Sermons on Pentecost 2:

Living In The Tension Of Two Kingdoms

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 18, 2008

A sermon for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, proper 24, series A. "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesars."

23rd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 24] October 19, 2008, Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world to reveal your will for our lives and to redeem us from sin and death. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:12-22

Denomination: Lutheran

A Sermon About Grumbling

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 17, 2009

A sermon for Pentecost 12B preached 8/31/2003 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner, Iowa (LCMS).

I think that it may be a safe assumption to make that when you all came here this evening, you didn’t expect to hear a sermon about grumbling. If you did, boy, someone must have let my secret out of the bag or you hacked into my computer or something……But, in all seriousness, we are confronted ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Take Heart. It Is I

Contributed by Nathan Webb on Aug 16, 2023

A sermon for the Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 14.) A look at the gravity of Jesus' appearance on the water in the midst of the storm.

“Take heart, it is I.” Jesus has just fed more than five thousand people with just five loaves of bread and two fish. The disciples are picking up twelve baskets of leftovers. Each one of them packs a basket with their travelling gear. It’s getting late and Jesus has told them, “It’s time to head ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

God’s Creative Work In The Church

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 5, 2017

At Pentecost God sent his Holy Spirit, for the first time, to remain in believers forever. Since the Holy Spirit manifests through each believer, we cannot say "I don't have anything to offer." We also can't take the credit, since God does the work.

1 Corinthians 12:4-12, 27 God’s Creative Work in the Church Today, local church membership has lost its appeal. Why bother? Why not drift from church to church and see what meets my needs? Back in the beginning, though—before church buildings and budgets and board meetings—church membership at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-12, 1 Corinthians 12:27, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 11, 2022

2 Timothy 4:1-2 exhorts us to continue focusing on the priority of preaching.

Introduction When you think of the church’s priority, what comes to mind? We live in a day in which there is a lot of confusion over this question. Many churches are a reflection of our society which has become satiated with entertainment. Neil Postman, in his profound book titled, Amusing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The True God Truly Saves

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Trinity (b) Jesus is both Christ and Lord. So we are assured that His sacrifice is acceptable and sufficient, and our salvation is perfect and certain.

Acts 2:22-36 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “The true God truly saves” Last week, on Pentecost, we heard the first portion of Peter’s sermon that day to the crowds in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36, Psalm 110:1, Acts 2:39

Denomination: Lutheran

Avoiding Anger: Doers Of The Word, Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 26, 2021

Avoiding Anger: Doers of the Word August 29, 2021, FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B, While anger might not be the center of this text, it is one of those distractions that often keeps us from being doers of the word.

Avoiding Anger: Doers of the Word August 29, 2021 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B text James 1:17-27 While anger might not be the center of this text, it is one of those distractions that often keeps us from being doers of the word. Throughout this series, we are reflecting on how well ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Freed From The Power Of Death Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 25, 2012

1) Life (Acts 2:22), 2) Death (Acts 2:23), 3) Resurrection (Acts 2:24–32), and 4) Exaltation (Acts 2:33–36) of Jesus which Freed believers from the Power of Death.

Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik was jailed for a maximum term on Friday when judges declared him sane enough to answer for the murder of 77 people last year. The killings shook the nation of five million which had prided itself as a safe haven from much of the world’s troubles. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Other

Why God Made Moms Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 14, 2013

A Godly Mother encourages: 1) Growth and Strength (Luke 2:39-40), 2) Instruction and Exploration (Luke 2:41–51) 3) Wisdom and Godliness (Luke 2:52)

There are times when Amanda Telford suddenly notices the quiet in her house, and feels the familiar flush of worry, and the same question shouts in her head like an alarm buzzing: Where’s Philippe? For 19 years, quiet in her Ottawa home meant trouble. Trouble like Philippe overflowing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Other

What Can The Church Offer?

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 6, 2004

The purpose of the Church as expressed in Acts 2:42

What Can the Church Offer? Acts 2:42 INTRO.: Many are not aware the Day of Pentecost is the birthday of the Church. On the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit fell on the Apostles of Jesus in fulfillment of Jesus’ promise. Through the Holy Spirit, the Apostles were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reviving The Power And Fire Of The Holy Ghost For Our Lives - Ephesians 5:2 Series

Contributed by Hugh Laing on Feb 15, 2010

WHERE AND WHAT SHOULD THE CHURCH BE DOING TODAY?

INTRODUCTION...Today we are going to continue our talk about the HOLY GHOST and how we allow Him to dwell in us. But before we do I must say this...when we walk into God's House to worship we should leave ALL else behind. We should be here to commune with God only and if we are here for any other ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 26, 2011

The Living Church" manifested: 1) Spiritual Life (Acts 2:42) & 2) Spiritual Attitudes (Acts 2:43-47a). The result was 3) Spiritual Impact (Acts 2:47b).

A study presented Tuesday at the American Physical Society meeting in Dallas noted a steady rise in the percentage of residents in Australia, Austria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Switzerland who claim no religious affiliation. The researchers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Other

Receive The Word Well Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

Sermon 2/2 in the Introduction to James Series

Receive the Word Well Scripture: James 1:19-25 Introduction: Selective hearing – Wendy – I forget ….it used to be I was playing a game…. Thinks I am not listening to her. I have improved some – still room. Today’s text – not listening to God – when we are doing something else… I. Lay Aside ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Tested Assurance" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 25, 2006

Sermon 2 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Orthodox

True Knowledge Is A Gift From God Series

Contributed by Richard Smithson on Jan 12, 2006

A study of 2 Peter 1:2-4

Lesson V II. The Nature of True Knowledge (2 Peter 1:2-21) Introduction: 1. A definition of “Nature” is Character a. Thus we can say the “Character” of true knowledge b. Synonyms for “Character” is “Quality, Makeup, Personality.” 1. Thus we can say the Quality or the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God