Sermons on episcopal eucharist: showing 271-285 of 2,049

The Single Life Series

Contributed by Rob Roy on Feb 7, 2021

God has a special place for Single Christians who serve.

There is a lot of pressure in our society to be married, like that is the ultimate goal to have a fulfilling life. A boy and a girl are dressed up to be the flower girl and ring bearer, even though little ones seldom do this well at weddings and either steal the show, or cry or don’t do what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:10-12

0821 Trinity Xxi: Jesus, My Brother Was Murdered Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Oct 29, 2007

My first response when I learned of the passage I am to preach on this morning was a mild, "What will I say?" Jesus healed a boy, but so what? What possible use could this be to my life? What difference does faith make?

Sermon: Jesus, My Brother was Murdered. Text: John 4:46-54 Occasion: Trinity XXI Who: Mark Woolsey When: Sunday, Oct 28, 2007 Where: Providence Reformed Episcopal Church May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Church At Thyatira Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016

The church at Thyatira had two characteristics: One was like Lydia, a woman who was a servant of Christ, ministering to the saints; the other was like Jezebel, a woman who supported the priest of Baal and hated God's servant.

I. Introduction A. Thyatira 1. The names means continual sacrifice 2. The city of Thyatira is about 35 Miles East of Pergamum a. Coastal cities (1) Ephesus (2) Smyrna (3) Pergamum b. The rest of the seven churches were inland 3. The city of Thyatira once was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Humility

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 20, 2022

Jesus desires for his children to be humble like He is.

Humility Luke 18:9-14 1. There are two characters in this Parable one had No regrets about life • The Pharisee, standing by himself, Pharisees stood apart from the crowd to preserve their purity before God. • He was Praying ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people: • thieves, rogues or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Thankful? For What!? - A Communion Sermon

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 6, 2008

A Communion sermon designed to provoke thankfulness by sharing the Good News of God’s grace and salvation.

THANKFUL? FOR WHAT!? Mark 14:1-26 Sermon Objective: A Communion sermon designed to provoke thankfulness by sharing the Good News of God’s grace and salvation. Supporting Scripture: Exodus 12:13-27; Exodus 24:8; Jeremiah 31:31-33; John 6:35-59; INTRO: Thankful? For What!? Those were the words ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-26

Denomination: Nazarene

The Sacrifice Of Abel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 12, 2011

Abel worshiped in faith, and so should we.

Ss Cyril & Methodius February 14, 2011 The Spirit of the Liturgy For a few months now we have been considering, with our Holy Father, the spirit of the liturgy. And so it is fitting that we hear today, and on Valentine’s Day, this marvelous lesson from Genesis, the story of accepted Abel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-25

Denomination: Catholic

Epiphany—ambient Scent And Music.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 23, 2017

And I am not talking about retail atmospherics of pumping in scented candles and evergreen, with Christmas carols.

Epiphany—Ambient scent and music. In the beginning, Christmas was connected to music and scent. And I am not talking about retail atmospherics of pumping in scented candles and evergreen, with Christmas carols. In Heralding the birth of Jesus, angels sang and wise men provided fragrant gifts to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-13, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

In Jesus, The Word Is Flesh

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 17, 2006

A sermon for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15, Series B Jesus is the Bread of life, whose flesh is food indeed

11th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 15) August 20, 2006 “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 give you thanks for your gift of creation and for establishing life on this planet we call earth. We ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Lutheran

Sing To The Lord And Bless His Name

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 23, 2013

How does our singing in Church advance our mission and witness?

Feast of St. Cecilia 2013 “Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.” Over and over, we read in the psalms, that our response to the saving power of God is to sing to Him. St. Augustine wrote that to sing praise to God is to pray twice. That’s so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-2

Denomination: Catholic

Everyone's Invited To The Reception

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 2, 2019

The sermon​ looks at Luke's Parable of the weddings guests who compete for the best seat​ at the table. Jesus makes it clear that everyone should be invited (poor, lame etc.), not just the rich and powerful. Such is the kingdom.

Everyone’s Invited To The Reception Intro If you've lived through a wedding you know, they are of all things most stressful. What few people realize is how stressful weddings are for the clergy. Although we will never say it with parishioners around, when clergy get together, we inevitably ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Episcopal

A Welcoming Grace

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 16, 2019

Taken from the parable of the Good Shepherd who leaves the 99 to retrieve the one lost sheep, this sermon focuses on how grace is welcoming... hence, A welcoming grace. The sheep was retrieved​, then welcomed home.

A Welcoming Grace Five words appear all across America. We print them on books, newsletters, church bulletins, and thousands of search signs. They are the de facto mission statement for an entire denomination. “The Episcopal Church welcomes you.” We insist that welcoming arms await all who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Episcopal

Chapter 6- Ephesians Series

Contributed by David Thrower on Feb 14, 2006

This is a chapter of a book I am writing as a devotional on Ephesians. It has to do with Ephesians 4:11 and the office of the evangelist.

Chapter 11 As we continue to study the five-fold ministry gifts of Ephesians 4:11, one important ministry office comes into focus at this point – the evangelist. Normally when people think of the word “evangelist,” the mental picture is of a sweat-soaked man with big hair preaching in a tent and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Orthodox

The Life Changer

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Nov 6, 2019

A sermon about how Jesus changed Zacchaeus' life and how He changes ours.

Sing with me if you know the song: Zacchaeus was a wee little man, A wee little man was he He climbed up in a sycamore tree For the Lord he wanted to see And when the Savior passed that way He looked up in the tree And He said, “Zacchaeus, you come down! For I'm going to your house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

When Did We See You Hungry? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2011

Our good works for our brothers and sisters are icons of Christ in our culture.

Monday of First Week in Lent 14 March 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy At various times in the history of the Church, Judaizing elements in and outside the Church have risen up and waved the second half of the first commandment at the Church, and accused us of worshiping images and idols. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

Images Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 19, 2011

In the icon of the crucifixion we find the same spiritual orientations we discovered in the eastward direction of our prayer.

Monday of 2nd Week in Lent 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Over and over again the OT repeats the theme: God is merciful; His people are faithless. Original sin has not corrupted our natures entirely, but it has weakened them so that we find it an uphill climb to do good and avoid evil. Without the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36-38

Denomination: Catholic