Sermons on B C P Trinity 6:

A Twofold Stewardship

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2015

The lessons behind a less well-known miraculous feeding.

A TWOFOLD STEWARDSHIP. 2 Kings 4:42-44. A certain man brought to Elisha a portion of the first-fruits of his land (2 Kings 4:42). It is not clear whether this was an offering over and above that required by the law (Leviticus 23:9-14), but either way this was a token of good stewardship on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:42-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reflection C.5 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Israel Is An Important Indicator

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 23, 2020

When Jesus refers to a fig tree in Matthew 24, he is thinking of Israel. Israel is relevant to 'End Times'.

Today, we’re on to our last Reflection on Matthew 24! This Reflection contains some relatively complex arguments. I just can’t make it shorter. Sorry. If you’re in the mood for something stretching, read on! As Jesus starts to wind up his answer to his disciples’ question, he says this: 32 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

WHAT HAPPENED TO ME WHEN I CAME TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST? I AM NOT WHAT I WANNA BE. I AM NOT WHAT I AM GONNA BE! BUT PRAISE GOD I AM NOT WHAT I WAS! HERE ARE THE NT PASSAGES STATING WHO "I WAS" B.C.

I WAS... Romans ...still powerless ...God’s enemy ...a slave to sin ...in slavery to impurity and to ever-increasing wickedness ...free from the control of righteousness ...controlled by the flesh ...bearing fruit for death ...serving the old way of the law ...bound by the law ...at one time, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:10

Denomination: Methodist

Join Zechariah’s Praise To The Lord

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 3, 2010

Our Lord replaces fear with joy, changes doubt to faith, and welcomes our service that flows from faith in Jesus. Parts: A. The Lord has ransomed you from fear B. The Lord drives out your doubts with his word C. The Lord enables you to serve him with joy

Text: Luke 1:68-75 Theme: Join Zechariah’s Praise to the Lord A. The Lord has ransomed you from fear B. The Lord drives out your doubts with his word C. The Lord enables you to serve him with joy Season: Christmas 2 Date: January 3, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-75

Denomination: Lutheran

Plans

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 12, 2020

Which plan are you now on? Plan B, C, D, L, Q, Z? The pandemic caused us to scrap plans and revise them. So what's the Lord's plan on in all of this? Does he have one? What's it look like?

Which plan are you now on? Plan B, C, D, L, Q, Z? It feels like whenever I’ve made a plan during the last week, it needs to be changed every couple of hours. Last weekend we gathered in this place for worship with some precautionary modifications, and at the end of the service I said, “We’ll ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Psalm Of Confidence In The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2016

I keep the LORD always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved (Psalm 16:8).

A PSALM OF CONFIDENCE IN THE LORD. Psalm 16:1-11. To say, ‘I am hoping that I am hoping’ is to make hope itself the object of our hope. To say, ‘I don’t know if I have enough faith to believe that’ is to make the power to believe the basis of our faith. The Psalmist David is of another mind. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism 2 Tell A Friend Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

A motivation to evangelize; We are plan A, there is no plan B.

Evangelism Series #2 CHCC: January 22, 2006 Tell a Friend John 20:18-30 SCRIPTURE READING: John 20:19-22 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard of the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics? It’s a basic Scientific Law – right up there with the Law of Gravity. One definition of it says: The entropy ...read more

Scripture: John 20:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Building Of The House

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013

The LORD watches over His people.

THE BUILDING OF THE HOUSE. Psalm 127. This is a “song of degrees,” sung upon the ascent to Jerusalem for worship. It is “for” - or about - Solomon. David had wanted to build a house for the LORD, but the LORD had replied that it was He who would build a “house” - that is, a family and a future ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Worry About Anything? Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Jun 8, 2001

Philippians 4:6

Don’t Worry About Anything? June 3, 2001 Remember the song by Bobby McFarren, “Don’t worry, be happy”? Impossible not to have… played all the time! - nice idea… but can be pretty annoying… esp when your facing difficult times. - In Phil 4:6 Paul expresses part of this saying, “Be anxious for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Spiritual Warfare: Transformed By The Truth Ephesians 6:12-13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 28, 2024

As we immerse ourselves in the truth of Ephesians 6:12-13, we enter the realm of spiritual warfare—the unseen battle that shapes the course of our lives. Today, let's explore the transformative truth that equips us for this ongoing struggle.

Spiritual Warfare: Transformed by the Truth Ephesians 6:12-13 Introduction: As we immerse ourselves in the truth of Ephesians 6:12-13, we enter the realm of spiritual warfare—the unseen battle that shapes the course of our lives. Today, let's explore the transformative truth that equips us for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-13, Ephesians 6:12, Ephesians 6:13, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Ephesians 6:14-17, John 8:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Trusts In Him Is Blessed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 11, 2021

Tasting the goodness of the LORD.

WHO TRUSTS IN HIM IS BLESSED. Psalm 34:1-8; Psalm 34:19-22. 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 (1 Samuel 21:10-15). Then he hid in a cave. Knowing that David was in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8, Psalm 34:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Through Law

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 13, 2018

When we believe in the God who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, our faith also will be accounted as righteousness.

NOT THROUGH LAW. Romans 4:13-25. The Apostle Paul has already established that Abraham was not justified (made righteous) by works, otherwise he would have grounds of boasting - and who can boast before God? (Romans 4:2). Neither was Abraham justified by circumcision, since that rite was not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Righteousness Part I

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2020

Jesus defines the new righteousness by redefining sin itself: beyond the concrete act, sin begins with the intention of the heart. (Michael Card - The Gospel of Identity, P. 57)

Title: A New Righteousness Part I Text: Matthew 5:21-26 Thesis: Jesus redefines the new righteousness by redefining sin itself: beyond the concrete act, sin begins with the intention of the heart. (Michael Card, Matthew – The Gospel of Identity, P. 57) Introduction This week I read a story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Stand Firm In Spiritual Warfare - Ephesians 6:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 31, 2025

The Apostle Paul reminds us that the battles we face are not merely physical but spiritual. We live in a world where unseen forces are at work, influencing thoughts, actions, and circumstances.

Go! And Stand Firm in Spiritual Warfare - Ephesians 6:12 Introduction: Ephesians 6:12 (NLT) says: "For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Ephesians 6:13, Romans 13:12, Ephesians 6:14-17, Ephesians 6:18, James 5:16, James 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Covenant For The Nations

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 21, 2015

The covenant established with Abraham is not just about the land, or circumcision - but it is also about God's plan of redemption for the nations, via the cross of Jesus.

A COVENANT FOR THE NATIONS. Genesis 17:1-7; Genesis 17:15-16. Abram was ninety-nine years old. Ishmael, his son by his wife’s slave girl Hagar, was thirteen. Now, after a long silence, the LORD spoke anew to Abram. When we try to work out God’s purposes on our own strength, as Abram and Sarai ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7, Genesis 17:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational