Sermons on C Proper 18:

2 More Than Perfect Plans Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 5, 2025

What do you do when life doesn’t go to plan? In this week’s Christmas message, we look at Joseph’s story in Matthew 1:18–25 and reminds us that even when our plans fall apart, God’s purpose still stands.

1. Introduction – When Plans Go Wrong Have you ever had one of those perfect plans — only for it to completely fall apart? Maybe a family dinner that turned into chaos, or a Christmas trip that went sideways. I found a saying the other day, and it’s, “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Be Still! Be Calm! The God Of Creation Is With Us!

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 18, 2018

This sermon looks at Jesus' miracle of stilling the storm and applies it to our lives. The first half looks at the text, and the second text applies it with the hymn "Be Still, My Soul."

Man and water have always had an interesting relationship. It is something that man cannot control, although it is all around him and vital for his survival. Over 75% of the earth’s surface is covered by water. We live in the land of 10,000 lakes, it is all around us as well. Despite that, it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Watch Continuously, Ready For Jesus

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 29, 2010

We don’t know when Jesus will return, so how can we be ready? How does the Holy Spirit keep our eyes on Jesus? A. Beware of the distractions of everyday life B. Keep focusing on Jesus, no matter how well you know him C. Guard against spiritual sleep

Text: Matthew 24:37-44 Theme: Watch Continuously, Ready for Jesus A. Beware of the distractions of everyday life B. Keep focusing on Jesus, no matter how well you know him C. Guard against spiritually falling asleep Season: Advent 1a Date: November 28, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Axubah To Hephzibah - Second Epiphany - Newness, Joy And Community

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 12, 2016

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5; John 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Theme: New Life, New Joy, New Community Proposition: Epiphany 2 C passages speak to us of God's power to create New Life, To Bring Forth New Joy and to create a New Community

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5; John 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Theme: New Life, New Joy, New Community Proposition: Epiphany 2 C passages speak to us of God's power to create New Life, To Bring Forth New Joy and to create a New Community INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Amargura

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 20, 2020

"La amargura es como beber veneno para ratas y esperar que la rata muera" (John Ortberg Jr.). Contribuye a la enfermedad física y no nos permite experimentar la paz que Dios quiere para nosotros. Vive en paz con todos. (Romanos 12:18).

Amargura "Que toda la amargura, la ira, el enojo, el clamor y la calumnia se alejen de vosotros, junto con toda la malicia. Sean amables unos con otros, de corazón tierno, perdonándose mutuamente, como Dios en Cristo los ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14, Ephesians 4:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Los Colores De Cristiano

Contributed by Jose Diaz on Nov 25, 2003

A. Todo lo que proviene de Dios es definido. 1. La naturaleza es definida a) La rosa es definida b) El arcoiris y sus 7 colores c) Las plantas de barriga – Pequeñas flores con apariencia a rosas que nacen en los desiertos y solo pueden ser observadas

I. Introducción A. Todo lo que proviene de Dios es definido. 1. La naturaleza es definida a) La rosa es definida b) El arcoiris y sus 7 colores c) Las plantas de barriga – Pequeñas flores con apariencia a rosas que nacen en los desiertos y solo pueden ser observadas con un lente amplificador o ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Necesidad Del Espíritu Santo

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 21, 2024

El mensaje explora siete maneras en que la iglesia debe ser fortalecida por el Espíritu Santo. Se identifica la consecuencia de no tener este empoderamiento y se llama a los creyentes a ser llenos del Espíritu de acuerdo con Efesios 5:18.

Introducción ¿Alguna vez has sentido que no tienes lo necesario para vivir la vida cristiana? ¿Alguna vez te has sentido abrumado por los desafíos de la vida? ¿Qué haces cuando sientes que las circunstancias te presionan con una fuerza casi irresistible? Tal vez nunca ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-17, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 17:6, 2 Timothy 3:1-6, Isaiah 12:3, Romans 8:26-28, Isaiah 55:1-2, James 1:5, Acts 15:1-28, Mark 16:15-18, Revelation 3:14-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006

In John 10 Jesus describes himself as the "good Shepherd" and this sermon explores what our proper response to the good Shepherd should be: 1. Follow me (vs.1-5) 2. Enter through me (vs.6-10) 3. Trust me (vs.11-12) 4. Listen to me (vs.14-16,27-30)

I AM series #3 Castle Hills Christian Ch. 07-04-04 I AM the Good Shepherd John 10 INTRODUCTION: This summer we’ve been looking at the “I AM” statements of Jesus. Jesus said “I am the bread of life” in John chapter 6. In Chapter 9 He said “I am the light of the world.” Jesus next “I am…” ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Valorarnos Unos A Otros Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 12, 2024

En 1 Corintios 12:12-31, Pablo enseña la diversidad de dones en el Cuerpo de Cristo. En los versículos 1 al 11, analizamos QUÉ son los dones. Ahora comenzamos a hablar de CÓMO deben funcionar los dones.

Introducción En nuestro estudio de 1 Corintios 12, hemos hablado de los nueve dones del Espíritu que Pablo enumera en la primera parte de ese capítulo. Nuestro estudio se ha centrado en entender qué son estos dones. Utilizando los términos de Pablo en los primeros once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 Peter 4:8, Acts 1:8, Acts 19:6, Ephesians 4:1-7, Matthew 25:25, Romans 12:1-21, Romans 14:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Qu'est-Ce Que Votre Pasteur Vaut ?

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Sep 7, 2006

Le téléphone sonne, et c’est un leader d’église voulant parler avec moi. Après que nous échangions "Bonjour," j’entends, "Les leaders de notre église évaluent le salaire pour notre pasteur. Est-ce que vous auriez la moyenne du salaire du pasteur Français

QU’EST-CE QUE VOTRE PASTEUR VAUT ? Le téléphone sonne, et c’est un leader d’église voulant parler avec moi. Après que nous échangions "Bonjour," j’entends, "Les leaders de notre église évaluent le salaire pour notre pasteur. Est-ce que vous auriez la moyenne du salaire du pasteur Français ou que ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

L'amour De Dieu Pour Son Peuple Et Ses Répercutions !

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Sep 24, 2007

Lecture : CDC 1/1-17 Le cantique de Salomon comme certains l’ont appelé se tient parmi une collection de 1005 chants que Salomon a écrit 1 Rois 4/32 " Il a prononcé trois mille sentences, et composé mille cinq cantiques." Il est souvent plus appelé cdc c

Le Cantique des Cantiques ou l’amour de Dieu pour son peuple et ses répercutions ! Lecture : CDC 1/1-17 Le cantique de Salomon comme certains l’ont appelé se tient parmi une collection de 1005 chants que Salomon a écrit 1 Rois 4/32 " Il a prononcé trois mille sentences, et composé mille cinq ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

1 Peter Commentary —chapter 1 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2021

Peter’s first epistle is addressed to Gentile believers among the dispersed (the scattered) of Israel. They have been released from the futile way of life they learned from their ancestors (1:18). Those who were at one time, not a people, had become nothing less than the people of God (2:10).

Tom Lowe 4/2/2021 Text: 1 Peter, Chapter 1 (KJV) 1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Esau's Choice Reflects His Character

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2003

Esau never expressed any repentance for his sinful choices. The Bible says, “If I hide iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.” (Psa. 66:18,19) Not only did Esau make one bad mistake but for the rest of his life he refused to confess and forsake

Esau’s Choice – Genesis 25:19-34 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to avoid making impulsive decisions that they will later regret. Illustration: Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation’s deserts. All vultures see is rotting meat, because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confirmation Of God's Work In The World

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 8, 2007

God works to: 1. enlighten us about what matters (vs. 1-3). 2. encourage our trust in Him (vs. 4-12). 3. energize our witness for Him (vs. 12-15). 4. establish a life-changing relationship with Him (vs. 16-18).

Confirmation of God’s Work in the World Acts 11:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church Jan. 31, 2007 *Have you ever seen the Hand of God at work in your life? Most of us can say absolutely yes. And I hope you can too. *God wants us to see His Hand at work in our world, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Getting What You Ask For From God

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on May 6, 2012

Based on the Lectionary readings for the 5th Sunday in Easter (Acts 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8). Jesus says that we can ask anything from God and receive it. 1 John explains it, and Acts shows the consequence.

Jesus said to his disciples: "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit. You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you. Remain in me, as I remain in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Catholic