Sermons on C Epiphany 5:

The Heavenly And The Earthly.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Colossians 3: 1-11 Title: “The Heavenly and the earthly.”

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Colossians 3: 1-11 Title: “The Heavenly and the earthly.” The first two chapters of this letter focused on the person of Christ. It is Paul’s belief that if we get Christ right we get everything else right. The second half of the letter ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Following The Call

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 22, 2024

A sermon for the third Sunday after Epiphany, Year B

January 21, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20 Following the Call Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Bob had been ice fishing all morning without any luck. He decided he’d had enough and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Superman

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 10, 2003

A sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany, The Baptism of Jesus

First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus Mark 1:4-11 Superman 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were baptized ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Proclaim: "Long Live The King!” Claim: Long Life With The King.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 8, 2008

Epiphany reveals Jesus as a gentle yet powerful king.

“Long live the king!” Did you catch the crowning ceremony of a new king over Christmas? He’s not king over any country. He has a crown but no palace. And not even all his “subjects” recognize him as their sovereign. I’m talking about Dan Stanescu, the new self-proclaimed king of the Roma people, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Being With Us

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 4, 2005

A sermon for the first Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

Baptism of Jesus First Sunday after the epiphany Matthew 3:13-17 "Being with Us"   "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Cast Of Characters

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 6, 2006

A Sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus Mark 1:4-11 "The Cast of Characters" 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Sometimes You Need To Let Things Go In Order To Grow

Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008

Sometimes we need to be willing to let some things go in our lives, if we don’t they will hold us back from becoming all that God intented us to become

Sometimes you need to let things go, in order to grow (The rich young ruler <VIDEO> Hook (Captain Hook’s assistant has an epiphany) Chapter 12 Begin 01:04:23 End 01:05:51 Have you ever had an ‘apostrophe?’ Captain Hook’s first mate gets an ‘apostrophe’ or an epiphany. He has an “aha moment!” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-29

Denomination: Vineyard

The Lord Our Hope.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 29, 2026

The goodness and reliability of the One in whom we trust.

THE LORD OUR HOPE. Psalm 31:1-5, Psalm 31:19-24. I. The LORD My Rock. Psalm 31:1-5. PSALM 31:1. This Psalm begins with the LORD, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a Psalm of trust, a Psalm of faith. We need not wallow in our distress when we have the LORD upon our side. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-5, Psalm 31:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Journey

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 1, 2019

God’s call to take the journey to worship the newborn king isn’t just for those born to privilege, or those born in the church. It isn’t just for pastors, scholars, and religious leaders. No, God’s call to worship is for anyone who will listen.

OPENING STORY An old king sat uncomfortably on his throne, fingernails dug into well-worn grooves in the wood as he waited nervously for the mysterious travelers to approach. All Jerusalem was abuzz with the rumors that these men were searching for a new heir which had just been born, yet neither ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

A Note Of Praise

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 21, 2019

An apt overture to the crescendo of Praise with which the Psalter ends!

A NOTE OF PRAISE. Psalm 145:1-5; Psalm 145:17-21. A lone voice opens the Psalm: “I” will extol thee; “I” will bless (Psalm 145:1); “I” will bless; “I” will praise (Psalm 145:2). ‘Generations’ shall praise and declare (Psalm 145:4); “I” will speak and declare (Psalm 145:5-6). The word ‘men’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-5, Psalm 145:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good For Us To Be Here

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 6, 2013

Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, Year C 2013

Luke 9: 28 – 36 Good For Us To Be Here Intro: Back in the 80’s there was a toy that was really popular with boys and girls alike. Transformers. They were the most fascinating toys, even for adults. In 2007 the first of the Transformer movies was released. In 2009 another, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Arise, Shine! Your Light Has Come

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 2, 2020

The Jews were to rejoice at the coming of the Messiah - meant to be their pride and joy. So are we, even in the midst of darkness.

January 5, 2020 Isaiah 60:1-6 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is dawning upon you. 2 Look, darkness covers the earth, and deep darkness covers the peoples, but the Lord will dawn upon you, and his glory will be seen over you. 3 Nations will walk to your light, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gospel Of The Grace Of Christ.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 29, 2026

'I marvel that you are so soon removed from him that called you into the GRACE OF CHRIST unto another GOSPEL' (Galatians 1:6).

THE GOSPEL OF THE GRACE OF CHRIST. Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:22-28. I. Why I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel. Romans 1:16-17. In Romans 1:14-15, Paul pronounced his indebtedness to people from all walks of life, and every level of education. We have been entrusted with the gospel not to keep it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:22-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Strange Land.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 18, 2022

Strangers and pilgrims in this world.

A STRANGE LAND. Psalm 137. The exile is over (at least for those who chose to return), and Babylon as a world power has fizzled out: her nobles sailed downstream to safety, and the Persian conqueror Cyrus allowed the many misplaced peoples dwelling in Babylon to return to their own lands. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Transfiguration, A Mountain Top Experience For Us All.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 11, 2018

Mountain top experiences are there for a reason. They are not just moments of Epiphany or pleasure; they can be needed prior to a painful time. Also notice how many coincidences in this short passage and what that means for us.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 11th February 2018 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Mark 9:2-9 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: Episcopal