Sermons on B Epiphany 6:

Wrecking Ball (Fourth Sunday After Epiphany 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Sometimes what we learn is like a “Wrecking ball” that crashes against walls in much the same way that our new insights made the old ones obsolete. ... The Beatitudes can be like a wrecking ball as to how they can help us to grow where we thought we had arrived.

WRECKING BALL Text: Matthew 5: 1 -12 Back in the 1800’s, the cleanliness factor involved in surgeries within the practice of medicine was far different than what is practiced today. Multitudes of people were dying shortly after their surgeries. There was one doctor who figured ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Choose Life

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013

"Choose life": an exhortation that belongs not only to the outset of the Christian life, but to all our choices in this life.

CHOOSE LIFE. Deuteronomy 30:15-20. On more than one occasion I am sure, “Choose life” (Deuteronomy 30:19) has been used, not inappropriately, as the text for an evangelistic sermon. The context, however, suggests that these words were not originally addressed to people who did not know the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#6: God In A Box Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

I’ve already mentioned to several people that I grew up in Southern California. Now Don and the elders know that I have since repented of my ways and have been in Tennessee for a total of about 15 years. I attended Loma Vista Elementary School. Friend Dav

I. INTRODUCTION I’ve already mentioned to several people that I grew up in Southern California. Now Don and the elders know that I have since repented of my ways and have been in Tennessee for a total of about 15 years. I attended Loma Vista Elementary School. Friend David Minasian. Birthday. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

6 Ethics Of Life

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 28, 2024

Ethics for Christian Living

1. Before you Pray Believe 2. Before you Speak Listen 3. Before you Spend Earn 4. Before you Write Think 5. Before you Quit Try 6. Before you Die Live I. Before you Pray Believe When You Pray, You Must Believe! ? The Bible tells us that we are not just to pray, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Commitment To The Church #6 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

Giving to the church is not about how thick your wallet is; it is about how deep is your understanding on God’s graciousness and how deep is your love and devotion to God.

Series Subject: Commitment to the Church Topic: Serving God Through Giving Pt.3 Text: 1 Chronicles 29:1-6 Introduction A. Welcome to another Sunday of Commitment to the Church Emphasis. We are still on the subject of “Serving God Through Giving” as part of our series on commitment. We are studying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Post-Baptismal Life - Epiphany 1 Year C

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 4, 2016

Luke shares with us what a Christ centered post-baptismal life involves: 1. A life of intimate prayer 2. A life empowered and led by the Holy Spirit 3. A life that reveals in its true identity and mission as a child of God

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, 15-22; Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalms 29 Theme: Post Baptismal Life Proposition: Luke shares with us what a Christ centered post-baptismal life involves: 1. A life of intimate prayer 2. A life empowered and led by the Holy Spirit 3. A life that reveals in its true ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-22

Denomination: Nazarene

6 Steps To Redemption

Contributed by Nick Scarpa on May 25, 2004

This sermon goes over the painful steps that our Lord had to take on the Via Dolorosa. It is a follow-up to the Mel Gibson movie "The Passion of the Christ."

6 Steps to Redemption Rev. Nick Scarpa Elm Street Baptist Raise your hand this morning if you or someone you know has ever been involved in a Step program, where you take a number of steps to complete the program. There have been numerous books written that use this Step-by-Step approach to teach ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-54

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit # 6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Today we want to cover the next fruit of the Spirit. We have already covered love, joy, peace, longsuffering, and gentleness.

There are nine fruits of the Spirit and they can be divided into three categories. 1. INWARD FRUITS - love, joy, peace 2. OUTWARD FRUITS – longsuffering (patience) gentleness (kindness), goodness 3. GOD-WARD FRUITS - faith, meekness, temperance (self control). In this message, we want to look at ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Chapter 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 30, 2004

A study of Revelation Step by Step

REVELATION 6: The dramatic moment has now come. The seals that bind God’s book are now to be broken. One by one they shall be broken. Amazingly, as the seals are broken, the most astounding thing happens. What is written under the seals of the book leaps off its pages and acts out the events of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Frankincense For A Holy Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 22, 2016

Uses the frankincense that the wise men brought to point out some of the sacrifices that Jesus made in coming to earth.

WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM, PART 2 FRANKINCENSE FOR A HOLY SACRIFICE MATTHEW 2:1-12 DECEMBER 4, 2016 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Dave Barry, the well-known humorist, has this take on the wise men and Christmas: “Although this is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Divine Coordinates

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 15, 2021

In order to fully understand Jesus' identity, we need to witness more than just his divinity; we need to encounter Jesus our savior, who died on the cross and rose from the dead.

February 14, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 9:2-9 Divine Coordinates Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Outdoor activities have grown in popularity with the onslaught of COVID-19. One of those nature ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Did God Reveal Himself To Astrologers?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 6, 2019

What was it about the Magi that we can learn from

Epiphany Mt 2: 1-23 I’d like to look at the Epiphany story this morning Story: The Readers’ Digest once asked this question: Have you ever imagined what would have happened if there had been three wise women instead of three wise men at the Epiphany? They suggested that if there had been three ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

"looking For God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2020

A sermon for Epiphany Sunday.

“Looking for God” Matthew 2:1-12 Today is Epiphany, according to the Christian calendar. Now what do we mean by that? Epiphany, really is that same word, as in, “Wow. I just realized something I had never thought of before. I’ve had an epiphany.” It’s a realization, a revelation, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Romans 6 Baptism

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 20, 2023

Continues series on Romans. Addresses the importance of Baptism

Romans 6 Baptism On February 20, 1964, a baby boy was born, to a young scared military couple, in the naval air station in Jacksonville Florida. This baby was born prematurely. He was a blue baby. His lungs were not working right. His heart had issues. The doctors told his parents this child ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fragile Faith: Why Can’t I Stay Strong? - 2 Peter 1:6b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 14, 2025

You work hard to develop self-control or some other virtue, then one day, poof, it’s gone. Why does that happen? And what can be done about it?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:6