Sermons on Pentecost 18:

Clay People

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 28, 2023

Just what are you? Are you an accidental, evolved, compilation of male and female genes? God spoke to Jeremiah: "Go down to the Potter's House, Jeremiah. Watch him work. Learn a "lesson" (Jeremiah 18:2).

CLAY PEOPLE Jer. 18:1-6; 19:10-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In Johnson City, Tennessee, a police officer and his partner pulled over an unlicensed motorist. They asked the man to follow them to the police station, 2. …but while en route they spotted a North Carolina vehicle whose license plate ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God With Us

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 17, 2022

The world’s most important birth was about to take place. Why was it almost unknown? What was Joseph's dilemma? What were the baby’s names? Was Mary a perpetual virgin? Let’s look at Matthew 1:18-25.

The world’s most important birth was about to take place. Why was it almost unknown? What was Joseph's dilemma? What were the baby’s names? Was Mary a perpetual virgin? Let’s look at Matthew 1:18-25. Joseph’s Dilemma Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2022

If you want to enjoy the diverse community God created for you, acknowledge that you belong to one body; appreciate the different members of that body; depend on one another; and do what God gifted you to do.

Grove Street was lined with lovely mature trees, manicured lawns, and three churches—all right next to each other. The three churches were each built in different styles and shapes, but they each posted a sign out front, proudly displaying the name of the church. The three churches were named First ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Genuine Faith”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 27, 2001

Year C. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 7th, 2001 Luke 17: 5-10 Heavenly Father, thank you for genuine faith, which can accomplish what experience, reason, and probability would disallow. Amen. Title: “Genuine faith”

Year C. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 7th, 2001 Luke 17: 5-10 Heavenly Father, thank you for genuine faith, which can accomplish what experience, reason, and probability would disallow. Amen. Title: “Genuine faith” Jesus teaches about faith as a quality and the quality of a disciple’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Danger Of Routine”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 27, 2001

Year C. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 7th, 2001 Heavenly Father, thank you, for the elaborate ceremonies marking life passages that make great reminders not only of the “way it was” but also the “way it should be.” Amen. Title: “The danger

Year C. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 7th, 2001 Heavenly Father, thank you, for the elaborate ceremonies marking life passages that make great reminders not only of the “way it was” but also the “way it should be.” Amen. Title: “The danger of routine” 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Writing in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Spiritual Bottom Line

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 24, 2003

Pentecost 11: Believers are called to be different than the sinful world. But where does the child of God find the power to live a God-pleasing life? Our lesson today points us to our relationship with God through the forgiveness Christ has won for us. We

Take a look at this. It’s one of those little slips of paper that the bank’s automated teller machine gives you when you make a withdrawal. It’s got some interesting information on it. Apart from the name and other basic account information, the ATM machine prints the amount of money you withdraw ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Drawing On The Power Of God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 15, 2016

At Pentecost, God enabled Jesus' disciples to do what they could not do on their own. God fulfilled Jesus' promise to spread the gospel to all lands, as the pilgrims heard the good news in thier own language. God calls us, too, to be his witnesses.

Acts 2:1-21 Drawing on the Power of God A few days after the Thanksgiving holiday of 2016, Eric Heffelmire was working on his GMC truck at his family home in Vienna, Virginia. As he recalls, “I was on my back, face up, and I was trying to get some corroded brake lines when apparently the jack ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

To And Fro On The Earth: Born To Trouble Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 2, 2021

NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B Well, you’ll have to look elsewhere for a complete answer to that question. But it is our contention that the book of Job deals with some profoundly difficult questions in the life of faith, and it does so without easy answers or simplistic cliches

MAIN TEXT: One day the heavenly beings[i] came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan[j] also came among them to present himself before the LORD. 2 The LORD said to Satan,[k] “Where have you come from?” Satan[l] answered the LORD, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Go! And Be Transformed: The Call To Repentance And New Life - Acts 2:38 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 9, 2025

Pentecost was not merely a historical event—it was the dawn of a new era. The Holy Spirit descended, Peter preached with boldness, and hearts were pierced. The crowd, convicted, asked, “What should we do?” - Peter’s response is our focus—a divine blueprint for transformation.

Go! And Be Transformed: The Call to Repentance and New Life - Acts 2:38 Acts 2:38 (NLT): Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Matthew 3:2, Romans 6:4, Ephesians 1:13, Luke 15:11-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Obligation And The Evidence

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 26, 2021

At Pentecost, God not only unites us through His Holy Spirit, but God also provides for our growth and fellowship. God sent Jesus and Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to us and Jesus sends us in the the Church---the Spirit filled, and the Holy Spirit sealed back into the world to make disciples.

THE OBLIGATION AND THE EVIDENCE Text: Romans 8:12-17 Rom 8:12-17  So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh—  (13)  for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Christian And The Tongue

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 13, 2001

James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. James 3:18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. Peacemakers are continua

The Christian and the Tongue By Pastor CG 1. The Mark Of Perfection. (James 1:26; 3:1-12; Proverbs 12:18; 13:3; 15:4; 18:8, 21; Luke 6:45; 1 Peter 3:10; Romans 3:13) James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Simple Message

Contributed by Clinton Nobles on Nov 25, 2002

I Kings 18:21 There is more to this story then just Israel turning to God at the last. Much, much, more. For you see this restoration of the promised children could not have taken place except they had been told that they could not serve both God and B

"And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.” I Kings 18:21 In the word of God, his Holy eternal word, we read many admonitions to be different, set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21, Isaiah 58:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divine Difference In Life

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 17, 2012

1. God wants to give us a contented life (vs. 11-13). 2. God wants to give us a charitable life (vs. 10 & 13-18). 4. God wants to give us a confident life (vs. 13, 19 & 23).

The Divine Difference in Life Philippians 4:10-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 14, 2012 *One of the most famous trials in American history was the Scopes Monkey trial in 1925. A teacher in Tennessee was charged with the crime of teaching evolution. And the trial drew ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Evil Associations Of King Jehoshaphat

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 4, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you GOD's partner? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove evil associations will do you no good. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 18:1 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Jehoshaphat enjoyed great ric

I. EXORDIUM: Are you GOD's partner? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove evil associations will do you no good. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 18:1 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Jehoshaphat enjoyed great riches and high esteem, and he made an alliance with Ahab of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suffering With The Savior

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 30, 2013

1. Don’t be surprised by your suffering (vs. 12). 2. Know that we can have joy for the journey (vs. 12-14). 3. Be ready with righteousness (vs. 15-18). 4. Commit yourself to our Creator (vs. 19).

Suffering with the Savior 1 Peter 4:12-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 17, 2013 *Do you like to suffer? -- No, of course not. Only truly warped people like to suffer. *But Christians, we will suffer in this world. Why? -- Sometimes it’s because of our commitment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist