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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Come, Lord Jesus, Just Like Fire

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 30, 2023
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    Isaiah prays for the Lord to come down like fire and shake things up. What for? It's the Advent Prayer.

    12.3.23 Isaiah 64:1–9 (EHV) 1 Oh, that you would rip open the heavens and come down. Mountains then would quake because of your presence. 2 As fire ignites stubble and as fire makes water boil, make your name known to your adversaries. Then nations would quake in your presence. 3 You did ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Parable For Recalcitrant Goats

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 26, 2023
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    A sermon for Christ the King Sunday, Year A

    November 26, 2023 Christ the King Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 25:31-46 A Parable for Recalcitrant Goats Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Perhaps the most central call to prayer in Judaism is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prayer, With Thanks, Brings Peace

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 20, 2023
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    A Thanksgiving sermon focusing on prayer, with thanks, which gives peace - in Christ Jesus.

    11.22.23 Philippians 4:6–7 (EHV) 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Prayer, With ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Return Of The King Of Kings”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 20, 2023
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    A Sermon for Christ the King Sunday. The Jesus story does not begin in Bethlehem, nor does it end in Jerusalem. Revelation is about the Cosmic war between "good and evil" ...much like the Disney movie "The Lion King".

    In Jesus Holy Name November 26, 2023 Text: Revelation 19:11-13,16 Christ the King Sunday Redeemer “The Return of the King of kings” Leonard Sweet in his book: “Jesus, A Theoraphy” writes: The Jesus story does not begin in Bethlehem nor Nazareth. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Needs To Be Buried

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 19, 2023
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    A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year A, lectionary 33

    November 19, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 25:14-30 What Needs to Be Buried Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The parable of the servants and the talents leaves us with a very unsettled feeling. It falls ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Remember And Return To Give Thanks

    Contributed by David Zachrich on Nov 17, 2023
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    Did you know … that, according to a recent national poll, the three most popular holidays in our country are: Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, and Christmas?

    Friends in Christ, Did you know … that, according to a recent national poll, the three most popular holidays in our country are: Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, and Christmas? Approximately 91% of us observe them in some way, but when asked about observing Thanksgiving this year, 25% of us said, ‘No, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Gun Fight At The Ok Corral: In Jerusalem?”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 15, 2023
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    The parable of "talents"; its connection to the words of Jesus in "holy week", Is the "talent" our "gifts", our "works", or the "mystery" we possess: the free gift of mercy and eternal life, must be shared not buried.

    In Jesus Holy Name November 17, 2023 Text: Matthew 25:14-15a Pentecost XVIII - Redeemer “Gun Fight at the OK Corral: In Jerusalem?” If you are a western movie buff you probably remember the movie directed by John Ford entitled: Gunfight at the O.K. Corral which was released in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Put Your Talents To Work, And Enjoy The Master’s Response

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 15, 2023
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    How do you view your Master? It will affect the way you use your talents. In faith or fear?

    11.19.23 Matthew 25:14–30 (EHV) 14 “You see, the kingdom of heaven is like a man going on a journey. He called his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to still another one talent, each according to his own ability. Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Missing Bride At The Wedding”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 8, 2023
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    The Ten Bridesmaids story is an answer to the question of the disciples in Matthew 24:3. With the current wars, and protests, warnings about WWIII, people are again asking: When will the end come? Jesus simply says: "Watch and be prepared."

    In Jesus Holy Name November 12, 2023 Text: Matthew 25:10b,13 “The Missing Bride at the Wedding” This is a great parable about the danger of being unprepared. I know there have been weddings that I officiated, but the “bride” was 30 or 45 minutes late, so everyone just waited. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Poor In Spirit (All Saints Sunday)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 6, 2023
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    Jesus spoke to the Disciples, and to the crowd, but He also speaks to us. He spoke to the 'poor in spirit' and explained that they were blessed. But, who and what are the poor in spirit? This sermon attempted to answer that question.

    Opening and Introduction In today's Gospel lesson, we heard the introduction to the most famous sermon that Jesus delivered, the Sermon on the Mount. 1. Setting the Stage When we align all four of the Gospels, we see that a lot has already happened with His ministry. He’s been baptized by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    For All The Saints

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 5, 2023
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    A sermon for All Saints Sunday, Year A

    November 5, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Revelation 7:9-17; Matthew 5:1-12 For All the Saints Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. All Saints’ Sunday. There’s something very moving about this ceremony we observe ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Keep Your Hope In The Final Revelation

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 3, 2023
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    Think about the concept of seeing God face to face - it is spoken of through the Word - a hope of salvation.

    11.5.23 1 John 3:2–3 (EHV) 2 Dear friends, we are children of God now, but what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when he is revealed we will be like him, and we will see him as he really is. 3 Everyone who has this hope purifies himself just as Jesus is pure. Keep Your Hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Behold A Host, Arrayed In White”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 31, 2023
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    All Saints Day. Home. There is nothing like arriving home after a long journey. You and I are closer to home than ever before. When we arrive Jesus will speak our name. Welcome home

    In Jesus Holy Name November 5, 2023 Text: Revelation 19:7, 21:3-5 All Saints Day, Redeemer “Behold a Host, Arrayed in White” Home. There is nothing like arriving home after a long journey. After 2 flight delays, airport screening, extra things placed in plastic containers, shoes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Written On Our Hearts

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 29, 2023
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    A sermon for Reformation Sunday, Year A

    October 29, 2023 Reformation Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 31:31-34; John 8:31-36 Written on Our Hearts Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Many of our metaphors involve the heart. For instance, you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Religion Is The Enemy Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Oct 29, 2023
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    A sermon on the two great commandments

    22 Pentecost A October 29, 2023 M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Matthew 22:34-40 Religion is the Enemy of the Gospel Over 500 years ago, Martin Luther started a movement that now surrounds the world. When Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church, Luther ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran