Sermons on epiphany: showing 406-420 of 1,240

When The Chips Are Down

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 8, 2009

Epiphany 5: People in extraordinary situations have demonstrated that responding properly saves lives. Christians also have that privilege - to be all things to all people in order that some might be saved.

Our oldest son is in the Navy. Last year my son’s submarine, the USS Santa Fe finished a major overhaul and returned to its homeport in Hawaii. When a ship or submarine goes through a major overhaul, it undergoes a series of sea trials and exercises before it deploys. The purpose of those is to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

"Religious Knowledge Give Us Insights Into The "Heart” Of God.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 27, 2001

Epiphany of our Lord - January 6th, 2002 Title: “Religious knowledge give us insights into the “heart” of God.” Matthew 2: 1-12

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Title: “Religious knowledge give us insights into the “heart” of God.” Matthew 2: 1-12 In the time of King Herod, Magi, Gentiles from the east, follow a star that leads them to Jesus, whom they recognize as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

"God's Salvation”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 12, 2002

Year A. 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, January 20th, 2002 Isaiah 49: 1-7 Title: “God’s Salvation”

Year A. 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, January 20th, 2002 Isaiah 49: 1-7 Title: “God’s Salvation” We need to understand the history- political and religious- going on behind this text, on which it is based and which it interprets. The inspired writer gives prosaic history a poetic interpretation, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Making Good Out Of Evil

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 6, 2003

Epiphany 5: The evil one attempts to drive a wedge between the believer and God. But God, through the Cross and Resurrection, triumphs over all the wiles of the enemy.

By showing us what happened in the life of Job, God shares amazing insights that allow us to understand life just a little bit better. Having the book of Job is a little bit like having the playbook of the opposing team. We see the strategy of the enemy – satan – that old accuser. The playbook ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Servants By God's Authority

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 8, 2004

Epiphany 5: Our holy God makes us fit to be his servants through the forgiveness that Jesus won for us through his Cross and Resurrection.

Have you ever read about the homeless children that live in Russia, India and South America? There have been several stories and TV documentaries that have aired in which the plight of these children has been described. There are literally thousands of these children that live in the most pitiful ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Star-Gazers And Jesus-Seekers

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Dec 30, 2008

A Sermon for the Sunday of Epiphany. The Wise Men invite us to follow in our faith-journey to encounter the Living God, made known to us in Christ Jesus

Text Matthew 2:1-12 ‘Star-gazers and Jesus-seekers’ I guess we are all familiar with the stars – the stars, that is, that we see printed in our newspapers, written in ‘Teletext’, and on the Internet. Our horoscope, I mean, by which some people seek guidance for their lives, and seek to predict ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Name Is Wonderful Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 9, 2006

Using texts from the prophecies of Isaiah, this is the 2nd in an Advent, Christmas, Epiphany Series on "The Names of Jesus." It heads the list in Isaiah 9:6.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?: HIS NAME IS WONDERFUL! --Isaiah 9:6 Anything that is wonderful is “astonishing,” “a marvelous thing,” a “miracle.” 740 years before His Birth in Bethlehem Isaiah said the Messiah would be called “Wonderful.” “WHAT’S IN A NAME?” “His Name is Wonderful.” I don’t think that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Methodist

Christ Challenges Every Christian

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 26, 2004

EPIPHANY 3(A) - With the words, "Come, follow me" Christ challenges every Christian to believe wholeheartedly God’s word and to follow wholeheartedly Jesus’ call.

CHRIST CHALLENGES EVERY CHRISTIAN Matthew 4:12-23 - January 25, 2004 MATTHEW 4:12-23 12When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he returned to Galilee. 13Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali-- 14to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

This Is What I Came To Do

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 25, 2015

The pressure of the crowd must never be allowed to take precedence over a right relationship with God.

THIS IS WHAT I CAME TO DO. Mark 1:29-39. 1. The first Deacon (Mark 1:29-31). After the synagogue service in Capernaum, Jesus and His four companions went to the home of Simon and Andrew (Mark 1:29). Was this the first after-church fellowship - or perhaps even the formation of the first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are The Blessings On Those Who Are Poor Or Weak?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 18, 2014

The ‘blessed ones’ are the so called experts to whom many people go to for advice; seeking fame, riches and beauty as outward signs of God blessing them; but secretly they want others to kowtow to their success. Jesus could sort them out.

Summary: The ‘blessed ones’ are the so called experts to whom many people go to for advice; seeking fame, riches and beauty as outward signs of God blessing them; but secretly they want others to kowtow to their success. Jesus could sort them out. Micah 6:1-8 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

We Matter

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 13, 2013

We matter because we are God's... God created, formed, ransomed and claimed us as his own.

Title: We Matter Text: Isaiah 43:1-7 Explain the parallelism in the lines of Hebrew Poetry… the first line makes an observation and the second line restates it in slightly different language. It serves as something of a double-whammy by making a point and then reinforcing that point. It ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happens When Jesus Comes To Town?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 4, 2013

God's love is large enough to embrace and include everyone.

Title: What Happens When Jesus Comes to Town? Text: Luke 4:21-30 Thesis: God’s love is large enough to embrace and include everyone. Introduction A syndrome is a group of symptoms that collectively indicate or characterize a disease, psychological disorder or other abnormal condition. If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Feast At The House Of Levi

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

Jesus came not to call the Righteous but Sinners to repentance.

THE FEAST AT LEVI’S HOUSE. Mark 2:13-22. 1. The call of Levi (Mark 2:13-14) Wherever we live, under whatever regime, tax collectors are unpopular. It was no different in first century Israel, where Levi’s trade involved collaboration with the Romans, and the constant suspicion of theft. Levi ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas?

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 9, 2010

How would you react to a sermon composed entirely of questions?

How would you react to a sermon composed entirely of questions? Are you intrigued when the questions refuse to give you answers, leaving you puzzling over the text for yourself? Are you cross- isn’t it the preacher’s job to explain things? - Isn’t the preacher not doing his or her job properly? ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

2nd Sunday After Pentecost. June 2nd, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 8, 2023

Year B, Proper 4.

1 Samuel 3:1-20, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Psalm 81:1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, Mark 2:23-28, Mark 3:1-6 A). THE CALL OF SAMUEL AND THE FALL OF ELI. 1 Samuel 3:1-20. I). HE IS CALLING YOU BY NAME. 1 Samuel 3:1-10. The days of the Saviour-Judges were drawing to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Psalm 81:1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, Mark 2:23-28, Mark 3:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational