Sermons on C Epiphany 4:

The C.h.u.r.c.h.

Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Nov 15, 2019

What is The Church, How does God Look at The Church and what does God expect of The Church?

Matt 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.... The 1st time that the word Church is used is found here in this Scripture....... 2 Tim 2:15.... Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is My Salvation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 16, 2024

The name Jesus means 'The LORD is salvation.' It is He who has saved me!

THE LORD MY SALVATION. Psalm 118:14-21. This Psalm is the last of the processional Psalms which were sung by pilgrims on their way up to Jerusalem for the great Jewish feasts. There are echoes of the Passover, and anticipations of the death and resurrection of Jesus. PSALM 118:14 takes us back ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin And Deliverance.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 20, 2024

There was none to help except the Lord.

SIN AND DELIVERANCE. Psalm 107:13-22. This reading begins and ends with a “crying out” to the LORD, His deliverance, and a call to praise. In the first of the two examples here, the petitioners were portrayed as people who were held fast with iron chains in the darkest deepest dungeon, ‘in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dawn Of Zion's Glory.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 19, 2024

"And the Gentiles shall come to thy light" (Isaiah 60:3).

THE DAWN OF ZION’S GLORY. Isaiah 60:1-9. The motif of darkness is at last vanquished by the coming of the light (ISAIAH 60:1). Just as in Creation, God spoke, and there was light (cf. Genesis 1:2-3). The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overwhelm it (cf. John 1:5). Like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Public Bible Reading

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013

A spontaneous act of dedication, an outpouring of divine blessings, a day of revival: the makings of a memorable holiday.

A PUBLIC BIBLE READING. Nehemiah 8:1-3, Nehemiah 8:5-6, Nehemiah 8:8-10. Nehemiah 8:1. Revival is a sovereign act of God, in which His Holy Spirit stirs up the hearts of the people of God to seek Him. This is illustrated in the spontaneity of the crowd gathered for festival at the Water Gate in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-3, Nehemiah 8:5-6, Nehemiah 8:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Treat Your Enemy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2024

Overcoming evil with good.

HOW TO TREAT YOUR ENEMY. Romans 12:16-21. “Be not wise in yourselves,” reads the last clause of ROMANS 12:16. Paul has already warned us against being ‘wise in our own conceits’ (cf. Romans 11:25). This is also taught elsewhere in Scripture (cf. Proverbs 3:7; Isaiah 5:21; James 3:13-16). The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shepherd Psalm (Complete)

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 11, 2017

Following the leading of the ever-present LORD God.

THE SHEPHERD PSALM. Psalm 23:1-6. I. The LORD is my Shepherd. Psalm 23:1-3. When King David was a boy, he used to look after his father’s sheep - so he knew what he was talking about when he spoke of the LORD as his shepherd. As we all know, a “shepherd” looks after sheep. David led the sheep, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will Shepherd For Glory - 1 Peter 5:2c-4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 8, 2025

It matters a lot to God what your motives are for ministry.

1 Peter 5:1 Therefore to the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Shepherd God's flock that is under your care, overseeing--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-4

The Awesomeness And Nearness Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2013

The holy God reveals Himself first to Zion, and to the ends of the earth.

THE AWESOMENESS AND NEARNESS OF GOD. Psalm 99:1-9. The kingship of the LORD is awesome: it makes the people (or peoples) to “tremble” at His presence (Psalm 99:1). He is totally ‘other’ - dwelling between the cherubim, enthroned in heaven. He created all things, and even the earth “shakes” at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kinsman Redeemer (Epiphany 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Jesus is a pioneer whose suffering shows us God’s victory and gives us access to God.

THE KINSMEN REDEEMER Text: Hebrews 2:10 -18 Have you ever heard of the law of the kinsman redeemer? There are three things that have to happen for someone to be redeemed. The first rule is that the redeemer must be a relative to those in debt. The second ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Epiphany The Sequel: The Baptism Of Christ

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 18, 2010

So you don't remember your baptism? Well God does...

Preached at Holy Trinity Barkingside January 18th 2010 Preached at St Barnabas Northolt 16 January 2022 ............................................................................. Today we look at "Epiphany the Sequel: The Baptism of Christ". Over these weeks we look at Jesus being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Anglican

Praise And Repentance (Complete)

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 3, 2020

A Summons to resounding praise. Even now, God is waiting to forgive.

1. A SOLEMN FEAST DAY. Psalm 81:1-7. This Psalm opens with a summons to resounding praise (Psalm 81:1-3), with reasons to do so attached (Psalm 81:4-7). It continues with an address by God, beginning with a commandment, with a promise attached (Psalm 81:8-10); and going on to upbraid the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Epiphany Comes Down To Us.

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 17, 2009

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, Series B

2ND Sunday after Epiphany, January 18, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Lord, in each generation you call forth those to follow you, and carry the message of your redeeming grace to those around us. Through ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace From Faith

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 14, 2001

Year C Third Sunday After the Epiphany January 21, 2001

Year C Third Sunday After the Epiphany January 21, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Text: Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Title: “Grace from Faith” Lord Jesus, I want to know you personally. Thank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:4-14, Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Conditional Versus Unconditional Love.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 20, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. January 28, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. January 28, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Luke 4: 21-30 Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus’ unconditional love. Amen. Title: “Conditional ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran