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    Herod The Not So Great

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 20, 2019
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    Herod's God was himself. Herod loved Herod. He would do anything to keep his job. His audience of one was not God but the Roman Caesar

    Jesus told a parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and treated others with contempt. Two men went up to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector The Pharisee - keeping his distance from the tax collector -- thanked God that he was not like ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Walking With God

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 8, 2019
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    You can't walk with God holding hands with the Devil

    “The Gospel that we just heard picks up right where last week’s Gospel left off. Jesus had just finished teaching the parable of the wealthy fool to the crowds who came out to listen to Him. He had been warning about worshiping the gifts instead of worshiping the Giver. His teaching is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Publicly Reinstates Peter

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on May 6, 2019
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    When Jesus reinstated Peter, he expected more from Peter but accepted less.

    Jesus revealed himself to seven of His disciples who were fishing in the Sea of Tiberias more commonly known as the Sea of Galilee. For most of us a remote lake with a special fishing hole is a comforting scene. The kind of place we might expect to see Jesus or feel his presence. The kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    One In Christ

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 13, 2018
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    Like the Ephesians we live in an increasingly pagan world. Satan has provided us with lots of ,temple of Diana like, competitors. In spite of this, Like the Ephesians, Christ has made us to be His one body.

    One in Christ Ephesians 2:11-21 July 22, 2018 The early church was faced with the challenge of preaching the saving Gospel to Jews and non Jews who had vastly different cultures, vastly different values, and incompatible religious backgrounds. Additionally the non Jews had few morals. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gentle Restoration

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 1, 2016
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    The object of all admonition is the restoration of a person at odds with God because of persistent, intentional, defiant, high handed sin. We would warn someone about a physical danger. We also need to warn about spiritual danger.l

    Pentecost 7 Year C July 3, 2016 Text Galatians 6:1 Brothers, ( And Sisters ) if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Gluttony certainly is not spoken highly of in the Bible. Proverbs 23:2 ...read more

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    Deviled Ham

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jun 6, 2016
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    We too can sit at Jesus' feet restored --- forgiven for all of our sins ---- because of His atoning death for us on the cross and His glorious resurrection.

    June 19, 2016 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Year C Text Luke 8:26 - 39 Deviled Ham Earlier in Luke Chapter 8 we see that while Jesus and the disciples were sailing across the sea of Galilee to the Gerasenes ------ normally a short trip by boat ----- a nasty, life threatening, storm came up. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    New Years Eve

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 31, 2015
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    For next year and every year beyond it is as easy as 1,2,3, Repent daily, remain on the right path and rejoice in your salvation

    December 31, 2015 New Years Eve Isaiah 30:( 8- 14 ) 15-17, Psalm 90:1-12, Romans 8:31b-39, Luke 12:35-40 Grace mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Even though the start of the New Year is somewhat arbitrary – it could be any day – and is a secular holiday - ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Problem Solved

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Feb 2, 2015
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    Medical science can possibly cure some diseases and extend some life spans; but we on our own can not atone for our sins.

    February 8, 2015 Epiphany 5B Text Mark 1:29-39 Today's Gospel takes off where last Sunday's lesson ended. Jesus immediately left the Synagogue, in Capernaum,with his recently selected disciples, Peter, Andrew, and the sons of Zebedee - James and John. Mark shows an urgency when he writes. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Bizarro World

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 1, 2014
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    As Christians we certainly live in a bizarre world. Frequently our Biblical views are at complete odds with the values of this world

    November 2, 2014 Text Luke 15:7 As Christians we certainly live in a bizarre world. Frequently our Biblical views are at complete odds with the values of this world. This week a prominent person of the business world proudly announced that he is a practicing homosexual. This seems to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Finite And The Infinite

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Sep 11, 2014
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    Many see the Bible as a rule book – what do I need to do? It is not about what we need to do it is about what Christ has done for us. Christ has unlimited –that is infinite – forgiveness available for us.

    . Forgiving someone can be especially difficult for many of us. Peter thought he was being generous with seven times. After all some of the Rabbis taught that one needed to forgive the same sin only three times. Peter was, in his way, trying to be obedient to Jesus who said that our ...read more

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    Trinity Sunday

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on May 21, 2013
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    This is a children's sermon equating Bible Study to a treasure hunt and the Doctrine of the Trinity as one of the treasures.

    Trinity Sunday Year C Children's Sermon May 26, 2013 Good morning. I am happy to see you here this morning. Today I want to talk with you about a special kind of treasure hunt. How many of you have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ The King

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 2, 2012
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    The kingdom of God does not take shape in the physical world. It exists in the hearts and minds of believers who inhabit earthly countries and kingdoms. Unlike earthly kingdoms it is eternal.

    November 25, 2012 Last Sunday of the Church Year -- Christ the King -- Series B Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Text Daniel 7:13-14 ESV I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Admonition 101

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 27, 2011
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    Jesus sets forth a basic condition. Before admonishing someone practice self examination. If we do not see our own sins, we can not offer admonition to a fellow Christian. Without self examination our admonition can only deteriorate into judgment.

    September 4, 2011 The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Year A Grace mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The sermon text for today is Ezekiel 33:7-9. This encounter between God and Ezekiel takes place in the neo- Babylonian Empire during the captivity of Israel by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Real Independence Day

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jun 23, 2011
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    Our High Priest Jesus has offered for all time one sacrifice for sins. This is the real Independence day. Christ has freed us from all sins, from death, and the power of the devil. If we reject this sacrifice there is no other cure for our disease of sin.

    July 3, 2011 Pentacost 3A The Real Independence Day Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The text for today is the Epistle lesson -- Paul’s letter to the Romans chapter 7:14-25a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Much Is Enough

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 18, 2010
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    Because of the sinless life, atoning sacrifice, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ we, through him, have eternal life in His presence. This is the good news! This calls for unending thankfulness.

    How Much is Enough? Thanksgiving 2010 Text Philippians 4:10-20 Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. A rich industrialist from the north was horrified to find a southern fisherman lying lazily beside his boat smoking a pipe. “Why aren’t you out fishing?” asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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