Sermons on Epiphany Sunday:

Little Epiphany

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 17, 2024

The Glory of God is shown both in the Old, and even greater in the New Covenant. Paul shows us how Christ is Greater than Moses.

Good Morning. We have a Harder Theme today. One of the very different ways people wrote and communicated at the time the Bible was put together was their emphasis on imagery. The stress of imagery was to help you to remember in a time when actual writings were scarce. Now, a lot more people could ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:27-33, 2 Corinthians 3:4-14, Luke 19:41-47

Denomination: Anglican

"Nothing Is Ever The Same"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2011

A sermon for Epiphany.

Matthew 2:1-12 “Nothing Is Ever The Same” What images come to your mind when you think of the Magi in Matthew’s Gospel? Having sat through enough Christmas plays, it may be hard for some of us to banish the image of children wearing bathrobes and Burger King crowns, trying to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Did Jesus Come For

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002

A sermon for the Epiphany

Epiphany Sunday Matthew 2:1-12 ’Who Did Jesus Come For?" 1* ¶ Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, 2 "Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Imprinted (Fifth Sunday After The Epiphany February 5 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2023

Paul’s purpose was not to make an impression by his human ability and attainment but to let the Holy Spirit make an impression on them through his preaching.

IMPRINTED Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1 – 11 1 Corinthians 2:1-11  When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come proclaiming the mystery of God to you in lofty words or wisdom.  (2)  For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Immaturity (Sixth Sunday After Epiphany, February 12, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 10, 2023

In the very first verse Paul has stepped on toes! There are two words that illustrate well how Paul stepped on their toes. These two words, “carnal” and “babies” lose some of their emphasis as they are transliterated from Greek to English.

IMMATURITY Text: 1 Corinthians 3: 1 – 9 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 And so, brothers and sisters, I could not speak to you as spiritual people, but rather as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. (2) I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for solid food. Even now you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Epiphany Is The Season Of Illumination.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 6, 2001

Epiphany is the season, in which we celebrate " the showing forth of our Lord JESUS AS A baby to the Wise Men or Magi.

THE SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EPIPHANY, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 7th SUNDAY OF JANUARY, 2001, The LESSON:.....Isaiah 60: 1-6 The Gospel:....... Matthew 2:1-12 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GO D AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Epiphany Is Full Of Surprises

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 21, 2025

Epiphany has all sorts of surprises for us all and teaches us some very important lessons that can refresh the mind and fortify the spirit, something we all need today in a world that lacks hope!

The seasons of the Church’s year all have a story and profound meaning to tell and Epiphany is such a season that refreshes the mind and fortifies the spirit. It is a season full of surprises; full of signs and miracles and we our reminded of this with the payer for the 3rd Sunday of in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:2, Matthew 3:13-17, John 2:1-11, Matthew 18:21-22, 1 Corinthians 15:55  (view more)  (view less)

The Apostolic Testimony And The Authority Of Scripture.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2022

At the back of Peter’s apostolic testimony to the transfiguration of our Lord lies the foundational authority of the Old Testament Scriptures

THE APOSTOLIC TESTIMONY AND THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE. 2 Peter 1:16-21. I). THE APOSTOLIC TESTIMONY. 2 Peter 1:16-18. Peter had a genuine pastoral concern for the purity of the church after his own death, literally his “exodus” (2 Peter 1:14-15). The Apostle wrote his second letter against ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Epiphany Of Our Lord

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008

The Magi heard the Word of God from the mouth of the most wicked man in the kingdom, Herod; never the less, the Holy Spirit used that word to establish faith in them moving them to continue their journey to worship the one, true king.

The Epiphany of our Lord Matthew 2__1-12 Sun, Jan 6, 2008 First: Is. 60:1-6 Epistle: Eph. 3:1-12 Gospel: Matt. 2:1-12 Psalm: Psalm 72:1-11 (12-15) There is a story that I heard so long ago that I can’t remember who first told it. I strongly suspect that it is not a true story, but I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

What Happened To Epiphany?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 4, 2007

The Epiphany, Jan. 6th is about God’s revelation of himself in flesh in the person of Jesus to the Magi. The sermon deals with "reactions" to the baby Jesus and the adult Jesus, his words and resurrection.

In Jesus Holy Name January 7, 2007 Epiphany Matthew 2:1-3 Redeemer “What Happened to Epiphany?” Yesterday was January 6th, the 12th Day of Christmas. How many of you missed our Epiphany worship service last night? You missed it? It wasn’t in the bulletin? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Epiphany 2- 2003

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 10, 2002

What if John the Baptist was appointed as your Rector?

Brinton and Swanton Novers 12-01-03 Mk 1: 4-12 John the Baptist’s ministry Story: Have you ever stopped to think what would happen if the Bishop appointed John the Baptist as Rector of Brinton (or Swanton Novers). Imagine yourself asking John the Baptist round for dinner. What ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Epiphany's Success Lessons

Contributed by Alan Holden on Jan 2, 2013

The story of Jesus’ epiphany has several success lessons that are often ignored. If these lessons are discovered and practiced, they will yield a hundred fold. So what are these success lessons?

The story of Jesus’ epiphany has several success lessons that are often ignored. The word “epiphany” means “appearance, or manifestation.” The story is found in Luke 1:21-40. In fact, the whole story of the Epiphany is nearly non-existent in many evangelical churches. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

From Epiphany To Transfiguration

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 29, 2017

An epiphany is a sudden and unexpected revelation. Transfiguration is seeing Jesus in all His glory. It is His righteousness which prepares us to face God.

FROM EPIPHANY TO TRANSFIGURATION. Psalm 50:1-6. An epiphany is a wonderful, unpredictable thing. It is defined as a sudden and unexpected revelation. It is not something that we come to expect, or can hunt down. Not something that we can earn through works, or prayers, or religious rites. Or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Beatific Epiphany Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 22, 2016

There are some things in life which we must do alone.

A BEATIFIC EPIPHANY OF GOD. Exodus 24:12-18. Seventy-four people were called by the LORD to ‘come up’ and ‘worship afar off’ (Exodus 24:1). Each one had a part to play, but not all the same part (cf. 1 Corinthians 12:12; 1 Corinthians 12:28). The seventy elders, for example, were permitted a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Gifts Of Epiphany Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 5, 2023

Using the gifts of the Wise Men (Gold, Frankincense, Myrhh), we can see the message that Jesus is the King of Kings, the Great High Priest, and our propitiation, the sufficient atoning Sacrifice for our sins.

EPIPHANY, THE TWELFTH DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS, IS WHEN THE CHURCH MARKS THE CONCLUSION OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. OUR FOCUS IS ON THE WISE MEN AND THE SIGNIFICANCE BEHIND THEIR GIFTS PRESENTED TO THE CHRIST CHILD. "EPIPHANY" MEANS "TO SHOW, TO REVEAL" OR“MANISFESTATION.” THE STORY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-11, Isaiah 60:3, Psalm 72:15, Isaiah 61:6, Isaiah 60:6, Psalm 96:4, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist