL CONCLUDING HIS SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS WITH SOME OF THE MOST QUOTED WORDS IN ALL OF SCRIPTURE. IT IS ALSO THE ONLY PLACE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT WHERE GOD THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT ARE CLEARLY MENTIONED TOGETHER IN SUCH A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, John 16:13, 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Free Methodist