Sermons on Bcp Sunday Before Advent:

A Reflection For Easter Sunday: A Celebration Of Resurrection!

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 8, 2009

We travel with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple from the darkness to the wonder and light of Resurrection: from Good Friday to Easter Day!

John 20:1-8 A REFLECTION FOR EASTER SUNDAY: A Celebration of Resurrection! We travel with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple from the darkness to the wonder and light of Resurrection: from Good Friday to Easter Day! ------------------------------------------ I wonder if you ever ask yourself ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8, John 20:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Problem With Wearing Your Sunday Best Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 17, 2015

A look at the problem with dressing up for church.

THE PAPAW ARGUMENT: You should wear your Sunday best to church because it honors God. - Put on your tie. Throw on that suit. - Find a nice dress. Put a bow in your hair. - Many Christians argue that you should wear your best to church because it honors God. “God is worth of the best we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

12th Sunday After Pentecost

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Sep 1, 2014

A rich young man approaches Jesus and asks Him what more must he do to achieve everlasting life. He has kept all the commandments that Jesus mentioned but felt that he needed to do something more. Jesus tells him to sell all he has and follow Him.

In our Gospel reading this morning we find a rich young man talking to Jesus about a very important matter. This young man is deeply concerned about eternity and wants to know what he must do achieve everlasting life. But when Jesus offers him with some very good advice, the man isn’t ready ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Catholic

Made New In Christ (Easter Sunday) Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Through faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection, we can experience new life and transformation.

I want you all to take a look at this old, worn-out t-shirt. It's got holes, stains, and it's just not looking too great. But, imagine if we could trade this old shirt for a brand-new one, with no holes or stains. That's what Jesus can do with our lives when we trust in Him. He takes our old, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: Eternal Life, Resurrection Power, Spiritual Transformation, Victorious Living

The Proof And The Promise (Transfiguration Sunday 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 17, 2023

Peter had his experience of the transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ against his opponents whose credibility could not hold water!

THE PROOF and the PROMISE (Transfiguration Sunday 2023) 2 Peter 1:16-21  For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty.  (17)  For he received honor and glory from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Fifth Sunday Of Easter- Many Mansions

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 31, 2023

I-IT and I-THOU and I-I

I-IT and I-THOU to symbolize relationships is Martin Buber’s great contribution to Christians as a Jewish religious philosopher, especially regarding our Readings this Sunday which speak about an integration between personal spirituality, vocational responsibility, and organizational practice.1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, John 14:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Easter Sunday, Christ Has Risen!

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Apr 7, 2023

Without darkness, there can be no light.

Can you think of your darkest moment in life, perhaps it was some time ago, perhaps it was just recent or maybe your darkest moment in life is happening to you right now. Whatever and whenever your darkest moment arises, be assured you will come through and see the light and that’s a promise that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-42, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

The Power Of The Resurrection Of Christ (Easter Sunday)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Apr 8, 2023

The poor of the resurrection of Jesus Christ affects us even today.

The Power of the Resurrection Philippians 3:9-11 Intro. -Matt. 28:1-6 -Phil 3:9-10 -The resurrection is more than a fairy tale. -It is more than just an historical event. -It is more than just a story from the Bible. -The resurrection has the power to affect your life even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6, Philippians 3:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday Of The Lord’s Passion

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 17, 2024

At the end of the story, only one trust remains: the trust of the one who handed over himself—literally and sacramentally- for us

In the book Regarding the Pain of Others, the author, Susan Sontag, concludes that seeing news articles and images of war and suffering is necessary so we know what is happening, but it puts us in a position as either "spectator" or "coward," and that both positions are ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Mothering Sunday: Honouring The Heart Of Motherhood Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 19, 2024

On Mothering Sunday, we are reminded of the profound impact of motherhood in our lives. It's a time to honour and celebrate the sacrificial love, strength, and wisdom of mothers.

Title: "Mothering Sunday: Honouring the Heart of Motherhood" Introduction: Today, as we gather on Mothering Sunday, we are reminded of the profound impact of motherhood in our lives. It's a time to honor and celebrate the sacrificial love, strength, and wisdom of mothers. Yet, beyond ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:13, Proverbs 31:26, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, Ephesians 5:2, Proverbs 31:28-29, 2 Timothy 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sons Or Slaves? (Trinity Sunday 2024)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 23, 2024

Did you notice what Paul did in this text? Paul speaks about the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit as he reminds that if we are God’s children, then we are also heirs---joint heirs because we are adopted sons and daughters of God through what Jesus did for us on the cross.

SONS OR SLAVES? Text: Romans 8:14 – 17 Rom 8:12-17 So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— (13) for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. (14) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Is He So Special?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

Part of the reason Jesus is not someone people can ignore or forget, is how He lived and what He did during His thirty-three years on earth

A panel of historians recently voted Winston Churchill as the greatest person of the 20th Century. He was born.......does anyone know when? Even a guess? It was November 30, 1874. Does anyone have any idea where Sir Winston was born? Oxfordshire, England. How about the names of his father and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Dream Keepers

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007

This sermon is about seeing the dreams and visions that God gives us, and then following His voice.

I. (1) "For one man he was roller skating out of control on the main floor of Neiman-Marcus, a verocious tiger in hot pursuit. A woman stood astonished as her boss demanded that the office floor be painted in multicolors, immediately! Riding a horse in the country, another fellow suddenly found it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas The Important Announcement

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 2, 2007

Christmas the IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. Of all the important announcements that were ever made this was it. This was the most important announcement since the fall of Adam and Eve. I have heard announcements all my life. However, the only announcement tha

Christmas IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Luke 2:8) "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night." (Luke 2:9) "And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid." (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Waiting....a Centering Excercise

Contributed by Derek Noorman on Dec 8, 2012

With three powerful words, "Let it be...," Mary goes from Nazerene poor girl to highly exalted mother of our Lord Jesus Christ. But Mary's words also give us a different perspective on our own waiting.

Prayer for Illumination: Lord we bring ourselves to your word this morning, And we ask that you would speak to us that we might hear your words. Unstop our ears to listen, Chase the thoughts of tasks unfinished and tasks yet to do from our minds, Open our hearts to be responsive to your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed