Sermons on B Proper 22:

5 Easter B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2003

Pruning is essential in gardening and in life. We are created to love and a pruned connection to the true vine results in the fruit of love.

5 Easter B John 15:1-8 18 May 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen I don’t know a lot about vines and grapes. I have a brother who helps out in a vineyard near Victoria where he is learning about the wine business. He tells me that in the fall they prune the vine aggressively, down to just a main vine and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

7 Easter B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 29, 2003

Have you ever had anyone tell you they are praying for you? Jesus is praying for you asking protection and sanctification.

7 Easter B John 17:6-19 1 June 2003 Rev. Roger N. Haugen Have you ever had someone tell you they are praying for you? Likely we all have had people pray for us, but it is different when someone tells you they are praying for you. It might happen when you are going through a difficult time with ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

5 Lent B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 6, 2003

In these dark times we need to walk with Jesus through the darkness of his crucifixion and death so that as he is "lifted up" we can know that in the darkest of times he will be there for us to bring new life.

5 Lent B John 12:20-33 6 April 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen We live in dark and dangerous times. The stability we crave in life seems shaken every time we turn around. Jobs are continually downsized, the mutual funds that were to give us security in our retirement send out notices of negative ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

14 Pentecost B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

"Who do you say that I am?"

A representative of "Teach America" visited Duke University, one of those rich Ivy League kind of universities. She stood up in front of the large group and said to them," I can tell by looking at you that I have probably come to the wrong place. Somebody told me this was a BMW campus and I can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

3 Easter B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 1, 2003

In our worship Jesus comes among us and tells us "Peace be with You." Our worship reflects the events of the resurrection.

3 Easter B Luke 24:36b-48 4 May 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen A young pastor was fishing for comments at the door following one of his sermons that he felt was particularly profound. One older man responded, “Sometimes we come to church because of the pastor and sometimes we come in spite of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Lutheran

" B H A G ! "

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 1, 2010

The first thing we must be is the people God calls us tobe... a people who love one another as Christ loves us.

Title: “B H A G” Text: John 13:31-35 Thesis: The first thing we must be is the people God calls us to be – a people who love one another as Christ loves us. Introduction This is our Mission Statement here at Heritage: We exist to glorify God in all things by: • Celebrating God’s presence ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two B Successful Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009

Pt 3 of the series deals with boundaries and balance as necessary ingredients to Christian success.

The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 3 – Two B Successful I Timothy 3:1-13 We started a couple of weeks ago talking about this idea of success in Christian living. We talked last about redefining the idea of success, beginning to measure success not as the world does but by a new set of measures. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: *other

The Three B's Of Christianity

Contributed by Bill Wadley on Aug 4, 2018

How we are to accept those that don't always fit into our mold of Christianity

3 Three B’s of Christianity and how they get mixed up. In the last few weeks the Lord has led us through the difference between the old and the new covenant and how the old was a covenant based on performance. Lots of do’s and don’ts. Most people don’t like to be told what to do. It robs them of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

B Silangan At A Ngels Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 15, 2024

Sa disyerto ng ating mga kaluluwa, nakatagpo tayo ng parehong mga hayop at mga anghel.

B silangan at A ngels Banal na Kasulatan: Marcos 1:12-15 Panimula: Sa disyerto ng ating mga kaluluwa, nakatagpo tayo ng parehong mga hayop at mga anghel. Pagninilay Sa pagmamadali at pagmamadali ng modernong buhay, ang paghahanap ng mga sandali ng pag-iisa na katulad ng karanasan ni Jesus sa ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Other

An Answer To The Tyranny Of Self

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 27, 2015

Be alert to the wiles of the devil. Be ready to deny self, and follow Jesus.

AN ANSWER TO THE TYRANNY OF SELF. Mark 8:27-38. The first half of the Gospel of Mark tells of Jesus’ presentation to the people as an authoritative teacher who also happened to use healing (and exorcism) as a teaching device. In the second half the Lord started to prepare His inner circle of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Down The Walls

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

Church, in the final analysis, defines a people who are in the world but not of the world - ministering to the world.

BREAKING DOWN THE WALLS. Ephesians 2:11-22. Church. A building or a people? Churches. Buildings constructed over supposed holy sites, in which various forms of worship take place. Some of these original citadels have disappeared, their walls removed to build alternative edifices. The problem ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation 22:12-21 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Feb 7, 2025

Revelation 22:12-21

Revelation 22:12-21 In this last section this is Jesus speaking and it is reflecting back a ways and is about Jesus' return. 12 “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Psalm 22- The Price Of The Gift Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Dec 29, 2020

The Christmas season is defined by the giving of gifts. To fully appreciate the gift of the God's Son, and the salvation He brings, we must appreciate the tremendous price He paid for it!

Text: Psalm 22:1-22 and other Messianic Psalms Into: The Christmas season is defined by some very special traditions. Songs that commemorate the meaning and message of the season. The giving of gifts which reflects the “spirit” of the season! After all what is Christmas all about? Isaiah 9: 6a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-22

Signs Of Messiah And The Age Of The Spirit.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2021

Physical healings and spiritual realities.

SIGNS OF MESSIAH AND THE AGE OF THE SPIRIT. Isaiah 35:4-7. For those who are afflicted, who have waited, who have prayed and longed for deliverance: take heart, God will avenge, God will recompense, God will save you (Isaiah 35:4). The restoration of sight and hearing (Isaiah 35:5) is Messiah’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Appearances Of Christ, In Heaven And Earth

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 1, 2015

Jesus appeared in the earth in the incarnation. Jesus "now appears" in heaven on our behalf. He will come again to the earth to gather to Himself those who are eagerly awaiting Him.

APPEARANCES OF CHRIST, IN HEAVEN AND EARTH. Hebrews 9:24-28. The ‘worldly sanctuary’ (Hebrews 9:1) served for a time, in both tent and Temple, but now the ‘reformation’ has been accomplished (Hebrews 9:10). The endless round of sacrifices would never suffice for the remission of sins (Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational