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Joel Pankow
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
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The Opposite Of Karma - Repent
Contributed on Mar 22, 2025
How do things work in this world? Good for good? Bad for bad? Nope. Repent.
3.23.25 Luke 13:1–5 (EHV) 1 At that time there were some present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 He answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered these things? 3 I ...read more
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The Great Reveal
Contributed on Feb 28, 2025
Paul speaks of veils and unveiling in a comparison of law and gospel on a Transfiguration Sunday. A deep text to work through.
3.2.25 2 Corinthians 3:7–18 (EHV) 7 If the ministry that brought death (which was engraved in letters on stone) came with glory, so that the Israelites could not look directly at the face of Moses because of the glory of his face (though it was fading), 8 how will the ministry of the spirit ...read more
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Approach The Throne With Confidence
Contributed on Feb 19, 2025
Afraid of God? Sure that God can't help you or won't? Think again. This text encourages to approach the throne of grace with confidence.
3.9.25 Hebrews 4:14–16 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest, who has gone through the heavens, namely, Jesus the Son of God, let us continue to hold on to our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been ...read more
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Thank God For The Thorns
Contributed on Feb 12, 2025
How do we respond to the thorns that just won't go away? Paul gives a great example and encouragement in what to do.
2.16.25 2 Corinthians 12:7b–10 (EHV) 7 I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me, so that I would not become arrogant. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that he would take it away from me. 9 And he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, because ...read more
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What Happens When Grace Isn't Enough?
Contributed on Jan 24, 2025
Jesus' hometown rejected him, even though they were impressed with His words of grace. Why? How did Jesus react? Is grace enough for you?
1.26.25 Luke 4:16–30 (EHV) 16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. As was his custom, he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and stood up to read. 17 The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: 18 ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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The Shadow And Light Of Lent
Contributed on Apr 4, 2012
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Shadow And Light Of Lent
Contributed on Mar 21, 2012
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Lenten Shadow And Light
Contributed on Feb 28, 2012
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Troubling Times Of The Passion
Contributed on Mar 1, 2006
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The Three Signs Of Christmas To Come
Contributed on Nov 17, 2005
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Traveling To Heaven
Contributed on Mar 29, 2024
Throughout my life I had always wanted to go to Germany. It wasn’t until my son moved over there and got married that we finally were able to do so. The trip wasn’t always easy, as we were stranded in New Jersey for a night after a flight was canceled. We were tired from the journey. But once ...read more
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Resurrection Proof
Contributed on Mar 29, 2024
Why is His resurrection so important? Think about what they call cold cases. Sometimes a man is accused of a crime he didn’t commit and put in jail. They found blood at the scene, but they didn’t have the DNA technology that they do today. But now, years later, they can use that same blood and ...read more
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Eragon Vs. Galbatorix
Contributed on Sep 17, 2020
Years ago I read through a children’s series called Eragon. Eragon was going to face a strong and evil sorcerer named Galbatorix who had taken over the land through murder and violence. Finally, after battle upon battle to get to him, Eragon was able to confront Galbatorix deep within his lair. ...read more
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Jesus Draws A Very Vivid Picture In This Text Of ...
Contributed on Nov 3, 2005
Jesus draws a very vivid picture in this text of heaven and hell. Both are eternal. You can’t deny it. For those who would like to think that heaven is eternal, but hell is not - it can’t be done without tearing out the very words of God. In Matthew 25:46 Jesus lays eternal heaven and hell ...read more
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What Does God Promise Us? He Will Watch Over ...
Contributed on Feb 18, 2005
What does God promise us? He will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. It goes back to the same theme throughout. The LORD is watching, no matter whether you’re coming or going - He’s watching. I’d compare it to walking through a mall ...read more