Sermons on Jewish Feasts:

Happy [orthodox] Easter!

Contributed by Simon Rundell on May 15, 2002

The difference in dating Western and Eastern Easter

In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen (the organist strikes up the first line of “Jesus Christ is Risen today”) Yes, Happy Easter! Jesus Christ is risen today! Now, we know that the resurrection of Jesus Christ Our Lord and Saviour is proclaimed each and every ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Ultimate Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 15th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

Series: ¡§From The Cradle To The Cross¡¨ [#15] THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE Exodus 12:1-30 Choir: ¡§He Reigns Forever¡¨ Announcements Welcome [Song: __________________________________________] Take Offering [Song: ¡§The Old Rugged Cross¡¨] Prayer Of Thanksgiving Scripture Reading: Romans 5:6-8 Dalyn ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Crucify Him

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon reviews the trial of Jesus before Pilate. Who is guilty for the death of our Christ? You might be surprised by the answer.

“Crucify Him” Lenten Banner This is the third week of our journey through lent and we are focusing on the Jesus’ trial before Pontius Pilate. We remember that Pontius Pilate was a Roman official assigned to govern over all Judea. He would be a man quickly forgotten if not for one man in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Excuses

Contributed by James Roberts on Apr 5, 2010

This is a sermon about excuse giving in Luke 14.

EXCUSES Luke 14:16-24 It is amazing what excuses people make and give for not coming to Christ or for not doing what the Lord is asking them to do. Some are too busy, some too clever, some too religious to repent, some too worldly to want to; some too proud to pray. The Lord Jesus once focused on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Was Made Flesh Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 24, 2012

What do the first two principles of biblical interpretation teach us about the Annunciation story?

Solemnity of the Annunciation 2012 Verbum Domini When we pray together our profession of faith in a moment, the Missal instructs us to kneel for a moment (if we can) when we say that of the Son, “and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.” John’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14

Denomination: Catholic

Happy Birthday To The Church

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on May 19, 2018

When the Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples of Jesus on that first Whitsunday in a very real sense the Church was born. When a child is born we celebrate annually the date of that birth by giving presents but on the Church's birthday we receive.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Today is a very special day in the life of the Church it’s not just because today is called Whitsunday or the feast of Pentecost,,,,, it is however related to what happened on that first Whitsunday The sending of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus. No in many ways its ...read more

Scripture: John 14:18-24, Acts 2:1-21

We Have Much To Learn From Joseph And How He Obeyed God.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 18, 2016

Joseph was human, more human than we believe; he was the same as us. He had his own share of problems that we can relate to, problems relating to a tight knit community that was quick to condemn. Could we to overcome such difficulties.

This sermon was delivered at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on Sunday the 18th December 2016; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Isaiah 7:10-16 Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25 Please join ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

Lets Stop Our Anger With God

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Have you ever been angry with God? Chances are you have. This sermon takes a look at the life of Jonah and how angry he got with God

Jonah 4:1-11 Let’s Stop Our Anger Towards God Introduction A. Dramatic act about being angry with God. B. Background 1. Went to Nineveh 2. Nineveh repented 3. Jonah then becomes angry with God C. Purpose: To Get rid of anger towards God, and let God be God Jonah throwing a fit like a little 2 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ministering To Hispanic Catholics Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 7, 2010

Xenophobia destroyed the Jews in Nazi Germany; we must not let it stand in the way of our mission.

St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross–August 9, 2010 You Shall Be My Witnesses Here at the beginning of August, the Church gives us feasts that are pointed reminders that Jesus, who predicted His own assassination, was not the last Christian martyr, only the first. I’ve often commented at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:22-28

Denomination: Catholic

The Passover

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 26, 2017

A sermon before the Lord's Supper: We commemorate the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus with the Lord’s supper which is a commemoration of the Passover.

The Passover November 26, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We commemorate the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus with the Lord’s supper which is a commemoration of the Passover. Focus Passage: Exodus 12:1-13, 23-33 Introduction: Israel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13, Exodus 12:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Honor, Criticize Or Kill (John 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 2, 2025

Do we honor, criticize or kill faith in Jesus? Let's look at John 12.

Do we honor Jesus with our best, or criticize those who do, and plot to kill Jesus in our churches by avoiding or watering down His Gospel? Let’s look at John 12. How did Lazarus’ grateful sister Mary honor Jesus with her best? What criticism did Judas Iscariot make? Six days before the Passover, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Will Go Out Of His Way To Get To You

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 22, 2025

Jesus will come to where you are, even if He has to go out of His way.

Title: Jesus Will Go Out of His Way to Get to You Theme: Shows that Jesus will do whatever it takes to get to us. Text: John 5:1 - 9 Joh 5:1-9 After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. (2) Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, John 4:22

Denomination: Church Of God

They Ran Out Of Joy Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 24, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 2: 1 – 12

John 2: 1 – 12 They ran out of Joy 1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. 3 And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Passover Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Teaching us about the kind of people we need to be.

Palm Sunday John 12: 12- 23 Poor old granny was getting on in age and she decided that she had enough of the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping but she still want ed to do something for her family. So, rather than buy her kids, grandkids, nieces and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2007

Jesus told the story to reveal God’s love to saints and sinners alike

NR 17-03-07 ES Lk 15:1-3 and 11-32 If we really want to understand the Parable of the Prodigal Son, we need to look at the context of the story. Why did Jesus tell the story? And we find the answer to that question in the opening verses of Luke 15. Let me read them to you: Tax collectors and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican