Sermons on Lectionary:

Who Will Roll Away The Stone? (Easter Sunrise 2015)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 6, 2022

We seem to need the evidence of the stone being rolled away before we will believe. Is our fear creating distance between who we are and who God wants us to be?

WHO WILL ROLL AWAY THE STONE? Text: Mark 16:1- 20 Did you notice who saw Jesus first? Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome were wondering who would roll the stone away. That stone can be thought of as a metaphor---a barrier between belief and unbelief. As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Using Your "Talents" Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 22, 2017

Jesus again repeats Himself in Matthew 25, and He tells us another parable to get us ready for the end times. He tells a different story with the same point. Will we get it this time?

You know something is important when someone repeats it a second time. You can also know if something is important when they say the same thing again, but in a different way, so that if you didn’t get it the first time, you might get it the second time. It can be a technique that we can be quite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Last Page Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 22, 2017

Jesus teaches us about the final judgment. This sermon uses the analogy of reading the last page of a book to explain the parable. It helps the hearer to see how this supports the doctrine of faith alone, and it encourages them to serve.

The first thing that I always do when I read a new book is to read the last few pages. Its something that I always do, and I can’t help it or stop it. I love reading the last scene and then reading the book to figure out what that last image portrayed means, or the reason and significance behind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Food Fight! Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 14, 2017

In Romans 14, the apostle deals with an issue about food and days that stems from Christian Freedom. When discussing this matter, Paul points us to our identity in Christ, and how that impacts this issue and these debates.

How we see and define ourselves is one of the most important things in our lives. Our perception of ourselves can affect a variety of things. It can impact how we think about ourselves. It also impacts how we can feel about ourselves. If you think you are important, you will feel important. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12, Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

On Your Marks, Get Set, Go! A Sermon On Philippians 3 Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 4, 2017

In Philippians 3, Paul describes our Christian life twice by using a race analogy. It is an effective analogy. For like in a race, we have a reason to run (or cause). We keep our eyes on the prize, and we are encouraged along the way.

One night in college, I needed a study break, and I decided to read some online articles. As I was scrolling through, one caught my interest. It was titled: “Top Ten Greatest Canadians.” As I saw the title, I wondered how many people on that list would be hockey related, since it is Canada, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 24, 2020

Based on the lectionary: 1. Psalm 147:1-20 (Descriptions of the Lord) 2. Jeremiah 31: 1-14 (Proclaim and give praise) 3. John 1: 1-18 (The Light of the World) 4. Ephesians 1: 1-14 (Predestination vs. freewill)

1. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. (Ps 147: 3) Great is our LORD and abundant in power" (v. 5) The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear (are in awe) of Him (v. 11) He makes peace in your borders. (v. 14) 2. The LORD appeared to him from afar. I ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Book Keeping

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 4, 2007

Jesus was not a candidate for the most popular award in his class. No wonder they nailed him to a tree.

Sermon for Luke 14:7-14 September 2nd 2007 Last week I mentioned one of the greatest privileges of being a pastor is the opportunity to preside over Word and Sacrament. The Sacraments are the easy part, because I really do nothing. After all, its God’s work, not mine. But the Word, the Word on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Trinity Sunday Series

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 19, 2013

How the Trinity works in unity for our redemption

Trinity Sunday For six months now, in the course of the Lectionary, our Church's calendar, we have been remembering and celebrating the Incarnation and the redeeming works and life of Christ our Savior. We Started with his birth, and actually with preparing for his Incarnation and Birth, and our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, John 16:12-15, Romans 5:1-5, Matthew 28:16-20, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Strength In Relationships

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021

How does the Bible illustrate how there is strength in relationships? We can turn to the book of Ruth for the answer.

STRENGTH IN RELATIONSHIPS Text: Ruth 1:1 – 18 “The Promise Keepers note the following in their Point-Man training: 10 percent of all people will change when they hear the truth, 10 percent will never change, and 80 percent will only change in the context of a relationship. (Raymond ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Coat Of Many Colors

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 3, 2020

What can we learn from the "Coat of Many Colors?"

The Coat of Many Colors: An Exposition of Genesis 37:1-28 “The Coat of Many Colors” has become proverbial. Andrew Lloyd Weber made a musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is loosely based on the life of Joseph. Dolly Parton made a song about the patchwork coat her poor mother made ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28, Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of Church Discipline: An Exposition Of Matthew 18:15-20

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 28, 2020

There is much need for discipline in the Church.

The Purpose of Church Discipline: an Exposition of Matthew 18:15-20 When one looks at the word “discipline” we see the word “discipline.” To be a disciple is to submit one’s self to the discipline of the master. In the church, the Master is Jesus Christ who is mater also of heaven and earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 5:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Man In The Wheelchair Who Changed My Life Though I Never Met Him.

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 18, 2020

How Tim Zingale, forced out by his church because of his disability, became used by God in amazing ways. A sermon on Philippians 2.

............. “For it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pressure” Phil 2:13 I’d like to talk to you about someone really special to me - though I have never met him. You know him too, though you don’t know you know him and you have never met him. His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 27:40, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Rejection Tour

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 30, 2022

The Christian has to face rejection if he is serious about following Jesus. Oftentime, this rejection comes from family and friends.

The Rejection Tour Luke 9:51-62 No one likes rejection. This is especially true when your purpose is to be helpful. Rejection from your enemies is bad enough. at least you can rationalize that this is your enemy; therefore, it is a badge of honor rather than shame. Rejection can come in many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 49: Preach With Balance Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 9, 2018

How can we teach our congregations to balance Christian essentials with non-essentials? How can we overcome bigotry on non-essential doctrines, while still maintaining our preference.

Lesson Goal Introduce some basic elements of balanced preaching. Lesson Intro In Acts 20:27 Paul informs the the church of God in Ephesus that he had preached to them the whole counsel of God. Most preachers that do not have a structured annual preaching plan are guilty of over-preaching their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living Like Christ Or Like Scrooge?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 26, 2024

Like last Sunday, today’s pericope looks at statements made by Jesus not long before His arrest and passion, as Christ focuses our attention on the “last days.”

First Sunday of Advent 2024 One of the most obvious signs that our Western culture was at a crisis point, and sliding or crashing in the wrong direction happened about forty years ago when the Advent season, which begins this Sunday, was turned into a pre-Christmas season. As time passed, it ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16, Psalm 25:4-5, Psalm 25:8-10, Psalm 25:14, 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:2, Luke 21:34-36, Luke 21:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic