Sermons on Proper 24 Year B:

Reflections On Grace (Year Ending Sermon)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Dec 30, 2023

As we stand on the threshold of a new year, this sermon is about reflecting on God’s grace in ourselves, in our mistakes, in others, and in the world, and how to respond to it.

Reflections on Grace Introduction: Hello, everyone. Thank you for joining me today for this special sermon as we bid farewell to this year and welcome the new one. As we reflect on the past twelve months, we may have experienced many joys and sorrows, successes and failures, blessings and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14, Micah 7:18, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing A New Year In A Shaky World

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 1, 2024

We are facing a New Year, and while that can mean hope for a better future, the past and its troubles casts a shadow over that hope that is hard to ignore. We are living in a shaky world.

Alba 12-31-2023 FACING A NEW YEAR IN A SHAKY WORLD I Thessalonians 3:1-5 Have you ever gone to a scary movie? When I was twelve years old some friends and I walked to a movie theater that was about two miles from our home. The movie was called “Them”. It was not the kind of movie our family ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prayer To Restore My Wasted Years Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

Prayer declarations based on various Psalms, asking God to restore all wasted years in your life.

"Lord, restore to me the years that the locusts have eaten, as You have promised in Joel 2:25. I ask that You redeem the time I have lost, and give me a fresh start, according to Psalm 90:12, 'Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.'" (Psalm 90:12, Joel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11, Psalm 42:11

Words From God For The New Year PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

This sermon explores the call to harmony, hope, and happiness in Romans 15, emphasizing the transformative power of Christ's love and unity in the church.

Greetings, beloved, and welcome to this gathering where we seek to draw closer to our Maker, learn from His word, and find solace in His promises. It's a joy to be here with you, and it's my prayer that as we open the Scriptures together, we will experience afresh the hope, love, and peace that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Topics: Words, God

Embracing The New Year With Joy And Anticipation SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

As we bid farewell to this year, will we be filled with joy or regret? Will we face the future with anticipation or dread? This sermon encourages us to embrace the New Year with joy and anticipation.

When this year is over, will we look back with joy or regret? Will we face the future with anticipation or dread? Today, I want to share a passage from Ephesians 5:15-17 that can guide us as we approach the rest of this year. The Apostle Paul offers some important lessons for us to consider. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Topics: New Year's Day, Joy, Anticipation

Embracing The New Year With A Fresh Start SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

In Philippians 3:12-16, Paul provides three key principles to guide us as we step into the new year: Letting go of our past, setting our priorities straight, and living fully in the present.

Today marks the beginning of a new year, a time when many of us reflect on the past and look forward to the future. As we enter this new season, it is important to approach it with the right attitude and mindset. In Philippians 3:12-16, the Apostle Paul provides us with three principles to guide us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Topics: New Year's Day, Personal Growth

When God Names A Person

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 16, 2001

Year C. The Nativity of St. John The Baptist Luke 1: 57-66, 80 June 24th, 2001 Title: “When God names a person”

Year C. The Nativity of St. John The Baptist Luke 1: 57-66, 80 June 24th, 2001 Title: “When God names a person” This is story of the birth of John, his circumcision, naming, and manifestation to relatives and neighbors along with a notice of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Lutheran

Third Sunday After Easter (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 25, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 57:1-11, Genesis 45:3-10, 1 Peter 2:11-17, John 16:16-22. A). FROM PRAYER TO PRAISE. Psalm 57:1-11. This is a beautifully crafted Psalm which, according to the title, was written by David ‘when he fled from Saul in the cave.’ The Psalm has two sections: first a prayer (PSALM 57:1-6); ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11, Genesis 45:3-10, 1 Peter 2:11-17, John 16:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thirty Ways To Have A Blessed New Year

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 2, 2012

Recognize and appropriate all the spiritual resources you have in order to enjoy the maximum of God’s blessings this year.

Thirty Ways to Appropriate the Blessings of God in the New Year 1. Rejoice in the Lord - (Phil. 4:4; Psalm 98:1,2) - Sing to the Lord a new song for He has done marvelous things. His right hand and His holy arm has gotten us the victory. We still have the power to choose to rejoice regardless of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Did As Jesus Commanded?

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Apr 6, 2009

This Communion Meditation for the 6th Sunday in Lent, year B, is designed to encourage believers to follow the commandments of Jesus, especially the commandment to receive Holy Communion.

[Background information about the Scripture:] I think the way we waved palm fronds and celebrated today was wonderful! Palm Sunday is the beginning of a very important week. This is the week known as the “passion week” or “Holy Week.” It is the time when we focus on the death and resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Hallowed Be Your Name - Matthew 6:9b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 1, 2024

Why does Jesus teach us to ask God to hallow his own name?

Matthew 6:5-15 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

The Power And The Glory - 1 Peter 4:11b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 2, 2025

In this message, you'll discover the best thing that you could ever do and the most beneficial thing that can ever happen in your life.

1 Peter 4:11 If anyone speaks, let him do it as one speaking the words of God. If anyone serves, as with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. Introduction 1 Peter 4 is all about how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11

Where Is He That Is Born King?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2022

Wise men still seek Him.

WHERE IS HE THAT IS BORN KING? Matthew 2:1-12. MATTHEW 2:1. This verse simply states that “when Jesus was born in Bethlehem” there came “wise men from the east to Jerusalem.” MATTHEW 2:2. The visitors were forthright. They were come seeking the one “born King of the Jews.” It is unusual for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Passion For The Ancient People Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 5, 2017

Setting the scene for the whole discussion of Romans 9-11, Paul finds himself astonished at his own people's failure to embrace Christ.

A PASSION FOR GOD’S ANCIENT PEOPLE. Romans 9:1-5. From the dizzy heights of Romans 8:28-39, the Apostle Paul seems to suddenly hit an unprecedented low in Romans 9:1-5. The crescendo of the previous glorious chapter meets the jarring note of Paul’s passion for his own people - God’s ancient ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Vow To Praise

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 19, 2020

David's Psalm of praise.

A VOW TO PRAISE. Psalm 145:1-8. The Psalmist David, speaking on our behalf, makes a vow to bless the name of the LORD “forever and ever” (Psalm 145:1); “Every day” to bless Him; to praise His name “for ever and ever” (Psalm 145:2). This is the only Psalm in the book with the words “of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational