Sermons on B Proper 16:

An Easter Sermon (Mark 16:6-8)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 13, 2007

The resurrection of Jesus is Good News, surely? So why is everybody so scared? ...

(6)...“Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. (7)But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.” (8) So they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Afterlife: Hades Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 21, 2019

This series explores what the Bible says about the afterlife. In Luke 16, Jesus describes the prison, paradise, and parting of Hades, the realm of the dead.

Afterlife: Hades Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/17/15 On January 18, 1989, around 11:45 a.m., thirty-nine-year-old Larry Donald Piper’s Ford Escort collided head-on with a semi-truck. EMTs arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced him dead at the scene. Unconscious in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Christ And The Law PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon explores the transition from Old Testament Law to New Testament grace, emphasizing Christ's fulfillment of the law and the implications for our faith.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be with you today, standing on the solid ground of God's Word, and looking into the glorious mystery of His divine plan. We are here, not by accident or happenstance, but by divine appointment. God has drawn us together to examine His Word, to learn from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19, Matthew 5:17-18, Colossians 2:14-17, Hebrews 10:9-10

Topics: Hebrews 9:16-17, Galatians 3:27-29

Reflection B.10 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Jeremiah 16:10-11, Forsaking God, Going After Idols

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Why did God judge the Israelites? Forsaking him, following idols

In 2008 we went to China to watch the Olympics. Our two children were 10 and 8 and it really was a once-in-a-lifetime family holiday. When we first visited the main stadium – the ‘Bird’s Nest’ – I remember thinking, ‘It’s like a temple!’ At the Olympics, the flame, the oath, the hymn, the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Story #16 Good King - Bad King

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 20, 2014

This lesson is a contrast between a good king (Hezekiah) and an evil king (Manasseh) who ruled Israel. It should be noted that even the evil king was blessed upon his repentance.

1. Colonial Attitudes toward God and Kings a. In 1774, a report went to the King of England from the Governor of Massachusetts in Boston which read, "If you ask an American who is his Master, he will tell you he has none, or any governor but Jesus Christ." b. Prewar Colonial Committee of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joshua's Inheritance (Joshua 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 18, 2025

Could Joshua's inheritance foreshadow our eternal inheritance? Let's begin in Joshua 16.

As Israel received various inheritances, will we? Will some be priests, kings, mayors of cities, some rewarded tenfold, some fivefold? Let’s look at Joshua 16. Did Ephraim and Manasseh choose their inheritance or was it by lot? The lot fell to the children of Joseph from the Jordan, by Jericho, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Gift Of All- John 3:16 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Dec 18, 2021

Many will be opening unwanted gifts this Christmas, but there is a gift that is the greatest gift that is available to all!

I’m going to present to you, as a present, my gift, or better said God’s gift to you, on the Sunday before Christmas, what would be considered the greatest verse, most widely read and communicated verse in the bible… John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (16 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

As we were growing up, many of our parents tried to warn us about dangers that we faced, but we could not see them until later in life.

As the children of God, we used to wonder what the Word of God was warning us about in Matthew 24:22-23. We read, “And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

3rd Sunday In Lent - Series B

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 16, 2006

Throught out history, people have felt the need to make sacrifices to please God and atone for their sin. The Cross is all we need.

3rd Sunday in Lent March 19, 2006 Series B Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal you kingdom and to redeem us from sin and death. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

4th Sunday In Lent, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 23, 2003

One of the most siginificant paradoxes of our faith is that we’re saved by God’s grace alone; yet God created us for good works.

Sermon for 4 Lent Yr B, 30/03/2003 Based on Eph 2:10; Jn 3:21 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Now a certain man died and arrived at the pearly gates. St. Peter said: "You need one thousand points to get in. How many do you have?" "I don’t know," said ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

7th Sunday Of Easter, Series B

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 27, 2006

Following the Ascension of our risen Lord, the final Sunday of Easter focuses on our Lord’s continual prayer for his church.

7th Sunday of Easter May 28, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you revealed your ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

First Sunday After Christmas, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 19, 2002

The message of Christmas is that we are no longer slaves, God in the person of Jesus adopts us as children and heirs in God’s family.

Sermon for Christmas I Yr B, 29/12/2002 Based on Gal 4:4-7 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson While working as a waitress at a restaurant in Jasper National Park, Janet Rayner recalls the following incident: “I had the pleasure of serving an elderly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Dare 2 B Different In Your Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 2, 2007

Worship is the believer’s response with all that he is - mind, emotions, will, and body - to all that God is and says and does. How can we follow Christ’s mandate to be different in our worship? Follows Dare 2 B Different outline of: Embody His Name, Embr

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT: In Your Worship John 4:23-24; Mark 12:30 “Worship is the believer’s response with all that he is – mind, emotions, will, and body – to all that God is and says and does.” Warren Wiersbe I. Embody His Name in Your Worship (Mark 12:30) A. Authentic – Heart & Soul 1. A genuine ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Dare 2 B Different In Your Discipleship Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 2, 2007

A disciple is an apprentice. How can we be REAL disciples of Jesus? follows the Dare 2 B Different outline: Embody His Name, Embrace His Mission, Emulate His Word.

DARE 2 B DIFFERENT: In Your Discipleship Luke 9:23-24 Disciple – “apprentice” – learns by living and working with his teacher in a daily ‘hands-on’ experience. I. Embody His Name – Reflect His Character in Your Discipleship A. “Deny Himself” 1. God’s character is a selfless character as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Dare 2 B Different In Your Ministry Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 2, 2007

How can we imitate Christ in our ministry? Follows the Dare 2 B Different outline: Embody His Name, Embrace His Mission, Emulate His Word.

DARE 2 B DIFFERENT: In Your Ministry 1 Corinthians 3:5-4:6 “Ministry” – the act of serving. Use of a person’s gifts, talents, time, and energy in the service of others. (See 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4 for lists of spiritual gifts.) I. Embody His Name – Reflect His Character in Your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist