Sermons on C Proper 26:

4 Epiphany C Jesus Comes Home

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 4, 2001

It is hard to come home, but why did Jesus come looking for a fight?

4 Epiphany C Luke 4:21-30 28 January 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen If you grew up in a small town, you know about small town rivalries. The hockey teams that play just a little tougher when playing a certain town. The anger at the boys because the girls want to date boys from the other town. Won’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

A Review Of Mere Christianity By C.s. Lewis

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 28, 2007

an analysis of the beloved classic

C.S. Lewis is renowned as one of the foremost Christian thinkers of the twentieth century. Despite being an Anglican and exhibiting a number of tendencies making him a bit of an iconoclast among his fellow believers, C.S. Lewis has been fondly embraced by a broad swath of the church in part because ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

C.s.i.: Critical Spiritual Investigation

Contributed by Brandon Park on May 18, 2006

What Evidence are You Leaving Behind as a Follower of Christ? If you were accused and on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

CSI: Critical Spiritual Investigation What Evidence Are You Leaving Behind As A Follower of Christ? INTRO: - ILLUS: William A Hamm, Jr., was leaving his office in Minneapolis on a summer evening in 1933 when he was grabbed by four men and shoved into a car. That kidnapping was solved a few months ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: C. S. Lewis, Apostle To Skeptics Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 7, 2005

A biographical overview of C. S. Lewis’ life, tracing the influences that led to his moving from a commitment to atheism to belief in Jesus Christ

The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis #1 "C.S. Lewis, Apostle to Skeptics" Psalm 139.1-17 This weekend we’re launching a series on The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis. This message will not involve the exposition of a text or the exploration of a topic, but the introduction of an amazing man whom God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

D-E-A-C-O-N

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011

What are the biblical requirements for the office of deacon. In 1 Tim. 3:1-7 the requirements for pastor are given, and so we have a pulpit committee and perhaps even a background check. But 1 Tim. 3:8-13 makes it clear that we need to be careful in choos

REQUIREMENTS FOR DEACONS 1 Timothy 3:8-13 THERE ARE AS MANY VERSES LISTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DEACONS AS THERE ARE FOR PASTOR. A PASTOR MUST GO THROUGH AN INTENSE EXAMINATION, YET IN MANY CHURCHES DEACONS SLIDE ONTO THE BOARD UNCHECKED. THAT HAS NOT BEEN THE CASE AT CALVARY. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Proclaiming Christ.."In A P.c. World"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 15, 2015

Time is so short, bible prophecy is happening every day, right in front of our eyes on the news. The only thing that matters in this world, is what we do for Jesus,

Proclaiming Christ in P.C. World If I were to ask you today to tell me about yourself...to tell me what your favorite things to do were and what made you happy... Would you be able to do it quickly… And give me a response immediately, or would you have to think about it for awhile..because ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stopping The Son Of God - Epiphany 4c

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 24, 2016

Proposition: Luke shares how those early Nazarenes were able to stop the Son of God - 1. Through their small mindedness 2. Through their attempt to keep Jesus in a box 3. Through their doubt and mistrust

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30 (cf. 21-30); Psalms 71:1-6; I Corinthians 13:1-13 THEME: Stopping the Son of God - Epiphany 4 C Proposition: Luke shares how those early Nazarenes were able to stop the Son of God - 1. Through their small mindedness 2. Through their attempt to keep Jesus in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Nazarene

The C * O * S * T Of Walking In Faith

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 7, 2011

When God’s people follow God’s challenges and callings there are certain traits that will always need to be present.

The C*O*S*T of Faith Hebrews 11 If the Saints of Hebrews 11 are any indication, following God’s plan will C*O*S*T us C – Courageous – Because God’s calling can be unnerving; even daunting • When Joshua and the Hebrews followed God into the Promised Land it was with a great sense of personal ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Critical Faith Investigation (C.f.i)

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Feb 7, 2017

Sermon is covering how we operate in our Faith

C.F.I. Critical Faith Investigation Hebrews 11:1-3 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Mercy: Epiphany 7, Year C

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 5, 2019

The Rev. Rian Adams. This sermon informs people to rest in the mercy of God.

Sermon: “God Is Mercy” Epiphany 7, Year C The Rev. Rian Adams Introduction: Mercy as Listening Jesus says, “Be merciful as your Father is merciful." In Matthew's version, Jesus goes a bit farther, "Go and learn what this means; I want mercy and not sacrifice." Some of you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Episcopal

Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time; Year C

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 5, 2022

We have archeological evidence that some ancient Jews had recourse to magic or superstition. For example, many wore an amulet with the stated purpose of to attract people to them, or to prevent against curses.

There is an old story of a man who needed to send a letter from his remote camp to the neighboring village, so he asked his son to make the trip. The son had never traveled to the village on his own. He looked at the trail ahead of him and said, “I’ll go, Dad, but I don’t see how that path will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Catholic

The 3 C’s Of Christ’s Coming

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 16, 2020

Today's Sermon for Christmas looks at the signs of Jesus's coming, and they are, the Cradle, Cross, and Crown.

The 3 C’s of Christ’s Coming Philippians 2:5-11 Now that Christmas is upon us, maybe, just maybe, people will start being a little bit nicer to each other. Yet, unless the reason for the season, Jesus Christ, rules in our hearts, and is alive within us, then this probably won’t happen, and we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Foursquare

5th Sunday In Lent, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 28, 2022

April 6th, 2025.

Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 126, Philippians 3:4-14, John 12:1-8. A). GOD IS DOING A NEW THING. Isaiah 43:16-21. Isaiah reminds us of how the Sovereign LORD had opened the Red Sea, and made a path through the Jordan (Isaiah 43:16-17). Yet the Prophet is only looking back in order to look forward: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21, Philippians 3:4-14, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1st Sunday Of Advent, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 9, 2021

December 1st, 2024. Advent Sunday.

Jeremiah 33:14-16, Psalm 25:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, Luke 21:25-36. A) THE GREAT REVERSAL. Jeremiah 33:14-16. In a double metaphor concerning gardening and building, the prophet Jeremiah was commissioned by the LORD not only ‘to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy and to throw ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16, Psalm 25:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3rd Sunday Of Advent, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 11, 2021

December 15th, 2024. Gaudete Sunday.

Zephaniah 3:14-20, Isaiah 12:2-6, Philippians 4:4-7, Luke 3:7-18. A). A CALL TO REJOICE. Zephaniah 3:14-20. Eight out of the nine oracles in the little book of Zephaniah announce God’s just judgment of all the earth (Zephaniah 1:2-3; Zephaniah 3:8); and the just judgment of the LORD their ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Isaiah 12:2-6, Philippians 4:4-7, Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational