Sermons on C Proper 12:

Advent3c- Gaudete Sunday Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 7, 2018

‘Tis the season to nurture a joyful spirit.

It’s Gaudete Sunday, ‘Tis the season to nurture a joyful spirit. To illustrate, writer Gordon McDonald tells about a Nigerian woman who is a physician at a great teaching hospital in the United States. This distinguished woman came out of the crowd to say something kind about the lecture McDonald ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-18, Luke 3:10-18

Denomination: Catholic

Advent4c- Mary And Elizabeth Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 8, 2018

Mary and Elizabeth offer us some insights into the disciplines and practices of the interior life.

Our Gospel on this Fourth Sunday of Advent begins with: “Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste.” This reminds me of a sign I saw outside a church this morning, “Hurry in this Sunday to beat the Christmas rush.” Mary’s visit to Elizabeth recalls the importance of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

Anointed For Mission [lectionary 3c]

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 30, 2018

Leave the success of your life to a power greater than you. Just do the things you were anointed for. Let a power greater than you take care of the ‘how.’

The theme in our Readings this Sunday is that the ‘opening of the Scriptures’ is consonant with ‘the opening of the eyes’. The use of physical seeing as a metaphor for spiritual insight is commonplace. Those that are blind(ed), are unable to read the Scriptures. E.g. Two young fish are swimming ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:2-10, Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Catholic

Authentic Worship - Epiphany 3 C

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 23, 2016

Proposition: In preaching His first sermon, Jesus gives us this wonderful formula for creating authentic worship services; Five elements 1. Holy Scripture 2. Sacred space 3. Sacred time 4. Holy Spirit Anointing and 5. Full Salvation

Scripture: Luke 4:4-21; Nehemiah 8:1-10; Psalms 19 Theme: Authentic Worship Proposition: In preaching His first sermon, Jesus gives us this wonderful formula for creating authentic worship services; Five elements 1. Holy Scripture 2. Sacred space 3. Sacred time 4. Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:4-21

Denomination: Nazarene

A,b,c’s Of Prayer

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Sep 3, 2020

You may have prayed different models of prayer. There is the Lord's prayer. There is the A.C.T.S. of prayer. The Apostle Paul gives us another simple model, The ABCs of Prayer.

A,B,C’s of Prayer Phil. 4:6-7 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." A - Avoid losing it. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Philippians 4:7, Philippians 4:6-7

Fourth Sunday Of Advent C- The Visitation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 14, 2021

Heart-based people look out at reality with soft eyes, so we can become encouragers of one another. It’s easy to be critical or withdrawn. It’s not so easy to offer encouragement in healthy ways.

Elizabeth and Mary teach us a few things today in our Gospel- 1.Mary’s Service- Luis Angel is a professional cleaner. A new client texted him the address and said the key was under the mat. Luis Angel arrived, found the key, and got to work. After three hours of mopping and scrubbing, he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

Prayer: A.c.t.s. PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To explore the power, pattern, and priority of prayer as taught by Jesus in Luke 11:1-13, emphasizing that prayer is a heartfelt conversation with God, not just a list of requests.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving into a topic that is near and dear to all our hearts – prayer. As we explore Luke 11:1-13, we'll be focusing on three key aspects: The Power of Prayer, The Pattern of Prayer, and The Priority of Prayer. It's a tall order, but I believe we'll find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Topics: Prayer, Teach

An Exhortation To Importunity In Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 15, 2016

An unjust judge, an importunate widow - and the patience of God.

AN EXHORTATION TO IMPORTUNITY IN PRAYER. Luke 18:1-8. The Pharisees demanded of Jesus when the kingdom of God should come. Jesus’ unexpected response was that it is here already (Luke 17:20-21)! Jesus then turned to His disciples to advise them concerning what He called ‘the days of the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life Of Abraham, Part 9: The Visit Of The Three Angels Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 11, 2014

Be careful to show hospitality, for some have entertained angels unawares--Hebrews 13:2. Proper 11 After Pentecost Year C

The Life of Abraham, Part 9: The Visit of the Three Angels Genesis 18:1-15 Introduction In the last chapter the LORD promised Abraham what humans even today would consider impossible. Sarah was going to be a mother of a son named Isaac in twelve months. Abraham laughed at the idea, but the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 18:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Step Two - Only God Can Save You Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

For it is God who works in you to will and act in order to fulfill every good purpose. The words "Came to believe" mean that we are trusting in God’s promise to restore all His creation to himself for a life time.

Step 2: Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity Scripture: Phil 2:13: For it is God who works in you to will and act in order to fulfill every good purpose. Assertion: Came to believe means trusting in God’s promise to restore all His creation to himself for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Step Ten - Review, Rinse And Repeat Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

Continued to take personal inventory and when we wrong promptly admitted it. How?!!!

STEP 10: Continued to take personal inventory and when we wrong promptly admitted it. How?!!! Read Scripture: John 15:2 "Every Branch in Me that does not bear fruit, he takes away; and every branch that bears fruit he prunes it, that it may bear more fruit" The biblical equivalent of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Initiating The Turn-12(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 13, 2024

12 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-XII—Luke 1:24b-25(:5-25) Attention: Whenever it becomes obvious that Fall is near, I will end-up baking a few Pumpkin Pies. We begin stockpiling the ingredients for multiple pies. I will bake two pies at a time. I use the recipe printed on the Libby’s brand canned pumpkin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:24-25, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 12.1-6 Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 1, 2016

Hostility to the Church

Revelation 12 verses 1-6 Chapter 12 marks a division in Revelation. John turns aside to explain the underlying cause of the hostility about to break upon the Church. This is outlined in chapters 12-14 and then in chapters 15-19 God will come in judgment on His enemies before we encounter ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Ninth Commandment (11 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

A pastor announced that the next week he would be preaching on the ninth commandment, “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.”

He requested that the congregation go home and read Mark, chapter seventeen before the next Sunday. When next Sunday came, before he started preaching, he asked, “How many of you read Mark, chapter seventeen this week?” About half of the congregation raised their hands to indicate they had. Then ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is Being Sure And Certain

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 12(C) - Faith is always being sure and certain of knowing and in receiving God’s blessings.

“FAITH IS BEING SURE…AND CERTAIN” (Outline) August 23, 2009 -- PENTECOST 12 -- Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16 INTRO: The Christian faith is the only faith built upon the solid foundation of Christ the Rock. What does this mean for the followers of Christ? Believers are absolutely sure of eternal ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran