Sermons on B Proper 16:

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

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

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

Vi. The Providence Of God (Vs. 15-16) Series

Contributed by David Darst on Jun 4, 2020

This Next part of the Sermon takes us to the All seeing all knowing Providence of God.

VI. The Providence of God (vs. 15-16) -- This Next part of the Sermon takes us to the All seeing all knowing Providence of God. Providence is the compounded word: Pro -- Future, Ahead, Vidence -- our English word Video (which is to see.) A. His Eyes (15a) -- Notice that the focus is not the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-16, Romans 10:4, Romans 5:17, 1 John 5:14-15, Galatians 3:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Admiral Jesus And The Ship Of Faith

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Proper 7 (b) Christ's words perform what they declare and deliver what they promise. We are assured that His promise of salvation in His name will bring us safely through.

Mark 4:35-41 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Admiral Jesus and the ship of faith” Have you been on a ship? Have you been out to sea? Then you know how different it feels ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Miracle Bread

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 16, 2015

Proper 15 (b) Jeus is the Bread of Life which has come down from heaven. He comes down as the manna did, sustaining us and living us life.

John 6:51-69 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Miracle Bread” Today we reach the conclusion of Jesus discourse that He is the Bread of Life. We have seen how the Jews asked ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-59

Denomination: Lutheran

"Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt 16 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 25, 2007

Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

Role-model Saints (cont. c) pt 16 Opening Illustration: The greatest hero for the Kingdom of God was Jesus! Almena shares “In the beginning” about how great Jesus was in this Bluefish TV video poem clip. Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Upon His Throne

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 25, 2017

The ascension, enthronement, and return of Jesus.

THE LORD UPON HIS THRONE. Psalm 93. This Psalm is about, first and foremost, the Creator God upon His throne. He is “robed with majesty” (Psalm 93:1). He has also, incidentally, “established” the created order. However, we are not to worship the creation (I interject), as it is only the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Piece Of The Rock

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 2, 2015

Proper 16 (A). We are fashioned by Christ, who is the rock and cornerstone. Therefore we look to Him instead of to our effort, to be the living stones of His church.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Be a Piece of the Rock” “What!? Have you got rocks in your head?” You have heard that expression before. The implication is that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Assembling A Team - Mark 1:16-20 Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 22, 2017

As Jesus began His ministry, one of the first priorities was to assemble a team of men to serve alongside Him, men He could teach and equip to carry on the work of the church. The Lord is still seeking those who will follow Him in service.

Assembling a Team Mark 1: 16-20 Following His baptism, wilderness temptation, and public introduction in Galilee, Jesus continued His work here on earth. One of the first priorities was to assemble a team of men to walk with Him, whom He could teach and prepare for ministry. In our text Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

We Live (3:16, Part 5) Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Mar 16, 2008

Topical sermon on John 3:16’s "Everlasting Life." Uses various texts to describe 1.)Life Forevermore, 2.)Life Starting Right Now, and 3.)Life More Abundant.

Message developed as part of series inspired by Max Lucado’s book 3:16, Numbers of Hope, study guide materials, and his sermon series by the same title. Scripture: John 3:16; 36; various texts Title: We Live Series: 3:16 (part 5) YOU GOTTA LIVE TO GO TO HEAVEN The teacher was testing the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

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

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