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Joel Pankow
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
Newest Sermons
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The Birth Pains Are Worth It
Contributed on Oct 25, 2024
Be careful! Be on guard against false teachings and teachers. These are warnings Jesus makes as we wait for Him to come again. Luther fought against the false teachings of his time, and we must within ours as well.
10.27.24 Mark 13:5–11 (EHV) 5 Jesus began by telling them, “Be careful that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. . . . These are the beginning of birth pains. 9 But be on your guard! People will hand you over to councils, and you will be ...read more
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What Is The World To Me?
Contributed on Oct 11, 2024
Naaman had a deadly disease, but he was freed from his disease freely and graciously. How did he respond? How do we respond? How did Gehazi respond?
10.13.24 2 Kings 5:14-27 When you get to be in your middle ages you need to start making appointments with the dermatologist, because you start to notice bumps and moles on your skin that are flaky or have potential for cancer. So the doctor or practitioner will come in with a little wand ...read more
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How Bad Is It, Jesus?
Contributed on Aug 29, 2024
How deep is the sinful condition of humanity? What is the remedy? Jesus gives us a lovingly deep answer.
9.1.24 Mark 7:15, 21-23 15 There is nothing outside of a man that can make him unclean by going into him. But the things that come out of a man are what make a man unclean. . . . 21 In fact, from within, out of people’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual sins, theft, murder, 22 adultery, ...read more
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The Boat Trip To Bethsaida. A Trip To Remember
Contributed on Aug 2, 2024
Is Jesus nothing more than a ghost to you as you struggle to get to your destination? Find out how He responds.
8.4.24 Mark 6:45–52 (EHV) 45 Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go ahead to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he himself dismissed the crowd. 46 After he had sent them off, he went up the mountain to pray. 47 When it was evening, the boat was in the middle of the ...read more
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Be What You Are Called To Be. Let God Be God In The Process
Contributed on Jun 25, 2024
Timothy's call as a young pastor would be difficult work, like a soldier going to war. What were Paul's principles for his life, and for all Christians in some senses? Find out.
7.7.24 2 Timothy 2:1–13 (EHV) Trinity Ev. Lutheran, Bay City 1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Entrust the things you heard from me, in the presence of many witnesses, to faithful men who will also be able to teach others. 3 Share hardships as a good ...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