Sermons on B Proper 18:

Walking After God; The Story Of Enoch

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

For a few moments I would like to talk to you about Enoch, and how he walked with God. This man of God is first mentioned briefly in Bible in the book of Genesis in chapter 5 verses 18-24. His first appearance is in verse 18 and in verse 24 then he’s quickly removed.

Genesis 5:21 ¶ And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah: (22) And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: (23) ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Road Construction Ahead! Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003

John the Baptist brings the word of the Lord: There’s Road Construction ahead! This is a sermon for Advent 2, Year B.

“Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go!” Although this isn’t a Christmas song, it certainly highlights two elements that play such a big part of many people’s holiday celebrations: traveling, and family. Our first and deepest memories of Christmas are often tied up in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Submission To Civil Authorities

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Submission to Civil Authorities is the Only Answer to Persecution and the Best Way to Glorify God (2:13b-17) 1.

Submission to Civil Authorities is the Only Answer to Persecution and the Best Way to Glorify God (2:13b-17) 1. Description of Such Conduct a. Fundamental Responsibility is Submission b. Danger to Avoid is the Misuse of Our Spiritual Freedom (:15) c. The Special Honor We Give to Civil ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ Tasted Death For Everyone

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 7, 2002

Pentecost 20(B) - OCTOBER 6, 2002- Christ tasted death for everyone as the perfect Sacrifice and as our brothers’ Keeper.

CHRIST TASTED DEATH FOR EVERYONE HEBREWS 2:9-11 OCTOBER 6, 2002 HEBREWS 2:9-11 9But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. 10In bringing many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

We Believe The Lord Will Provide

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 14, 2005

LENT 1(B) - With complete trust, total obedience, and receiving God’s mercy we believe the Lord will provide.

WE BELIEVE THE LORD WILL PROVIDE (Outline) GENESIS 22:1-14 - February 13, 2005 - LENT 1 INTRO: As we turn to the Old Testament we often do so to look at the examples of men and women of faith. Today is no different. The example of Abraham reminds us of the importance of putting our trust and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

This Is The Victory That Overcomes

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 4, 2005

EASTER 2(B) - This is the victory that overcomes: Faith to believe Jesus is the Son of God and love to obey God’s commands.

THIS IS THE VICTORY THAT OVERCOMES! (Outline) 1 JOHN 5:1-6 - April 3, 2005 - EASTER 2 INTRO: Everyone likes the winner as much as everyone likes to be a winner. God’s victory over sin, death, and the devil is our victory over sin, death, and the devil. Today’s text points out the fact that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Dear Friends...test The Spirits

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 4, 2005

EASTER 6(B) - Dear friends, believers, are to test the spirits in order to recognize the Spirit of God and then listen to the Spirit of God.

DEAR FRIENDS…TEST THE SPIRITS (Outline) 1 JOHN 4:1-11 - May 1, 2005 - EASTER 6 INTRO: Today’s text talks about tests. As believers we are to put those entrusted with the message of salvation to the test. The message from God that men proclaim is to be just that – God’s message. The only way ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ Is Our Suffering Servant

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 17, 2008

Pentecost 22(B) - Christ is our suffering Servant: Christ died for the sins of the world and Christ rose for the life of the world.

CHRIST IS OUR SUFFERING SERVANT (Outline) October 12, 2008 -- PENTECOST 22 -- Isaiah 53:10-12 INTRO: In our day-to-day activities we may look at certain decisions as life or death. From time to time we may think about weighty matters such as our own life and mortality. Today we gather ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Baptism Reveals The Savior

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2008

Epiphany 1(B) - At Jesus’ baptism John the Baptist testifies and God the Father is the heavenly witness that Jesus is the Savior of the world.

JESUS’ BAPTISM REVEALS THE SAVIOR (Outline) January 13, 2008 - EPIPHANY 1 - Mark 1:4-11 INTRO: John wrote in his Gospel that when the Light of the world came into the world the world did not recognize it. The world loved the darkness more than the light. This was the constant challenge ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Won To Win

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2008

Epiphany 2(B) - Believers are won by Christ to win others to Christ. Philip follows Jesus. Philip finds Nathanael.

WON TO WIN (Outline) January 20, 2008 - EPIPHANY 2 - John 1:43-51 INTRO: Becoming a believer results in actions and reactions. There is a great change in one’s life when the Light replaces darkness. God’s call comes by and through his free gift of grace. The believer reacts with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Prescription For Rearing Children

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 4, 2008

The concept of Training is not corporal punishment but 3 main ideas are involved here. (a) Dedication (b) Instruction and (c) Motivation.

Introduction: What are you investing in today? Is it houses, bank balances, stock etc.! In verse 6 we see 2 ingredients in the prescription to rear children. • Train up a child ……….. • When he is old ………... The command of God involves 3 parts:- 1. The concept of Training [‘Train up’] – It is not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sermon About Grumbling

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 17, 2009

A sermon for Pentecost 12B preached 8/31/2003 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner, Iowa (LCMS).

I think that it may be a safe assumption to make that when you all came here this evening, you didn’t expect to hear a sermon about grumbling. If you did, boy, someone must have let my secret out of the bag or you hacked into my computer or something……But, in all seriousness, we are confronted ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Lutheran

An Unconditional Love

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Easter 6 (b) God’s love to us is unconditional. Living in that love we now love others.

John 15:9-17 “An unconditional love” 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. “An unconditional love” It’s Mother’s Day today. It’s a time we show our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

An Israelite In Whom Is No Guile: An Exposition Of John 1:43-51

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 31, 2018

What is behind Jesus' s strange statement about Nathaniel? For the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B

An Israelite in Whom is no Guile John 1:43-51 In the last passage which is presented as the second of a three-day sequence following John the Baptist’s declaration that Jesus is the Lamb of God. On the first day, John stood alone in his witness to Jesus. On the second day, he repeats his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Believers Unite In Prayer To God

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 25, 2002

EASTER 4(B) - April 21, 2002 - Christian believers unite in prayer to the Triune God with praises and with all boldness and confidence.

BELIEVERS UNITE IN PRAYER TO GOD Acts 4:23-33 - April 21, 2002 23On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. 24When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. "Sovereign Lord," ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Lutheran