Sermons on Professor Anthony B Pinn:

Fifth Sunday Of Lent, Year B--I Tried But It Died: Grain Of Wheat

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 15, 2024

A Christian is obliged to let go, to put himself into hands that are not his own of letting oneself go into the hands of God.

Wheat is associated with being sewn in the ground, buried, geminating and then springing up for bread to feed multitudes. These are all symbols of Christ’s passion, death, resurrection, and communion with his Body, the Church with Jesus, saved in his Sacrifice at Calvary. The seed has to be buried ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Catholic

Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B-- Pointing Out The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 15, 2023

The suggested response for how to process that and thank him is simply to be his friend.

In all the artwork that portrays our Gospel scene today, the artists show John the Baptist pointing at Jesus, often with his whole arm extended, saying, "Behold, the Lamb of God." The only people who are allowed to point at others, and even yell, are Drill Sergeants! John was not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:3-19, John 1:35-42

Denomination: Catholic

(The Why) Frazier B. Baker The Lynching Of The Lake City Mail Man?

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 25, 2023

I was asked to give a 3 -5 min Sermon net on the Lynching of Frazier B. Baker, whose family, on the night of his murder, ran across the street and hid in the Church I now Pastor, Wesley Chapel UMC Lake City

Frazier B. Baker was an African-American teacher appointed as postmaster of Lake City, South Carolina in 1897 under the William McKinley administration. He and his infant daughter Julia Baker died at his house after being fatally shot during a white mob attack on February 22, 1898. The mob set the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Your Place In His Plan - Philippians 3:1b-3a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2022

Paul gives yet another strong warning about the Judaizers because they are a major threat to the most important thing – knowing Christ.

Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Watch out for those dogs, watch out for those men who do evil, watch out for the mutilation. 3 For it is we who are the circumcision, we who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

God's Spirit Continues To Help Us Grow In Faith

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 31, 2006

A sermon for the Day of Pentcost, series B

The Day of Pentecost, June 8, 2003 "Series B" Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on this day we humbly give you thanks for the gift of your Holy Spirit, poured out upon the church that it might be empowered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus The Lifeguard

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 22, 2006

A Sermon for Proper 11, series B

7th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 11) July 23, 2006 “Series B” 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 to reveal your will and grace, and to restore us to a meaningful relationship with you. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sign Of A Miracle

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 26, 2006

A sermon for Proper 12, series B

7th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 12) July 27, 2003 "Series B" Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we gather this morning to hear your word for our lives and to receive your grace in the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Means Of Grace Is Jesus The Christ

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 26, 2006

Sermon for Proper 16, Series B.

12th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr 16) August 27, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, in Jesus the Christ your Word became flesh and dwelt among us, to reveal your steadfast love ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Lutheran

God Remains A Mystery, Even Though He Reveals Himself To Us

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 5, 2009

A sermon for Trinity Sunday, Series B

Trinity Sunday, June 7, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Oh God, reveal yourself to us and give us the grace to love and to follow your self-revelation that we receive from you. Keep us open minded, always ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Nov 2, 2006

All Saints Day Cycle B

Let Us Pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die for us so that we are able to experience the joys and passions of the New Jerusalem, your paradise. Thank you for weeping for all of humanity, through your death and suffering we believe and have faith that we ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Lutheran

If Jesus Stood Among Us

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 19, 2012

Third Sunday of Easter, Year B

Luke 24: 36b – 48 / If Jesus Stood Among Us Intro: Have you ever met someone really famous? --- The most famous person I ever met was John Y. Brown. When I met him he was married to Phyllis George and owned KFC. When I first met him, I didn’t recognize him. I was on the cleaning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 26, 2012

Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B

John 10: 11 – 18/ The Good Shepherd Intro: A certain butcher had sold all his poultry except one hen. A woman came in and asked for a hen. The butcher weighed his one chicken and said it would be $3.85. “Do you have a larger one?” asked the lady. The butcher thought fast. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Things That Are To Come

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 24, 2012

Pentecost Sunday, Year B 2012

The Things That Are To Come / John 16: 4b – 15 Intro: Sharon and Joan had been best friends ever since Sharon moved in next door with her husband and three kids. Joan baked a cake and took it next door to her new neighbors. That was 20 years ago. Their kids had grown up together. The 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Saved Through Him

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2012

Sermon for Trinity Sunday, Year B

Saved Through Him / John 3: 11 - 17 Intro: A young man was traveling along a road when he came upon a small, fuzzy object lying in the road. He stopped to look more closely and discovered a sparrow lying on its back with its scrawny legs thrust skyward. At first he thought it was dead; but, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep Awake!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 26, 2011

First Sunday in Advent, Year B

Mark 13: 24 – 37 / Keep Awake! Intro: My cousin Leonard and his wife, Wanda live within 20 ft. of a set of railroad tracks. When visiting them one evening for dinner, a train rushed by shaking the whole house. I was ready to lung for cover under the table; but, Leonard and Wanda just sat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:27-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed