Sermons on B Easter 4:

A Table Spread.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2022

The fourth significant sign in the Gospel of John.

A TABLE SPREAD. John 6:1-14. “After these things” (John 6:1), Jesus and His disciples crossed the sea of Galilee. “And a great multitude followed Him because they saw His miracles which He did to them which were diseased" (John 6:2). Jesus and His disciples then withdrew from the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Worship As In Life, Part 4

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 3, 2001

Biblical ingredients from the Songs of Ascents to prepare for true worship of God.

Some of us have seen the poster with two pictures. On the right is a man in rags sitting on the sidewalk with a cup in his hand. On the left is another man in rags sitting on the sidewalk with a cup in his hand. The caption reads, "One failed to prepare; the other prepared to fail." The outcome ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: *other

A Commitment To Praise The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 23, 2017

Understanding the Person of God through His works of Creation, Providence, and Redemption.

A COMMITMENT TO PRAISE THE LORD. Psalm 111:1-10. After the initial exhortation to “Praise ye the LORD” (Psalm 111:1), this song forms an acrostic, using all twenty-two Hebrew letters in alphabetical order. As for the Psalmist, he has determined: “I will praise the LORD with my whole heart” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The B.i.b.l.e.

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 14, 2007

“How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth.” (Psalm 119:103). I love the Bible! Not only is it sweeter than honey, if I can comtemporize that Scripture, "Your Words are sweeter than chocolate...!"

THE B.I.B.L.E. OPENING TEXT: “How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth.” (Psalm 119:103). I love the Bible! Not only is it sweeter than honey, if I can comtemporize that Scripture, "Your Words are sweeter than chocolate... even sweeter than Purdy’s hedgehogs ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

Are You The Messiah?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2022

The security of the Good Shepherd's sheep.

ARE YOU THE MESSIAH? John 10:22-30. JOHN 10:22. The occasion was the feast of the dedication: Hanukkah. It was not a compulsory pilgrimage feast, but could be celebrated in the home, as it is today. It is interesting to notice, in passing, that Jesus did attend the Temple at this time. The ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 4 Messages Of The Empty Tomb

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 16, 2022

The Empty Tomb, instead of being an embarrassment, is an unshakable witness to the resurrection of Jesus! It quiets our fears, confirms our sins forgiven, promises a new start, and guarantees immortality! Ends with illus. of the Glittering Cross.

THE 4 MESSAGES OF THE EMPTY TOMB Luke 24:1-6; 36-47 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a Church musician that overslept on Easter morning. At 6:30 the church had an early service. The pastor called at 6:31. She got to the church 10 minutes later and started playing. 2. The following ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Will Build Whose House?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 16, 2023

Solomon would build the LORD’s house, and the LORD would build the “house” (dynasty) of David.

WHO WILL BUILD WHOSE HOUSE? 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 2 Samuel 7:16. 2 SAMUEL 7:1-4. There is a subtle difference between a good idea and God’s will. God’s purposes will never fail, but amongst men an idea is often marred by mixed motives. For example, Israel’s reason for wanting a king was that they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 2 Samuel 7:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Awaiting The Manifestation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2024

From suffering to glory.

AWAITING THE MANIFESTATION. Romans 8:18-23. Paul weighs “the sufferings of the present time” over against “the glory which shall be revealed in us” (ROMANS 8:18; cf. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18). Our inheritance is not only what God has to offer, but God Himself (cf. 1 John 3:2). It is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All At Sea.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 9, 2024

The storm stilled and devils cast into the sea.

ALL AT SEA. Matthew 8:23-34. 1. The Storm Stilled. Matthew 8:23-27. It was ‘when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him’ that He ‘gave commandment to depart unto the other side’ (cf. Matthew 8:18). The clamour of crowds was not about to keep Him from His true work. Even then, the divine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nearness Of The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2024

The righteous LORD draws nigh unto all that call upon Him.

THE NEARNESS OF THE LORD. Psalm 145:17-21. Our trust in the LORD is not based in our ability to believe, but in His perfections. He is righteous in all His ways: He is just. He is kind in all He does: He is holy (Psalm 145:17). It is good that we can view the LORD as a God who is not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Appeal For Mercy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 2, 2024

A prayer that God might honour His own great name.

AN APPEAL FOR MERCY. Psalm 79:8-10. God’s people can sometimes see their afflictions as the outworking of their own rebellion against Him. Our failure to keep the LORD’s covenant may often be the cause of our problems, but our repentance brings us to the final court of appeal: His “tender ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After The Fall.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2024

Read also Psalm 90:7-10.

AFTER THE FALL. Genesis 3:17-19. As a result of the Fall of Adam, man's days as a gentleman gardener were at an end. The ordinance of work would give way to the tedium of toil. Since man had chosen to eat of the forbidden fruit, it would only be with a huge struggle that he would hereafter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-19, Psalm 90:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saul Proclaimed King.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 28, 2025

In wanting a king at all, Israel was rejecting the LORD’s kingship. But the LORD allowed it.

SAUL PROCLAIMED KING. 1 Samuel 10:17-24. Saul and his servant had set out from their home with no greater commission than to find his father’s lost donkeys (cf. 1 Samuel 9:3). As a last resort, the servant suggested that they seek out the prophet Samuel: ‘peradventure he can shew us our way that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Powers That Be.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2025

Subjection to rulers.

THE POWERS THAT BE. Romans 13:1-7. “The powers that be” to whom “every soul” is to be “subject” (ROMANS 13:1) are called “rulers” in ROMANS 13:3 (translated as ‘magistrates’ in Luke 12:11), “who do not bear the sword in vain” (ROMANS 13:4). We are to “be subject unto” them because “the powers ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Through My Eyes Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This is Part 4 of a 5 part sermon series leading up to Easter

We have been looking at Easter the past few weeks We have looked at Easter through the eyes of the disciples Through the eyes of Barabbas Through the eyes of the thief Through the eyes of Jesus Today its Easter through my eyes How does Easter affect me. The crucifixation and resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-9