Sermons on epiphany: showing 976-990 of 1,231

A Vision Of God's Greatness

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007

When you are moving toward the future, it is good to know where you are going. It is good to have a vision of how things are going to look down the road a bit.

I have a friend named Sam. He is a big fellow – about 6’ 4”, weighing about 275 lbs. of pure muscle. When Sam was younger, living in Israel, he was a professional soccer player. Sam knows the importance of good physical conditioning not so much as an occasional hobby, but as a way of life. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

The First Hand Witnesses

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Learning from the first hand witnesses

2 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Practicing Solitude Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009

God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

Spiritual Disciplines Practicing Solitude 2 Timothy 1:6-7 (NIV) For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. God has called ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:25-26

Denomination: Foursquare

Change And Faith!

Contributed by David Trexler on Aug 8, 2008

Sometimes I believe we view Pentecost as a four letter word.

Sermon for Matthew 7:21-29 June, 1st 2008 Today is the third Sunday after Pentecost. Pentecost by far is the longest of the church seasons—spanning a total of 26 weeks, half of the church year, now all the way up to Advent. Why so long you might ask? Well I am always pleased when you guys ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace Points

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 26, 2012

Sermon h-ilighting the Grace of God.

“Grace Points” “Titus 2:11-15” Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Horrifying Words For The End Days Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 19, 2014

Jesus completes His description of the Last Days

Mark 13:14-37 Horrifying Words for the End of Times Introduction – America has become famous for its warning labels. Some are helpful and urge caution concerning some hidden dangers or possible side effects of certain products. Others, however, seem obvious if not downright absurd. Consider ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Athanasian Creed Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 16, 2014

In this lesson, we examine the life of Athanasius and also the creed which bears his name.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 5: The Athanasian Creed So far, in our study of church history we have seen: An overview of the last 2,000 years of church history. The creeds which are found within the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is The Blessing

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 17, 2015

The bible talks about God’s promises and blessings and we eat that stuff up. We praise God for all he's given to us and rightly so. But are we focused on the blessings of God more than the blessing that God is? Do we see that God himself is the blessing?

GOD IS THE BLESSING God is good, right? The bible talks about God’s promises and blessings and we eat that stuff up. We praise God for all he has given to us and rightly so. However, are we focused on the blessings of God more than the blessing that God is? Do we see that God himself is the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Candle Of Hope Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 25, 2015

The candle of Hope is a candle we can light in Christ.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we get close to the celebration of Christmas, I want to take you thought a series entitled, “The Candles of Advent.” • Advent is a season observed by many Western Culture churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Scripture Is Fulfilled In Your Hearing

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 2, 2010

Preached 1/24/2010 at St. Paul, McConnellsburg, St. Paul’s, Big Cove Tannery, and Mt. Zion, Little Cove. My 1st Sermon in the McConnellsburg parish.

Today is a big day for all of us in the congregations of the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish, isn’t it? Today, for the first time in two years, you have your own Pastor in your pulpit. Now I hear that in the time leading up to my arrival, Pastor Joe Hall did a wonderful job as a part time supply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

It’s Jesus, Somebody Special Series

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 2, 2010

Preached 1/31/2010 at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Little Cove for a joint service of the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish.

Today is a big day for all of us in the congregations of the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish, isn’t it? Today, for the first time in two years, you have your own Pastor in your pulpit. Now I hear that in the time leading up to my arrival, Pastor Joe Hall did a wonderful job as a part time supply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

God Chose You

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

Some of us might have trouble believing that the big, eternal God would ever even notice little old me. But Paul, right from the start of his letter to the Ephesians, emphasized that God had chosen them to be his.

This is our third Sunday now focusing on the book of Ephesians. At last we're getting around to starting at the beginning. We have already peaked at parts of chapter 2 and chapter 3 because of special themes for Epiphany and Human Relations Sunday. But now we get back to a more orderly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Reveal The Truths Of Jesus And Find Our Authority In The Demonic Realm.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 28, 2018

There are so many truths in the bible that are hidden, that we must find them. Such truths include our authority over the demon realm, and how we have the authority to deal with evil forces in our lives.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th January 2018 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Deuteronomy 18:15-20 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28 Psalm 111 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal

The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“The Cost of Following Jesus” Luke 9:23-27 A sermon for 1/30/22 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Pastor John Bright Luke 9 “23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, James 1:22-25, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Methodist

Rooted In Christ Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Aug 19, 2016

The most important thing is rooting our lives in Christ. If we can do this, we can experience the fullness of Christ love, and we have the foundation we need to weather all of life's storms.

Today marks a special day in the life of this church. This morning, we are celebrating “Come Home Sunday”! In one respect, today marks a homecoming celebration. Many of you are here because you consider this your church home; you grew up here, you served here, you made life-long friends ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: United Methodist