Sermons on Bcp Sunday Before Advent:

Jesus Before Pilate Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2023

The trials on Jesus’ last earthly day picture the religious & political world’s rejection of Jesus & His claims. He came unto His own and they did not receive Him. Sin’s blindness leads to Jesus’ dying because of who He is, God in human flesh.

LUKE 23: 1–5-7 JESUS BEFORE PILATE [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] [Mark 15:1–5; Mt. 5:10-12] Jesus’ last day begins with Him being rejected and condemned by the Jewish ruling counsel and then being hauled before Pilate. The irony of their judgement is that Jesus will be crucified for being who He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Storm Before The Calm Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 28, 2022

In the storms of life, make sure you have an anchor for your soul.

The Storm Before the Calm Acts 27:1-44 Rev. Brian Bill March 27-28, 2022 I suffer from aquaphobia, or the fear of water. I can trace it to four traumatic events. • When I was around 9 years old, I was fishing in the middle of the night with my dad and his buddies on Devil’s Lake [aptly named]. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Pearls Before Swine Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 24, 2021

The “fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight” or understanding. This “fear” is a reverential regard for God who has communicated His will and purpose to us and to whom we are accountable for our actions.

Pearls before Swine Proverbs 9:1-18 The Prologue of Solomon's book of Proverbs ends with a choice of two paths. - an invitation from Lady Wisdom and an invitation from Lady Folly. These descriptions and quotations of Wisdom and Folly are a study in similarities and contrasts. Both Wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Before Taking Communion Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Aug 8, 2021

Before we take the communion I just want to give a quick reminder of why we take it.

Communion Before we take the communion I just want to give a quick reminder of why we take it. After all it is something that we believers partake of often and it is very easy to become complacent. We call what we are about to do, The Lords Supper or Communion. When Jesus first started this meal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:7-8, 1 Corinthians 11:17-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Covenant Before Culture

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 15, 2025

Marriage is God’s covenant design from creation, not a cultural contract, and only the new heart given by Christ can overcome hardness, restore faithfulness, and display His love to the world.

(The Case for Marriage) I. God’s Original Design Genesis 2:18–24 When the Pharisees asked Jesus about divorce, He did something simple and bold. He didn’t argue the law. He didn’t haggle over texts. He went back to the garden. He started at the beginning. He said, “From the beginning it was not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24, Malachi 2:4, Matthew 19:3-9, Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

You Before Yours

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 16, 2025

God desires the giver before the gift—when we first surrender our hearts to Him, every act of generosity, including financial giving, flows joyfully and becomes an overflow of grace.

(God wants the giver before the gift) --- Introduction – Life Stirs Up Life Before we even open our Bibles, think about something amazing. The New Testament calls the church the body of Christ. Not a building. Not bricks and mortar. You and I are the church. Every part of a body matters. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, 2 Corinthians 12:14, Acts 4:32, Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 1:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Pride Before The Fall Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This chapter is a warning about the dangers of pride, misplaced confidence, and shallow obedience. God desires humility, wisdom, and wholehearted devotion — not partial or superficial obedience that fades in the face of success.

PRIDE BEFORE THE FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 14:1-29 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 16:18; 1 Peter 5:6; 2 Chronicles 25; Obadiah 1:3-4; Jeremiah 9:23-24 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 14 presents the reign of Amaziah, king of Judah, and the consequences of his pride and unwise choices. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 14:1-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Before Do Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2025

Looking at God's calling in our lives.

Called by God Ephesians 4:1 January 26, 2025 I’d like to talk to 4 groups of people today. Those of you who believe you were created by God to do something significant, something meaningful, something eternal, something that matters. You may be excited about that calling, but you don't know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1, 2 Timothy 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Life Before Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

Let’s tell people our story through reason, truth, and love.

LIFE BEFORE JESUS Text: Acts 21:37-22:5 Introduction 1. Illustration: A young man in his 20s came to faith in Christ after many years of bad choices and consequences and of breaking the hearts of his mother and others around him. The reality of his genuine conversion was proven over the dramatic ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Calm Before The Storm

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 9, 2025

There are moments when everything falls silent-a pause filled with anticipation. Revelation 8:1 reveals such a moment, inviting us to explore the profound meaning of the calm before the storm.

The Calm Before the Storm Introduction In our walk with God, we often encounter moments of profound stillness, times that seem quiet, perhaps even silent, yet carry immense spiritual significance. These moments are not voids but purposeful pauses in God's divine orchestration. Today, we turn ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1, Revelation 4:8, Psalm 46:10, 1 Kings 19:12, Habakkuk 2:20, Ecclesiastes 3:7, Luke 2:19, Revelation 8:6, Luke 6:12, Isaiah 40:31, Isaiah 30:15, Zephaniah 3:17, 1 Kings 19:11-13, Lamentations 3:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beggars Before God Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 16, 2025

When you see the beggar at the corner: • Don’t think, “I am better.” • Whisper, “That’s me, O Lord — I’m the beggar, too.”

“BEGGARS BEFORE GOD” (Luke 16:19–31; Mark 10:46–52; Matthew 5:3; Revelation 3:17–18) I. PROLOGUE — THE MAN WITH NOTHING Imagine the man under the bridge. He has no bed, no shelter, no table, no name anyone remembers. He stretches out his hand not because he is lazy, but because he has nothing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3, Proverbs 19:17, Luke 16:19, Mark 10:46-52, Revelation 3:17, Deuteronomy 15:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul Before Felix Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Paul Before Felix

Acts 24 v 1 - 21 Paul Before Felix The Opposition The Time - 1 And after five days The Test - Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, The Task - and with a certain orator named Tertullus, The Tale - who informed the governor against Paul. The Adulation - The Use of Flattery - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Felix Before Paul Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Felix Before Paul

Acts 24 v 22 - 27 Felix Before Paul The Word of the Governor - Defer 22 And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter. The Word to the Guard - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-27, Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Holiness

Paul Before Festus Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Paul Before Festus

Acts 25 v 1 - 12 Paul Before Festus 1. The Change - A Different Person - 1 Now when Festus A Different Plan - was come into the province, A Different Program - after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem. 2. The Chance - The Source - 2 Then the high priest (2 yrs Later) The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Festus Before Paul Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Festus Before Paul

Acts 25 v 13 - 27 Festus Before Paul The Players - 13 And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to salute Festus. Agrippa II was the son of the Herod of Acts 12, Herod Agrippa I. He had become king of Galilee and other northern regions He had no authority ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:13-27

Denomination: Holiness