Sermons on C Proper 8:

Eat, Drink & Be Sorry

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 22, 2004

A sermon for the 17th sunday after Pentecost Series C Proper 21 A sermon about Dives and the rich man

17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Luke 16:19-31 "Eat, Drink & Be Sorry" ""There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ First (Part 2)

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 20, 2025

This is a continuation of the morning sermon based upon Colossians 1:15-28. For Proper 11 After Pentecost Year C

Christ First (Part 2) Colossians 1:15–28 NKJV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Hush Child, God Ain't Dead!"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 26, 2006

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 Jesus healing 2 people

4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 Mark 5: 21-43 "Hush child, God ain’t dead!" 21 ¶ And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him; and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and seeing him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness And Daily Bread

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Aug 20, 2012

Series B, Proper 13 Preached in the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish 8/5/2012

I have to admit, every time I read through this part of the book of Exodus, I am just amazed at the behavior of the Israelites. If there was ever a group of people who should know from first hand experience that when God promises to do something, He will do it, it should be the Israelites. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The King Upon The Cross

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 16, 2013

As with us, so first with Him: no cross, no crown.

THE KING UPON THE CROSS. Luke 23:33-43. 1. Amongst the Jewish people, the prevalent understanding of the coming of Messiah was coloured by their relatively recent historical experience under the Maccabbees. Surely the expected deliverer would come to break the yoke of Rome, just as Judas of old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watching For The Word

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 15, 2019

Wait patiently, it will come to pass.

WATCHING FOR THE WORD. Habakkuk 1:1-2:4. This is the oracle or “burden” which Habakkuk the prophet did “see” (Habakkuk 1:1). So, right from the top, we understand that the prophet’s patient waiting of Habakkuk 2:1 paid off. When Habakkuk speaks of his message as a burden, it is to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalms 8 - A Psalm Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Dec 14, 2020

A study of Psalm 8 will help to see what an “indescribable, unspeakable gift” God’s Son, Jesus really is!

Intro: Gift giving is a big part of the Christmas celebration. Retailers are literally banking on it! The 5 week period between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas is the season where approximately 25% of their annual sales takes place! The Christian tradition of gift giving at Christmas has its ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Turning Religious Reluctance-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 11, 2018

8 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-VIII—John 4:1-26(:28-30, 39-43) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Think Twice Before Continuing down the path you’re on! The Church exists to turn the world away from it’s errant way! Everybody lives by a ‘religion’—a set of spiritual & secular values that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 1:1-8 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on May 24, 2025

Revelation 1:1-8

Revelation 1:1-8 The Book of Revelation is probably one of the most difficult books in all of scripture to not only understand but as well to preach or teach. It is a vision given to John of things many of which he not only didn't understand but had difficulty describing as well. Because of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Sermon On The Mount - Part 8 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 22, 2019

Part 8 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what is known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” Here Jesus begins to show the outworking of the beatitudes as salt and light in the world.

Part 8 - Salt of the earth and light of the world Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 8 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, John 1:6-9, John 8:12, Genesis 1:16, Philippians 2:14-15, Matthew 5:17-18, Matthew 12:13, Matthew 15:2, Romans 10:4, Hebrews 10:8-9, Luke 24:44-48, Luke 16:17, Romans 2:12-13, Matthew 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trinity Sunday (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 4, 2025

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

Psalm 8:1-9, Isaiah 6:1-8, Revelation 4:1-11, John 3:1-15. A). A PRAYER OF PRAISE. Psalm 8:1-9. This is the only praise Psalm which is addressed entirely to the LORD. No call to worship like Psalm 95:1, ‘O come let us sing unto the LORD’. No asides to the congregation like Psalm 107:2, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, Isaiah 6:1-8, Revelation 4:1-11, John 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suffering Servant

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 2, 2001

Year C. Passion/Palm Sunday April 8th, 2001 Isaiah 50 : 4-9

Year C. Passion/Palm Sunday April 8th, 2001 Isaiah 50 : 4-9 Title: “Suffering Servant” In Isaiah Chapters 40 – 55, there are four “songs” or poems, 42: 1-7; 49: 1-7; 50: 4-9; 52: 13 – 53: 12 that stand out as having a distinct character. In fact, if ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Day (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 14, 2024

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

Psalm 98:1-9, Isaiah 9:2-7, Hebrews 1:1-12, John 1:1-14 A). THE LITTLE CANTATA. Psalm 98:1-9. The Psalmist is calling us to sing of the mighty acts of the LORD whereby He has gotten Himself the victory (Psalm 98:1), secured our salvation, and demonstrated His righteousness (Psalm 98:2). This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9, Isaiah 9:2-7, Hebrews 1:1-12, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A. B. C. Annunciation Of The Lord. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2024

MARCH 25th, All Years.

Isaiah 7:10-14, Psalm 45, Psalm 40:5-10, Hebrews 10:4-10, Luke 1:26-38 A). IMMANUEL: WITH US THE GOD. Isaiah 7:10-14. The northern kingdom of Israel/Ephraim, along with her ally Syria/Aram, intended to force the Davidic kingdom of Judah into their alliance against the Assyrians (Isaiah 7:1), by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14, Psalm 40:5-10, Hebrews 10:4-10, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

R U Gr8ing Or Gr8ful?

Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 9, 2010

Each of us is given the opportunity to be grating or grateful, we get to choose which we will be.

After Michelle and I were married, in one of our early Christmas gift exchanges, she gave me a Franklin Organizer - a day-timer type calendar. At the time, I felt like the wife who was just given a treadmill or vacuum for Valentines Day. My face and demeanor gave me away and she could tell I wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1-2, Psalm 107:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God