Sermons on Epiphany 4:

Proclaim Liberty Throughout The Land

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

sermon for July fourth

"Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land" July 4, 2010 OPEN: Today on the 4th of July we are celebrating our nation's 234th birthday. 234 years ago the United States was born. A nation based on the ideals of liberty, responsibility, godliness, and the freedom to become what God intended us to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 29, 2018

In the day in which we live, we need to know where our freedom comes from and how to use it properly.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • We live in a great country. American citizens enjoy a level of freedom not found in too many places in the world or throughout history. • We are closing in on celebrating our nation’s independence. We are blessed that the one life that we have to live, we get ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Second Sunday After Epiphany (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 7, 2025

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

Psalm 107:13-22, 2 Kings 4:1-17, Romans 12:6-16a, John 2:1-11. A). SIN AND DELIVERANCE. Psalm 107:13-22. This reading begins and ends with a “crying out” to the LORD, His deliverance, and a call to praise. In the first of the two examples here, the petitioners were portrayed as people who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:13-22, 2 Kings 4:1-17, Romans 12:6-16, John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sixth Sunday After Epiphany (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 13, 2025

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

Psalm 96:1-13, Isaiah 4:2-6, 1 John 3:1-8, Matthew 24:23-31. A). THE GREATER CANTATA. Psalm 96:1-13. Psalms 93-100 are sometimes known as the “enthronement” Psalms. Yet this is not the enthronement of any earthly king (Psalm 93:1; Psalm 97:1; Psalm 99:1). Many of the words of this particular ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13, Isaiah 4:2-6, 1 John 3:1-8, Matthew 24:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Known By God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 3, 2022

I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

KNOWN BY GOD. Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18. What convinced me of the reality of the God of the Bible - 'the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ' (Ephesians 1:3) - was not intellectual argument, but personal encounter. This occurred in two phases: first in a sense of guilt ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understatements Reveal The Grace Of God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 31, 2009

Although this is a rewrite of Tom Long’s Sermon, published in 1987, I believe it offers a new perspective. 4th Sunday after Epiphany, series B

4th Sunday after Epiphany, February 1, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for your Son, Jesus the Christ, your incarnate Word, who came to reveal your will and grace for our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Access Not Success Is The Goal Of Life.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 22, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. Jeremiah 1: 4-19 January 28, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. Jeremiah 1: 4-19 January 28, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus unconditional love. Amen. Jeremiah 1: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The World Of Words

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 27, 2003

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after the Epiphany Jesus casting out of an unclean spirit and teaching with authority

4th Sunday after the Epiphany Mark 1:21-28 "’The World of Words" 21 And they went into Capernaum; and immediately on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. 22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 ¶ And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On A Passion For Fullness

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 14, 2026

Life's fullness is believed to be a deep state of being, purpose, and joy.

Brené Brown, a female American academic once remarked: “A deep sense of love and belonging is an irreducible need of all people. We are biologically, cognitively, physically, and spiritually wired to love, to be loved, and to belong. When those needs are not met, we don't function as we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:19, John 10:10, 2 Peter 1:3-4, Philippians 1:9-11

Arise And Shine Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 28, 2021

Advent is a celebration of hope concerning the arrival and appearing of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This message looks at some of the symbolism and prophecies related to Advent. This sermon can also be used for Epiphany.

We just lit the second Advent candle; and so, this morning, I want to take some time to discuss in detail what the season of Advent is all about. But allow me to first begin with an illustration from the Vietnam War era, which was around the 1960’s. This illustration is from someone who was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did God Reveal Himself To Astrologers?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 6, 2019

What was it about the Magi that we can learn from

Epiphany Mt 2: 1-23 I’d like to look at the Epiphany story this morning Story: The Readers’ Digest once asked this question: Have you ever imagined what would have happened if there had been three wise women instead of three wise men at the Epiphany? They suggested that if there had been three ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

And There Was Morning - Becoming The People Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the significance of baptism as the start of our faith journey, our identity as God's people, and the continual need for spiritual renewal. Key

Good morning, dear beloved! I hope this day finds you well and your hearts brimming with the love of the Lord. As we gather together in His name, let us remember the words of the great Ambrose who said, "The Lord was Baptized, not to be cleansed Himself, but to cleanse the waters, so that those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11, Acts 19:1-7, Genesis 1:1-5

Topics: Epiphany, New Beginnings

Frankincense For A Holy Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 22, 2016

Uses the frankincense that the wise men brought to point out some of the sacrifices that Jesus made in coming to earth.

WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM, PART 2 FRANKINCENSE FOR A HOLY SACRIFICE MATTHEW 2:1-12 DECEMBER 4, 2016 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Dave Barry, the well-known humorist, has this take on the wise men and Christmas: “Although this is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

3rd Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2022

JANUARY 25th, 2026.

Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 27:4-9, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23. A). THE DAWNING OF THE LIGHT. Isaiah 9:1-4. The prospect at the end of Isaiah 8 was one of ‘trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish’ (cf. Isaiah 8:22). But now there is a “Nevertheless” (Isaiah 9:1). The darkest ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 27:4-9, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

8th Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 9, 2026

Not Used This Year.

Isaiah 49:8-16, Psalm 131:1-3, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Matthew 6:24-34. A), THE RESTORATION OF GOD’S PEOPLE. Isaiah 49:8-16. In Isaiah 49:3 the Servant is named as Israel, yet the New Testament identifies the Servant as Jesus (Matthew 12:14-21; Acts 8:32-35): our Lord is the ideal which Israel ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:8-16, Psalm 131:1-3, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational