Sermons on Lectionay B:

The Greater Cantata

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2013

Creation's harmonious praise.

THE GREATER CANTATA. Psalm 96:1-13. Psalms 93-100 are sometimes known as the “enthronement” Psalms. Yet this is not the enthronement of any earthly king (Psalm 93:1; Psalm 97:1; Psalm 99:1). Many of the words of this particular Psalm (Psalm 96) make their first appearance at the instalment of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Our Passover Lamb

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

Contemplating the sufferings of Christ.

JESUS, OUR PASSOVER LAMB. Isaiah 50:4-9a - Third Servant Song. Like the fourth Servant Song, Isaiah’s third Servant Song fits remarkably with some of the details of Jesus’ sufferings. Jesus did not shrink from His task (Isaiah 50:5). His attitude to the Father who commissioned Him was, “not my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Know And Rely On God's Love

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 10, 2005

EASTER 7(B) - We know and rely on God’s love for us as the love of God lives in every believer and the love of God lives through believers.

WE KNOW AND RELY ON GOD’S LOVE (Outline) 1 JOHN 4:13-21 - May 8, 2005 - EASTER 7 INTRO: On Mother’s Day there seems to be an extra feeling of love for one another Today we are go-ing to examine where all of this love starts. There is only source of love that really matters. That source and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebrate Jesus' Powerful Pentecost Promises

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 17, 2005

PENTECOST(B) - We celebrate Jesus powerful Pentectost promises which include the Holy Spirit, the gift of faith and God’s peace, the gift of the forgiveness of sins.

CELEBRATE JESUS’ POWERFUL PENTECOST PROMISES (Outline) JOHN 14:25-27 - May 15, 2005 - PENTECOST INTRO: Today is a festival day of celebration. We are reminded of the importance and value of the very first Pentecost and the many promises the Lord made concerning the outpouring of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Belongs To Jesus' Family?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 7, 2005

PENTECOST 3(B) - Who belongs to Jesus’ family does not include those who divide but does include those who do God’s will.

WHO BELONGS TO JESUS’ FAMILY? (Outline) MARK 3:20-35 - June 5, 2005 - PENTECOST 3 INTRO: Man has a deep-seated need of belonging. Our society has numerous groups and organizations that people can join so they can belong. Each of us knows the special joy of belonging to a family. There is no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Not Be Afraid; Just Believe

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 28, 2005

PENTECOST 6(B) - Jesus comforts believers concerning the fear of death by saying: "Do not be afraid; just believe", as he reminds believers of the certainty of eternal life.

DO NOT BE AFRAID; JUST BELIEVE (Outline) MARK 5:21-24; 35-43 - June 26, 2005 - PENTECOST 6 INTRO: One of mankind’s great fears is the fear of the unknown. Very often many people get them-selves overly excited about the uncertainty of the future. Many worry about the things that might happen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Keep Looking Up

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 7, 2005

LENT 4(B) - Keep looking up and you will see our Lord’s loving discipline and you will see our loving Lord’s forgiveness.

KEEP LOOKING UP (Outline) NUMBERS 21:4-9 - March 6, 2005 - LENT 4 INTRO: Different people have different attitudes in this life. Some are positive attitudes and some are negative. Today we will learn that a Christian life displays a very positive attitude. For people of the world really ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Light: In Him Is No Darkness At All

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 12, 2005

EASTER 3(B) - God is light and there is no darkness in him at all for Jesus’ blood overcomes all darkness and then believers can walk in the light of God’s forgivenss.

GOD IS LIGHT: IN HIM IS NO DARKNESS (Outline) 1 JOHN 1:5-2:2 - April 10, 2005 - EASTER 3 INTRO: How many have heard the saying opposites attract? In some case that statement is quite accu-rate. Today’s text reminds us that opposites do not always attract. In fact, opposites are just that – ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Not Be Anxious About The Threats Of Man Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 1, 2007

1) A Disciple Emulates His Master and 2) Does not Fear the World but have confidence in a) Vindication by God b) Veneration of God c) Valuation by God

If you haven’t noticed, we are in the swing of the “Holiday” season. That’s right: not Advent or Christmas but the Holiday Season. Retailers and cultural planners are so desperate for increased sales and attendance that the day after Halloween, began with the “Holiday” advertising. The word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-31

Denomination: Other

Preparing The Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

We can look at the steps of preparing for Christmas to explain the necessary steps of "preparing for a spiritual celebration". a) a cleaning b) a rearranging c) the redocorating and d) the celebration.

INTRODUCTION A. SERIES: Preparing for Christmas 2007 1. Part 1: The Truth About Traditions A Reminder not to allow our Customs and Traditions to Cover up the Real Celebration! 2. Today: Preparing the Heart B. What do you do to prepare for Christmas? Deb loves to decorate at Christmas. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Greater Than Any Miraculous Sign

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 3, 2008

Easter 2 (B) - Jesus is greater than any miraculous sign. Many wicked want miraculous signs. God’s word is our miraculous "sign".

JESUS IS GREATER THAN ANY MIRACULOUS SIGN (Outline) March 30, 2008 – EASTER 2 - Matthew 12:38-42 INTRO: “Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!” These words of scripture are our proof positive that Christ rose again from the tomb on that first Easter Sunday. Often people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Risen Jesus Provides Peace

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2008

Easter 3(B) - Our risen Savior, Christ Jesus, provides peace. Jesus’ peace is positive proof that He lives. Jesus’ peace needs to be proclaimed.

THE RISEN JESUS PROVIDES PEACE (Outline) April 6, 2008 – EASTER 3 - Luke 23:36-49 INTRO: Today’s gospel spoke of Jesus walking on the way to Emmaus with some disciples (Luke 23:13-35). It took them a long time to see and believe. Thomas would not believe until he had seen the nail prints ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:36-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray For The Wisdom That Comes From Heaven

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 22, 2005

Pentecost 18(B) - Pray for the wisdom that comes from above since worldly wisdom produces selfish lives but God’s wisdom produces spiritual living.

PRAY FOR THE WISDOM THAT COMES FROM HEAVEN James 3:13-4:6 - September 18, 2005 - Pentecost 18 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: There are many people in the Old Testament and New Testament who stand as examples for believers today. One example is Solomon--we probably remember ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"My Grace Is Sufficient For You"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentecost 8(B) - Our loving Lord declares: "My grace is sufficient for you." Believers learn that in weakness is God’s strength and in weakness is godly boasting.

“MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR YOU” (Outline) July 6, 2008 -- PENTECOST 8 -- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 INTRO: Last week studied God’s truly amazing grace. Very simply stated: God’s grace is God’s undeserved love. In our wickedness and in our rebellion we deserve only eternal punishment and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 12:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Ddd (Dignity Deficiency Disorder)

Contributed by John Perry on Jul 28, 2010

Many Christians today suffer from what I call ‘dignity deficiency disorder’ simply b/c they are looking in the wrong places for dignity.

Bunbury Wed pm 28/07/10 “DDD” (Dignity Deficiency Disorder) Intro: *** I was sitting in the emergency waiting room of the hospital the other day waiting to be attended & the theme music of a daytime T.V. program caught my attention, it was the theme music of Days Of Our Lives. Not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal