Sermons on C Proper 6:

Palm Sunday (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 10, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Matthew 21:1-13, Psalm 73:23-28, Zechariah 9:9-12, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 27:1-54. A). THE TRIUMPHANT ENTRY AND THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE. Matthew 21:1-13. Jesus approached Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover with His disciples - and to present Himself as the ultimate Passover lamb (cf. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-13, Psalm 73:23-28, Zechariah 9:9-12, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 27:1-54  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

C. S. Lewis' The Problem Of Pain Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Dec 20, 2005

C. S. Lewis’ offers his insight on the problem of evil: "How can a wise, loving, and all-powerful God allow his creatures to suffer?"

The Life & Legacy of C. S. Lewis #6 “The Problem of Pain” Romans 8.18-28 I’ve always been intrigued by the opening lines of books. (There is Charles Dickens’ “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” Rick Warren begins The Purpose-Friven Life with “It’s not about you.” M. Scott Peck ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

A View From The House Of The Potter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 7, 2016

The surprise here is that the intention of God can be resisted, and if (we) turn He speaks of changing His mind.

A VIEW FROM THE POTTER'S HOUSE. Jeremiah 18:1-11. On one occasion I was taken to a pottery museum, where one could purchase wares and also see them being made. I had made one or two small pottery items while at school (one of which remained on my mother’s back doorstep long after I had left ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Goes Forth

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 25, 2017

A metaphor from God's dealings in Creation to describe God's dealings with His Word.

THE WORD GOES FORTH. Isaiah 55:10-13. I was in India, alone in my room, with the door shut. I read Isaiah 55:10-11. There God was saying, “My Word shall not return to me void, but shall accomplish that which I please, and prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” What an encouragement, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Open Letter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 20, 2019

No longer a slave.

AN OPEN LETTER. PHILEMON 1:1-21. Onesimus was a slave who had escaped from his Christian master, Philemon. Yet in a beautiful irony, having not ‘made it’ alone in the big city, he found himself at last brought under the direct personal influence of “Paul the prisoner” (Philemon 1:1). Many a ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A. B. C. Good Friday. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2024

April 3rd, 2026.

Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12; Psalm 22:1-31; Hebrews 10:16-25; Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42. (A) JESUS THE MAN OF SORROWS. Isaiah 52:13-15; Isaiah 53:1-12 – Fourth Servant Song. 1. The introduction to this prophecy of the Passion of Jesus begins not with His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, Psalm 22:1-31, Hebrews 10:16-25, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:7-9, John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#6- Responsibility And Joy Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015

How do I work out my salvation? What is fear and trembling?

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Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Holiness

Forgiveness Vs. Judgement - Sermon Of Proper 19 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 9, 2020

An exploration of Judgement and Forgiveness and how we should forgive others even when we may not want to, and why it is right for us to do so.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Around 25 years ago I was studying for my banking qualifications, and one of the subjects I had to study was Banking Law, it was a fascinating subject, but it was also filled with great amounts of technical legalistic jargon which had to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

You C A N Handle The Truth!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 20, 2010

As preachers we are privileged to handle the truth in our grasp. Sometimes it hurts, but it always helps, and God makes the truth to triumph gloriously! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

You CAN Handle the Truth! 2 Corinthians 2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/youcanhandletruth.html As preachers we are privileged to handle the truth in our grasp. Sometimes it hurts, but it always helps, and God makes the truth to triumph gloriously! This epistle is teaching us wonderful truths ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

C. S. Lewis' The Great Divorce Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Dec 9, 2005

An examination of C. S. Lewis’ view of Heaven and Hell in The Great Divorce and The Problem of Pain.

The Life & Legacy of C. S. Lewis #5 “The Great Divorce” Matthew 7.7-13 This weekend we’re continuing our series on The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis by turning our attention to one of his most intriguing works of fiction, The Great Divorce. The title The Great Divorce is a twist on William Blake ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Eve/Day, Year C Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 19, 2003

A sermon for Christmas Eve/Day, based on Isaiah 52:7.

Sermon for Christmas Eve/Day Yr C, 2003 Based on Isa 52:7 Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Way back in about 539 B.C., ancient Babylon fell to the armies of King Cyrus of Persia. Then, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7

Denomination: Lutheran

#6 - Spiritual Hypochondria Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 26, 2009

The sixth in this series. Inspired by the book "Why Churches Die" by Mac Brunson & Ergun Caner. Thank you men!

#6 – Spiritual Hypochondria Numbers 11 (Begin with reading the story of “Clara” from the book “Why Churches die.” Pages 185-190. Once again, I’ll say that I am grateful for Dr. Brunson and Dr. Caner’s book. It is an incredible resource from which this series has, by design, been taken) * Think ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Mercy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 21, 2024

“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” (PSALM 85:6).

A PRAYER FOR MERCY. Psalm 85:1-7. The Prayer begins, not with personal desires, but by recalling to mind God’s past favours (PSALM 85:1-3). We must learn to “count our blessings, name them one by one,” as the hymn writer exhorts us, to raise up our ‘Ebenezers,’ our “stones of help” as the word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clearing The Way-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2015

6 of 7. The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. One's way is to be properly maintained. But How? Clearing the Way(for Father’s Day) demands sustained..

CLEARING THE WAY-part 6—Psalm 119:9-16 Building a house. There must be no liens on the land. Permits/legalities must be satisfied. The land must be cleared! There must be no obstructions to pouring the foundation. There must be no dangerous objects in the soon to be yard.—safe for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Baptist