Sermons on Proper 8 Year B:

Pentecost 16 (Series B)

Contributed by Dean Bell on Oct 18, 2000

No doubt you recall the Christmas song which begins; "Do you hear what I hear?" That song describes the delightful sounds of Christmas.

No doubt you recall the Christmas song which begins; "Do you hear what I hear?" That song describes the delightful sounds of Christmas. It's true. We're surrounded by all kinds of sounds; sounds that are a delight. That's true, of course, unless you can't hear. If you can't hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Your God Shall Be My God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013

The vow of Ruth seals the promise, binding her forever not only with Naomi, but also with the LORD.

YOUR GOD SHALL BE MY GOD. Ruth 1:1-18. Ruth 1:1. “The days when the judges judged” was an age of anarchy (Judges 21:25). Cycles of godlessness were followed by trouble and invasion, the raising of ‘saviours’ and restoration - only for the people of the LORD to fall back again into ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In, Not Of The World

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 28, 2008

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Pentecost, proper 8, series A.

7th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 8] June 29, 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, Jesus the Christ, into our world that he might reveal you Word for our lives, and through his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: The End Of The World And Tender Branches

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 1, 2024

The date of the end of the world cannot be known based on prophecy.

We are nearing the end of Ordinary Time as Advent draws near and so the theme this time of year is on the Second Coming of Christ at the end of the world. People are telling end of the world jokes like there is no tomorrow! E.g., A comedian spoke of a Pentecostal preacher who had predicted the end ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-32

Denomination: Catholic

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: "When In Doubt, Cut It Out.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 15, 2024

It is not hyperbole to say that it is better to enter heaven maimed [one-armed, one-footed, and one-eyed] than to enter hell whole. That is literally true.

“When Jesus exaggerated” is a book title, and there are countless articles on how Jesus uses exaggeration and hyperbole for effect, like we hear this Sunday; to literally cut off your hand or foot or gouge-out your eyes because then you won’t sin with them.1 However, “it is not hyperbole to say ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Will You Come And Follow Me? (3rd Sunday Before Advent - Year B)

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Nov 4, 2021

We consider how the calling of the fishermen affects our lives, and allows us to focus on our own calling and why it is important for us to share our faith beginnings with others.

In the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. As I sat thinking about our Gospel this morning, a film that I watched a number of years ago came to mind, a comedy called School of life, starring Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds was a school teacher whose job was to teach his students ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Year B-- Vine And Branches-- See You Later, Suckers!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 27, 2024

“We’re dying on the vine here!”

Today, we hear about pruning and abiding to bear fruit. Regarding pruning, “There’s a sucker born every minute,” is an expression used in the hope of making money selling something worthless to a gullible customer. Similarly, in gardening, sucker shoots are false branches or stems that suck the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Out!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 8, 2012

Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent, Year B.

John 2: 13 – 22 / Out! Intro: Emily Post was born in the early 1870’s and died in 1960. During her lifetime she gained a reputation for doing what was the proper and polite thing in nearly every situation. Mrs. Post wrote in her book titled, “Etiquette”, “Manners ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Year PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

Explores God's guiding hand in our lives, encouraging perseverance through hardships and rejoicing in new beginnings, as exemplified in Moses' early life.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to gather with you all today, to open God's Word together and allow it to speak into our lives. As we gather in this sacred space, let's remember that we are not alone. We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, both present and past, who have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Topics: Fresh Start

The Year Of Success PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to step into God's promises with strength and courage, guided by His Word, assured of His constant presence and faithfulness.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ, it is once again a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of the Lord. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a new dawn, a new chapter, a new promise. With expectant hearts, we turn our gaze towards the book of Joshua, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Topics: Confidence, Future

In The Year Of Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to immerse in God's Word, become enlightened by it, and radiate His light to the world, transforming lives and dispelling darkness.

Warm greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather in the Lord's house not merely as individuals, but as a family, a community, a body united by the same faith, the same hope, and the same love. We are here to grow, to learn, to be transformed by the Word of God. This is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3

Topics: Anno Lucis

The Canaan Years Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 19, 2024

The theme of deceit and betrayal that we have seen throughout Jacob’s story continues in the lives of his sons.

December 21, 2024 When we left Jacob last week, he and Esau had reconciled and he had purchased some land from Hamor, not far from the city of Shechem, and had settled his family there. Maybe Jacob would finally get some rest…… -Dinah- Genesis 34:1 - Now Dinah, the daughter Leah had borne ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

New Year

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

As we all know, today is the last day of the year. In only a few hours many of us will gather with our family and loved ones to bring in the New Year.

As we all know, today is the last day of the year. In only a few hours many of us will gather with our family and loved ones to bring in the New Year. Those that live in the world will do this by hosting great parties, where alcoholic beverages will abound, thus providing our enemy with yet ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Year Of Fruit Series

Contributed by Paul Shelton on Apr 21, 2006

This is the first sermon in series of four to introduce the concept of the Fruit of the Spirit.

TEXT: Galatians 5:22-25 TITLE: The Year of Fruit PROPOSITION: By walking in the Spirit, Jesus begins to come out in our lives. We all have different names, but we share a common destination. It is not heaven, but rather is a matter of what we are too be as the people of God. Paul shares this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Leap Year

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Feb 10, 2008

In Leap Year, an extra day is given, but our days on Earth are few and uncertain, unlike God who is eternal but through faith in Jesus we may have eternal life with Him.

One of the most frequent words in the Bible is the word ‘Day’. It’s used many hundreds of occasions because we’re living in time. When God created the world Genesis tells us it was over 6 days – how long those days were is not really known but on each we’re told ‘there was evening and there was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist